THE GATHERING AT THE ROC 2023

THE GATHERING AT THE ROC 2023

Words and Photos by Shane Garletts

'THE GATHERING' to make it simple. I'll start with a quote I read from Jason Smith 'It's about the people and our bond thru cars that's why we called it THE GATHERING' . I feel this quote sums up the vibe of this show, a passion project put together by Jason and Brandon of Hot Rod Garage.

THE GATHERING, as we will refer to it going forward is an Invitational show of Hot Rods with a few customs sprinkled in for flavor.

I have followed this event from a far over the past few years. I decided this was the year to make it happen. The best way to describe this event is like making, A PIlGRIMAGE TO MECCA!

The variety of Hot Rods ranges from cars built from parts laying around the garage to Grand National Roadster Show Contenders. This event is about the people, like minded, with a great appreciation of the culture created from building  automotive pieces of art.

I am already looking forward to next year's pilgrimage.  Be prepared to meet people that you eventually refer to as family. This the Hot Rod show of shows.