Patchy fog early, then partly to mostly sunny with some increasing high clouds later in the day. Still warm, dry, and comfortable. The better weekend day. .

Becoming mostly cloudy with a few showers possible late, especially west of the Lehigh Valley.

MACUNGIE, Pa. - The Annual Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Car Jamboree is back in Macungie. The Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Car Jamboree has been around for over 40 years

"Every time you come, you make more friends," says David Emore.

"We like it here. A lot of companionship, a lot of friends," says Diane Grim.

A lot of friends…and…. a LOT of cars. There's close to 1600 this year parked at Macungie Memorial Park.

"We enjoy watching the cars," says Mollie Frederick.

But aside from the cars, the people here are giving back.

This event helps 17 charities in the Lehigh Valley.

"Things like American cancer society. Allentown rescue mission, bikes against bullies," says Dan Mohry, a Volunteer at Wheels of Time.

They also fund scholarships for kids in education, trades, and those starting careers in automotive and welding.

"It makes you feel wonderful…these cars don't do any good just sitting in a garage," says Emore.

The car lovers tell us the charity aspect is one of the reasons they come back…year after year.

"We really like that. That's an important part of it," says Laurie Behney.

One of the other reasons people return, is for the memories.  

"Oh my god it brings back lots of memories," said Linda Nunemacher.

"Guys have come up and said I used to have this kind of car, and I loved it," said Bonnie Washburn.

"A lot of people say they had it, they wish they never sold it," said Denise Kurtz.

It finds them asking the age old question …'Remember When?'

"Everybody will look at the car and say I remember when," said Michael Laskowski.

Everyone agrees that when they step on that lawn…they're taken back in time to their teenage years.

"If I had a nickel for every time someone came up to me and said when I was 17, I had that exact car," said Joie.

"Brings back good memories, you want that car again," said Ronald Martucci

And Car lover Michael Laskowski, says the car shows bring back one of the best memories he has, meeting his wife.

"We met at a car show, got together through a car show," said Liskowski. "Tomorrow will be 22 years."

The event is running all weekend long, so start your engines and get ready to give back.

"You're having a good time but also helping people. That's why I'm here," says Mohry.

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