The Morrin show scheduled for Saturday May 16 has been cancelled due to the inclement weather that's in the forecast. The Coaldale show is listed incorrectly for May 30 in the printed Northwest Cruise Calendar. The correct date is Sunday May 31as listed on my calendar. If you know people who rely on the Cruise Calendar for their information, let them know or they will … [Read more...] about Corrections and Cancellations
In memory of my brother: Charles Truman (1949 – 2026)
I was heading for the Didsbury car show on the morning of Saturday, May 9 when I got the call. I backtracked home, packed a bag, and was off to Regina. I arrived in time to reminisce with my older brother who owned some pretty nice cars in his younger days. He even trusted me enough to let me take his '68 Firebird to town once. Back then, he was working in … [Read more...] about In memory of my brother: Charles Truman (1949 – 2026)
Milestone, SK – May 10, 2026 – 40 photos
I ended up in Regina this weekend due to a family emergency. Luckily I found a car show about 30 minutes south of Regina in Milestone, SK. I was thrilled to run into Gary from Coronach with his 64 Olds Starfire. Gary was the poster boy for the Midale car show last year. I've added the poster to the gallery below. … [Read more...] about Milestone, SK – May 10, 2026 – 40 photos
Great Falls, Montana – May 2, 2026 – 220 photos
I look forward to the annual trek to Big Sky Country every spring, and this year’s Great Falls, Montana “Crusin’ the Drag” on Saturday, May 2 did not disappoint. There were hundreds of classic vehicles and thousands of spectators on a warm spring day with lots of sunshine. The early morning was crisp and cool when I arrived at 6:15 am to take pictures of the cars as they … [Read more...] about Great Falls, Montana – May 2, 2026 – 220 photos
Great Falls, Montana – Preview – May 1, 2026 – 150 photos
Amy and Kyle drove their stunning 1935 Chev from Kalispell to show it at tomorrow's "Cruisin' the Drag" in Great Falls, Montana. It's a beautiful day in Great Falls where cars are coming by the Do Bar to register for Saturday's big show where 700+ cars are expected to make an appearance. I ran into Ken from Calgary who is here with his Jaguar. Doug and Mitch drove all the way … [Read more...] about Great Falls, Montana – Preview – May 1, 2026 – 150 photos
Curbside Classics
It's amazing to see how many classic cars are in my Calgary neighbourhood but are never seen at a car show. While walking my dog, or riding my bike in the 'hood I have seen many interesting vehicles. The '59 Olds Ninety-Eight was just spotted yesterday. I've been following the restoration work on the '62 Chev Impala which is located about a block from my home. I spotted the VW … [Read more...] about Curbside Classics
Calgary Spring Thaw – Apr 19, 2026 – 250 photos
Car show season surged into high-gear on Sunday at Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary for the Spring Thaw event. The turnout was nothing short of spectacular considering there was a raging blizzard and a foot of snow on the ground on Thursday. Anecdotal reports give the vehicle count at 375 and up. Early morning arrivals could see their breath but as the sun … [Read more...] about Calgary Spring Thaw – Apr 19, 2026 – 250 photos
Countdown to the 2026 Car Show Season
As the Chinook winds start to carry the scent of spring, the hibernation is almost over. After a long winter of wrenching in the garage and dreaming of open roads, the 2026 Southern Alberta car show season is officially on the horizon. The work behind the scenes hasn’t just been happening in the garages. For the past three months, I’ve been meticulously compiling this year’s … [Read more...] about Countdown to the 2026 Car Show Season
No, I don’t own a vintage Thunderbird
The other day, someone asked me about my vintage Thunderbird. I didn't know what they were talking about until they explained to me that it was posted on the internet. I thought I better do a search and see what Google and AI were saying about me. It was mostly accurate except for being a photographer and the last bit about the Thunderbird. … [Read more...] about No, I don’t own a vintage Thunderbird
The 2026 Southern Alberta Car Show Calendar is on Display
I have started compiling the 2026 Southern Alberta Car Show Calendar. Send me an email with the details of your show. bobtruman@shaw.ca So far, there are only 60 shows listed but there will eventually be over 200, so we’ve got a long way to go. Many shows are still in the planning stage. There is already at least one show listed every weekend from May to the end of … [Read more...] about The 2026 Southern Alberta Car Show Calendar is on Display
Planning your 2026 Southern Alberta car show
If you are trying to find a suitable date for your 2026 car show, I can send you a copy of the 2025 calendar with all the shows and dates. Send me an email requesting a copy of the 2025 calendar and mention which organization you are with. bobtruman@shaw.ca There were some Saturdays with an overabundance of shows, so it would be nice to see some of the Saturday … [Read more...] about Planning your 2026 Southern Alberta car show
2025 Season in Review
The Southern Alberta Car Show Calendar looks pretty forlorn and bleak with nothing listed. At one time, there were 220 shows on the calendar, exactly the same number as 2024. I created posters for 75 of those shows. That doesn’t count all the weekly shows which would add dozens more to the schedule. The 2023 calendar had 193 shows and in 2022 there were 145 shows. I … [Read more...] about 2025 Season in Review
Leader, SK – Oct 4, 2025 – 53 photos
It was a gorgeous autumn day in Leader, Saskatchewan for the Classic Fall Festival. In addition to the spectacular classic vehicles which were on display, we enjoyed delicious food, a variety of vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, and live music. Monty was showing his glistening 71 Dodge Charger for the first time ever. He originally owned the car as a teenager but had … [Read more...] about Leader, SK – Oct 4, 2025 – 53 photos
High River – Sep 28, 2025 – 400 photos
There was a huge turnout of cars on this beautiful autumn day with 1028 paid registrations and thousands of spectators. It was the first time ever at a car show for John Barrett's 1954 Chrysler Imperial, the first photo in the gallery and at the side. John has restored the car as close as possible to stock condition and it still has the original 331 cubic inch hemi. Thanks to … [Read more...] about High River – Sep 28, 2025 – 400 photos
Calgary – Iron Indians – Sep 21, 2025 – 155 photos
The show was open to all vehicles this year, and combined with the beautiful weather, the turnout was sizeable. I'm not sure of the official count, but I took photos of 142 cars. Thanks to the Iron Indians for a fantastic show. … [Read more...] about Calgary – Iron Indians – Sep 21, 2025 – 155 photos