Pay tribute to America's love affair with classic cars, cruisin' Main Street and rock-and-roll during Burien's free Hot August Nights on Saturday, Aug. 7.

A spin-off of the show in Nevada that draws hundreds of thousands of people, the Burien event runs features live tunes, a beer garden, a 50/50 raffle and a multitude of magnificent machines, mostly from the '50s and '60s.

The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. in Burien Town Square, ending with the cars taking a night cruise through Three Tree Point and Normandy Park.

Vehicles will compete for awards in the following categories: Mayor's Choice, Best Car to See the Stars In, Best Headlights, Most Likely To Go On A Date In, People's Choice, Best Interior, Auto Dealers' Choice, Best Night Cruiser and Lowest Odometer.

Vehicle owners may either register to participate in advance or on the day of the event. Registration forms and details can be found at www.discoverburien.com.

Preregistration is $15. Registration on Aug. 7 is $20 and takes place beginning at 2 p.m. at Southwest 151st Street and Sixth Avenue Southwest.

Burien Auto Row and the Discover Burien Association are the sponsors of Hot August Nights. Discover Burien Association is a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development, promotion and marketing of the city. Proceeds from the event go toward operation of the event and Discover Burien.

Burien Town Square is located at Southwest 152nd Street and Fifth Place S.W. For more information, go to www.discoverburien.com or contact Debra George, the Discover Burien event manager, at 206-941-7199.