2006 Shepherd of the Hills Super Summer Cruise – Aug. 10 – 12

Car enthusiasts from all over the country will gather for the ninth Shepherd of the Hills Super Summer Cruise at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead Aug. 10 – 12. The Cruise will feature two major events; a daily Show ‘n Shine held daily at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead and the Midnight Cruise on Aug, 12 down State Highway 76 and the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.

The gates of the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead open for vehicle registrants at 7:00 a.m. daily. From 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily, the gates are open to the general public for the Show ‘n Shine and entertainment event where hundreds of beautiful cars will be on display for public viewing and judging The Best of Show Awards will be presented starting at 4:00 p.m. on August 12.

Throughout the day entertainment will be provided by Branson performers at the Pavilion Theatre along with vendor displays, and seminars. A major feature of the displays will be the General Lee, the Hazzard County Patrol Car, and the Daisy Duke Jeep from the original Dukes of Hazzard TV show! Personal appearances by James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on the original TV show, Spiderman, and Batman are also scheduled. On August 12, between 1 and 3 p.m. there will be a “car build” by Spirit Industries. A complete schedule of all events is available at http://www.supersummercruise.com/events.htm.

It should be noted that the “Burnout Competition” held last year, and previously announced for this year, will not be held “due to circumstances beyond the control of organizers.”

The August 12 Midnight Cruise, which is free to the public, will start at Gretna and Hwy 76, continue west on Hwy 76 to its junction with Shepherd of the Hills Expressway where it will turn right (east) and proceed up to Roark Valley Road. Although, obviously, the cruise itself will start at Midnight visitors to Branson should be prepared for the blocking off of the cruise routes by 11:30 p.m. and those wanting to watch the cruise should “pick their spots” early. There will be a driver’s briefing after the Best of Show Awards presentation on August 12.

For more information call 1-800-OLD-MATT or visit http://www.supersummercruise.com/.