Car enthusiasts and families alike are invited to kick off summer at the Turpentine Creek Mopar Classic, a community-fueled celebration supporting Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR). This year’s lineup features Friday Night Lights on Friday, June 20, and the main car show on Saturday, June 21.
The event is open to all Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler and other Mopar- family vehicles.
Friday’s events will begin with a Moparade through downtown Eureka Springs. Vehicle lineup begins at 5 p.m. and the parade will depart at 6 p.m. sharp from the Eureka Springs Community Center.
Friday Night Lights will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the community center. Sponsored by Fasty’s Garage, the event will feature a dazzling display of underglow, interior, trunk and underhood lighting. Friday Night Lights is open to all ages and free to attend. Awards for “Top 10 Best Lighting” and the special “Fasty’s Choice” will be presented at 10 p.m.
The 4th Annual Mopar Classic Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane.
Presented by Lewis Auto Group, this Mopar-only car show features a registration limit of 150 vehicles. Registration is $30 and registration is available on the day of the show. Awards will be presented in several categories, including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best of Show and TCWR’s own choice award There also will be food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, and an exciting 50/50 pot.
Community Impact
Since its inception in 2022, the Mopar Classic has donated more than $20,000 to TCWR and committed $25,000 toward Freedom Field, the newly developed portion of the refuge completed in 2024 Last year’s event alone contributed $8,000, and this year organizers aim to surpass that milestone All proceeds from registrations, sponsorships, vendor fees, the silent auction, and the 50/50 pot directly benefit TCWR after covering minimal administrative costs Admission to Saturday’s car show is free, with discounted admission to tour the refuge for car show registered participants and regular admission fees to tour the refuge for the public.
Why It Matters
The Turpentine Creek Mopar Classic combines automotive passion with wildlife philanthropy. Every lighting setup, roar of an engine and prize awarded helps fund world-class care and permanent homes for big cats in TCWR’s sanctuary – giving these incredible animals a second change at life.
For more details, contact the organizers at tcmoparclassic@gmail. com or 501-590-0003.
Visit tcmoparclassic.com for full event information.
