Southport Lions
Celebrating 80 Years of Service!

Lions Clubs International was formed in 1917 by a Chicago business leader, Melvin Jones with the idea of business professionals pooling their energy, talent, and resources toward the service of others. Today, Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club with close to 1.4 million members. The Lions motto, “We Serve,” reflects our commitment of service to our world, country, state, and community. Lions Club International is committed to supporting the visually-impaired and supporting sight conservation. Lions Clubs strive to improve the lives of the needy and offer the chance to catch the spirit of service.

80-year anniversary
80-Year Anniversay Southport Lions Club

Southport Lions Club (of Southport, NC) was established in 1945 by a group of concerned and dedicated citizens who wished to follow the ideas and principles of Lions Club International. Today it has over 50 members (women and men) and continues to grow and serve the city of Southport (and neighboring areas) in a wide variety of ways. We raise funds to provide support to numerous charities, host annual fundraising events, and assist individuals in need. We stress support for educational opportunities and assistance for area students. Southport Lions Club has been and continues to be a cherished community resource.

Congratulations 2025 Boat Raffle Winners!

Grand Prize Winner:

Jimmy Pate - Rowland, NC

Second Prize Winner:

Dona Raynor - Wilmington, NC

Third Prize Winner:

Jeff Myles - Sanford, NC

Activities

Southport Lions
80th Anniversary Family Day
and Car Show 2025

vintage blue sports car

Southport Lions Club on August 30, 2025 presents its annual car show. To coincide with this event, we are also hosting an 80th Anniversary Family Day celebration. Enjoy delicious food, children’s games (including a bounce house with slide), plus other fun-filled activities!

Vintage vehicles will be displayed along Howe and Bay Streets in beautiful Downtown Southport. General admission is FREE to the public with a $25 fee for judged entries. The festivities culminate with an awards ceremony for the automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles entered in the show.

Proceeds of the car show benefit Southport Lions vision, community, and youth programs. As always, donations and sponsorships for Southport Lions Foundation are always greatly appreciated.

What could be better — enjoying the Labor Day Weekend with family, friends, classic cars, and the Southport Lions, with DJ Dave turning good old rock ’n roll.

two cars and truck

Early Registration Online

Register your car, motorcycle, or truck before the show.

Register Now

Labor Day Car Show 2025
Open to ALL Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles!

August 30, 2025 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Southport Waterfront Park

RAIN DATE — Saturday, September 6, 2025

Event Details & Times:

Vehicle Registration Fee — $25.00 Early Vehicle Registration Fee — $20.00 Voting Period — 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Awards Ceremony — 3:00 pm

Award Categories

  • Top 35 Participants’ Choice
  • Best Camero
  • Best Chevy
  • Best Corvette
  • Best Ford
  • Best Foreign
  • Best GM
  • Best Jeep
  • Best Mopar
  • Best Motorcycle
  • Best Mustang
  • Best Orphan Brand
  • Best Survivor
  • Best Truck
  • Southport Director of Community Services
  • Southport Fire Chief Choice
  • Southport Lions Choice
  • Southport Lions Past President’s Choice
  • Southport Lions President’s Choice
  • Southport Lions Spectator Choice
  • Southport Mayors Choice
  • Southport Police Chief Award
  • State Port Pilot Choice

Highlights from 2024 Car Show