Campus Car Show Announced for August 29th
When Chester Jackson and the Eastern Shore Cruisers Car Club approached Eastern Shore Community College about hosting one of their local summer car shows on campus several years ago, a great tradition was started that has quickly become an August highlight each year at ESCC.
On the lot where the original ESCC Academic Building resided until 2020, a wide variety of vehicles converge from all over the Shore, including lower Delmarva from the north and Tidewater to the south. It’s an atmosphere of community and goodwill that follows the club at each stop through their very busy weekend schedule through spring, summer and fall months.
Through registration, donations and raffles, the club always manages to raise funds that are distributed to various organizations and causes tied to the shows on their calendar. Annual dispersals are in the thousands of dollars, and at Eastern Shore Community College, this impacts many students who are pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare.
RN, LPN, CNA students and others stand to benefit from the support the car show produces. ESCC also has other classes and programs like Healthcare Fundamentals, Phlebotomy, and EKG Tech, all offering pathways to healthcare careers. Through the ESCC Foundation and fundraisers like the Eastern Shore Cruisers Car Show, students can get help covering the expense of their classes and training and position themselves to contribute to the community in a high-demand field.
The 2026 ESCC Summer Car Show with the Eastern Shore Cruisers will be on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am-2:00pm on campus in Melfa, at 29316 Lankford Highway. All are welcome to attend and show their vehicles. Cars and trucks of all makes, models, vintages, and styles are enjoyed at the event. Prizes and trophies are awarded in a broad range of categories by the club at the conclusion of the day.
Food trucks and DJ music bring it all together for a fun community day at the end of summer. Whether you bring a vehicle or not, the event provides fun and enjoyment for the whole family and a great display of vehicles that represent much hard work and dedication, in addition to civic-minded owners who enjoy giving back to the community through the Eastern Shore Cruisers Car Club.
For more information, please contact Chester Jackson with the Eastern Shore Cruisers at 757-665-5672 or Bill LeCato at ESCC at 757-789-1797.