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The 2026 Green River Catfish Festival Car Show concluded with another successful year, bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day filled with classic vehicles, awards, and local support.

Event organizers expressed their appreciation to everyone who attended, entered vehicles, volunteered, and supported the annual event, helping make this year’s show one of the festival’s highlights.

A special thank you was extended to All-Star Trophies for providing the custom awards presented to this year’s winners.

Organizers also recognized several individuals whose efforts helped ensure the event ran smoothly. Clint Coy was thanked for photographing the show and sharing his images, Deana Jo Tomes for taking winners’ photos, David Henderson for overseeing vehicle registration, and Amanda Cox Barks for coordinating and assisting the event’s vendors.

The success of the 2026 Green River Catfish Festival Car Show was also made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including Morgantown Bank & Trust, Speedy Garage, Wilchers Garage, C&L Collision, Landmark Realty, Richardson’s Mechanics, Crossroads Towing & Recovery, South Side Waste, Summit Racing, and All-Star Trophies.

This year’s award winners were:

Cars

1st Place: Trisha Burden

2nd Place: Robert Baker

3rd Place: Anthony Perrin

Trucks

1st Place: Daniel English

2nd Place: Jerry Skaggs

3rd Place: Chris Sanders

Jeeps

1st Place: Jimmy Gaskey

2nd Place: Jerry Hunt

3rd Place: Jim Zsilagyi

Tow Trucks

1st Place: Clifton Parsley

Semi

1st Place: Brandon Tomes

2nd Place: Jonathon Dorrell

Motorcycles

1st Place: Rick Jones

Rat Rods

1st Place: Tim Kirk

Power Wheels

1st Place: Hadley Embry

Special Awards

Kids’ Choice Award: Jerry Hunt

People’s Choice Award: Glen Embry

Best in Show: Ray Havens

Organizers said the overwhelming support from participants, spectators, volunteers, sponsors, and local businesses continues to make the Green River Catfish Festival Car Show a growing community tradition.

Planning is already underway for the 2027 event, with organizers promising an even bigger and better show next year. Everyone is invited to return and be part of another exciting celebration of automotive passion and community spirit at the Green River Catfish Festival.