St. Helens Elks Lodge donates over $7,500 from Annual Car Show

A summer tradition returned to St. Helens on July 13, 2024, when the St. Helens Elks Lodge #1999 proudly hosted its 16th Annual Car Show.

Car enthusiasts from across the region gathered to celebrate a stunning lineup of vintage street rods, custom cars, hot pickups, and custom motorcycles. The event featured 46 awards sponsored by local merchants, with 19 judging classes and five spectator choice awards.

The highlight of the show was the Best of Show Award, sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers in Scappoose & St. Helens, which was awarded to a pristine 1964 Ford Falcon owned by Scott Orr of Warren. The Elks Exalted Ruler’s Award, sponsored by Emmert Motors, went to a stunning 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible owned by Jason Smith of Longview, WA. Columbia County’s premier car club, the Highway 30 Cruisers, won the Club Participation Award, sponsored by Sunset Auto Parts NAPA.

Attendees also enjoyed dozens of raffle prizes, with top prizes provided by Pacific Stainless, PSP Powder Coating, and Serenity Now Massage. During the show, the title sponsor, Les Schwab, demonstrated a tire rotation and wheel inspection on-site in less than 10 minutes, impressing the crowd with their efficiency.

Guests were treated to breakfast and lunch on-site, and the air-conditioned St. Helens Elks Lodge provided a comfortable respite from the mid-day heat. Spectator transportation was generously provided by Columbia County Rider, and traffic management equipment was supplied by the Columbia County Road Department.

Over $7,500 in proceeds from the event will benefit the Elks Youth Eye Service, with the primary benefactor being the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at OHSU.

For more information about the Elks and how to join, please visit DiscoverElks.org.