GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – The first inaugural Gridley Truck Show is coming soon!

Organizers Steve Kenny, CEO of the Butte County Fairgrounds, Diego Ramos and the Simpsons, a husband-and-wife team, are working in co-operation with Gridley’s VFW Post 5731, to host this new-to-Gridley truck show.

The truck show was conceived when Kenny and VFW Post 5731 Commander, Ed Kawasaki, who had been brainstorming a car show, crossed paths with the Simpsons and Ramos. Having 26 years’ experience planning car shows, the Simpsons and prodigy Ramos, teamed with Kawasaki and Kenny, and the Gridley Truck Show became a reality. It’s main purpose, to act as a fundraiser for the local VFW post.

Mr. Simpson says that the support for the show has been overwhelming. To organize an event of this magnitude is expensive says Simpson, but that “everybody has jumped on board, one way or another,” and that “the support has been awesome.” All proceeds from the raffle will go to the VFW Post 5731.

Commander Kawasaki says, “VFW would like to thank the promoters of this event, Diego Ramos, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, and Steve Kenny, manager from Butte County Fairgrounds. We look forward to this event and hope the community will show their support. Gridley VFW invites veterans to stop by our booth at the show.”

The Gridley Truck Show is open to trucks of all ages and styles, 4-Wheel, or 2-Wheel drive, with the exception of semi-trucks. The event will take place September 24th, 2022, at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley.  Pre-registration is $30, registration at the gate the day of is $40.00, but be aware that entries will be cut off at 300 trucks. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in displaying their truck pre-register to ensure their spot in the show. Organizers expect a strong turnout, with 34 award categories and 50 different awards.

The event is family friendly, with vendors, food vendors and a large raffle with a wide range of prizes available to show-goers. No alcohol will be served at this event. General admission is just $5.00, children 12 and under, free. Gates open at 8:00 am.

Presale tickets can along with hard copy registration forms can be found at the Gridley Butte County Fairgrounds office located at 199 E. Hazel Ave., Gridley. Sponsorship opportunities have closed, but if you would like to be involved, please consider donating raffle prizes or making monetary donations directly to the VFW Post 5731 via check. Please make checks payable to Gridley Truck Show with VFW in the memo line. To donate raffle prizes, please call or text (530) 567-5697.

For more information on the show, including check-in information, judging categories and more to register, merchandise and more, please visit Gridleytruckshow.com.