Madison’s Central BID: Cars on State Classic Car Show accepting entries for June 6 show

MADISON, Wis. (March 9, 2015)—The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a 9th year on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the University of Wisconsin campus. For event information, see carsonstate.com or call (608) 512-1342.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Organizers are accepting entries of classic cars and trucks a minimum of twenty years old, and hope to showcase entries from the Madison area, Wisconsin and beyond. To enter, see carsonstate.com to download an entry form, or call Cas Salas at (608) 347-4035 or Don Beauchamp at (608) 446-3996 to request an entry form. The entry deadline is Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Cars featured in 2014 include a 1917 Model T, a 1936 Cadillac Town Cabriolet (the only one known to exist), a 1940 Studebaker, a 1947 Olds Convertible, a 1949 Packard Deluxe, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1966 Pontiac GTO, a 1966 GMC pickup truck, a 1969 Dart Swinger, and a 1974 Triumph Spitfire. This family-friendly event offers a perfect day to come downtown and take a stroll after the Farmers Market on the Square to see a wonderful array of classic cars and trucks, talk to the owners, grab a bite to eat, and shop at downtown businesses, many locally owned.

Carson State is presented by the Greater State Street Business Association (GSSBA) with support from Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID). Thanks to the event sponsors CarSoup.com and 94.9 WOLX.

Media Contact:

Mary Carbine

(608) 512-1340

mcarbine@visitdowntownmadison.com