We will have two check-in times for the 2017 show as noted below:
1) 7am early check-in: For those wanting to attend the Goodwill Donation breakfast at the
Firehouse like we had in 2016. Great breakfast and they welcome your donations.
2) 9am check-in: Our normal check-in for the show for those not attending the breakfast.
Check-in will be open from 7am to 11am, so come anytime you like.
Saturday, July 16th
(rain date July 23rd)
$25.00
ABOUT
The Coatesville Car Show started out as car show and street fair on July 6th, 2013. The Coatesville Downtown Revitalization (CDR) started the show on a suggestion by local business owner, Jason Bousley who coordinated the event. It was officially advertised as the "Cruise-in Coatesville VW and Classic Car Show" and drew 22 vehicles despite rain. As a result, the first incarnation of the event was born.
2014 saw a changing of the guard when Jason handed the baton off to new full-time resident Steven Schultz. In its second year the show was named the "Cruisin' In Coatesville Car Show and Street Fair". Steven came in late to the planning of the event, but picked it up with the help from the other show coordinator and then CDR President, Linda Stoddard. Plagued with rain for a second year in a row with no rain date, the show still drew 36 vehicles.
In 2015, Steven took full control of the show and introduced the handmade awards which he creates himself. Our third year finally landed on a very nice day and drew 86 vehicles to the event. 2016 drew over 150 vehicles and we've been pushing upwards of 200 vehicles ever since. Over the years we've had great weather days, some very hot weather with a heat index above 100 degrees, and one year where we went to the rain date. We have had great support from the volunteers in Coatesville.
In 2020, the world was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic shut down businesses, forced people to stay at home, it even shut down countries. Needless to say, the majority of car shows were cancelled in 2020 including the Coatesville show. Instead of cancelling, we created a free virtual car show as thanks for all the support over the years. Unlike other virtual shows, we created a "Goodie Envelope" which was mailed to everyone that participated. There were trophies along with participant voting. All things considered, it was a great substitute considering the pandemic.
In his 9th year, Steven continues to coordinate the show. Now the current President of the CDR starting his third term as of 2021, Steven organizes and coordinates the entire event with the help of the CDR. Always held on the third Saturday in July, Steven jokes saying he takes the day off on Sunday after the show and then starts planning and designing trophies on Monday for next year's event.
Now a car show with no street fair attachment, it was decided to rename the show to the "Coatesville Car Show". As a result, you will be seeing the name change at the 2021 event. It was also decided that a consistent car show logo should be created and used going forward. As such, you will be seeing the new logo starting in 2021 with a complete transition in 2022 with the exception of the goody bags. The new logo is the one shown at the top of this page.
As we begin planning for the 2022 show, our "10th Anniversary Celebration Show", we know there are some very special things being planned for this milestone event. This is the one you don't want to miss. It is scheduled for July 16, 2022.
