MORRISTOWN – A new event for car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts is slated for this January at the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center.

The inaugural Open Vehicle Extravaganza will be held Jan. 16-17 at the Expo Center in White Pine. The extravaganza is open to all cars, trucks, low riders and motorcycles.

           Advanced vehicle registration is $15; at-the-door vehicle registration is $20.  Spectator admission is $5.

           Show hours are 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. on Jan. 16 and from noon-6 p.m. on Jan. 17.

           The Expo Center will be open for vehicle staging on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, with the awards presentation to begin at 4 p.m.

           Vendor space will be available in the concourse area of the Expo pavilion. To reserve vendor space, call (423) 318-2720 or (423) 674-6000.

           The extravaganza, which is sponsored by the Morristown Lions Club, is a fundraising event to benefit Walters State athletics.

           For more information or to register a vehicle, contact Gene Honeycutt at (423) 312-6972 or at Gene@morristowntnlionsclub.com.