Granite State Season Opener

May 22, 2021 — Our New England bodies, so recently gripped in the cold, damp, frosty final days of winter, aren't really prepared for a 90-degree day in May, but that's what we got for the Granite State Season Opener in Deerfield, New Hampshire. Hosted by NH Muscle Cars on the sprawling Deerfield Farigrounds, the July-like 90 was achieved in spite of mostly overcast skies with only occasional peeks of sun.

Turnout of both cars and spectators was impressive, with food concessions and other vendors doing a booming business. The show included a swap meet, live band and police dog demonstration. Not a face mask was in sight at this show reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. With vaccinations up and COVID cases in decline, it brought hope of continued improvement and a return to normal.

Last September's NH Muscle Cars show at Deerfield featured a good mix of American classics of the '30s, '40s and 50s, along with the usual muscle cars and customs we'd expect at a show sponsored by muscle car enthusiasts. This year's show was heavily dominated by the muscle variety with less participation by other classes. But it was a good show with high turnout and hundreds of cars, and promised a life beyond COVID.

My photographic coverage of this event can be seen at this link:

https://www.linwoodstreet.com/graniteopener/