Wah-Shun-Gah Days Car Show
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Awards presented for best of show, best original, best modified, club participation and others. Morning parade. Registration 8am. Show 11:30am to 4pm.
Wah-Shun-Gah Days Car Show
Phone : 620-767-5413 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@councilgrove.com
Web: www.councilgrove.com
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Car Shows
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