There will be a show in the village, as there are a pair of events nextdoor to each other that run most of Saturday.
— The patrons of the North Side car show say what makes it different from other such offerings, and there are many, is that its all about fun and camaraderie and there’s not an atmosphere of competition.
For instance, there are only three trophies given out at the event held in North Hudson at the lot between between Kozy Korner and Village Car Wash, not oodles, because the people who show aren’t terribly into winning. Rather, they simply look forward to seeing their longtime friends whenever the shows are held, (it’s one every other Saturday from 4-9 p.m., opposite the car show in Hastings. The next one in the village is this Saturday, and the remainder are on Aug. 2, 16 and 30, and Sept. 13 and 27).
Also, there are about 50 or 60 cars each time, in this intimate setting, not the hundreds at some of the bigger shows where you can kind of get lost in the shuffle. (Although patrons such as Pete said be sure to check out the 1949 Studebaker). For those other shows you may have to arrive hours in advance to get a good space, maybe one in the shade. But when taken as a whole, people who like car shows can find one being held — with their own particular merits — in the region almost anytime through October. Variety truly is the spice of life when it comes to car shows, they say, and many literally ride the circuit, allowing them to see their old friends frequently.
There is music, food, drink specials and prize giveaways at the North Hudson version. Many of these things are donated by the businesses that flank it, and later the patrons can find some added fun by moving over to those spots. In particular, Kozy Korner provides funding for bands, and village car wash and liquor store the winning plaques, (yes they do have those despite the relative lack of competitiveness).
— Has it already been that long? Kozy Korner is celebrating its sixth anniversary at their current location on Saturday, having a bean bag tournament at 1 p.m., drink specials and prize giveaways throughout the day, and the music of Jawsy at 5 p.m.
Jawsy is a pop trio led by a local and versatile lead singer, Amanda, who is adept at many styles and can really belt it out, as they plunge into a lot of songs that go beyond the usual staples that are overplayed on the radio.