April 13, 2025 — Engines may have quieted and the streets of Old Town Clovis may have returned to normal, but the echoes of Saturday’s 2nd annual Water Tower Car still linger. Held on April 12, 2025, the 2nd annual gathering once again delivered a winning combination of nostalgia, neighborly connection, and charitable giving.
From sunrise registration at 6 a.m. to the final trophy presentation at 3 p.m., more than 300 classic and custom cars lined Pollasky Avenue as thousands of spectators admired everything from vintage trucks to muscle cars and gleaming hot rods.
Attendees enjoyed amazing food from some delicious vendors as well as searched through some incredible automotive themed gifts like Hot Wheels for collectors and plushies for the kids. Local businesses opened their doors and enjoyed the community atmosphere that filled the streets.
The event wasn’t just about horsepower—it was about heart. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Central Valley Honor Flight, supporting local veterans on their all-expenses-paid journey to Washington D.C. to visit military memorials in their honor.
The event was made possible through the hard work of Hot Rods Fresno members and generous sponsorships—especially from DL Batty Inc., Engineer and General Contractor, this year’s Premier Sponsor.
As the sun set over Old Town, visitors left with full hearts, camera rolls full of memories, and a renewed appreciation for what makes Clovis events so special: same great friends, same great cars, and always, a greater purpose.