The third annual Thunder on the Plains car, truck and cycle show is set to kick off Friday with a cruise night starting a 6 p.m. at Ace Hardware, 3300 Vine.

From the store, participants will be able to join a police escort to the Municipal Park, where the Good Sam Club Band will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday.

Johnny’s Diner food truck will also be at the park.

The car show will begin with registration from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in Frontier Park East, and the award presentation will begin at 3 p.m.

G & C concessions, the Local Food Truck, Bribiesca Concessions, and the Cancer Council of Ellis County will provide attendees food options through the day.

Several craft vendors will also be available during the event.

More about the event and registration forms can be found at thunderontheplainsks.com Click HERE for the Facebook event.