Hot Rods in the Park

This 1968 Firebird, owned by Jack Dale, was updated by famous car customizer George Barris. Photo by Shannon McDuffie.

Memorial Day Weekend is known for events celebrating the U.S. military and all it stands for. In recent years, a new tradition has developed in Millbrook, one that honors the holiday weekend in true American style: with classic cars and free food, all for a good cause.

This was the third year the Hot Rods in the Park Car Show took over Millbrook’s Village Green Park. For organizers Elijah Casey and Robert Whitten, the show has always been a labor of love.