Adam Sanders to headline truck show benefiting veterans

Nonprofit

Jun 9

Written By Staff

Photo courtesy of West Michigan Truck Show

The West Michigan Truck Show will return to the Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds, , 5235 Park Ave., on June 12-13. Hosted by the West Michigan Truck Show, a volunteer-led nonprofit, the annual event celebrates the trucking industry while raising funds to support veterans across the state. The event will feature custom trucks, family activities, food vendors, live entertainment, truck pulls, and a concert by country music artist Adam Sanders, winner of the CBS and Paramount+ music competition series The Road.

Friday’s activities begin with truck registration at 8 a.m. and conclude with a performance by Adam Sanders at 8 p.m., followed by a truck light show at dusk. Sanders recently won The Road, a national music competition featuring country music stars Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson and producer Taylor Sheridan. Prior to his appearance on the show, Sanders built a successful songwriting career, penning hit songs for artists including Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell, and Dustin Lynch.

A beer garden will be open on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Saturday, registration opens at 8 a.m. with family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring bounce houses, a barrel train, and animal encounters hosted by Critter Barn, a live auction at 3 p.m. and truck pulls at 6 p.m, followed by another evening light show at dusk. Additional highlights include a live auction at 3 p.m., truck pulls at 6 p.m., and another evening truck light show.

Admission is open to all ages. There are no tickets required for the concert or event. Organizers ask attendees to make a donation upon entry, with proceeds benefiting Michigan veteran assistance programs.

“What started as a way to support a truck driver during his battle with cancer has grown into an event that brings trucking professionals, families, and community members together to make a difference,” said Reid Stroven, Board Member of West Michigan Truck Show. “We’re proud to support Michigan veterans this year while showcasing the generosity, hard work, and sense of community that is at the heart of the trucking industry.”

The West Michigan Truck Show was founded in 2020 when a group of trucking industry professionals organized a local truck show to help cover medical expenses for fellow driver Luke “Cool Hand” Tanis during his battle with cancer. What began as a one-time fundraiser quickly grew into an annual event after receiving overwhelming community support.

Following Tanis’ passing in 2022, organizers continued the event in his honor. His family remains actively involved, and his truck, “Miss Katie,” continues to be displayed at the show each year. For more information, visit https://westmichigantruckshow.com.

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