Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show
The last Saturday in October we host the Annual Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show presented by Greenlawn Funeral Homes at the KOA RV Resort. The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. There is food from the Crest Bar & Grill, vendor booths, prize drawings, music, trunk or treating, and a costume contest for kids. Awards are presented for Best of Show, Best Upholstery, Best Engine, Best Paint as well as multiple Sponsor picks. The event is open to all vehicles and motorcycles – registration fee to show is $40. For information on event awards, sponsorship, entry forms, and vendor participation contact the Foundation office at 661-716-8000 or via email at cindy.lyday@bristolhospice.com.
Don’t be scared……it’s for a good cause!!
2024 Car Show – Save the Date
Our 2024 Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show will be held on Saturday, October 26th at the KOA Journey RV Resort/Crest Bar & Grill (formerly Bakersfield RV Resort). Registration for all vehicles (including motorcyles) and vendors will open on June 1, 2024. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. For more information contact the Foundation office at
661-716-8000 or via email at cindy.lyday@bristolhospice.com.
2024 Car Show
Our 2023 Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show held on Saturday, October 26th at the KOA RV Resort/Crest Bar & Grill (formerly Bakersfield RV Resort) was a huge success. Once again we had a record number of entries. Thank you to everyone who participated in the show and supported the Mission of the Foundation.
Award Winners
Best of Show presented by Bristol Hospice – Dale Cortez, 1968 Chevy Camaro
Best Engine presented by Bakersfield KOA Journey – Bob Martin, 1967 Chevy El Camino
Best Upholstery presented by Crest Bar & Grill – Scott Holsey, 1948 Chevy 3100
Best Paint presented by Bristol Hospice Foundation Board of Directors – Steve Jones, 1941 Chevy Coupe
People’s Choice Award presented by Raymond’s Trophy and Awards – Enrique Duarte, 1950 Chevy Pickup 3100
Most Represented Car Club presented by Bristol Hospice Foundation of CA – Kern County Studebaker Drivers Club
Sponsor Pick Winners – Basham Funeral Care, Ronald Burrow, Dale Cortez, Chris Davenport, Brian Eklund, Treg Hutchings, Cherry Jensen, Bob Mailer, Bob Martin, Marc McCaslin, Tim Miller, KK Prince, Kyle Robinson, Ralph Rubio, Brian Spaulding
2024 Event Sponsors and Donors