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Hier's Park hosts Kroozinationals Oct. 3 and 4

The 22nd Annual Kroozinationals will be held Oct. 3 and 4 at Hier's Park.

This year's theme is "A Weekend to Remember."

Awards will be handed out in numerous classes including "Kroozer of the Year '09" and largest club.

Major door prize sponsors include Expert Transmission; Zurcher Tire, of Monroe; Hubcap Express, of Fort Wayne; Auto Zone, Carartsigns.com and D&B Sales, of Fort Wayne.

A Holland grill will also be raffled off.

Registration runs from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Memorial Car, Truck & Bike Show 2009.

Special guest will be Ilene "Trixie" Roth.

Pinewood derby races, open to all ages, will start at 8:30 a.m.

There is an entry fee and dash plaques will be awarded to the first 250 vehicles.

At 12:30 p.m. the Elvis Tribute Artist contest will be held.

Specialty awards will be handed out at 5 p.m. Participants must be present to win.

A charity auction will be held throughout the day.

At 7 p.m., Demented Toyz & Cloud IX C.C will hold a neon contest.

A talent competition will be held on Oct. 3 on the main stage, starting at 11 a.m.

The contest is open to all ages and there is no entry fee. Cash and prizes will be awarded afterwards.

The weekend will include Fast Eddie's Midwest Truck and Low-rider Moon Pie Jamboree.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Oct. 3.

Events include bed-jumping, muffler rapping, sound off, tug-o-war, volleyball, bikini contest, lowest car and lowest truck contests.

Pinewood derby races will be held on Oct. 4, starting at 12:30 p.m.

There is also a class for low-rider bicycles and the "Moon Pie" eating contest.

The event is open to full size and mini trucks, 4x4s, monster trucks, low riders, sport trucks, antiques and blazers.

There will be vendors, crafts, concessions, a flea market, swap meet and dealer displays as well as a live DJ, awards and door prizes.

For more information on the weekend's events, contact Ed via phone at 622-6820 or e-mail at kroozincalendar@verizon.net.