The 45^th annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show, Swap Meet & Farm Toy Show took place Sunday, July 23 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds.

There were more than 700 judged and Show & Shine cars, 81 swappers and a dozen or more cars and trucks for sale in the car corral.

The morning started with a beautiful day. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church stand served more than 200 breakfasts, Al’s Kettle Corn had delicious caramel popcorn. Other foodstands included Stockwells’ Maple Treats, the 4-H Food Stand (with a variety of good food and ice cream), and Eau Galle Rush River Sportsman’s Club with delicious pork sandwiches and more. Beldenville Old Car Club sold caps, shirts, pop and water and had free dash plaques and buttons from years past.

Approximately 2,500 people viewed the beautiful cars, trucks, street rods, special interests and more. Next year’s show will take place Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds.

We thank everyone who participated in this year’s wonderful show. Our club members all work very hard both throughout the year, but on the Saturday before the Sunday show. This group of 30-some members do a wonderful job to make this show what it is.

We thank Matt Kelly and his crew for preparing the grounds and buildings for our use. The admission to this show is a mere $5 per person, so we hope to see all for the July 28 46^th annual show. Thanks to all who make this event such a huge success.

Here’s a look at who had the best cars/trucks in their classes.

Class 100 (1900-1939)

First: Gary Thurber, Prescott, 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe

Third: Eric Gilbertson, Ellsworth, 1930 Ford Model A

Class 200 (1940-1948)

First: Larry Haider, Woodbury, Minn., 1947 Chrysler Windser

Second: Darrell Benson, F.L., Minn., 1947 Mercury Convert

Third: Jan and Steve Melgaard, St. Paul, 1940 Ford Coupe

Class 300 (1949-1959)

First: Don Severson, Prescott, 1955 Ford Crome Vic

Second: Eugene Andrew, Hastings, Minn., 1958 Plymouth

Third: Steve & Diane Hirte, Cottage Grove, Minn., 1959 Ford Thunderbird

Class 400 (1960-1966)

First: Rog Voreverk, Lake Elmo, Minn., 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Second: Pete Weyers, Hudson, 1965 Oldsmobile 442

Third: Dale Scherber, Maplewood, Minn., 1963 Rambler Classic 550

Class 500 (1967-1971)

First: Dan Weishaar, River Falls, 1967 Pontiac GTO

Second: Scott Lundberg, Prescott, 1968 Ford Mustang

Third: Josh Owen, Bay City, 1967 Dodge Coronet

Class 600 (1972-1991)

First: Gary & Valerie Thurber, Prescott, 1976 BMW 2002

Second: Ronda Bierbrauer, New Richmond, 1972 Dodge Charger

Third: Randy Nyeggen, Spring Valley, 1974 AMC Javelin AMX

Class 700 (1949-1991 convertibles)

First: Bill Hansen, River Falls, 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

Second: Jim & Kathy Minnichsoffa, Scandia, Minn., 1958 Chevy Corvette

Third: Todd Straub, Beldenville, 1967 Pontiac GTO

Class 800 (1949-1991 all two seaters)

First: Bill & Cindy Arnold, Frontenac, Minn., 1965 Shelby Cobra

Second: Ken Ruhn, Frederic, 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Third: Ken Bogner, Hudson, 1965 Corvette Sting Ray

Class 900 (1920-1966 stock trucks)

First: Tim Lawerence, River Falls, 1952 Chevrolet 3100

Second: Dale Tessmer, Trego, 1940 Chevrolet Pickup

Third: Jim Marrow, Ellsworth, 1948 F100 Ford

Class 1000 (1900-1934 street rods)

First: Doc Olson, River Falls, 1930 Ford Sedan Delivery

Second: Roger Sjulstad, Northfield, Minn., 1933 Plymouth Coupe

Third: Don Hyke, Rochester, Minn., 1932 Ford Victoria

Class 1100 (1935-1948 street rods)

First: Cornell MacDonald, Bayport, Minn., 1937 Chevy Coupe Gasser

Second: Gary Most, Prescott, 1938 Chevy Master Deluxe

Class 1200 (1949-1963 customs)

First: Jerry Haugen, Buffalo, Minn., 1948 Cad 62 Series Convertible

Second: Larry & Linda Stelter, Eau Claire, 1955 Chevy 2-door Sedan Bel Air

Third: Dennis Riemenschneider, River Falls, 1960 Ford Starliner

Class 1300 (1965-1991 street machine cars)

First: Dennis Loeffler, Winona, Minn., 1970 Plymouth Superbird

Second: Wayne & Nanci Tjosaas, Kasson, Minn., 1970 ½  Pontiac Firebird

Third: Bryce Frion, Maiden Rock, 1972 Chevy Camaro

Class 1400 (1946-1991 street machine trucks)

First: Roy & Norma Neufeldt, Red Wing, Minn., 1941 Ford PU

Second: Kraig Krampert, Hammond, 1966 Chevy El Camino

Third: David Endres, Fountain City, 1962 Ford Econoline E100 Pickup

Class 1500 (1965-2003 special interest)

First: Ken Melchior, Eagan, Minn., 1965 Shelby/AC Cobra 427

Third: Mike Sjulstad, Northfield, Minn., 1954 IH R110 Rat Rod

Class 1600 (1967-1991 stock trucks)

First: Bill Hansen, River Falls, 1979 Dodge Lil Red Express Truck

Third: Kris Novak, Hudson, 1968 Ford F-250

Best of Class

Dennis Loeffler, Winona, Minn., 1970 Plymouth Superbird

Submitted by Beldenville Old Car Club members