TYLER, Texas — The 2024 East Texas Auto and Cycle Show benefiting the East Texas Crisis Center will be held this Saturday, featuring many classic cars and the chance to win a 1965 Ford Mustang.
The show, which is celebrating its 34th year, will kick off at 10 a.m. at the Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler with the parking lot filled with various vehicles from every decade, including some that are extremely rare. The event is free to attend and will conclude at 2 p.m.
"Come witness dream cars and motorcycles from past decades, as well as collections from enthusiasts. This event is not to be missed," the event description reads.
As a part of the show, the East Texas Crisis Center is raffling off a 1965 Ford Mustang for $10 per raffle ticket. As of Tuesday morning, over 5,100 tickets have been sold and more than $51,000 has been raised for the crisis center.
The winner will be announced at 2 p.m. Saturday during the show. Those interested in entering can do so by clicking here.
The Mustang has a 289 V-8 engine, air conditioning, ambient lighting, power rack-and-pinion steering, automatic transmission and four-wheel power disc brakes.
ETCC provides a safe haven for people impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime. The nonprofit serves Smith, Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood and Rains counties.
Its services include counseling, an emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, economic education and life skills classes, educational programs for kids and nursery care for infants.
In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the next Saturday, March 23 during the same time frame.