The show features rods and customs from 1996 and older. It’s the only show of its kind in Lehigh Valley featuring a long list of events for all family members.
For those new to the area, Wheels of Time Jamboree started in 1977 by a small group of street rodders that had been “Hot Rodders” back in years the term was used to describe them. They felt a need for an organization to promote Street Rodding in the Lehigh Valley.
The group started small by meeting in garages with all of them sharing the same ideals and interests. And from that was spawned this three-day event at Macungie Memorial Park.
Aside from beautiful custom cars and rods, there will be the famous “Teeter Totter” balancing beam where car owners can compete for a prize to see who can keep the beam balanced for the longest time. It’s a great family event.
There will be hard to find car parts booths for shopping as well as the “Car Corral” for cars on sale, over 200 Swap Meet and 100 Craft Vendors.
Added family treats include a basket raffle, ladies workshop, bingo, cake and snack walk for the ladies and even kids games including a kids candy toss. All for a full family event. There’s even a church service on Sunday.
This year’s entertainment will include Bruce Larson’s Nitro Start-Up Friday though Saturday firing up 2 USA-1 Nitro Cars; the Audio Files on Friday at 11:30 AM; New Normal band, Friday at 3 p.m.; Flight Risk at 6:30 p.m. and the show wouldn’t be complete without Flamin’ Dick and The Hot Rods, Sat. at 6:30 p.m. Also on Saturday, Scott Marshall and The Highway Souls at 11 a.m. followed by Avenue 16 band at 3 p.m.
For the kids and adults, the Dialed BMX Stunt Show takes place on Sat. with shows at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
All weekend on display will be the car from Fast and Furious, The Mummy Machine car and Keystone Quarter Midget race cars and meet Steve Darnell Friday through Saturday signing autographs.
Every year the show donates a portion of proceeds to local charitable organizations. In addition, and to perpetuate and support development of car mechanic skills, Wheels of Time will award a $750 scholarship per semester to those who intend to further their education in the areas of Auto Mechanics, Auto Body and Welding. WOT will also award $750 tool scholarships for those graduates entering the automotive workforce directly. Applicants must live within 50 miles of Allentown, PA to be considered. For more information on this program and the entire show check WOT’s website at www.wheelsoftime.org.
Gates open each day at 7 a.m. with a $15 admission fee with kids free. A 3-day pass can be had for $30. Active military service members are free with I.D. card.
