Car Show
Join us at Heritage Park for the Scotty Ritzinger Memorial Car Show, celebrating classic cars, community, and a tradition he loved.
Scotty Ritzinger
Memorial Car Show
The Scotty Ritzinger Memorial Car Show returns to Smithville Lake Festival for its second year, bringing classic cars, custom builds, hot rods, trucks, and car enthusiasts together in Downtown Smithville.
This special event was created in memory of Scott “Scotty” Ritzinger, a longtime Smithville community member and classic car enthusiast. Scotty’s pride and joy was his 1961 Chevy Impala, and he loved attending car shows, sharing stories, and spending time with friends, family, and fellow car lovers.
The car show is a way to honor Scotty’s memory while celebrating something he truly loved. Whether you are entering a vehicle or simply walking through to enjoy the show, we invite you to be part of this meaningful festival tradition.
Event Details
Date: Saturday during Smithville Lake Festival
Location: Heritage Park
Time: 2027 details coming soon
About the Car Show
The Scotty Ritzinger Memorial Car Show is open to classic cars, trucks, hot rods, muscle cars, custom vehicles, and more. Guests are invited to walk through the show, enjoy the vehicles, visit with owners, and take in the rest of Smithville Lake Festival while downtown.
Interested in Showing a Vehicle?
Registration information for the Scotty Ritzinger Memorial Car Show will be announced closer to the festival.
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In Memory of Scotty.
Scott Lee Ritzinger was known by many in Smithville and throughout the Kansas City Northland. He built lifelong friendships through his work, his community, and his love of classic cars. His 1961 Chevy Impala was his pride and joy, earning numerous awards and trophies over the years. The Scotty Ritzinger Memorial Car Show carries on that passion by bringing people together around the cars, stories, and friendships that meant so much to him.
Why Get Involved?
The Smithville Lake Festival is more than a weekend of fun — it’s a celebration of our community, our businesses, and the people who make it special. Your involvement helps create unforgettable experiences, supports local causes, and brings thousands of visitors to our beautiful lakeside town.
Together, We make it unforgettable!
