Frequently Asked Questions

General Event Information

Where is the 2012 ANPAC Car Show for Kids?
The event occurs every year at the ANPAC Corporate Centre parking lot, which is on the corner of Sunshine Street and Glenstone Street in Springfield, MO. The street address is 1949 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65899.

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When is the 2012 ANPAC Car Show for Kids?
The 2012 ANPAC Car Show for Kids will be Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 9am - 2pm at the ANPAC Corporate Centre parking lot (1949 East Sunshine Street).
How much does it cost to attend the show as a spectator?
Tickets to the show are $5, and ages 12 and under are free.
How many spectators generally attend the event?
On average, there are 1,500 - 2,000 people in attendance.
What charities benefit from the proceeds of the show?
All proceeds benefit the United Way of the Ozarks, whose agencies help individuals and families in 14 counties across the Ozarks. To learn more about the United Way of the Ozarks, and their participating agencies, visit http://www.uwozarks.com/.
Is food available for purchase at the event?
Each year, there are a variety of vendors with food and drinks available for purchase. Corporate sponsors like Whole Hog Café, Chick-fil-A and Rosati's Pizza typically have full lunches you can buy, and other local businesses like McAlister's Deli (also an event sponsor) have drinks for purchase.
What else is there to do besides look at cars?
Even though the event is advertised as a "car show," there are plenty of activities for all members of the family to enjoy! The whole family can take a mini guitar lesson from a Springfield Music pro. Almost all of the United Way agencies that benefit from the show have booths with family-friendly games and activities. Springfield Racing League hosts remote-controlled car races that are a spectator favorite every year, and local vendors sell everything from jewelry to racing collectibles. Many of our corporate sponsors also display information about their businesses at the event and offer special giveaways to show attendees.
Since this is an outdoor event, can I bring my pet?
Unfortunately, while we love family pets, we cannot allow them at our event. They present a liability both to event attendees and the priceless vehicles that car owners have spent time and money restoring. We appreciate your understanding.

Event Registration

How many cars generally participate in the show? What types of cars are eligible to register?
There are generally between 250-300 cars at the event each year. All makes, models and years are encouraged to participate in the show.
How do I register my vehicle(s) for the show?
To register for the 2012 ANPAC Car Show, you will need to complete a registration form; a printable version will be available at a later date. Next, decide whether or not you want your car to be judged. This will affect your registration fee.

You can register before the show or the day of the show. However, pre-registration is encouraged and appreciated by our judging panel and volunteers. We offer a discount to those who register early. If you decide to pre-register, instructions for sending your completed registration form and registration fee payment are printed on the registration form.
What time should car owners arrive at the ANPAC Corporate Centre?
The earlier, the better! Gates will open at 8 a.m. for car owners (and at 9 a.m. for spectators). Especially if you are planning to register the day of the event, we encourage you to arrive early.
What time will registration end the day of the show?
The registration deadline is 10:30 a.m. However, our volunteers and judges would sincerely appreciate it if you would arrive as close to 8 a.m. as possible to help expedite judging and calculation of results.
How much does it cost to register for the show?
More detailed registration fee information will be available at a later date. However, early registration is generally $20. After the early bird deadline, including the day of the show, the judged registration fee is generally $25. For those who do not want their car to be judged, the display-only registration fee is $15. There is no early registration discount for display-only registration.
How do I pay the registration fee?
The registration fee can be paid with cash or check. Unfortunately, at this time, we are not able to accept payment by credit card.
What is included in my registration fee?
The judged registration fee includes a commemorative T-shirt, a collectible dash plaque, two meal tickets and a grand prize entry. Early registrants receive two grand prize entries.

The display-only registration fee includes a grand prize entry and two meal tickets.
What are the judging classes for 2012?
A list of the 2012 competitive judging categories will be available at a later date.
What is the 2012 featured car?
The 2012 featured car will be officially announced at a later date.
How is the feature car chosen?
The Car Show Steering Team is responsible for choosing the featured make/model every year.
What is the 2012 grand prize?
The 2012 grand prizes will be officially announced at a later date.

