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The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 26th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 9, 2026, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester, Michigan, starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. 
All proceeds from the car show go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities. Gates open at 7:00 a.m., and all cars must be parked by 11:00 a.m.
The Rochester Lions Club expects up to 375 cars entered in a variety of classes, including Hot Rods, Pre-1950 Classics, Classics from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, 1980 to present, Corvettes, Muscle Cars, Sport Cars, Specialty Vehicles, Trucks, Custom Cars, Pro Street, Vintage, Street Rods, and Motorcycles. The club will give out special awards for Best of Show, Pride of the Lions, and Leader Dog Pick of the Litter, in addition to awards for each class. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Founded in 1944, the Club is celebrating its 82nd anniversary.
In addition to the fine-looking cars, the show features a food truck, a DJ, T-shirts, posters, door prizes, and several 50/50 raffles. For more information, contact Tim Brooks at 248-709-9464. To register a car, visit www.RochesterLionsClub.org.
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