GSRA 4th annual Collector Car Cruise Show – Cartersville GA

Benefits Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes

Saturday July 11, 2026•8:30AM – 4PM
All Makes, Models & Years Welcome!

Join us for the fun and to celebrate and honor the collector car hobby and all the enthusiasts who are passionate about the car and truck hobby. The sheriff’s department’s escorted cruise will begin at the Savoy Automobile Museum and travel throughout scenic Bartow County. It will end at the Savoy for food, fun, activities, and closing ceremonies.

Sam Mahdavi is our 2026 Grand Marshal.
The event will be filmed for airing on Sam’s Garage TV program.

Here’s the Cruise Schedule:
•8:30-10:00AM Check in for credentials at the Savoy Museum Pavilion, 3 Savoy Dr.Cartersville.
•10:30AM Cruise Departs
•12noon Cruise arrives back at Savoy. Designated parking area at the covered pavilion.
•12noon ACME Model Car Club will be on hand with “make and take” model kits (while supplies last) for kids at no charge.
•2:30 PM Closing ceremonies in Savoy theater. Door prizes, raffle drawings and more.
The Cruise is RAIN or SHINE

Make Your Reservation Now:
Pre-registration and payment are required.
Cruise is limited to first 120 paid vehicles.
Registration closes midnight, June 5, 2026
Registration is $100 and includes:
Escorted cruise; admission for one to Savoy Museum; one goody bag; one event decal; one event t-shirt; one lunch; raffle ticket; and morning coffee and doughnuts.

When you register, you can purchase additional museum tickets & lunch vouchers ($45) and event T-shirts ($25) for your passengers. Available by pre-order only.

There will also be a free cruise-in on Friday July 10, 2026 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Osborne Park, Euharlee, in conjunction with the City of Euharlee’s Food Truck Friday event (facebook.com/EuharleeFTF)

Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day.

2026 GSRA 4th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day Event details:

Georgia Street Rod Association (GSRA) – is a statewide association of automobile enthusiast, businesses, and organizations dedicated to automotive related education, safety, and awareness.  The GSRA was formed in 1977 and is the largest automotive association of its type in the State of Georgia. GSRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the car hobby in general and is open to everyone. Presently the GSRA has endowed scholarships at South Georgia Technical College and Lanier Technical College, and supports the veterans, children, and the car hobby through multiple car shows and events each year.

The Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes – was established to give our state’s most at-risk children the love, safety, and stability needed to become mature, successful adults. Over 60 years ago, sheriffs of Georgia founded the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, a residential care program, to help children who have been abandoned, neglected and abused. During the late 1950’s, Georgia sheriffs became increasingly concerned about the growing number of abandoned, neglected, and abused children. They understood it was vital, not just for the children, but for our state, to give these disadvantaged youth the chance to grow up in a loving and secure home environment. When children come to Youth Homes, they are placed in a family setting and are provided not just with the basics of food, shelter, and clothing, but a safe, loving, nurturing environment in which to rebuild their lives and to prepare for a brighter future. House parents continue to instill a strong work ethic in the children, emphasizing education and training for future success. These values help prepare the children to become mature, responsible adults who can participate fully and positively in their communities.

National Collector Car Appreciation Day – On July 9, 2010, the day was officially marked as a nationally recognized celebration where classic cars of the past were brought to life. NCCAD is celebrated annually to raise awareness regarding the importance of automotive restoration as well as the hobby of collecting cars. Restoring and collecting cars plays an essential role in American society since it highlights the lucrative car business that the U.S. has greatly benefited from. The day also includes some of the greatest American cars that have ever been made. So, on this day, we show off our car collections, partake in events where vintage cars are being displayed and glorified. National Collector Car Appreciation Day has been sponsored by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) since 2009 to promote a love for vintage cars that are considered collectors’ items. SAN is basically a partnership between vehicle clubs, enthusiasts, and members of the specialty auto parts industry nationwide. The purpose of the partnership is to take all the required necessary steps to promote the hobby of collecting cars. SAN works on creating laws that are favorable for car collectors, provides a platform for about 36 million vintage car lovers, and has over 100 publications under its belt. SAN is also responsible for aiding the U.S. Senate in passing a resolution that allowed Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated every year.