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14th Annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show
​• October 1–2, 2021 •


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We have officially opened up online registration for the 2021 Rod Run Event! If you were registered last year, your registration is valid and will carry over to this year's event.
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Visit www.downtownhutchrodrun.com to register!

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo8dsyjdIl/?hl=en

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We are excited to share with you about another entertainment event happening during the Rod Run Event! The Hutchinson Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the intersection of 1st and Main on Saturday, October 2nd at 3pm! This will be the symphony like you have never heard them before! They will be performing some of your rock favorites! You won't want to miss this epic event!

Thank you to the sponsor for this event Hubco Inc.

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CSshWWxoExt/?hl=en


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Our event would not happen without our generous sponsors! We will be highlighting them over the next several weeks!
Thank you to our Entertainment sponsor @fnbfirst!

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CS5VqwKLxcN/?hl=en

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Let us recognize a few more of our valued sponsors for the Downtown Hutch Rod Run! Thank you so much for your support!

​– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CTdVgsQM7BH/?hl=en

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We have even more sponsors to thank for their help to bring you the Downtown Hutch Rod Run! We could not do it without you!

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsywAVr9u2/?hl=en

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We are accepting entries for the burnout competition during the Rod Run! If you are interested in signing up for this event, please plan to sign up at registration located at the McVay building, 16 East Avenue A. It's a fun time so be sure to join us!

– Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2J5OdLRoI/?hl=en

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– Image courtesy Downtown Hutch Rod Run: ​https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=519888213476612&set=pb.100063663123933.-2207520000

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​October 01 - October 02, 2021

Downtown Hutchinson - Main Street
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DOWNTOWN HUTCHINSON ROD RUN

The Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run, Downtown Hutch and Hutch Rec will host the inaugural Hutchinson Fall Fest Oct. 1 and 2.

The weekend kicks off on Friday, Oct. 1, with the 14th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show. Activities start Friday and go through Saturday, Oct. 2, and feature a Show & Shine of hot rods; a Main Street Cruise; burnout competition; vendor demonstrations; and much more. New in 2021 is the Salt City Vintage Market, which will be set up on Saturday at Avenue A & Walnut.

On Saturday, Hutch Rec presents the Salt City 5K/10K races. Runners and walkers will race through Downtown Hutchinson, starting and ending in DCI Park. Registration will open later this summer and can be done online at hutchrec.com and in-person at Hutch Rec Downtown, 17 E. 1st.

Also on Saturday is the Hutch Rec Foundation’s Brewfest: A Craft Beer Festival, from 2-6 p.m. in front of Hutch Rec Downtown on First Avenue. Participants will enjoy craft beer samples from a variety of Kansas brewers. Food trucks and entertainment will also be available throughout the afternoon. Tickets for Brewfest will be available later this summer for purchase at Hutch Rec, both online and in-person.
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– Source: ​https://www.visithutch.com/upcoming-events/p/event/14725/downtown-hutchinson-rod-run

Hutch Fall Fest will celebrate the Salt City
Special to the Hutchinson News
Published June 8, 2021
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A 1932 Ford Coupe arrives for the Annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show. File photo/The Hutchinson News 
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Downtown partners announce Hutch Fall Fest. the festival will take place on Oct. 1 and 2.

There will be three events as part of this festival.

Hutch Rec, in a partnership with Downtown Hutch and the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run, will host the inaugural Hutch Fall Fest, celebrating the Salt City. The event will have performances, music and food. 

The weekend kicks off on Oct. 1 with the 14th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show. Activities start Friday and go through Saturday and feature a Show & Shine of hot rods, a Main Street Cruise, a burnout competition, vendor demonstrations and more. New in 2021 is the Salt City Vintage Market, which will be set up on Saturday at Avenue A & Walnut.

– Source, more: ​https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/2021/06/08/hutch-fall-fest-celebrate-salt-city/7604363002/

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Look for our raffle table at the Rod Run October 1st & 2nd and try to win this awesome little peddle car! Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson!

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CUTYwwRMiGJ/?hl=en

30-second video spot for the 2021 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show

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A tradition of the Rod Run is the Friday night cruise down Main St. The cruise will start at 6pm. Here is a map of the cruise route. The public is invited to bring their lawn chairs out on Main to watch the parade of cars!

– Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcsDeetpDy/?hl=en

​​NOTE: Click on images below for larger version
– Photos contributed by CKCA members Greg and Kay Gordon

• Downtown Hutch Rod Run
  Oct. 26, 2021


This year was an amazing turnout for the return of the Rod Run to Downtown Hutchinson! We will be posting all our winners over the next few days! These are also posted on our website.
www.downtownhutchrodrund.com
See you in 2022!
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– Source: ​https://www.facebook.com/downtownhutchrodrun/posts/2323981754399426/

Link to Downtown Hutch Rod Run & Classic Car Show Facebook page showing photos of 2021 trophy winners: 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2325609107570024&type=3
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2021 Rod Run trophy winner Dennis Wilkins (right), Salt City Cruisers Car Club

14th Annual Rod Run - Hutchinson, KS - 2021
 
By Kansas Man – Oct. 1, 2021
– YouTube link: ​https://youtu.be/axryLvygwNc

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Thank you to our burnout sponsors! We appreciate you!

– Source: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CUieLPJMr_3/?hl=en

Burnout Tire Pop at 2021 Hutchinson Kansas Rod Run
By Deborah Walker – Oct. 3, 2021
– YouTube link: ​https://youtu.be/MPS-UjzAr1U

2021 Hutchinson Rod Run (Car Show & Burnouts) - Daily Vlog
By Arctic Vette – Oct. 3, 2021
– YouTube link: ​https://youtu.be/nPPKa1Lw-jY

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We have some left over T-Shirt, hats and tumblers from the Rod Run Event Available! You can get yours at Cabinet Connections at 105 N Main Street!
T's and hats are $15, 2020 Rod Run shirts are $5, tumblers are $5!! These would be great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers!

– Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUqTUv1sJTB/

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