his year’s C10 Fall Revival, in Denton, North Carolina, was a spiritual awakening of the classic GM truck, with an attendance that rivals almost any truck show in America.

The C10 Fall Revival’s name is very much on purpose, intending to be similar to a church revival. There’s no admission fee and no awards. It’s a come-as-you-are and leave with a newfound love of the hobby. “Free is how it should be,” Kasey Harris with Harris Art Co. and one of the event’s promoters says. “It’s important, it’s part of the vibe.”

Only in its fourth year, the show has rapidly outgrown its former host and is now at the Denton Farmpark. This year, the two-day event saw over 1,704 trucks! “This is kind of the original hangout,” Harris says. “There are no awards and no ceremonies. It’s just the big hang of the East Coast.”

While it’s called the C10 Fall Revival, it’s technically open to any 1918-98 GM truck, making for an exciting mix of pickups and even a few El Caminos and SUVs.

With a pause last year to find a larger venue, the C10 Fall Revival roared back to life, initially expecting 1,200 trucks on Saturday. The sense of unity and reverence for classic pickups was palpable, echoing the spirit of a church revival—a nod to the event’s name.

This year’s event held special meaning as it honored the memory of Tony Smith, a founding member of the C/10 Club North Carolina. The camaraderie and shared passion among attendees reflected Smith’s enduring legacy within the C10 community.

The C10 Fall Revival raised $33,000 for charity this year, with $28,000 heading to the Ronald McDonald House and $5,000 for the Butterfly House.

The 2024 C10 Fall Revival will be held October 18-19 at the Denton Farmpark. We’ll see you there.