08/06/2026
It takes a Village!
As we put the finishing touches on East Palestine Wheels of the Valley, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible people and organizations that have stepped up to make this event possible.
This event isn't built by one person or even one organization. It's built by a community that believes in working together.
A very special thank you to East Palestine Eagles #1506, our Presenting Sponsor, whose generous full sponsorship has helped make Wheels of the Valley possible. Your commitment to our community and your continued support of local events is deeply appreciated.
A huge thank you as well to:
• East Palestine Amateur Radio Club for volunteering to assist with parking and traffic coordination throughout the event.
• Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation for providing shuttle service from overflow parking at the park to our downtown events.
• Nocturne Media for serving as the premier event photographer and capturing the memories we'll make together.
• East Palestine High School, Tom's Tires, Mark Dumbauld, Threshold, the East Palestine Methodist Church, and Dollar Tree for generously allowing us to use your properties to help accommodate our vehicle shows.
• 74 Cycle Restoration and the East Palestine American Legion for partnering together to host the Motorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Show.
• Brayden Tucker and the Dying Breed Diesels family for bringing the trucking community together and making the semi show a reality.
• Bryan Amado and Los Jeepitos Locos for bringing back the Jeep Invasion and continuing to support our local businesses and community.
• Nick Blackburn for creating our custom 3D-printed trophies that competitors will proudly take home.
Finally, thank you to our East Palestine Chamber of Commerce Board, whose countless volunteer hours have helped grow what began as the Rotary's traditional car show into a community-wide celebration. Thank you as well to the East Palestine Street Department and East Palestine Police Department for working together to ensure everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable day.
I'm incredibly proud of what we're building here.
On August 22, we'll have the opportunity to welcome visitors from across the region and show them exactly who East Palestine is—a community that works together, supports one another, and isn't afraid to dream big.
Thank you to everyone who has played a part in making Wheels of the Valley possible.
Let's make this a day our community will never forget.
