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More than 250 vehicles were on display in Clinton Sunday, Sept. 27 as part of Scott’s 20 th Annual Charity Car Show, raising $20,074 for the DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association. The show featured car and truck classes, as well as miscellaneous, Jeep, Corvette and Street Rod classes. The show is sponsored by Baum Chevrolet Buick of Clinton. Johnnie & Michelle Crawford of Springfield earned Best in Show for their 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. Participants’ Choice was awarded to Paul Miller of Lexington for his 1961 Chevrolet Impala. Though the cars were a key attraction, the event also featured a car and freezer/meat raffle, as well as a 50/50 drawing. Sarah Harrington of Monticello took home the top raffle prize, a vintage 1959 Nash Metropolitan car. Winner of the second-place prize, a Whirlpool freezer with meat bundle, was Deb Ertl of Clinton. The Baum Chevrolet Buick team selected the DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association as this year’s beneficiary. The fair association is raising funds to build a covered awning for the horse arena at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Clinton. The covering will allow the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt 4-H fair and other regional youth activities to continue in inclement weather, as well as house the expanding rabbit and poultry exhibits during the fair. Outside of the fair, the awning will cover the enlarged show space used for youth livestock and horse shows throughout the spring, summer and fall, which draw into Clinton as many as 300 exhibitors per show. In addition to the 4-H Fair Association volunteers, the event was staffed by dealership employees and their families. More photos of the car show, including photos of all finalists in each division, can be found at the Baum Chevy Buick Facebook page. Johnnie & Michelle Crawford, Springfield | Best in Show Paul Miller, Lexington, IL | Participants' Choice Sarah Harrington, Monticello, IL, Grand Prize Winner | Scott's Charity Car Show Raffle

If you're looking for one of the best Central Illinois car shows this fall, mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 27. Baum Chevrolet Buick will host the 20th Annual Scott's Charity Car Show, bringing together hundreds of classic cars, trucks, Jeeps, Corvettes, street rods, and custom vehicles—all while raising money for an important DeWitt, Macon, & DeWitt County community project. Held at Baum Chevrolet Buick in Clinton, the annual event has become a favorite tradition for car enthusiasts and families alike. More than 250 vehicles participated last year, and we expect another outstanding turnout in 2026! Every Registration Helps Local 4-H Youth This year's Scott's Charity Car Show will benefit the DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association's arena covering project, helping provide improved facilities for local youth, agriculture, and community events. The planned 80-foot by 160-foot covered arena will: Protect poultry and rabbit exhibits during the annual fair. Provide a covered riding arena for horse shows. Expand opportunities for 4-H members and youth organizations throughout the year. Improve the fairgrounds for future generations. The DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association maintains the fairgrounds at 7564 Business 51 in Clinton, home to the annual DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County 4-H Fair and numerous livestock and horse shows. The project has been a goal of the fair board since the early 2000s and carries special significance for the Baum family. Stephen Baum was volunteering in the arena that will soon be covered when he unexpectedly passed away in 2003. Today, the fair board is working to raise the final $80,000 needed to complete the approximately $200,000 project, with construction expected this fall. Car Show Schedule The event takes place at: Baum Chevrolet Buick 810 W. Van Buren Street Clinton, IL 61727 Schedule 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Registration open 11:00 a.m. - Registration closes, Judging begins 12:00 p.m. - Opening ceremony 2:00 p.m. - Judging closes 2:30 p.m. - Awards presentation Vehicle registration is $15, and admission is free for spectators. Food vendors will be on-site throughout the day, and guests can ride the free shuttle to the DeWitt County C.H. Moore Museum's Apple and Pork Festival, making it easy to enjoy two great Clinton events during one visit. Enter to Win a Restored 1959 Nash Metropolitan In addition to the car show, attendees can support the arena project by purchasing raffle tickets for: A beautifully restored 1959 Nash Metropolitan styled as a vintage Chicago taxi (first prize) A meat and freezer bundle (second prize) Tickets are $10 each or 11 for $100 and are available before the event at Baum Chevrolet Buick, Baum Chrysler Jeep in Clinton, and Baum Motor Company in Farmer City. Easy Driving Directions Baum Chevrolet Buick is conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 55. From Bloomington-Normal: Take I-74 East to I-55 South. Exit at Clinton (Exit 165), then follow IL-54/Van Buren Street west to 810 W. Van Buren Street. From Decatur: Take US-51 North into Clinton. Turn west on Van Buren Street (IL-54) and continue to Baum Chevrolet Buick. From Champaign-Urbana: Take I-74 West to I-72 West, then I-55 South to Clinton. Exit onto IL-54/Van Buren Street and continue west to the dealership. Join Us for Cars, Community and a Great Cause Whether you're entering your favorite vehicle, browsing hundreds of classics, enjoying great food, or trying your luck in the raffle, Scott's Charity Car Show is a fun way to support local youth and agriculture. Every registration, raffle ticket and donation helps move the DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association one step closer to completing its new covered arena—a project that will benefit the community for decades to come. Questions about the event? Call Baum Chevrolet Buick at 217-935-3156. We look forward to seeing you Sept. 27!