Car enthusiasts better buckle their seatbelts because the 3rd annual Troy Traffic Jam: Chrome, Muscle and Music car show is back. 

The show will roar into the Columbia Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1. This free event will combine all of the fun and excitement of traditional car shows with the addition of entertaining music and delicious food.

Come and see shining chrome and gleaming paint as a variety of classic automobiles, hot rods and muscle cars will be featured at the show. Visitors will be able to step back in time with vehicles from a variety of eras before 1974 or take a glimpse at what the future holds in store for the automotive industry with an assortment of innovative concept cars.

A family fun event for all, the show will feature hundreds of vehicles that will all be striving to win the coveted "Best of Show" title, which will be awarded based on votes from the public, as well as a number of additional trophies. Also featured will be great music by DJ Bob Steel and fabulous food for sale from local restaurants like Gateway Deli and Insalata.

Owners of vehicles are welcome to submit an application to have their car included in the Troy Traffic Jam. The $20 fee for each vehicle (or $15 for pre-registration) includes goodie bags, prizes, and dash plaques. Applications are available here. Flyer is available here. A map of the Columbia Center is available online to assist car owners who will be displaying their vehicle at Troy Traffic Jam.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Troy Historical Society and Historic Village. The show will be held at Columbia Center is located at 201 West Big Beaver Road.  

The event is sponsored by by Kirco, Columbia Center, Kelly Services and The Suburban Collection. Contact Cindy Stewart at 248 524-1147.