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The show is a non-profit fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the: Ripon Volunteers in Police (V.I.P.S.), Menlo Park Police Cadets, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), and the California Highway Patrol Museum.
During the show there will be a parade consisting of the vehicles legally equipped with emergency equipment. The Ripon Police will coordinate this. This will be limited to the antique restored marked emergency vehicles, and any vehicle owned by a public agency.
The show offers cool grass for vehicle display, with a badge and patch show held inside.
On Friday night, prior to the show on Saturday, there will be a controlled cruise for the participating show vehicles to
a local restaurant in Ripon for dinner. We will depart the Community Center at approximately 6 p.m. Please advise in advance if you planning on participating.
This show is open to any current or restored emergency or military
vehicle, including police, fire, military, and ambulances. Due to
size constraints, military vehicles need to be classic restored (not
current) and medium size or smaller. Vehicle classes and information
is listed on the following pages. Ex-police vehicles used as “daily
drivers” are welcome. You may bring as many vehicles as you like. Thank you for supporting this worthwhile non-profit event.
Show Staff - This is the 18th year for our show. Everyone that helps put this together volunteers his/her time. We wish to thank the City of Ripon for allowing us to utilize this excellent location annually. Please support our staff and parking assistants by following their direction during the show.
Emergency Vehicle Show Classes
Best of Show
One award for the best vehicle at the show. This winning entry will be selected based upon participant voting and input from the judges. Any vehicle in any class is eligible.
Best Restored Emergency Vehicle / 1900 – 1969 / 1970 - current
1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place awards for each period. Entrants in this class will include either original emergency vehicles that have been restored, or a police package vehicle restored to agency specifications for the time period of the vehicle year.
Best Novelty Emergency Vehicle / 1900 – 1969 / 1970 - current
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for each period. Entrants in this class will include restored vehicles that are not police package vehicles, but have been restored to closely resemble one. This would include all vehicle years up to current.
Best D.A.R.E. or Public Relations Vehicle
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Entrants in this class will be agency or privately owned vehicles operated for the purpose of a D.A.R.E. program or other public relations assignment.
Best Specialty Emergency Vehicle
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Entrants in this class will include current fire trucks, or police vehicles assigned to a specific task. Examples would be traffic enforcement, S.W.A.T., K-9, evidence units, prisoner transports, mobile command posts, and others.
Best Police Motorcycle
1st, 2nd, and possibly 3rd place awards, depending upon pre-registration. Entrants in this class will include restored and current, publicly and privately owned police motorcycles.
Best In Service Vehicle
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Entrants in this class will include any current vehicle owned by a public agency. Highlights in this class would be emergency lights, graphics, computers, or other special equipment found on regularly used vehicles.
Best Volunteer Service Vehicle
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Entrants in this class will be vehicles that are utilized for volunteer service.
Best Daily Driver
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Entrants in this class will include any police package or non-police package vehicle resembling an ex-police vehicle that is unmarked and used as regular transportation. Vehicles should be without any signs of emergency equipment.
Best Restored Military Vehicle
1st and 2nd place awards for this new category. Entrants in this class will include any restored military vehicle, publicly or privately owned.
Chief’s Choice
These will be two vehicles selected from any class to receive a “Chief’s Choice” award, by the Ripon Police Chief and the Menlo Park Police Chief.
Show Host Choice
One vehicle selected by the show host from any class.
Judging Information
Professional judging will take place in the restored and novelty categories. All other awards will be based upon participant voting, so it is important that you turn in your ballot for your choice by noon..
Professionals who are familiar with vehicle restoration and emergency vehicles of all types will conduct judging in the restored and novelty classes. These judges may also be members of the volunteer show staff, and vehicle entry participants. They are restricted from entering vehicles in the class they are judging (specific years), but may enter a vehicle in any of the other classes. Staff reserves the right to place vehicles in the appropriate class. Police package vehicles prior to 1960 may not be able to be confirmed, and therefore could be placed in the novelty or restored vehicle classes. Judges decisions are final.
Directions to the Ripon Community Center
412 4th Street, Ripon
Early arrival is encouraged to avoid waiting in long check in lines at the beginning of the show.
From the Sacramento area – South on Highway 99, exit Jack Tone Road. Turn right at the off ramp, traveling west on Jack Tone Road. Continue westbound to the signal at Main Street/Ripon Road. Turn left; go south on Main Street to Acacia Avenue. Turn right on Acacia, to 4th Street. Turn left you’ve arrived.
From the Modesto area – North on Highway 99, exit “Ripon exit”. At the end of the ramp, continue straight, you will be on Second Street. Go over the freeway and you will reach a stop sign at Stockton Street. Turn left, traveling west. Continue to 4th Street; turn right, to the Community Center at 412.
Motel Information -- La Quinta Inn & Suites,
1524 Colony Road,
Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: (209) 599-8999 --
Fax: (209) 599-8998