4th Annual Wings
& Wheels is coming
Kevin Bartram
Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:50 pm | Updated: 4:51 pm,
Thu May 14, 2015.
PLAINVILLE— Scott Saunders, chairman of Wings and
Wheels, hopes this yearÕs event June 13 at Robertson Airport will be bigger and
better than ever.
The Fourth Annual Wings and Wheels, sponsored by Interstate
Aviation, Bristol Auto Club and the Plainville Fire Company, will be held from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the airport at 62 Johnson Ave. In addition to food and
vendor booths, the family-friendly event will feature a classic car show,
aviation exhibits, plane and helicopter rides, crash simulators courtesy of the
police department and live music by The Curl DaddyÕs, a local surf rock band.
Proceeds will benefit The Petit Family Foundation and the Plainville Food
Pantry.
Last year, Saunders said 5,000 people and 40 vendors
attended the event and more than 400 people entered their vehicles into the car
show.
ÒWe have a really diverse and interesting collection of cars
show up every year,Ó he said. ÒLast year we saw everything from a 1923 Ford to
a new Tesla. IÕm partial to Ô70s muscle cars and Ô60s Corvettes myself. For
those interested in aviation, they will get the chance to tour a large jet or
take a helicopter ride. This is a great event, with great food, that supports
two amazing organizations in our town.Ó
ÒIt sells itself,Ó said Andrea Saunders, Scott SaundersÕ
wife and the chairwoman of the Board of Education. ÒPeople come out in droves
to support these groups, and it doesnÕt matter how old you are, everybody loves
to come look at the cars. ItÕs a great event to showcase Plainville and the
airport.Ó
Saunders said the event is well supported by the community
and has been growing steadily each year. Last year, Wings and Wheels raised
$15,000 for the Petit Family Foundation and for the Plainville Food Pantry, a
$2,500 increase from the previous year. Saunders said Wings and Wheels has
collected $75,000 for the two charities since its inception, and that he wants
to see it outdo itself every year.
ÒIf we could raise 16,000 for each of them this year, IÕd be
thrilled,Ó he said.
No pets or alcohol will be allowed on the grounds. Free
on-site parking will be available, with motorcycle parking on the pavement next
to the main entrance. Shuttle bus service from The Middle School of Plainville
at 150 Northwest Drive, Ferguson Electrical Contractors at 112 Northwest Drive
and Loureiro Engineering at 100 Northwest Drive will
be provided by Dattco.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 5 to 11 and free
for children under 5.
For more information and a list of sponsors, visit
plainvillewingsandwheels.com or call Scott Saunders at (860) 747-8837.
Brian M. Johnson can be reached at (860) 584-0501, EXT. 1806
or bjohnson@bristolpress.com.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: 4th Annual Wings and Wheels
WHERE: Robertson Airport, 62 Johnson Ave.
WHEN: June 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHY: Proceeds will benefit The Petit Family Foundation and
the Plainville Food Pantry.
COST: Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 5 to 11 and free for children under 5.