Photo Gallery: Century Celebrates Sawmill Day

May 8, 2011

The Sawmill Day heritage festival was held Saturday in Century’s historical park. The event included a variety of entertainment, displays, arts, crafts, food, an antique car show and more.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event and car show, click here.

There were about 40 participants in the car show. Ron Watkins, Jr.’s 1972 Buick  GS took Best of Show in the event.

Century Sawmill Day Car Show winners were:

Best of Show
9 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 72 Buick GS

Next Ten (alphabetical, not necessarily in finishing order)
12 – Dennis Ard – 80 Pontiac TransAm
18 – Jerry Dawson – 70 Chevelle SS
4 – Gerald DuBose – 40 Chevy Coupe
3 – Joe Linsy – 50 Ford Coupe
32 – Freddie McCall – 40 Ford 2-Door Sedan
33 – Freddie McCall – 34 Ford 3-window Coupe
1 – Betty Tharp – 67 Camaro
10 – Earl Tisdale – 30 Model A
11 – Diane Van Leer – 55 Chevy BelAir
5 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 57 Chevy BelAir

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


Comments

3 Responses to “Photo Gallery: Century Celebrates Sawmill Day”

  1. William on May 8th, 2011 9:48 am

    Thanks Jerry. I added the winners list to the story. I would be proud to take any of them for a spin. :-)

  2. Jerry Simmons on May 8th, 2011 9:35 am

    Perhaps the readers might be interested in the winners of the Car Show held at the Sawmill Day event. There were 35 cars registered but approximately 40 cars were at the show.

    Best of Show
    9 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 72 Buick GS

    Next Ten (alphabetical, not necessarily in finishing order)
    12 – Dennis Ard – 80 Pontiac TransAm
    18 – Jerry Dawson – 70 Chevelle SS
    4 – Gerald DuBose – 40 Chevy Coupe
    3 – Joe Linsy – 50 Ford Coupe
    32 – Freddie McCall – 40 Ford 2-Door Sedan
    33 – Freddie McCall – 34 Ford 3-window Coupe
    1 – Betty Tharp – 67 Camaro
    10 – Earl Tisdale – 30 Model A
    11 – Diane Van Leer – 55 Chevy BelAir
    5 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 57 Chevy BelAir

  3. Resident on May 8th, 2011 12:59 am

    The day started off wonderful. The NJROTC unit from Northview provided a rifle detail to post the colors. They did an amazing job and as always, represented NHS with Pride. Thanks to everyone who made it a great day. There was plenty to see and do and it was fun!

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