Car Show calendar and photos from Southern Alberta

I finally made it out to the Tuesday evening Chestermere show and it turned out to be a beautiful evening with a good turnout of vehicles including a few which I had never seen before. Monte showed up with his remarkable 1965 Chevelle convertible which still had it's 230 cubic inch six cylinder engine.  It's no secret that I prefer to get photos of the cars with their … [Read more...] about Chestermere – Aug 18, 2026 – 46 photos

I was only able to spend a brief period of time at the Okotoks show so this is just a small sample of the vehicles that were there.  Click on the link Okotoks - Aug 16, 2026 - 65 photos … [Read more...] about Okotoks – Aug 16, 2026 – 65 photos

Finding a vehicle that’s stayed with its original owner for decades is a rare treat, but the Shelby, Montana show served up a double dose. Gord was there with his 1971 Pontiac GTO, a classic he's cherished since driving it off the lot brand new. I don't think I've ever seen a GTO in the Tropical Lime factory colour("color" for my American friends!). Right nearby, Delmar proudly … [Read more...] about Shelby, Montana – Aug 15, 2026 – 112 photos

There’s nothing quite like the crisp air of an early Alberta morning mixed with the smell of classic engine exhaust. I arrived at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie at 6:30 am for the 25th annual "Doin' it on the Grass" car show. The early-bird Time Travellers club members were already parked, so I started out by snapping photos of their cars which were glimmering with a faint layer … [Read more...] about Airdrie – Aug 8, 2026 – 300 photos

Having an indoor arena to showcase classic rides is an absolute game-changer. Offering an optional indoor display space gives owners that extra peace of mind, and it clearly pays off in turnout. Yesterday, the Calgary, Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac club held their annual Show & Shine at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community giving owners the unique opportunity to park right … [Read more...] about Calgary Iron Indians – Aug 8, 2026 – 100 photos

Back in 1966, the very first threshing bee in our district was held right on our family farm near Midale, Saskatchewan. While I wasn't able to make it back home to SK this summer for my hometown’s Pioneer Echoes 60th Anniversary show, I made sure to head out to Irricana today for the Pioneer Acres 56th Annual Show. My primary goal was to take in the draft horses and explore … [Read more...] about Irricana – Pioneer Acres – Aug 7, 2026 – 54 photos

The Western Canadian Nationals in Moose Jaw delivered an incredible turnout, filling the grounds with hundreds of vehicles I had never laid eyes on before, many of which demanded far more than a passing glance. A major highlight was the eye-catching 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban owned by Joe Barton from Balgonie, SK. The rarity on display was exceptional, including a majestic … [Read more...] about Moose Jaw – Western Canadian Nationals – Aug 1, 2026 – 400 photos

I spotted a rare piece of Canadian automotive trivia at the Friday meet and greet on the day before the big Western Canadian Nationals show. I didn't think I'd ever lay eyes upon a 1960 Ford Frontenac but there it was. Produced for just a single model year, the Frontenac was Ford of Canada’s answer to giving Mercury-Meteor dealerships a compact car to rival the newly minted … [Read more...] about Moose Jaw, SK – Western Canadian Nationals preview – 171 photos

We couldn't have asked for better weather at the West Country Cruisers show in Sundre. It was originally scheduled for late June, but this beautiful, sunny day was worth the delay. It was great to run into Earl, who was showing off his recently acquired, beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS. He was beaming, and this is its very first official show appearance under his … [Read more...] about Sundre – July 26, 2026 – 120 photos

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