FATHER’S DAY SHOWS BRING BACK MEMORIES OF DAD
This is the big weekend for all the dads out there and the second Father’s Day since our family lost our patriarch.
I’m lucky to have many memories of time spent with my dad at car shows and car museums.
As usual, there are plenty of car events slated for this weekend. I’ll be at the KMS Tools Father’s Day show on Saturday at their Coquitlam location. My plans for Sunday aren’t firmed up yet, but in the past I have often gone to Mission early to shoot the cars as they enter the show, before heading up to the Italian/French Show in North Van.
It seems the weather will be good this weekend. Have a happy Father’s Day and take a kid to a car show.
SHOWS TODAY UNTIL SUNDAY
What: Seaside Cruizers 25th Annual Father’s Day Show & Shine When: Friday Cruise Night, staging at 5 p.m. at Parksville Community Beach, cruise starts at 7 p.m. Saturday Poker Run from Parksville Community Park. Staging at 9 a.m., departure at 11 a.m. Saturday street dance from 6-10 p.m. at downtown Qualidux Beach. Show & Shine on Sunday at downtown Qualicum Beach from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Show & Shine admission: Free Info: 250-752-0012 or info@seasidecruizers.com
SATURDAY
What: KMS Tools 23rd Annual Charity Show & Shine
Where: KMS Tools, 110 Woolridge St., Coquitlam
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: 7:30-10 a.m.
$15. Open to pre-1972 or rare/ unusual
Info: 604-522-5599, reception@kmstools.com or lori.pridham@kmstools.com Website: kmstools.com
What: B.C. Highland Games & Scottish Festival British Car Show
Where: Percy Perry Stadium, 1290 Pipeline Rd., Coquitlam When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Adults $15, seniors/ students $12, youth ages 6-12 $5 Registration: 9:30-10 a.m. Free and open to all British vehicles. Entry to field is via the south vendor gate off Pipeline Road. Info: 604-306-8031, simon.scott43@me.com or mikechisholm604@gmail.com Website: bchighlandgames.com
What: West Kootenay Cruisin’ the Columbia Show & Shine Where: Gyro Park, Trail
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: Starts at 8 a.m. $20. Open to all vehicles
Info: 250-367-6503 or info@smokensteelcarclub.com Website: smokensteelcarclub.com
SUNDAY
What: 27th Annual Old Car Sunday in The Park Father’s Day Car Show
Where: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St., Mission When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: By donation Registration: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15. Open to all vehicle types
Info: 604-302-2331 or info@missionfirefighters.ca Website: missionfirefighters.ca or mission.ca
What: GVMPS Father’s Day Car Show
Where: Burnaby Heritage Village When: Doors open at 11 a.m. Show ends at 4:30 p.m. No pets please.
Admission: Free for spectators, a small fee to ride the carousel. Registration: Cars by invite only. Limited to 24 entrants. No judging, no trophies, no hard feelings. Cars enter at Carousel Gate by 10 a.m., leave at 3:30 p.m. Bring your cameras. Vintage radio studio, theatrical presentation, old period buildings, old drag race and car show movies in the theatre.
Info: Terry Rea 604-298-1565 or terryrea@telus.net
What: Italian/French Father’s Day Car Show
Where: Waterfront Park, 200 block West Esplanade, North Vancouver
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: Drop in. Open to all Italian and French and Italian cars and classic motorcycles and bicycles
Info: 604-307-1929 or ruedi.aschwanden@gmail.com
What: Dundarave Village 12th Annual Porsche Show & Ride Where: 2400 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: $30 donation to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Info: good.works@pca-cwr.org Website: showandride.ca
What: Charity Father’s Day Corvette & Classic Car
Where: 12100 Featherstone Way, Richmond
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: 8 a.m. Open to all vehicles.
Info: 604-514-0494, 604-9702429, nascargraham@gmail.com, Nickie.dukhia@dueckgm.com Website: riversidecorvetteclub.org
What: 34th Annual Father’s Day British Car and Motorcycle Show and Picnic
Where: Beacon Hill, Victoria When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: Drop in. Free. Open to all British vehicles
Info: bcornfield@shaw.ca Website: robinsclassicmotorcycles.com
What: Boyd Autobody & Glass Father’s Day Car Show
Where: City Park, Kelowna When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: 8-10:30 a.m. $30. Proceeds to Kelowna Professional Firefighter Society, Burn Fund. Info: 250 868-2693 or Krista.c@bringittoboyd.com Website: bringittoboyd.com
What: Cruisin’ Classics Father’s Day Show & Shine
Where: Lheidi Tenneh Park, Prince George
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free
Registration: 7-10 a.m. $10. Info: 250-964-6531 or cruisinclassics@shaw.ca Website: cruisinclassics.ca
What: North Okanagan Chapter VCCC Father’s Day Car Show Where: Vernon Village Green, 4909 27 Street and 48 Ave., Vernon
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: By donation Registration: 9-11 a.m. Free. Open to all vehicles
Info: 250-545-9075 or gillcarol46@hotmail.com Website: vccc.com
COMPETITION FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
What: LORDCO NHRA B.C. Nationals
Where: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd Mission,
Info: 604-826-6315 or info@missionraceway.com Website: missionraceway.com
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
What: Oval racing
Where: Saratoga Speedway Info: 1-250-337-5024 or race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Website: saratogaracing.ca
SATURDAY
What: Oval racing
Where: Western Speedway Info: 250-474-2151
Website: westernspeedway.net