Cruising back to Waynesburg

WAYNESBURG – Continuing a tradition, downtown Waynesburg will be filled with the sounds of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll later this week as poodle skirts and bobby socks come back in style and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles line the curb on High Street.
It’s all part of the 12th annual ’50s Fest and Car Cruise, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
A family fun event, spectators enjoy wandering up and down the street, which is closed to traffic for the day, to get an up close look at vintage cars and trucks, muscle cars and tricked-out motorcycles, all parked right on the streets downtown.
The event typically draws about 200 classic vehicles to downtown and their owners out for a day of cruising in, showing off and hanging out.
There is no admission fee and no registration fee for vehicles. The entire event is free, thanks to generous sponsorship from local merchants and organizations, including this year’s “Blown Hemi” sponsorship from Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency.
Greene County “Greaser,” DJ Doug Wilson of WANB Radio will be broadcasting a special edition of Greene County Gold oldies music from the courthouse steps all day. He will also offer several dance contests, hula hooping, bubble gum blowing and ’50s trivia questions for prizes. Door prizes will be offered also, along with a 50/50 raffle, and a raffle for an authentic 1920s pedal car.
A commemorative dash plaque and goody bag will be offered to the first 150 vehicles registered.
The dash plaque and collectible T-shirts will also be offered for sale. Most downtown merchants and specialty shops will be open for the day and offering ’50s Fest specials.
The’50s Fest and Car Cruise is organized and presented by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful, Inc.
Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful is a nonprofit, Main Street program that operates in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Funded by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful represents a community endeavor to preserve and revitalize historic downtown Waynesburg and raise awareness of the educational, cultural and historical opportunities, as well as the convenience of shopping, associated with the town.