By Whitney Donohue

Moapa Valley Progress

Car entries from all over the region turned out for the Overton Car Show put on by the Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce on Saturday in the Overton Park. Photo by Whitney Donohue.

The 13th annual Overton Car Show was held on Saturday, October 15, hosting 69 cars, some motorcycles, and even a classic motor home. Moapa Valley Chamber President Jeff Philips and Chamber Board member Mike Qualheim, along with many other community members, worked tirelessly to pull the show together this year.

“The goal of the show is really to bring people down to the commercial district of the valley,” Qualheim stated. “Of course, the show itself is really a fun time.”

In addition to the cars there were also many booths representing different vendors, many of whom are based right here in Moapa Valley.

And there were plenty of people in attendance. Car lovers wandered the park, commenting on the cars and speaking to the owners about their cars. Many of the spectators made it out to the other businesses in the downtown area as well, stopping at the Maverik, Sugar’s, Lin’s and other local shops throughout the day.

Rik Eide, of Great Basin Cooking Company, was on hand with the amazing smoky smell of his mouthwatering food. Eide partnered with the Chamber of Commerce this year to help pay part of the event fees involved with the show. Rounding out the food and beverage choices were a beer booth set up by the Chamber, a lemonade booth, and fresh roasted corn and baked potatoes.

Partners in Conservation was also in attendance with information about PIC and what they do in Nevada.

Other vendor booths included Alsum Insurance, Xtreme Gear, Napa Auto Parts and “4” on the Floor Metal, which had a huge variety of handmade metal cars.

At the back of the park, there was a kids area which included multiple jump houses and slides, as well as a climbing wall.

Moapa Valley Rotary Club cooked breakfast for all the entrants of the car show, which was held before the event on Saturday morning.

This year’s car show included professional judges to judge the entries.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the judges this year,” Phillips stated. “I wouldn’t know what to look for. I just see a field full of beautiful cars here. These judges really know what to look for.”

There were 22 categories, so it was a big job to award them all. Some of the winners included Benny and Claudia Mendoza in the Modified 1900-1959 Group, Trent Leavitt for the 1960-1980 Group, and Steven and Janie Ricks for the 1981-Present Group. Both Ron Serb and Chuck Styles won (respectively) for their custom street cars in the 1941-1976 Group and 1977-Present Group.