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Cheyenne organizers have named four local nonprofits that will share proceeds from next year’s charity car show, signaling another year of community-focused fundraising tied to a popular summer event. The announcement on Wednesday highlights both the event’s growing reach and its role in supporting local services.
New beneficiaries for 2026
The AHEPA Cowboy Chapter 211, which produces the event known as Cars, Cigars & Guitars Under The Stars, confirmed the groups that will receive funds from the 2026 show. In addition to supporting the chapter’s own scholarship program, the event will direct contributions to several Cheyenne organizations.
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- Veterans Rock — a local nonprofit focused on veteran support and community engagement.
- Rooted in Cheyenne — a community-based organization active in local projects and initiatives.
- Family Promise of Cheyenne — an agency that assists families in need within the city and county.
- The ARC of Laramie County — serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- AHEPA scholarship fund — provides educational awards administered by the chapter.
Event logistics and fundraising details
The 2026 show is scheduled for Aug. 15, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Frontier Park Exhibition Hall, 1312 W. 8th Ave. Car owners can register through the event’s website, and attendees will be able to purchase raffle tickets for a Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX EP ATV donated by Cheyenne Motorsports.
This year’s organizers say ticket prices have been reduced to make the event more accessible for families, part of an ongoing effort to widen participation while maximizing charitable proceeds.
Scale and community support
Founder Tim Joannides and volunteers credited local businesses and more than 75 sponsors with expanding the event’s reach. Over the past six years, the car show has generated in excess of $350,000 for community organizations, a figure the organizers cite as evidence of its sustained impact.
The program blends car culture with philanthropy — a model the chapter describes as celebrating automotive enthusiasm while channeling the event’s proceeds into local needs.
Why this matters now
As local nonprofits face tight budgets and increasing demand for services, community fundraisers like this show provide predictable, unrestricted support. The combined effect of broader attendance, sponsor backing and an accessible pricing strategy could increase the payout to beneficiary organizations in 2026.
Registration and raffle information are available on the event website; organizers encourage participants and spectators to plan ahead as the show approaches.
