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Hippies of the world, unite!  For a car show.  Keep reading to get the details, man.

Ontario:

Ass, Gas, or Grass, no one rides to Busfusion 2011 for free.  Almonte, Ontario’s celebration of the VW shaggin’ wagon is happening all weekend, from Friday the 9th, right through to Sunday the 12th.  Most people tell me it’s a family affair, which means there’s less chance of being accosted by dirty hippies or Dr. Kevorkian.  Check out the website for more info.

Fly on in to the St. Isodore Arena, in St. Isodore Ontario on Saturday, June 11th for the annual Duck Festival car show.  The event runs from 8:30 to 4:30.  Guests are encouraged to bring their cars, although bringing your duck is optional.

Like Camaros?  Get your sorry butt down to Oshawa for the 23rd Ontario Camaro Nationals and GM Plant Tour.  This year, the organizers have cranked it up to 11 with a tour of the GM assembly plant on Friday, June 10th.  There’s also a show & shine in the parking lot of the Camaro plant, which is equally awesome.  Check out the website to find out more.

String Hewitt’s 3rd Annual Car Show & Shine rolls into Petrolia ON this Saturday, June 11th.  Registration opens at 9 am, at 3881 Caroline Street.  The show starts around noon, at the same location.  There’s live entertainment, as well as karaoke.  For more info, contact Wayne at (519) 882.0850.

The picturesque town of Gravenhurst will be making way for their annual car show on June 11th.  Sponsored by Canadian Tire, the show includes some great displays, great music, and even a parts vendor area.  For more info, check out the town’s website.

Pink Slips Car Club is hands-down the best name for a car club, ever.  It’s also organizing a great car show in Midland ON on Sunday, June 12th.  The show runs from 11 am to 5 pm, with the awards presentation at 4 pm.  There’s a raffle, prizes, DJ, and their awesome name.  For more info, check out the club’s website.

Lions and Club and Car Shows, oh my!  The Belleville Lions Club is celebrating the grand opening of their new Lions Pavillion with a show & shine this Sunday, June 12th.  The festivities take place at Zwick’s Park in Belleville ON, with registration opening at 9 am.  There’s door prizes, dash plaques for the first 200, and trophies & plaques for the really awesome cars.  For more info, contact dmthompson (at) cogeco.ca.

Help out the ALS Society in Ingersoll this Sunday, June 12th, by attending their 3rd Annual Motorcycle & Car Show & Shine.  There’s a BBQ, 50/50 draw, door prizes, and a free T-shirt for the first 30 vehicles.  Vendors and dealers are welcome to set up shop in exchange for a door prize.  The show runs from 10 am to 30 pm, at the CAW Local 88 Union Hall, on the corner of Victoria & Ingersoll Street.  Contact Darren at (519) 303-0085 for more info.

Alberta:

Wabumun Fun Days on Saturday, June 11th will feature a big show & shine, but also has more stuff for the rest of the family.  There’s a big pancake breakfast, flea market, and lots more stuff for the wife & kids, unless they’re as car-crazed as you.  Check out wabumun.ca to find out more.

If your wife & kids are as car crazed as you, then head on down to Red Deere for the “Flaps & Fenders” car & airplane show at the Red Deer airport on Saturday, June 11th.  Rumor has it that a certain DC-3 from a certain TV show will be there, along with lots of great cars and trucks.  The show runs from 9 am to noon, and is sponsored by the Red Deer Cruisers Club.  Proceeds go to support Ronald McDonald House.

Finally, Slick’s Bar & Grill in Wetaskiwin (4615 50th street) will be holding their car show on Saturday June 11th, from noon to 5 pm.  There’s live bands, prizes, no entry fee, and the barbeque is only $2.  Sounds like  a great way to spend a Saturday in Wetaskiwin!

British Columbia:

Those crazy Kinsmen up in Campbell River are at it again with a show & shine on Saturday, June 11th.  Check out their website to find out more!

Saskatchewan:

Does a bear flip burgers in the woods?  If it’s the A&W Root Bear, it does.  Head on down to the A&W at 2701 Avonhurst Drive in Regina for the Saskatchewan Ford & Mercury Club’s car show on Sunday the 12th.  The events start at 11 am, and it’ll cost $10 to enter a car.  All proceeds go towards the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  To find out more, check out the club’s website.

PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED AT THESE EVENTS: If you are going to/have gone to any of these shows and have pictures, they could be showing up on our site.  We’re always looking for good photos of cars, people, the occasional detail shot, and more.  If you know which end of a camera is up and don’t mind letting us show off your work, give us a shout in the comments section below and we’ll hook you up with your 15 seconds of internet fame!

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Summer means road trips, and that means showing your passengers some courtesy.  And what’s more courteous than providing some great reading material–namely, the latest issue of Canadian Hot Rods magazine, which should be on news stands now!  This issue features a wicked old Chevy truck, a rare Meteor Montcalm kustom, and a great story on the history of the Kitchener Car Club scene back in the sixties.  And if you’re too busy working to make those road trips, it will always look great in your bathroom’s magazine rack!

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Yes, GP Mitsubishi in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is having a car show and bake sale.  It’s like having your cake and getting crumbs on the seat, too!  Keep reading for more car show awesomeness!

Alberta:

As mentioned, GP Mitsubishi in Grande Prairie AB will be hosting their third annual Show & Shine on June 4th, from 11 to 3.  And yes, they will be having a bake sale.  They’ll also be serving up hot dogs, fixing windshield chips, holding a silent auction, have remote control car races, trophies, prizes, and a 50/50 draw. All proceeds will go to support Relay for Life.  For more info, contact Will at wears@gphyundai.com, or (780) 532.5233.

