Car Show calendar and photos from Southern Alberta

In Scotsguard, Saskatchewan, where the population is just two, you can find some of the rarest automobiles you’ll ever see. Keith Hagen and his wife, Bev, have turned a ghost town into something amazing: a museum of classic vehicles pulled back from the brink of time, and preserved like living history along with many artifacts from the town itself. Keith purchased much of the … [Read more...] about Scotsguard, Saskatchewan: Hagen’s Car Palace – 47 photos

The smaller local shows are always the best for bringing out hidden treasures you won't see anywhere else. Case in point: I spotted at least a dozen vehicles at the Bragg Creek show that I’d never laid eyes on before. The real standout was Gord Masiuk's incredibly rare, unrestored survivor, a 1946 GMC Maple Leaf edition showing fewer than 5,000 original miles. Seeing it … [Read more...] about Bragg Creek – July 19, 2026 – 71 photos

The Bearspaw Lions held another good show on the northwest outskirts of Calgary. At this event I can always see some vintage gems and the beautifully restored 1912 Ford Model T was one of the remarkable old cars on display. I had never seen one which featured a "mother-in-law" seat. It was late morning and as I was packing up to leave for the Strathmore show, I saw another … [Read more...] about Calgary Bearspaw – July 18, 2026 – 81 photos

Every once in a while, you stumble across a piece of history that completely stops you in your tracks. That’s exactly what happened to me at the Strathmore Fun Runners show. 1917 Gray-Dort: Going into today, I had honestly never even heard of a Gray-Dort but some internet research revealed a fascinating piece of Canadian automotive history. Manufactured in Chatham, Ontario … [Read more...] about Strathmore – July 18, 2026 – 72 photos

Sometimes the best travel memories come from a simple detour. While driving home to Saskatchewan, I pulled a few miles off the #1 and into the quaint village of Rosemary just in time for their Canada Day festivities. The energy was electric as thousands of spectators packed main street for the parade, staying well into the afternoon to take in the impressive car show.  … [Read more...] about Rosemary – July 1, 2026 – 107 photos

Family ties have been calling me back home to Saskatchewan quite a few times this summer. Fortunately there are car shows to see on my journey home, with "Hat Classic Cruise Wednesday" a regular stop along the way. When my identity is discovered, numerous car owners approach me to say how much they enjoy and make use of the Southern Alberta Car Show Calendar. One person … [Read more...] about Medicine Hat Wednesday Nights – Summer of 2026 – 87 photos

On a weekend with 24 shows in southern Alberta there were plenty of choices but I let the weather forecast determine my destination. It looked like it was going to be a pleasant day in Fort MacLeod so that was where I headed. It turned out to be a beautiful, sunny day and not a drop of rain while I was there. I left around 2 pm so I don't know if anything transpired … [Read more...] about Fort MacLeod – June 20, 2026 – 130 photos

The morning sun caught the deep blue paint of the 1929 Chevrolet Coupe parked outside the Aspen Heights Senior’s Residence, turning the courtyard into a temporary doorway to the past. Standing proudly beside it was Edgar, a man whose own life story is woven into the very fabric of the vintage automobile. To meet Edgar and look upon his meticulously restored coupe is to realize … [Read more...] about Edgar’s 1929 Chev – a doorway to the past

There’s nothing quite like a fantastic car show happening right in your backyard. Just a quick, 10-minute cruise from home, the Lift King shop in Calgary—famous for hosting the legendary Wild Wednesday meets—traded its usual routine to serve as the perfect venue for the Firebird Club’s annual show. While the lot was naturally packed with a stunning flock of legendary … [Read more...] about Calgary Firebird Club – June 14, 2026 – 82 photos

There’s nothing quite like a classic car show on a sun-drenched Alberta summer day, and the Beiseker Lions Club delivered a good one with their "Main Street Roar," held in conjunction with the Beiseker Country Fair. I got there in time to see the parade and I've included a few photos of the horses, floats, and a couple vintage Cadillacs.  The gorgeous, warm weather … [Read more...] about Beiseker – June 13, 2026 – 140 photos

The crisp morning air of a beautiful Alberta spring day provided the perfect setting for the Three Hills Street Freaks Show and Shine. Capturing these machines as they rolled into town offers a unique perspective on the event before the crowds gather and the hoods go up. The black 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee was a car I hadn't seen before and it was a standout. I briefly … [Read more...] about Three Hills Early Arrivals – June 6, 2026 – 200 photos

North Dakota is south of the area in Saskatchewan where I grew up and still have family and friends, so in addition to visiting and renewing acquaintances, I headed out to see what’s billed as the biggest, hottest car show in the Peace Garden state. Devil’s Lake turned out to be an incredibly welcoming and friendly community. I was treated like a celebrity by the organizers … [Read more...] about Devil’s Lake, North Dakota – Part 2, the Show – May 30, 2026 – 200 photos