2013 Classics Events Around Alberta
Summer signals the arrival of classic car, truck and motorcycle Show ‘n Shines, display events and street cruises in Alberta. Here is a sampling of them for all you enthusiastshappening this summer and early autumn. Opportunities to view and show!
Too, there are a multitude of similar events in neighbouring provinces. One of Al’s favourites is the Columbia Valley Classic Autumn Show and Shine in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia which will be held on September 21, 2013. Check it out at or (250) 347-9331.
May 31 to June 1:Annual Three Hills Cruise Weekend & Show ‘n Shine, (403-443-5822;
June 1: Elk Point Show ‘n Shine Town of Elk Point (780-724-2966;
June 1: Crystal Kids Car & Bike Show ‘n Shine & BBQ Fundraiser, organized by Main Street Cruisers, Sherbrooke Community Hall, 13008 – 122 B. Avenue, Edmonton. Proceeds to Crystal Kids in support of inner city youth (780-490-9044;
June 2:Chipman Car Crafters 13th Annual Show ‘n Shine, Chipman (780-895-1054;
June 7: 6th Annual Big Wheels Deliver Meals Show ‘n Shine, 103 Avenue between 111 Street and 112 Streets, Edmonton. Proceeds from BBQ to the work of Edmonton Meals On Wheels (780-429-2020;
June 8 and 9:History Road – The Ultimate Car Show, Reynolds Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin.A two-kilometer display of 400+ cars, trucks and motorcycles from the past century; event also includes cruising component through Wetaskiwin (780-361-1351;
June 14-16:Redcliff Days/Lions Club Show and Shine, Redcliff (403-548-3232;
June 15:Just Kruzin’ Show ‘n Shine, Lakeland College, Lloydminster (780-875-4414;
June 16:Vegreville Agricultural Society Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine, Vegreville Fair Grounds, Vegreville.
(780-632-3950;
June 16: 12th Church on 99th Annual Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine300+ cars and bikes. 9908 – 67 Avenue, Edmonton (780-424-8724;
June 16: 2nd Annual Father’s Day Wings & Wheels. The Aero Space Museum of Calgary is partnering with local car clubs for this event. 4629 – McCall Way N.E., Calgary (403-250-3752;
June 22:Edmonton Street Rod Association Summer Cruise 29 Annual Car Show, Laurier Park beside Valley Zoo, Edmonton (780-288-3307;
June 30: Vintage Vehicles DayUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village located on Highway 16E, at the west edge of Elk Island Park. (780-662-3640;
July 1- Canada Day:Athabasca Classic Cruisers Car Show, Downtown, Athabasca (780-675-9420).
July 1 - Canada Day:Fort Calgary East Village Antique Car Show, 750 – 9 Avenue, S.E., Calgary (403-290-1875;
July 1 – Canada Day: Canada Day Show ‘n Shine, Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan. Organized by Heartland Ford. (780-991-6748;
July 14: Westlock Pioneer Museum Car Show, 10216–100 Street, Westlock (780-349-4849;
July 20:20th Annual All Oldsmobile Rocket Roundup, Hildebrand Motors, Olds (780-417-4062;
August 5: Tofield Lions Club 11th Annual Heritage Classics Show ‘n Shine Main Street, Tofield (780-662-0017;
August 6-10:Rock ‘n August 2013, various venues, St. Albert (780-482-0334; Event encompasses a Show ‘n Shine competition, street cruise plus a “Car Roadeo”. Proceeds from event to diabetes research.
August 10:Western Wheels Show & Shine, Main Street, Rocky Mountain House (403-845-5227;
August 24:Edmonton 567 Club’s 13th Annual “Bow Ties Versus the World” Show and Shine, Northgate Centre Mall, in the parking lot at 137 Avenue, between 95 and 97 Streets, Edmonton in support of Kids With Cancer (
August 24:Taber Cornfest Show ‘n Shine, 49th Avenue, Taber (403-223-2265;
September 7: Barrhead Chariots Car Club Show ‘n Shine, Barrhead Alliance Church parking lot. (780-674-2182).
September 29:11th Annual River City Classics Show ‘N Shine, Downtown, High River (403-652-4366;