The ponies once again are on their way to Port Orchard.

To be more specific, think of the automotive equine: the Ford Mustang.

For the 27th year, the Mustangs on the Waterfront car show will fill Port Orchard’s Waterfront Park July 26 with many of the Ford vehicle’s most beloved variations over the years.

For the uninitiated, the Mustang burst onto the American scene in 1964 with introduction of its first model, the 1965 Mustang. To aficionados, it’s better known as the 1964-1/2 model — the first of the ‘Stangs off the production line. The first and most famous of the “pony class” of American cars, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker’s most successful model launch since the latter-day version of the Model A rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line in 1928.

Susan Stadshaug, 2015 Mustang show co-chair, said the event will be similar to past shows with trophies awarded to cars in 38 classes. Ten $50 door prizes sponsored by Bruce Titus Ford of Port Orchard also will be awarded.

But as with previous shows, the Mustangs on display will be the true stars of the event.

“What’s unique about our show is that we only display Mustangs,” Stadshaug said. The show is sponsored by the Kitsap Mustang Club, which she said is one of the few remaining organizations devoted to the Ford pony-class legend in the state.

Stadshaug said the Port Orchard location is a club favorite. ”The waterfront location is a big draw,” she said. “Plus, the town is a great place to visit. We have great participation by the local businesses.”

The Mustang show will run from 10 a.m. to  4 p.m. July 26. The gate will open for participants at 8 a.m. at Kitsap Bank.

Trophy sponsors are Canopy World and Parr Ford.

Mustang owners can pre-register by mail or can register the morning of the event.

The Kitsap Mustang Club has more information on the show at its website: www.kitsapmustangclub.org. The event chairs are available by phone: Stadshaug’s number is 360-620-5864 or 360-692-1724; Erv Malkowski can be contac