40th annual Make A Wish Car Show to have 300 favorite rides on display

Favorite rides to be on display during 40th annual Make A Wish Car Show

The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs’ 40th annual Make A Wish Car Show is set to be held March 8 and 9 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

The group expects more than 300 show cars at the event, including street rods, classics, sports cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and tractors. Many one-of-a-kind cars will be on display.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children and children younger than 7 get in free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, follow the club on their Facebook page or email [email protected] .

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