A somewhat quiet weekend before Canada Day events
It’s after the crazy busy Father’s Day weekend and Canada Day is just around the corner. This weekend is a little quieter, with a half-dozen shows around the Lower Mainland, a big one in Penticton and a couple on the Island.
But there is some big racing, with two events in Merritt from the complete opposites of the spectrum, Friday night street legal drags at Mission, drag racing at Ashcroft, and road racing at Mission.
Plenty of shows on Canada Day, too.
So go see a show in the morning and racing in the afternoon and, to quote my kids when they were little: “Wear ear muffins!”
SHOWS
Friday to Sunday Event: Peach City Beach Cruise — 3-Day Show Where: Penticton Beach When: Friday all day and evening, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mackee Classic Car Auction noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday trophies and awards 11 a.m. Admission: Free Info: 250-487-2303 or info@peachcitybeachcruise.com Website: peachcitybeachcruise. com Saturday What: Plum Crazy Classic Car Show & Shine Where: 2492 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free for spectators Registration: Free and open until noon. Info: 604-464-0008 or service@ plumcrazyrestorations.com Website: plumcrazyrestorations.com Facebook: PlumCrazyRestorationsInc What: 2015 Sicamous Fabulous Classic Car Show & Shine Where: Finlayson Park, 1121 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: By donation Registration: Open at 7 a.m. By donation and open to all types of cars Info: 1-250-836-22855, arena@ cablelan.net or fred77@telus.net Website: sicamousreccentre.ca (under events) Sunday What: Fortins Village Classic Car Show Where: Downtown Chilliwack When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. $10 and open to all Info: 604-792-4576 or info@downtownchilliwack.com Website: downtownchilliwack. com Facebook: villageclassiccarshow What: German Car Festival Where: Waterfront Park, 200 block Esplanade, North Vancouver When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: $10 each and nonperishable food donations welcome. Open to all German models. Info: 604-671-5843 or events@ bmwccbc.org Website: germancarfest.com What: The Vancouver Vintage Motorcycle Show & Shine Where: Deeley Exhibition, 1875 Boundary Rd., Vancouver When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Info: 604-293-2221 or info@ deeleyexhibition.ca Website: deeleyexhibition.ca Facebook: deeleymotorcycleexhibition What: 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show Where: Christian Centre, 2665 Runnel Dr., Coquitlam When: Noon to 4 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. By donation and open to all types of custom or show quality cars and motorcycles Info: 604-377-8769 or carandbikeshow.coq@gmail.com What: Totem Classic Thunderbird Club Annual Cruise-In Where: Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, 17755 60th Ave., Surrey When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 9 a.m. $20 and open to all makes of vehicles Info: 604-463-3895 or jenken59@ telus.net Website: totemclassicthunderbirds.com What: Shawnigan Lake Show & Shine Where: Shawnigan Lake School, 1975 Renfrew Rd., Shawnigan Lake When: 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: $10 and open to all vehicles Info: 250-516-8533 or shawniganshownshine@outlook. com Website: shawniganshownshine. com Facebook: Shawnigan Lake Show & Shine JULY 1 What: Mini Meet West Where: Threshermen’s Museum, Chilliwack When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: Open only to participants of the Mini Meet West Info: 250-477-9650 or 2015MMW@ gmail.com Website: minimeetwest.com Facebook: Mini Meet West 2015 What: Canada Day Celebration & Car Show Where: Jellybean Autocrafters, 4770 64 Ave., Surrey When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free Info: 604-594-6800 or jellybeanautocrafters@telus.net Website: jellybeanautocrafters. com Facebook: Jellybean-AutocraftersLtd What: Golden Team Redline Show Where: Downtown Golden When: Noon to 5 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 11 a.m. $20 with first 50 registrants receiving a free show T-shirt. Open to all makes and models Info: 250-344-4883 or GoldenTeamRedline@gmail.com What: Canada Day Car Show in the Park Where: Memorial Park, Hope When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: Free and open to all Info: 1-604-750-8648 or info@ hopemotorsports.com Website: hopemotorsports.com What: Salt Spring Canada Day Show & Shine Where: Downtown Ganges, Salt Spring Island When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: Gates open at 8 a.m. $20 with proceeds to a Gulf Island Secondary School Automotive Bursary. Open to all enthusiast vehicles Info: 250 537-9749 or marv@ saltspringcarclub.com Website: saltspringcarclub.com Facebook: Saltspring Antique and Classic Motor Club What: Fort St. John Canada Day Show & Shine Where: 100 Street near Centennial Park, Fort St. John When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Open to all vehicles Info: 250-261-0085, Ed@fsjclassiccruisers.ca or recreation@fortstjohn.ca Website: fsjclassiccruisers.ca What: Gorge Canada Day Picnic & Car Show Where: Gorge View Road, Victoria When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: Free and open to all vehicles Info: 250-389-1802 or carmenandshawn@shaw.ca Website: gorgecanadaday.ca Facebook: GorgeTillicum What: Westside Daze & Celebrate Canada Day Where: Memorial Park, West Kelowna When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free Registration: 8 a.m. Free and open to all types of vehicles Info: 250-999-7210 or admin@ westsidedaze.com Website: westsidedaze.com