The West Bountiful Car Show will return to West Bountiful City Park on Aug. 1 to raise funds and awareness for the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia. Organized by Krank-it-Up Productions, the fourth annual charity event aims to support research and community education through a diverse display of vehicles and family-friendly activities.
The event, which is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites enthusiasts to bring any make, model, or year of vehicle to the park on Pages Lane. According to the event's official website, participating vehicles can begin arriving at 8 a.m., with food trucks scheduled to open at 10 a.m. once vehicles are in place.
Spectators can attend the show for free, while vehicle entries require a $25 registration fee, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. The West Bountiful Car Show website notes that all registration fees are considered donations to the show, and in the event of cancellation, these funds will be used for charitable purposes.
In addition to the vehicle displays, the event will feature music from a DJ, various raffle prizes, and an Alzheimer's education booth. The organizers have announced several raffle opportunities, including a trip to Hawaii and a razor, with drawings scheduled for noon and 2:15 p.m.
The car show was established by The Hughes Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to address the personal challenges faced by the Hughes family. Bryan McCurdy, vice president of Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources & Risk Management for Hughes General Contractors, told Davis County News that the foundation was born from the family's experience with Alzheimer's.
McCurdy explained that the family's father went through the disease, which left the family searching for answers and resources that were difficult to find at the time. The foundation was created to raise money for better research and to increase community awareness about a disease that McCurdy says is not discussed enough.
"We're not looking for notoriety or flash," McCurdy said in prior reporting by Davis County News. "It's not who we are but we did know that we needed to make a difference and when the family got together they just wanted to see that people had quality of life."
The show partners with the Utah Alzheimer's Association to provide community education and support. To symbolize the impact of the disease, attendees can look for purple, yellow, orange, and blue flowers—known as the Alzheimer's Association Promise Garden—distributed throughout the event. These colors represent the many ways car owners and community members have been impacted by Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter works alongside the Utah State University Alzheimer's Dementia Research Center to advance research for a cure and educate the community. The event aims to provide resources to families who may not realize the specific support available to them during a loved one's cognitive decline.
The scale of the Alzheimer's crisis in Utah highlights the necessity for community-driven fundraising. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 38,300 people in Utah are currently living with Alzheimer's. The organization also reports that 115,000 caregivers in the state dedicate an estimated 137 million hours of unpaid care to those with dementia.
The economic impact in Utah is significant, with the value of unpaid care estimated at $3.4 billion. Additionally, the Alzheimer's disease and related dementias place a $267 million cost on the state Medicaid program. These statistics underscore the importance of initiatives like the West Bountiful Car Show in funding public health responses and research.
The West Bountiful Car Show has become a growing annual tradition, attracting attendees from across Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and beyond. The event features various competitive categories, including People's Choice, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Muscle Car, and Best in Show.
To support the event's mission, the organizers offer several sponsorship levels: Community ($500), Category ($1,500), and Show ($5,000). These sponsorships help provide the visibility and marketing exposure necessary to maintain the event's growth and charitable impact.
Event Logistics
The event is organized by community volunteers with support from local businesses. While the show is a rain-or-shine event, organizers have stated that updates regarding severe weather will be posted on the official website and social media channels.
