Car, Tractor, Motorcycle Show Revs Up Milford Fest
MILFORD — Luckily for the 2017 Milford Fest, the threatening skies held out for the car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show. Allowing 67 entrants to show off an impressive array of vehicles — covering 20 different categories — with something for every taste: old, new and everything in between.
Many participants, such as Milford resident Emily Bischof, make a point of showing every year, thanks to the “easygoing” atmosphere and the diversity of activities, such as the multitude of garage sales, taking place during Milford Fest. “There are a lot of repeats because we love the show,” Bischof exclaimed. “The entry fee is not enough for all the fun I have.”
Another participant, Max Beer, reckoned he had been showing his Corvettes at the show since it started around 25 years ago.
Nicole Dippon, owner of Milford Party Pack, a long time sponsor of the car show, thanked participants for a “spectacular show” made possible by the “time, energy and effort” they devote to their vehicles before announcing Dave Granger of Oswego the Best in Show trophy winner for his turquoise 1957 Corvette.
Lake Wawasee resident Mike Tiltges showed his yellow, 1948 Jeep Willys just long enough to win the People’s Choice award before spiriting the vehicle away for fear of rain.
Other winners in 18 categories are as follows:
Best Chevrolet, Jim Long, 1972 Chevy Nova; Best Corvette, Dave Granger, 1957 Corvette Stingray; Best Camaro, Ben Bratway, 1969 Camaro; Best Ford or Mercury, Tom Morehouse; Best Dodge or Chrysler, Dan Drabostetz, 1968 Barracuda; Best Pontiac, Greg Miller, 1964 Pontiac; Best Other Manufacturer, Lark Ruch, 2008 Saturn; Best Foreign Car; Roy Houth, 1954 Jaguar; Best Rod and Custom, Tim Tilton, 1937 Ford; Best Motorcycle, Jay Boggs, 1974 Harley; Best Truck, Dick Coppes, 1972 Chevy Blazer; Best OEM Original Car, Dave Lincoln, 1962 Oldsmobile; Best Antique Tractor, Nick Flenar, 1948 John Deere; Best Paint, Ellen Slabaugh, 1965 Pontiac; Best Interior, Marvin Galbreath; Best Engine, Devon and Marta Klotz, 1966 Pontiac; Oldest Vehicle Award, Grady Galbreath, 1923 Ford; Long Distance Award, Cathy and Crist Blassaras.
