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Time: August 26, 2017 from 9am to 5pm
Location: Rugby, TN
Street: Follow the signs for Registration
City/Town: Rugby, Tn
Website or Map: http://www.pbcctn.org/rugby
Phone: Charlie Bunnell 931-210-3732
Event Type: fundraiser, for, historic, rugby-, www.historicrugby.org
Organized By: Plateau British Car Club
Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2017
The Plateau British Car Club of Tennessee is holding its annual British Car & Bike Show in the last British settlement in America, Rugby, TN. Registrants receive a tour of original buildings, reduced price B&B, and entertainment Friday & Saturday evenings. 1st & 2nd place trophies, based on registrants voting, will be awarded. Event will include door prizes, silent auction and 50-50 drawing. Net proceeds benefit Historic Rugby, keeping British and Tennessee history alive. Details & forms at www.pbcctn.org/rugby. For info on Historic Rugby, visit www.historicrugby.org. For info on the Plateau British Car Club go to www.pbcctn.org.
NOTE: RUGBY IS ON EASTERN TIME.
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