Capitol City Kia and friends focus on kids not selling cars August 12

Vermont Business MagazineBrian Preston, General Manager at The Autosaver Group’s Capitol City Kia loves putting people innew andpre-ownedvehicles but, on August 12thfromnoonto 4, he’ll clear the lot at the dealership on route 2East of Montpelier to make way for The Back To School Cool Kids Carnival.

“We wanted to take one day and not be about selling cars, we just want to be about ourkids, Our employees and staff live and work here in Central Vermont and we all wanted to do something really special! ,” says Preston who has partnered with Vermont’s #1 inflatable company Realbounce.com and Everything That Rocks 1071 Frank-fm for a day of fun at the Montpelier Dealership that is 100%free

Soon area students will return to class and give up that short summer freedom to get back to work but they’ll be able to enjoy a day of bounce houses, a waterslide, fun and games complete with free cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn and more asRealbounce.com showcasesa plethora of their rental units and attractionscreating a huge Capitol City Kia Midway. Realbounce.com owner Rick Choquetts says; “We’re going to fill the massive lot with fun, it’ll be one last big summer hurrah!”

Capitol City Kia is also bringing in Frank-fm and their Free Money Cash Machine. “Late Afternoon Show Host and Program Director TJMichaels will broadcast live from the event fromnoonto 4 and give kids the opportunity to step inside and catch as much of the $500 cash as they can within a specified time to spend on back to school supplies and clothing.

Michaels says, “As a dad myself,it’s so cool to see two area businessesputting a day aside to give our kids a chance to finish the summer strong and start the school year on the right foot! We had to be involved! I’m hoping this is something we can be a part of every year.It’s going to be a fun day!

Organizers say in the event of inclement weather a scaled back event will happen inside the dealership. More details about the Back to School Cool Kids Carnival can be found at Frankvermont.com

EVENT DETAILS SNAPSHOT

WHAT: The Back To School Cool Kids Carnival

WHERE: The Autosaver Group’s Capitol City Kia

51 Gallison Hill Road Montpelier

WHO: Capitol City Kia, Realbounce.com and 1071 Frank-fm

WHEN: Sunday August 12thfrom Noon to 4pm

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:frankvermont.com