Dandelion Daze classic car show celebrates 20 years

Dandelion Daze classic car show celebrates 20 years running

Event moves to twoday format

Star ting with Par ty in the Park on Friday, June 18, Holyoke’s annual Dandelion Daze car show and more will celebrate its 20th year in a two-day event scheduled Friday and Saturday, June 1819.

While 2020 was actually the 20th anniversary, COVID restrictions canceled the event. Holyoke Chamber of Commerce organizers are thrilled to move for ward with the 20th anniversary celebration this year, declaring it will be bigger and better.

Friday activities are planned from 5-10 p.m. at City Park. A show and shine will be held in the nearby Cobblestone Inn & Suites parking lot.

A community dinner sponsored by Aurora Organic Dairy, Holyoke Marketplace and the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce will be ser ved, complete with the chamber’s Lickity Split ice cream. Free-

Robert Singley spruces up his 1958 Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup truck ahead of judging in the 2019 Dandelion Daze car show. (Photo by The Holyoke Enterprise)

will donations will be accepted.

A beer garden and dancing to DJ music by Jason Kimble Night Sounds will add to the atmosphere.

The Dandelion Daze focus at the Phillips County Court House lawn at 221 S. Interocean Ave. on Saturday includes the traditional 9 a.m.-3 p.m. car show, in which it is hoped that semitrucks will be added this year.

Citywide garage sales will kick off the Saturday activity, vendors and food will be set up on the cour thouse lawn, sidewalk sales are encouraged at downtown businesses, and car awards will be presented at 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, back at City Park on Saturday, fun for the kids will be organized, and child/family directed vendors will be set up there.

Potential features in the fun are a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Dozer Games, other games, sand volleyball and swimming.

After the car show, from 4-6 p.m., community members are invited to join car owners for Cruisin’ Down Main.

For more info, contact Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at 970-8543517 or director@holyokechamber.org or check out the chamber’s Facebook page.

RESTAURANTS

Holyoke

Brewed Awakening Coffee & Bake Shop and Pizza at the Brew 110 N. Interocean Ave. 970-854-2253 Open –M-Sat., 7-8. Pizza plus specialty coffees, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods and more. Serving Beer and Wine.

Happy Jacks Barbeque 130 E. Denver St. 970-854-7202 Open W-Th, 11-2, 5-8; F-Sa, 11-8 970-854-3663 (FOOD) M-Sat, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fresh Deli with Fried Chicken Daily Shop online: holyokemarketplace.com

Kwik Stop 115 E. Denver St. 970-854-2233 Kwik & Fresh Mexi Krispy Krunchy Chicken Open 24 hours. Credit Cards accepted.

Los Parra’s 116 N. Interocean Ave. 970-854-3004 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily Family restaurant featuring Mexican food. Serving margaritas and more. Take-out. All major credit cards accepted.

The Skillet Restaurant 130 W. Denver St., 1/2 block west of the stoplight 970-854-2150.

American food, fine dining. Cocktails served.

Tues-Sat--10-2, 4:30-9 p.m; Sun.--8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed every Mon. and last Tues of month

Jan.-Oct.

Full menu, Breakfast, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Chicken, Steaks, Seafood.

Kids or Senior Menu, Take-out, Visa, Mastercard, Discover cards accepted.