The Committee started working last January 2023, all the way through the day of the event in December. Feedback from our Officers and Members was all very positive, and the Officers particularly liked the “Blue Christmas” theme! Thanks for all your hard work!
Garden Ridge CPA
GRCPAAA Awards 2023 Scholarship
The GRCPAAA Scholarship Committee selected Travis Zipp, son of Bracken Fire Department (ESD 6) Chief Donald Zipp, for our 2023 Scholarship Award Winner. Travis was presented the $1,000 check by GRCPAAA President Jim Moreland at the Bracken Fire Department Main Station on July 17, 2023. This fall, Travis will attend Texas A&M University for his sophomore year in College Station, Texas, where he is pursuing a degree in Poultry Science. Congratulations, Travis!
Car Show 2022
The 2022 Car Show was held on the Saturday, October 22, 2022.
From the classics to more recent models, you’ll see a wide variety of vehicles from all over the central and south Texas area. But awesome cars and trucks are not all you’ll get to see at this event each year, because we also have a craft show featuring plenty of local artisans selling their hand made goods, various activities for kids of all ages, as well as plenty of food and drinks. And if all of this isn’t enough already, the event is FREE to all the spectators! That’s right, free parking and free admission to all of our guests.
Our Next Show
Our next car show is scheduled for October 21, 2023.
For info on signing up, head over to the main car show page.
Special Thanks
Our Sponsors
We rely heavily on our sponsors to fund the event each year. Through their generous donations we are able to provide event t-shirts for the participants, trophies and plaques for the winners, golf carts to transport spectators to and from the parking lots, and so much more.
Many thanks to all of last year’s sponsors for help making our show a success! If you see them around town, please be sure to say Thank you for their support of this event, and of course if you are in need of their services, please patronize their businesses!
Become a Sponsor
Would you like to become one of our sponsors? If so, please email sponsors@grcpaaa.com for more information. We would LOVE to have you join forces with us for the next show!
Best of Show Winners
As usual, there were two best of show winners: one for Pre-1990 entrants, and another for 1990-Current. Here’s a few photos of the winning vehicles and their proud owners!
Mayor, Police Officers, Sponsors & GRCPAAA Choice Winners
The Mayor’s Choice went to Matt K for his 1967 Pontiac GTO. The Police Officer’s Choice was awarded to Marvine Riettele for his 1967 Pontiac GTO. The Sponsor’s Choice went to Herman H for his 1972 Chevelle, and finally, the GRCPAAA Choice award winner was Robert L for his 1955 210 Chevy! Great job, folks!
Sponsors Gallery
Here is a small gallery of local business owners who sponsored the 2022 car show.
2022 Car Show Gallery
And here’s an image gallery showing a small selection of the entrants to this years’ show, as well as a few shots of the spectators enjoying the day.
Thank YOU!
In addition to our sponsors, we would like to thank the many volunteers who helped make the show a success. There are quite a few moving parts with an event like this, and we are very thankful for all the support we get from these folks, as well as those in the community and everyone who came out to enjoy the show. See you next year!
Previous Shows
Check out these posts from our past car shows to find out the details for each, including the top show awards, photos and more.
GRCPAAA Awards 2022 Scholarship
GRCPAAA President Jim Moreland presents Travis Zipp with the 2022 GRCPAAA $500 Scholarship. Carol Humphrey, Chair of the Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (GRCPAAA) scholarship committee, recently announced Travis Zipp as the winner of this year’s scholarship. Travis is a freshman at Northeast Lakeview College and has his sights set on attending Texas A&M University soon. Please join the GRCPAAA in wishing Travis much success in his college career.
GRCPAAA Donates $1,100 To 100 Club of Comal County
The Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (GRCPAAA) presented the 100 Club of Comal County with a $1,100 check from a portion of the proceeds of their Annual Open Car Show which took place on October 23, 2021. Thanks to all who supported this wonderful event.