Barnacle offers classic way to celebrate Father’s Day

David Neblett and his son, William, proudly posing in front of the family’s 1970 Corvette Stingray
David Neblett and his son, William, proudly posing in front of the family’s 1970 Corvette Stingray. Photo credit: Rob Desimone

Father’s Day at The Barnacle Historic State Park was a gathering of the ages.

The annual Cars & Cigars event took place on June 17 with dozens of cars dating from the 1920s all the way up to the 1980s. Hundreds of guests enjoyed the historic property on Biscayne Bay packed with truly iconic cars from all over the world.

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“Cars & Cigars is one of my favorite events at The Barnacle,” said John Palenchar, president of The Barnacle Society. “It has the elegant feel of a classic car show, the relaxed ambiance of The Barnacle grounds, and great activities for everyone in the family.”

Each exhibitor who brought a car to the event was given a free cigar from the traditional hand-cigar rolling booth.

The winner of the Cars and Cigars “Favorite Car” contest. A Ford T-Bucket built by Rosh Moore of Miami, Florida. Photo credit: Rob Desimone

All over the park visitors be seen enjoying the beautiful weather and often reminiscing about a time when the cars in attendance would be considered new and cutting edge.

Over 800 people attended the event and over 350 ballots were cast in a “Favorite Car” contest. The winner was a Ford Model T turned into a hotrod with a 1966 Beetle in second and a 1971 MGB GT in third.

The Barnacle is one of Miami’s oldest homes. Built in 1891 by a founding resident of Coconut Grove, Commodore Ralph Munroe, it has been a state park ever since his grandsons donated the land in 1973. Events are held on the grounds regularly and include an upcoming Fourth of July celebration.

Visit http://www.thebarnacle.org or call 305-442-6866 for more information.


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