Electric cars and enthusiasts at the 2021 EV show at Rogers Center. (Submitted photo)

SHERBURNE — If you have ever wondered about electric cars, or want to ride in one, join Friends of Rogers for the fourth annual Electric Car Show on Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne.

This show is in conjunction with National Drive Electric Week, where cities all over the United States put on EV shows and encourage the public learn about the cars and bikes form the owners that use them. So, you can talk to the owners of EVs, and even take a test ride at this show. Friends of Rogers encourages masks must be worn on test rides at the comfort of the driver and the riders.

“There is no sales pressure at the show, you can ask questions and find out information from people that own and drive electric vehicles in our area," said Interim Executive Director Heather Tehan. “This is a great event and it’s our fourth year of bringing the EV owners of Central New York together at Rogers Center.”

There are many different makes to see at the show such as Tesla, Nissan, Chevy, Toyota, Kia, Ford, Hyundai, BMW, Subaru, Mercedes, and Audi.

This free and family-friendly educational event is made possible by the Otis Thompson Foundation. A 50/50 raffle will be held as well as a scavenger hunt.

There is plenty to do at Rogers center after you check out the cars, such as feeding the fish in the trout ponds, looking over the bridge for turtles and frogs, and walking the paved and wooded trails. You can bring a packed lunch or stop in town at one of the many local restaurants and markets for lunch and bring it back to Rogers Center to enjoy the day.

If you would like to show your Electric Vehicle please go to https://driveelectricweek.org/event?eventid=3056 to register your car or bike. You can even register to attend! All EV owners will receive a special treat for showing their car at the event.

Vendor spaces are still available. Any business or nonprofit that would like to be at the event is welcome. Please contact Heather Tehan at development@friendsofrogers.org for a space.

Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for all ages. Visitor Center is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m., with restrooms and trails open daily, dawn to dusk.

For more information, call 607-674-4733 or visit FriendsofRogers.org.

-Information provided by Friends of Rogers