The Berry College Ford Festival celebrates the ongoing relationship between Berry College and Ford Motor Company, which began in the 1920's when Martha Berry persuaded Henry Ford and his wife Clara, to visit the school.
Impressed by what they saw, the couple funded construction of a magnificent complex of buildings.
In 2001, Ford Motor Company announced a $9.4 million dollar pledge to restore Berry's Ford Buildings.
In celebration of the event, an "All Ford Car Show" will be held on Sept. 19-20 at the college.
Registration is from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Registration is $15.
Field judging begins on Saturday at noon. Thirty classes will be field judged for the event.
A gaslight parade through downtown is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday night.
Particpation in the Berry College Ford Festival is limited to vehicles manufacted and powered by Ford Motor Company through 1985.
The awards banquet which is scheduled at Krannert Center at Berry College will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night. Banquet tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children.
Representatives from Ford Motor Company will speak at the awards
banquet.
Free tours of Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum will be available.
For more information contact (706) 291-1883 Ext. 0 or 2.