Hot Rod Show at Chattanooga Market - Sept. 1

River Market, Ringgold Market end seasons

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

photo Russell Sharp puts the roof down on his 1962 VW Karmann Ghia convertible at the Chattanooga Market Hot Rod Cruise-In and Auto Show. The annual car show attracts car enthusiasts from around the area.

Chattanooga Market will host its annual Hot Rod Show & Cruise-In this Sunday, Sept. 1.

More than 50 classic cars and hot rods will be parked at First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Want to bring your own classic? You'll need to let Market officials know you're coming (there's a sign-up sheet at www.ChattanoogaMarket.com) and arrive by 10 a.m.

Live music will be provided on the EPB Stage by Amber Fults in a solo show at 12:30 p.m. and Rick Rushing and the Blues Strangers at 2:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Market's two spinoffs will end their season: Chattanooga River Market on the Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St., and Ringgold Market on the Catoosa County Courthouse square off Nashville Street.

Chattanooga River Market, which is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., showcases the handiwork of more than 40 artists and crafters. A free yoga class will start at 10 a.m., and Julie Gribble will entertain at 12:30 p.m.

Ringgold Market, which is open 9 a.m.-noon, offers farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses and a small selection of handmade crafts. Guitarist Steve Brehm will perform at 10 a.m.

For more information, call 423-648-2496.