A little heavy metal

The event featured a 1950s-themed costume contest, with the winners chosen by audience cheers and hollers. Presley Bussard won the youth category. Pictured, Miss Lake County Outstanding Teen Isabella Mattina poses for photos with Bussard.

Donna Marschall poses in her turquoise poodle skirt. Marschall won the adult category of the costume contest.

Diane Guzman struts her stuff for the costume contest.

Shari and Terry Shick check out a 1928 Ford Roadster, which won Fan Favorite Truck.

Elliott Tours cleans his 1977 Triumph Spitfire. Tours has owned the car for 20 years and has been restoring it for the last decade.

Isabella Mattina and Tom Vesconrelos, who took home Fan Favorite Motorcycle for his custom chopper.

A striking purple 1970 Dodge Charger.

Isabella Mattina presents the Fan Favorite Truck award to T.J. Haynes for his 1928 Ford Roadster.

Kermit Knudson, of the Early Lake Lions, took to the street in a souped-up wagon to sell hot dogs and hamburgers.

Isabella Mattina presents John Wilson with his first award of the night, Fan Favorite Car for his 1956 Buick. Wilson also won Best of Show.

Walt Southard poses with his 1931 Old Iron Roadster. Southard bought the car in 1959 when he was just 15. In 1995 he finished the last restoration. “Walt” is embossed on the custom leather interior of the driver’s side door, while his wife’s name, “Mary” is inscribed on the passenger’s side.

The Lakeport Senior Activity Center held their annual fundraiser, Hot August Nites Car Show and Concert, Saturday afternoon and evening at Library Park in Lakeport. Pictured, John Barrios (left) chats with John Alderman (right) about Alderman’s 1956 Chevy Delivery. Though the senior center only planned on 35 cars, 87 vintage vehicles showed up to line Park St. The crowd checked out the cars, voted for their favorites, drank, ate and listened to the music of the LC Diamonds. John Wilson and his 1956 Buick took home both Fan Favorite Car and Best of Show. T.J. Haynes snagged Fan Favorite Truck for his 1928 Ford Roadster. Fan Favorite motorcycle went to Tom Vesconrelos for his custom chopper. The awards included Most Likely to be Pulled Over, which went to Lee Campbell and his 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. The Ladies’ Choice award went to Alan Thompson for his 1969 Mustang Fastback. - Photos by Jennifer Gruenke — Lake County Publishing

Classic cars on Park St.

Isabella Mattina poses with Lee Campbell after presenting him with his award for his car, a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. Campbell won Most Likely to be Pulled Over.

Bob Turner checks out a 1923 Ford Roadster.