Blue Collar Recognition Show! No Pre-registration for vehicles!
A community recognition raffle honoring local blue collar workers, with 20 nominees selected for a random drawing and the winner required to be present. Vehicles and bikes roll in day of with no preregistration, hosted by Wheels for Meals.
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