ROD RUN
TO THE END
OF THE WORLD
Cars and people for as far as the eye can see at the Rod Run to the End of the World at Wilson Field in Ocean Park.— OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
S
eptember is synonymous with the Rod Run and the 33rd
edition promises to be better than ever as about 1,000
vintage automobiles will again congregate at Wilson Field
east of Ocean Park for the car show the Beach Barons
started more than three decades ago.
Registration begins Friday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m., and
continues throughout the weekend for cars 1986 and earlier.
Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 for the general public to
view the show and shine.
On Friday, Sept. 8, plan to attend the fun Slow Drags at the Port
of Ilwaco, which start at 4 p.m.
The Beach Barons will again be selling Rod Run T-shirts,
sweatshirts and hats to the sounds of DJ music from the ‘50s and
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‘60s. Saturday will feature a musical performance by the Fabulous
Farelanes and more. Open to spectators and participants will be
T-shirt and hat sales, Brick-It engine timing, the Nostalgia Booth,
engine-raffle ticket sales, a mini-swap meet and a variety of
vendors with food and drinks, car products and crafts.
Trophy judging will conclude at 2 p.m. Saturday. At 4:30 p.m.,
show participants will cruise north to Oysterville, over to Surfside
and then south toward Long Beach. People would be well-advised
to plan their personal driving needs around sharing the road with
the vintage vehicles Saturday afternoon and evening. On the other
hand, putting a comfortable chair along side the road is a great to
enjoy the constant parade of amazing cars.
On Sunday, Sept. 10, gates will open at 8 a.m. with a treasure
hunt starting at 9 a.m. DJs will be spinning great tunes, and trophies
will be presented at 2 p.m.
Spectator gate fees are $5 per person, with children 12 and
under admitted
free.
Active
duty service 2017 ROD RUN TO THE END OF THE WORLD
members with
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proper ID are
admitted for no
charge. Parking will be available at a few properties nearby.
More information on the Beach Barons and the Rod Run is
available on the club’s website: www.beachbarons.com or
call 360-665-3565.