August Car Shows in British Columbia
- British Columbia car shows feature a wide range of vehicles.a car in a car show image by Gary from Fotolia.com
British Columbia hosts car shows throughout the year, with many of the major events occurring in August. The shows vary from three-day festivals to one-day events. Most shows include entertainment and awards ceremonies. Car enthusiasts of every type will find a show to interest them, whether they prefer antiques or muscle cars. - The Rally in the Valley is an annual event that takes place in Peachland in Kelowna. The event lasts two days. Saturday features the car show, as well as a dinner and awards ceremony in the evening. An autocross race takes place on Sunday. Optional tours of the area's wineries are also available. The Okanagan British Car Club hosts the rally.
OBCC
Box 346
Suite 101-1865 Dilworth Drive
Kelowna, BC V1Y9T1
250-868-3693
obcc.ca - The Lake Country Customs and Classics show lasts for three days in Winfield. The first night features music, a drawing and barbecue. The auto show begins on Saturday morning and lasts until the afternoon. Sunday morning features the awards ceremony. The Lions Club holds a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Foy Muscle Productions hosts the event.
Foy Muscle Productions
PO Box 74
Beaverdell, BC V0H 1A0
250-484-5236
foymsucle.com - Kars Under the K is an annual one-day car show at Memorial Park in Keremeos. The show features antique and vintage cars and trucks, as well as hot rods and muscle cars. Activities include vendors, music and awards. The Lions Club sponsors a pancake breakfast at the show. The event also raises money for local causes.
Kars Under the K Society
PO Box 494
Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0
250-499-7775
karsunderthek.com - Hot Nite in the City lasts an entire weekend. The show takes place in Riverside Park in Kamploops and includes collectible cars from America, Europe and Britain. Hot Nite in the City also features racing vehicles, bikes and tractors. Friday features a poker run and family activities. The car show and awards ceremony occur on Saturday. On Sunday, the event hosts a trip to the British Columbia Wildlife Park and live music in the evening.
Hot Nite in the City
2299 Galloway Place
Kamloops, BC V1S 1L3
250-377-3190
hotniteinthecity.com - Downtown Vernon hosts the Watkin Motors Sun Valley Cruise-in on 30th Avenue. The event features antique and collectible cars. The three-day show starts with a Friday night street show. On Saturday, the cruise-in moves to the beach. Sunday features a show in Polson Park. The winner of the cruise-in receives $1,000.
Sun Valley Cruise-In
#45-4137 Spallumcheen Drive
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6
250-542-5851
downtownvernon.com - The R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum in Salmon Arm hosts a one-day classic and antique car show. The show features classic and new cars and vendors specializing in heritage merchandise. Admission includes a breakfast for those who arrive before 11 a.m.
R.J. Haney Classic/Antique Car Show
Box 1642
751 Highway 97B NE
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P7
250-832-5243
salmonarmmuseum.org - The Blethering Place hosts a one-day car show on Oak Bay Avenue. The show features over 200 cars. The focus is on collectible cars from antique to modern, with an emphasis on English cars. The show features entertainment, prizes and a prime rib barbecue.
The Blethering Place
220 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 1G5
250-598-1413
thebletheringplace.com - The Goldpan City Car Show and Shine takes place in Quesnel. The Propsectors Car Club hosts the one-day event. The club raises money for charity. The show features antique and modified cars, as well as trucks and motorcycles.
Prospectors Car Club
PO Box 4265
Quesnel, BC V2J 3J9
250-992-6212
Prospectorscarclub.com