Car Club Participation

My car club would like to attend the show as a group. Do you offer any discounts to participating car clubs?
We offer a discount to clubs that pre-register for the show. The discount is based on the number of vehicles that your group registers. For more information about the discount, and to receive a copy of the car club version of the registration form, please email karissa.jones@anpac.com. Please note that if you are registering as a club you should NOT use the general registration form.
Do you recognize the club with the most members in attendance?
Yes! We started presenting a "Car Club Participation Award" in 2010. Even though the award recognizes the group that brings the most people, we appreciate ALL the clubs that have members represented. After all, it's the cars that raise money for the United Way of the Ozarks!
Can my club park together at the show?
We typically allow registrants to park wherever they want. However, if you have a large group attending the show, it can be difficult to find adjacent parking for everyone (especially if attendance keeps increasing). We encourage you to reserve a parking block by emailing the number of anticipated attendees to karissa.jones@anpac.com. We will then reserve a place on the map for your group.
Can a car club become a sponsor of the event?
Yes! It's the perfect opportunity to advertise your club to thousands of local car buffs and show your commitment to helping charitable organizations across the Ozarks.

Food and Product Vendors

I own a local business. How can I get more information about having a display at the event?
Nicole Richmond is our vendor coordinator. You can send her an email at Nicole.Richmond@anpac.com, or give her a call at 417.887.4990 x 7464 to learn more about booth fees and availability.
I own a mobile food business. How can I get more information about selling food at the show?
Denise Kroger coordinates food vending for the show. Her email address is Denise.Kroger@anpac.com, and her phone number is 417.887.4990 x 5122 if you'd like to get more information about food vending registration costs and opportunities.

Corporate Sponsorships

How can my company become a sponsor of the show?
For information about becoming a corporate sponsor of the event, send an e-mail to Karissa Jones, sponsorship coordinator, at Karissa.Jones@anpac.com. You can also call her at 417.887.4990 x 2392. We have established several "official" sponsorship levels, though we recognize ALL companies that contribute to the event.
What are the benefits of being a sponsor of the show?
Benefits depend on the sponsorship level that your company chooses. Potential recognition opportunities for your company include mentions on Clear Channel Radio PSAs, a logo and link on the official Car Show website, a logo on up to 25,000 brochures and 500 posters that are displayed across the Ozarks, the opportunity to have a booth at the event and a logo on the back of the commemorative T-shirt. For a complete list of "official" sponsorship levels and benefits, click here.
My company is thinking about contributing to the show, but not necessarily as an "official" sponsor. How can we help?
There are many ways to contribute to the ANPAC Car Show! To learn more about the various donation opportunities that are available, please click here to view our sponsorship flyer!

MANY local companies contribute to the show, and most aren't "officially designated" sponsors. However, they all still receive recognition at the event! One of the best ways to contribute to our fundraising efforts is to donate a basket, gift certificate or product to our silent auction. Last year, the auction raised more than $3,000 in additional money for the United Way of the Ozarks. It's the perfect way to introduce your company and its products/services to the Springfield community - and help us raise money for a great cause.

We also give away grand prizes to our show registrants. In the past, companies have donated everything from an engine to a set of tires to a stereo receiver to a complete NASCAR weekend for two in Texas. Prizes like these are a great way to thank local car buffs for bringing their vehicles to the event and helping us raise money for the United Way of the Ozarks. Not to mention it helps raise brand awareness for your company!
Who are your show sponsors this year?
For a complete list of this year's corporate sponsors, visit our sponsors page.

Show History

How much money has the show raised for the United Way of the Ozarks?
Over the past 12 years, the show has raised over $168,000 for the United Way of the Ozarks. A unique aspect of this fundraiser is the fact that ALL money raised stays local.
How many volunteers does it take to coordinate the event?
The Car Show Steering Team is comprised of approximately 25 ANPAC team members that spend an entire year planning the event. Approximately 100 people donate their time and talent the actual day of the event.
Why did you choose United Way to be the beneficiary of the show proceeds?
The ANPAC team has been working with the United Way of the Ozarks for many years, coordinating both monetary and volunteer campaigns. Therefore, when ANPAC decided to host an annual Car Show, the United Way of the Ozarks was a natural beneficiary for the funds raised.
Has the show grown since it began in 1999?
The show has experienced tremendous growth and recognition in the community since it began in 1999. The first show had approximately five corporate sponsors and 94 judged cars. The only publicity for the event was a small article in the newspaper and a mention on the weekend calendar. In 2010, there were over 25 corporate sponsors and 283 cars that registered. Spectator attendance now averages 1,500 - 2,000. The show receives high-profile media coverage via Clear Channel Radio, a loyal supporter of the Car Show's fundraising efforts for the United Way of the Ozarks, and new sponsor FOX KRBK.