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24TH ANNUAL (2007) ROD RUN SHIRTS & HATS

T-shirts and hats from the 2007 Rod Run to the End of the World are available at Pioneer Market in Long Beach.

T-shirt and hat

THIS IS A JOINTLY SPONSORED CAR SHOW HELD AT CAMP RIELEA IN WARRENTON OR. ON THE SATURDAY OF THE LAST WEEK-END IN APRIL.  MORE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING REGISTRATION FORMS, AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

Rod Run Registration Form

Rod Run T-Shirt Order Form

THE WEEKEND AFTER LABOR DAY. WHICH IS   SEPTEMBER 6TH AND 7TH THIS YEAR, OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY.  THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CAR SHOWS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.  APPLICATIONS FOR THE 25tH ANNUAL ROD RUN TO THE END OF THE WORLD WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LATE MARCH.  APPLICATIONS AND SHIRT ORDER FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLEAT PN LINE    MOTEL RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS ROOMS BECOME VERY SCARCE AS SOON AS THE APPLICATIONS COME OUT.  THIS LINK WILL HELP YOU FIND SUITABLE LODGING http://funbeach.com

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CONTACT US

  Contact us at :           

Beach Barons Car Club
PO Box 237
Ocean Park, WA 98640

Phone 360-665-3565

For Vendor Information
for our
Annual Rod Run to the End of the World,
Please Contact:
beachbarons@yahoo.com

Vendor Applicaton

WHO WE ARE

During the 1950’s the Beach Baron Car Club was formed by a bunch of local fellows involved in flat head Fords, small block Chevys and a few Oldsmobile powered hot rods.  The club flourished in its first years as a group of enthusiastic young men and women getting together with one common intrest…their automobiles.                 

Guys with names like Duey Ames, Bill Morse, Al Degenhart, Monte Baker, and Jim Howerton were actively participating in the every day chore of keeping these rides alive.  The “Hangout” was Ferguson’s Richfield gas station in Long Beach near the intersection of 8^th Street and Pacific Highway.  The meetings were held in the old Peninsula Court House.

 Several U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard members were instrumental in forming the original club and when the government pulled the Air Force out of the area and the environmentalists started pulling horsepower from Detroit engines, the Beach Baron Car Club slid into the annuls of history.  In 1963 the Ocean Park Chamber of Commerce was asking members of the community for ideas that would encourage visitors.  Max Morehouse and Bob Langendorfer, two local “Lone Wolf” car buffs came up with the idea of a car show.  The Rod Run to the End of the World was born. 

A total of 68 custom cars showed up for that first show on Labor Day weekend and everyone felt it was a success. .The following year, 120 cars were in attendance and Bob and Max were helped by several of the ex-Beach Barons members.  Someone suggested reforming the old car club using the Beach Baron name.  By this time about 20 car buffs had come out of hiding and the Beach Baron Car Club was formed and incorporated as a non-profit group for the betterment of the whole community.

 The first few years, the event was held in the ball field across from the Ocean Park School.  Later, to incorporate the growing number of spectators and participant; the show was held at the old Klipsan airport on the retired grass airstrip.  In 1991 over 700 cars were shown.

 Once again, the Beach Barons were faced with finding yet another location when the owners of the airport indicated they would rather not use the land for the Rod Run.  In 1993 the event was held for the first time on property leased by the Beach Barons, and the event swelled from 1140 cars in 1992, to 1200 classic cars and thousands of spectators coming to the Peninsula. (Back to Top)

The Rod Run to the End of the World was now recognized throughout the Northwest, and in 1994 the event drew over 1300 entries and 6,000 to 8,000 spectators.   During this era the cities of Ilwaco and Long Beach held street dances to help entertain the growing crowds.  There was also a 20-mile long cruise, the length of the Peninsula where spectators could enjoy the great cars.

 After seven year of successful shows at their leased property, the club moved the event to its newly acquired property on Sandridge Road that was purchased from the Wilson family.  The first show at the new Wilson field location was held in 2000.

 On October 27, 2001, The Beach Barons gathered at the club house and enjoyed a party to celebrate the burning of the mortgage papers for payoff of the twenty seven acres.  Much dedicated participation, hard work and a tremendous amount of team effort went into acquiring and preparing the land for future shows.

 The Rod Run is now a successful event created for every classic car enthusiast regardless of age.  The Beach Barons take a lot of pride in the planning and presentation of a show which offers tourists a well orchestrated and exciting event, one they will look forward to coming back and enjoying each year.  In turn the car club gives an enormous amount of support and recognition in the area, while promoting tourism on the Peninsula and neighboring cities.  The Rod Run is a family favorite and is noted for its emphasis on safety, entertainment, community spirit and plenty of activities for everyone.

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