Recap: Arts & Autos 2017 Extravaganza

Last Saturday's Arts & Autos Extravaganza was a huge success! It was the largest show ever held in the event's history, with nearly 10,000 people out to see the fabulous display of classic, hot rod, vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles around the historic Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square.

A red pickup truck © Tammi Paul Photography

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a picture of the courthouse lawn during arts and autos© Tammi Paul Photography

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a picture of a car with hydraulics on two wheels and the top open

Live music by The Gumbo Brothers, The Silvertones, and The Lowdown entertained the crowds throughout the day as they wandered through vendor booths, watched local artists and crafters demonstrating their craft, or selected their favorite piece from any one of them selling hand-made jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, sketches, and more. Children were kept busy, too, as they played games, got their faces painted, drew with chalk on the Chalk Car, or received a free hand-turned wooden car from the Golden Triangle Woodturners.

Chalk Fest took over the sidewalks of West Oak and Cedar streets this year with more than 90 artists ranging from ages 4 to 18 and older. Watch soon for a post on those fantastic drawings from the top 3 winners of the 4 age categories. Denton's artist talent is abundant and this event offers a canvas that lasts for days after the event.

A girl posing with her chalk portrait© Tammi Paul Photography

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a person in a shirt and hat working on chalk art © Tammi Paul Photography

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a person posing with their wolf chalk art © Tammi Paul Photography

The biggest feature of the show was of course more than 260 vehicles that registered in the car show, the biggest registration count yet, and 84 trophies were given to happy winners at the end of the show. Check out all the winners of the numerous classes below. Congratulations to the Best of Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle winners and all the winners of the 2017 Arts & Autos Extravaganza!

BEST OF SHOW CAR

· #216 - Roger Day,

1969 Chevrolet COPO/Dick Harrell Chevelle

· Sponsored by: TEX EFX Motorsport Graphics

BEST OF SHOW TRUCK

· #208 - Clent Piercey, 1959 Chevy Apache

· Sponsored by: CTC Auto Ranch

BEST OF SHOW MOTORCYCLE

· #224 - Danny Ratliff,

2015 Custom Motorcyle "Bopper"

· Sponsored by: TEX EFX Motorsport Graphics

CAR CLASS WINNERS

A - Pre 30's Original

· #60 - Jack Thomson,

1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Sponsored by: First United Bank

C - 40's Original

· #9 - Lee Worley, 1948 Packard Deluxe Eight

Sponsored by: First United Bank

Q - Import Original

· #169 - Jim Horn, 2017 Nissan GTR

OTHER” CLASS WINNERS

T - Rat Rod

· #6 - Pat Young, 1937 Ford Pick-Up

TRUCK CLASS WINNERS

Sponsored by: First United Bank

XX - 60's Modified

· #249 - Jordan Ray, 1966 Chevy C10

MOTORCYCLE CLASS WINNERS

Sponsored by: First United Bank

4 - Sport Bikes

· No Entries

SPECIALTY CLASS WINNERS

President's Choice

· #19 - Ed Pearce, 1966 Ford Mustang

Sponsored by: Denton Main Street Association

Best Promotional Vehicle

· #264 - William Amm, 1974 Rolls Royce

Sponsored by: Denton Main Street Association

Best Paint

· #189 - Doug Pedersen, 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 427

Sponsored by: TEX EFX Motorsport Graphics

Best Engine

· #255 - David Williams, 1957 Chevy Bel Air

Sponsored by: TEX EFX Motorsport Graphics

Best Interior

· #81 - Dwayne Waters, 1955 Dodge Job Rated