Three groups have announced car shows this weekend.
* Eston Ronnie Blaylock Memorial Cars for Kids Charity Car Show: This fundraiser at Brown Middle School, 5716 Highway 58, will showcase hot rods, muscle cars, customs and classics from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with registration starting at 7 a.m. Entry fee is $25 per car. Admission is free for spectators. Concessions and entertainment will be available. All proceeds go to help the special-needs students at Central High School. For more information, call 653-0275.
* Harrison Ruritan Club’s Open Car Show: This annual event is Sunday at the Tennessee Riverpark. To be awarded are more than 100 trophies for 20 classes of cars, as well as Best of Show, with separate classes for Corvettes, Mustangs and VWs.
Admission is free for spectators. Registration ($25 per vehicle) is 8 a.m.-noon. Registrants will receive a goodie bag and collectible dash plate. Judging begins at noon, with trophies awarded at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Billy Denham will conduct a church service at 11 a.m. He also will entertain with his Chet Atkins-style guitar playing, and the Scenic City Quartet will perform.
The club will provide a variety of concessions.
For more information contact Jim Holcomb at 413-6140 or JHOLC19593@aol.com.
* East Chattanooga Church of God Friend Day Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show: The church at 4872 Jersey Pike will celebrate Friend Day with its third annual open car show starting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. The first 50 registrants will receive dash plaques, and four trophies will be awarded: People’s Choice, Pastor’s Choice, Best of Show Car/Truck and Best of Show Motorcycle. There is no entry fee, and lunch will be provided. For more information, call 894-7926 or visit www.eastchattcog.com.