The July 4th Block Party, Show & Shine, & Fireworks Spectacular is a heartbeat away.  The outlook for the Block Party is very exciting and I am glad you are going to be a part of the fun.  The following are a few reminders and information on the event:

Gate Access

Anyone with a military sticker on their vehicle and a military ID will be authorized to enter the base, and everyone in their vehicle is their sponsored guest.

Civilians, not having a sticker on their vehicle, and everyone in their vehicle, must be listed on the access list by full name and social security number (SS# needed for adults only).  Anyone not on the list will not be granted base access.  In order to make qate acess quick, please have the following items ready when entering the gate along with your pass in the window, if you were issued one:  picture ID of all 18 or older in the vehicle, driver's license for driver, safety inspection, registration, and insurance.

All vehicles MUST enter through Halawa Truck Inspection Station, located one entrance from the Arizona Memorial Entrance and off of Kam Highway (see map for gate location).

Parking

Setup will begin at 10AM.  You’ll have until 1PM to get your vehicle into the show area. We’d appreciate it if you arrived early, simply to ease the congestion that could be created by everyone showing up late.If you were issued an Inner Gate Pass to stage a vehicle, you may enter the event barriers and proceed to park as the coordinator directs (pass must be in the window).  If you were given an Innner Gate Pass to drop off items in the event area, you must exit the area and park in any surrounding parking lot no later than 1:30PM.  Everything for the entire event must be set up by 1:30PM and access will be not be authorized for vehicles after 1:30PM.

If you have registered for the show, but have not received your inner gate pass, voucher, or paid your entry fee, you will be signed in at the event barriers, and the appropriate items issued to you as well as given a chance to pay your fee. You will not be allowed access without paying your entry fee, so please have $10 ready and available for each vehicle you have entered.

If you were granted gate access without either pass, you may enter the base through Halawa Gate and park in various lots around the event site, including chapel, McDonald's, Bloch Arena, Merry Point, Club Pearl, etc....

Judging & Awards

There will be four judged classes for Hot Race-Spec, Hot Rod, Hot Import, and Hot Truck with trophies going to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entrants. Upon entering, you will be notified of your chosen class. You have the option of placing your vehicle into the Race-Spec category or remaining within your selected class. If there are any questions, please contact the OMAC Car Show Director.

Miscellaneous

Due to RIMPAC and the fact that the event occurs on a military base, security will be very strict.  If you have questions on whether or not you're allowed to do something, ask!  BBQ grills, open flames, etc. are not authorized.  Coolers are authorized ONLY for show entrants due to the lenght of the stay.  Beer is on hand at the beer tent, please support the vendors, and control your drinking.  Tents are authorized for setup in specific areas (primarily, the grassy strip to the right as you enter the parking area).  There will be, literally, thousands of people at these event, as well as military from different countries and nations from all over the world.  Please remember this, and show the Aloha this state is known for.

Upon Completion of the event at 9:30PM, customers will be walking on the streets to their vehicles.  Noone will be allowed to move vehicles or even start engines until Security gives the Car Show Director the green light (approximately 9:50PM) and then the Director passes it on to all participants.  In order to ensure safety for pedestrians, this will be strictly enforced.  Once the green light is given, Security will steer traffic in the right direction.

If you have questions, please contact the OMAC Car Show Director, Michael Kitchens, at 782-7432.  We hope that you enjoy the show...it's sure to be a spetacular event.