ORHS to host Roar at the Rails Hot Rod and Muscle Car Show and Vintage Sock Hop

The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society will host its Roar at the Rails Hot Rod and Muscle Car Show and Vintage Sock Hop on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Car enthusiasts can admire hot rods and muscle cars from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s during the show, which will run until 1:30 p.m. Couples are encouraged to dress in vintage clothing from the era for the sock hop, scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Trophies will be awarded for People’s Choice for first, second and third place at 1 p.m. and for Best Couples Costume at 3 p.m. The first 50 car show participants will receive a dash plaque.

Entry fees are $20 per car for the show, which includes a train ride and dance admission, or $10 per couple for the dance only. Train rides in open air car #501 will run at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with tickets sold on-site for $10 per seat. Munsey Meats will provide catering, and attendees can enter 50/50 and Chinese raffles.

All proceeds will support the maintenance and operation of the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society’s 1868 Union Depot and rail yard.