The Heartland Rod Run gets bigger and better each year, and organizers for the event are raising the bar once again by adding a concert featuring classic rockers Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s.

The Heartland Rod Run will take place June 3rd & 4th and will feature a car show at Riverside Park which will showcase street rods, muscle cars, sports cars, classics, race cars, imports, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors.

Local car club the Heartland Cruisers are organizing the event once again this year and say that  they are expecting between 300-400 cars to participate in the outdoor car show.  Another highlight of the event will be the popular burnout competition.

Full schedule for the weekend Heartland Rod Run is as follows:

Friday, June 3:

*Poker Run to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries.  Registration at 7-8 pm at Early City Hall. Entry fee is $5 per hand and proceeds will benefit Good Samaritan Ministries. All poker run entries will receive a coupon for Sonic at 974 Early Blvd for two hamburgers, two orders of french fries and two Cokes.

Saturday, June 4:

*8am – Registration for car entries into the show at Riverside Park.  No entry fee

*10am – Car show, kids & adult games begin. Food, games, prizes, vendors, goodie bags, and much more at Riverside Park.  Free admission to car show.

*1pm – Burnout contest at Riverside Park. There will be two classes and a $10 entry fee, with proceeds benefitting the Early Volunteer Fire Department.

*3pm – Car show awards at Riverside Park.

*7-11pm – Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will perform at the Brownwood Coliseum.  Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Brownwood and Early chambers, KOXE Radio, and at the door.

For more information, visit www.heartlandcruisers.org

CLICK HERE for full coverage, photos, and videos from last year’s event.