"CAR IS KING" WEEKEND
Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7
Saturday, October 6, Noon to 2 p.m.
Public Drive of the Maryhill Loops Road
In honor of museum founder Sam Hill, the historic Maryhill Loops Road will be opened for automobiles and the public is invited to take a spin down this majestic byway — one of the first modern roads in the Northwest. This magnificent drive features beautiful scenery and eight hairpin curves.
Free on museum grounds
Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Concours de Maryhill
The museum's east lawn is transformed into the Concours de Maryhill with dozens of classic, sport and customized cars on view, competing for prizes such as best original, classic, hot rod and muscle car. This is an open car show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with the presentation of the car show awards. Organized by the Goldendale Motorsports Association.
Free on museum grounds
Saturday, October 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Family Fun: Veggie Car Races
Join in the fun at the annual Classic Veggie Car Races just for kids. Children can put their ingenuity to work transforming humble veggies into fantastically engineered cars and race them on a 12 foot ramp for thrills and chills. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in this fun outdoor activity. Races start at 1 p.m.
Free on museum grounds. On Family Fun days youth 18 and under are admitted to the museum free all day with one paid adult museum admission.
Sunday, October 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maryhill Loops Hill Climb
Vintage sports cars from the 1930s to 1960s race singly in a three-mile timed race up the historic Maryhill Loops Road. Spectators can view the hill climb race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the race route. Organized by the Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts of Seattle; only their approved cars and drivers will be competing.
Free on museum grounds.