History of the Kustom Kulture Festival

The Kustom Kulture Festival is dedicated to preserving the nostalgia associated with cool, retro cars and music. Originally organized by Chuck Mitchell and Hanah Reed in 2009 to promote their store, The Rockit Roost, The Kustom Kulture Festival became a beloved local event that ran annually until 2014. 

A modern celebration of the ’50s and ’60s era of hot rods, pin ups, greasers, and rock ’n’ roll, over the years the festival featured every angle of the Kustom Kulture scene. As the festival grew, each event represented thousands of hours of work on the part of the organizers. Chueck and Hanah's love of Kustom Kulture was evident in their tireless dedication to building and organizing this unique festival, year after year. In 2015, they agreed to pass the reins to Sarina Ames to reinvent  their beloved event as a charity fundraiser.

Chuck and Hanah will always be honored for their contributions to the community, their fellow Kustom Kulture enthusiasts, and the charities who have benefited from these events.   Without them, this festival would not have been possible.

- Sarina Ames, Executive Director
Kustom Kulture Festival