Have a vehicle of any kind? Bring it to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show, and you could win a prize while also supporting theater arts at Columbia High School.

The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Road, Marietta. A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 16. No preregistration is necessary. Payment will be accepted by cash or check at the event.

"We get all kinds of vehicles," said Shane Kinser, who is helping to organize the event. "We've had anything from classic cars to we had a guy bring a paraglider one year. (Someone) brought his trash truck. We've had classic cars, mini trucks, lifted trucks, imported cars. We had a Harley last year that won Best Paint. We have everything."

Added Shane's father, Dave, "We had a kid enter his bicycle one year."

Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show, which is honored with a 72-inch-high trophy.

"Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine and Best Interior are judged by the organizers," explained Shane, who is joined in hosting the event by his dad and by James "Boomer" Weaver. "We also have 25-plus business-sponsored trophies, and we have a Director's Pick, where the director of the theater department gets to choose her favorite."

If a representative from the sponsoring business attends the event, he or she may award the sponsored trophy, but if a representative is not available, that honor is given to drama students from the school's theater program.

"We also have a kids' pick," Weaver shared. "Kids can pick their favorite car, and whichever entry gets the most votes will be the kids' winner."

Along with plenty of vehicles to peruse, people can participate in a 50/50 giveaway and try for a chance to win a variety of prizes donated by area businesses and individuals. A DJ will also be on-site providing music.

Food will be available for purchase from Tank's Taters, TacoRV, Halo's Eatery and Kona Ice, and members of the Columbia High School theater booster club will sell concessions.

All proceeds will benefit the theater program.

"Last year, our donation was over $6,000," Shane said. "This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the theater department."

The car show is personal for Shane and Dave, both of whom are invested in the theater program. Shane began participating as a student in fifth grade and contributed in both on-stage parts and backstage crew work. His older brother, Travis, participated during his years in school and still helps with the school productions. Their younger brother, Derick, debuted on stage at Columbia High School when he played Tiny Tim in a production of "A Christmas Carol" as a kindergartner.

"The drama department really needs support from the community," Dave said. "Donations help the kids put on two productions a year."

Shane encouraged everyone to come to the show, noting that it offers something for everyone, a feeling he understands from his years in Columbia's welcoming theater program.

"It's a well-versed show," he said. "It's not a classic-car-only show. It's kind of like theater. It's a very welcoming show. We're here for the kids. It's a car show, but it's mainly about the kids having a fun day and about us supporting the theater department."

Donations are still being accepted for trophies and prizes. To learn more, call 717-684-3600.