Chipman Car Crafters Cancel Show and Shine

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

For the first time in the history of the Chipman Car Crafters Car Club, it has had to cancel its annual Show and Shine because of COVID-19 gathering restrictions.

June 7 would have marked the 20th annual show and shine for the organization. Alf Zips said that while members are disappointed they will be looking forward to the milestone event that will be held on June 6, 2021.

Chipman Mayor Toni Nygren stated, “On behalf of the Village, I can honestly say that the Village as a whole is truly going to miss this highly anticipated annual event. The Chipman Car Crafters annual Show and Shine is always an exciting event that the Village likes to support and participate in especially this year 2020 it being their 20th anniversary. The car show always seemed to get bigger and better every year and this year, celebrating 20 years of Show and Shine, it would have been a great party. We are looking forward to the day we are able to resume these kinds of special activities. So much fun for everyone.”

The Village of Chipman is transformed every year into a thriving metropolis of vintage automobile enthusiasts. Young and old, normally 1,500 people strong fill the streets to view more than 350 vehicles, all makes and models, and to converse with their owners and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere the community has to offer. (Michelle Pinon/Submitted Photo)

In August of 2000, Harv Hauer, Rick Thornton, Alf Zips, and Lionel Thomas held an informal meeting with the intention of organizing an annual show and shine. There was enough local interest to form a car club. Membership has grown to 26 members. On average there are around 350 entries and 1,500 people who attend the annual show and shine which is always held the first Sunday of June.