09/14/2026
Pap’s Labor Day Bash Gives Back to Champaign County Cancer Association.
The 6th Annual Pap’s Labor Day Bash, hosted by Brian Manz and the Ratsville Hoodlums, was held Monday 9/7 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, bringing together 408 registered vehicles and car enthusiasts from throughout the region.
While the event celebrated cars, trucks, motorcycles, semis and the car community, its greatest impact was giving back to those in need. This year, the Cancer Association of Champaign County received $1,500, while a local family battling cancer received more than $5,000.
“We may bring the toys, food, music and a whole lot of shenanigans, but the community brings the heart,” said Manz. “That’s what Pap’s Bash is really about — bringing people together to have a good time while making a difference in someone’s life.”
The Bash crew extends its appreciation to the sponsors, vendors, volunteers, donors, bidders and participants who helped make the event a success, particularly during its first year at the Champaign County Fairgrounds.
Special thanks go to Amy Jumper, who helped secure the venue and utilized her local business connections to bring together many of the event’s resources, as well as the Champaign County Fairgrounds staff for their assistance throughout the event.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to the entire car club community and everyone who came out to support the Bash and its charitable mission.
After six years of bringing people together and giving back, one thing remains clear: Pap’s Bash is about more than cars — it’s about community
