Driving along Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway 141 to Gateway Canyons in Gateway, Colorado is a fitting route to a festival that celebrates the joy of motorized travel. Over 250 classic and antique automobiles will be on exhibit for car aficionados and the general public to savor at the fifth annual Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest, on May 8.
The show will feature 23 Best of Class categories with awards in each category. Classic and antique cars from the early 1900s through the 1970s will be on display as will American classics that include Camaros, Corvettes and Mustangs. Not to be missed are the hot rods, muscle cars and pick-up trucks that round out the exhibition. Awards will also be given for Best of Show, Best of Marque, Gateway Auto Museum Choice, Partner’s Choice and People’s Choice.

“Seeing these classic cars in a landscape that epitomizes the American west resonates with people – they both represent freedom. The Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest is the vehicle that brings it all together,” said Tammy Anderson, Director of Lodging and Guest Experience.

The Gateway Classic Auto Fest coincides with the anniversary of the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, a premier repository for some of the nation’s most celebrated vehicles. It is the personal collection of John Hendricks, founder of the Discovery Channel. The museum houses 45 of the most prized cars in the country including the 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 concept car. The collection is arranged in a timeline that captures 100 years of automotive history beginning with the 1906 Cadillac Model H Coupe and ends with the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

The Gateway Canyons Auto Fest is a benefit for the Partners Program. A portion of the proceeds will stay in Western Colorado to provide services to youth who face challenges in their lives. The Partners Program is devoted to helping young people overcome issues such as criminal behavior, substance abuse, and unemployment. The goal is to provide opportunities for youth to have positive role models in their lives and to learn from their mistakes.

The Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest on May 8th Unites Great American Cars in the Great American West

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