BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association has begun preparations for its 20th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show - taking place Sunday, Oct. 9 on Front Street.
The fall event typically draws over 400 show cars and organizers are anticipating a large turnout for the milestone 20-year anniversary of the show.
The event takes its name from the movie “The Way We Were,” which was set in the 1930s and featured Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. In the fall of 1972, a production crew took over Front Street to film some scenes for the movie with some “extras” who were played by local residents.
In addition to all of the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kids zone with a bounce house and activities, live music and a trophy presentation at the end of the day.
“We are really excited for this year’s show,” Dan Barner, car show committee chairperson said, in a statement. “It’s always a great event that brings people downtown to support our businesses and it is an important fundraiser to support the excellent work that the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association does. We’re doing our very best to make it extra special this year in celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary.”
Pre-registration for show cars is now open. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show. The event is free to spectators. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www.ballston.org.
