Rev it up: Back to the 50s continues today and tomorrow
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By Star Tribune Sales and Marketing
June 21, 2008 at 8:51PM
The 35th Annual Back to the 50s event runs through Sunday, June 22, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, sponsored by the Minnesota Street Rod Association and presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Hours and admission prices
Gates open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free with each paid adult; $2 advance discount tickets are available at all participating O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Blogging action at Back to the 50s
Kris Palmer, Weekend Garage columnist for Star Tribune's Cars section, and author of the book "Dream Garages," will be blogging from the event during the weekend. He'll report on event activities, steer readers to especially cool cars and interact with the classic-car community. Also online will be photo galleries of selected vehicles.
Visit Palmer's blog, called MotorMouth, at startribune.com/cars.
Some impressive numbers at Back to the 50s
Number of vehicles expected to be on display: More than 11,000 - Street rods, customs, classics and restored vehicles dating from 1964 and earlier.
Number of spectators expected to attend: More than 60,000
Number of commercial vendors on grounds: Nearly 300
Other activities and fun at event
Swap Meet: Begins at 6 a.m. on Sunday
Tenth Annual DANA MECUM Hot Rod Auction: Begins at 10 a.m. Saturday
Cruise-N-Arts Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday
Free outdoor concert: Saturday night (tonight)
Food vendors: Selling throughout the fairgrounds
Event website: www.msra.com
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