"It's all about fun, food, family and faith," said Carol Kincaid, committee chair for the 11th annual car show being presented on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, located in the village of Gibraltar. Organizers have planned a variety of events to go along with the car show, including children's activities, vendors and an opportunity to win prizes.

The car show portion will feature a display of all makes, models and years of cars and trucks. Vehicle owners will be asked to pay a registration fee upon arrival, and spectators will be admitted free of charge. Between 150 and 200 vehicles are expected to be on display at the event.

Gift bags and dash plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles. Trophies will be given out in nine categories, including Best of Show; Fan Favorite, which is voted on by the spectators; Best Import; and Best Car from the 1940s to the 1950s, the 1950s to the 1960s, and so on.

Kincaid noted that face painting will not be offered, but there will be a person on hand creating balloon animals. "Our pastor's wife will have some fun things for the kids," she added.

A Chinese auction will be offered. Participants will be asked to purchase tickets and place them in a container in front of the item or items that they are interested in winning.

Prizes available to win will include gift cards, cash prizes and scratch-off lottery tickets. "We have a basket from a hair salon with hair products and a snack basket from Tom Sturgis, which has different flavors of pretzels," Kincaid noted.

Food offered for sale will include homemade baked goods and breakfast items. A DJ will provide music, the Keystone Blood Mobile will be on-site holding a donation drive and vendors will be on hand for shopping.

"At the St. John's table, visitors will be able to enter a free drawing for a Reading Coffee Roasters basket," said Kincaid.

Another attraction will be a Belgian sheepdog show featuring dogs performing tricks and agility demonstrations. Children will be able to visit with the dogs and play catch with them.

Proceeds from the car show will benefit the church and Veterans Making a Difference, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans in need in Berks County. "They are actually in back of the Hope Rescue Mission building in Reading," said Kincaid. "They provide clothing and food, and they have activities for veterans to get together. It's all about reaching out to the veterans."

The car show at St. John's has always benefited church projects and a local charity. Past beneficiaries of the event include Helping Harvest, Berks Women in Crisis and the police and fire departments of Robeson Township.

St. John's is located at 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro. For more information, email stjohnsgibraltar@windstream.net or call the church office at 610-582-3655. More information is also available at http://www.stjohnsgibraltar.org or by searching for "St John's Lutheran Church" on Facebook. Handicapped-accessible parking will be available during the show.