Despite the wet conditions many of the car show participants camped at Heritage Park. This shot was from Thursday evening as the original Rod Run crew fed those lucky enough to be on hand.

These folks were first to the fairgrounds and were on hand all weekend with their set of Falcons.

A pair of pristine Chevrolets, 1959 in the foreground and 1955 in the background, sit in the shade of the pine trees at the fairground on Friday.

The original Rod Run folks served breakfast Friday morning in the fairgrounds kitchen and fed a big crowd.

Tony Pace pushes his way into the picture during Friday's breakfast, disrupting the actual work of Sherry Schulte (left) and Sandy Pace.

Bobby Hoskins (left) and Travis Boyd were impressed with the kitchen facilities at the fairgrounds and did a great job during the breakfast.

Among those holding down the registration table Friday and Saturday were several county officials, including: From left--County Clerk Pat Poole, County Treasurer Carolyn Morrisett and Circuit Clerk Janet Luff Kilbreath.

What it's all about: family, fun and cool cars and trucks!

The folks from Jackson, Tenn. have been regulars for years, and always bring some nice rides to Piggott.

A nice variety, and only a sampling of the 300+ entries at this year's event.

Throughout the day Saturday rods of all description continued to roll through the gate to the spectator's delight.

Fenders? We don't need no stinking fenders!

The inflatables provided a distraction for those too young to appreciate the cars and trucks.

The win in the toilet race goes to the right lane.

The weather looked much worse that it was, and for the most part all the rodders and spectators stayed dry. I'm sure the "T" owner appreciated that more than the others in this shot.

Big green things gotta eat too. Just kidding, more fun for the kids at this year's car show.

Gary and Teresa Johnson brought these two entries all the way from St. Francis for the the annual show. Based on the amount of interest generated The Piggott Times has chosen the Rat Rod at the right as the winner of our "Dead Grass Award."

Members of the Southern Illinois Street Rod Association visited this year's show, and promised to make a return visit. They were also slated to host a show of their own Memorial Day Weekend.

T-shirt sales and the 50/50 drawing werejust two of the things handled by volunteers this year, including this group from Saturday afternoon.

Some of the Piggott-area entries.

The DJ crew kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.

Weather conditions were perfect for the annual cruise to the Piggott courtsquare, which ran a different route this year due to the change of venue.

Personnel with the Piggott P.D. and the Clay County Sheriff's Department helped with traffic and crowd control.

I don't think all Falcons came with this engine option.

Over the course of the many years of the cruise the participants have thrown hundreds of pounds of candy, Mardi-Gras beads and a variety of other items to the delight of the crowd.

"Elvis" led the cruise this year, and entertained the participants during the line-up.

Another local entry rolls onto the square, as Kurt Williamson of the Piggott P.D. directs cruisers in the background.

Top gunner in a 2010 Camaro is a great way to enjoy the cruise, and throw candy.

Mike Eason cruises his Chevelle past the office of The Piggott Times.

Folks who live along West Clay had a chance to watch one of the main legs of this year's cruise..which is scheduled to return to Heritage Park next spring.

The Saturday night cruise drew a big crowd of spectators and cruisers.

Awwww, what more can I say?

"Kenny and the Flashbacks" provided the live entertainment Saturday night and proved to be crowd favorites.

This truck-camper combo drew a lot of attention throughout the weekend.

A picture-perfect sunset marked the end of the day and the annual car show and cruise.