A mix of classic and new cars of all different models lined the upper parking lot of Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville behind Belks on Saturday morning and early afternoon.

In the mall’s first Car, Truck and Bike Show, families got to come out for free and check out the different kinds of rides owners brought to the show. There also was food, vendors and activities for kids and parents.

Proceeds from the show went to Operation Smile, a charity that helps children worldwide who suffer from facial deformities such as cleft lips and palates.

Organizer Kim Edge got the idea from her own interest in car shows.

"My husband and I very interested," she said. "We have cars that we like to show, and we go to car shows a lot."

Awards that were up for grabs for owners who entered vehicles.

"We have up to 75 trophies that we can possibly give out," Edge said. Some of the awards included Best in Paint and Best in Show.

Cars in the show took up the two rows of the upper parking lot right by Shallowford Road. The show started at 11 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m.

The turnout of people registering their cars for the show was outstanding. "I expected 75 cars, and we have at least 100 out here," Edge said.

Among the many people showing their cars was Jackson Pike of Sugar Hill. He was showing a 1955 MG TF 1500 and 1982 Mercedes Benz 300 TD.

"We wanted to show that off," said Pike, pointing to the MG TF. "We just spend eight months rebuilding it." He said he has been to a few other car shows as well.

Sean Beneveds of Gainesville was displaying his 2008 Ford Mustang.

"I come to these things all the time. Now I have one to show." said Beneveds. "I heard about this one. It’s here in town. I’ve been going to a lot of them."

Operation Smile has a team of medical volunteers that go out on international medical missions to repair children’s facial deformities. The agency, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., has been around since 1982.

Edge has a family member who was born with a cleft palate. This inspired her to come up with a idea to help the charity. People also can make donations to Operation Smile to help with its international medical missions and programs.

Edge said that the show was very successful, drawing a large crowd of car enthusiasts.

"We’re going to try to do it next year and keep it rolling every year," she said.