Three Hills, AB, is a tiny town with a big car show.  This Saturday, June 4th, the Street Freaks car club is hosting their 29th annual cruise night along main street.  The show & shine runs from noon to 4 pm, when everyone jumps back in their cars and cruises from 4 to 7 pm.  Registration is $10 for either event, with proceeds going to charity.  For more info, check out their website.

Northside Lethbridge Dodge is having their own show & shine on the 4th.  Registration opens at 8, with the show at 10 am.  Registration will cost you a minimum $15 donation to charity, although you’re welcome to give more, ya cheapskate!  The action happens along Mayor Magrath and 5th Avenue North.

Ontario:

I have it on good authority that the greatest car show in Canada is happening this weekend in London, ON.  The Fleetwood Country Cruize-In happens from June 3rd to June 5th, and has more entertainment than you can shake a crankshaft at.  It all starts with a kick-off party on Friday at 6 pm.  There’s two bands, food is available, and there’s a cash bar.  The first car shows runs from 7 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, with special guests George Barris (inventor of the TV Batmobile), and Candy Clark & Bo Hopkins from the movie “American Grafitti.”  If that’s not enough, they’ll have square dancing tractors and amphicars buzzing around in a pond.  It’s also a chance to see an on-site Cadillac museum, as well as tours of a 31-car private collection.  There’s another dinner/dance show that evening with Juno-award winning band, Lighthouse.  Sunday brings back the celebrity guests for another car show, which is expected to bring 3,000 cars, trucks, hot rods, and other bitchin’ rides.  If you can make it to London this weekend, drop everything and go.  For more info, check out the website.

The granola crunchers are going to freak when the hot rodders descend on Ottawa’s Byward Market this June 5th.  For those of you who have been to the ‘Market, you know that space is really at a premium–that’s why you need to spend your $10 to pre-register while you still can.  You’ll also get a goodie bag, dash plaque, door prizes, and the knowledge that you’ve just donated to an awesome cause.  Contact Melodie at (613) 532-6635, or events (at) byward-market.com to get your name in now!

If you’re the “cruising for a cause” type, head on down to the Children’s Charities Classic Car Show in Waterloo on Sunday, June 5th.  The show runs from 9:30 to 3, at the University of Waterloo parking lot X.  It’s a measly $10 to pre-register, or $15 to register on the day.  Proceeds go to National Service Dogs for Children with Autism.

British Columbia:

There’s more than just chocolate dainties in Nanaimo; on Saturday, June 4th, the Nanaimo Flying Club is hosting their annual “Wings & Wheels” car show.  Bring your plane, bring your car, or bring your flying car to the Nanaimo Airport from 11 am to 5 pm.  The festivities are followed by a dinner and dance starting at 5 pm.  For more info, check out the club’s website.

Saturday, June 4th is “Hats Off Day” in Burnaby, BC!  A show & shine will be part of the festivities, starting at 11 am on Hastings street, and running until 3 pm.  For more info, check out hatsoffday.com

Parksville is hosting the VCCC Mid Island Automotive Swap Meet on Sunday, June 5th.  The parts swapping starts at 8 am at the Parksville Curling Club, and goes until you run out of money (or 2 pm, whichever comes first).  Hit up their website to find out more.

PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED AT THESE EVENTS: If you are going to/have gone to any of these shows and have pictures, they could be showing up on our site.  We’re always looking for good photos of cars, people, the occasional detail shot, and more.  If you know which end of a camera is up and don’t mind letting us show off your work, give us a shout in the comments section below and we’ll hook you up with your 15 seconds of internet fame!

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Some people need to have their butts kicked, just for good measure.  People like a particular guy who went car shopping in Estevan, Saskatchewan this week.  But instead of just buying a car like normal people do, this  &%$#@!*  decided to break into a garage and skip town with someone’s complete 1939 Cadillac sedan.  The following press release is from Tom Woodhouse of the NAACC:

May 26 2011

STOLEN – 1939 Cadillac – A dream was stolen from an aging gentleman in rural area NE of Estevan, please help to mend a broken heart!! – 1939 Cadillac – see photos attached for type and serial number. If you see or know of vehicle, please contact Estevan RCMP with details.

This car owned by one of our members was stolen from his storage building this month, near Estevan sask. It is believed that it was seen on trailer or truck headed west. that siting was reported to the RCMP at Kindersley I believe by an observant party but  a theft had not yet been reported so nothing appears to have yet happened. It is a complete car with black paint.

A photo is shown on Kijiji. If you have seen this car or know of anyone selling parts from or a complete car please contact the RCMP in ESTEVAN sask or Art Culbertson at 306 – 634 -4891

The eyes of the hobbyist are usually attuned to recalling such  as this so please let’s find the car and catch the persons responsible. Please pass this on to evryone that you know that may be able to halp. Thanks. Tom Woodhouse – NAACC

For those of you wondering, I believe the ID plate reads as follows:

STYLE NO.: 39-5119S, BODY NO:  2276, TRIMMING NO: (illegible) 1, PAINTING NO: 51

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World of Wheels is by far the shiniest, most polished car show of the year in Winnipeg.  And although we weren’t able to bring you the usual four days of coverage this year (for the three day event), we recently discovered a set of photos by our Neepawa correspondent Al Gingles.

You might remember Al’s photography work from last year’s Brandon Super Run, and more recently from the Majestics Car Club show & swap meet in Regina.  And if you don’t remember that, most people on the Manitoba cruising scene should recognize his ’27 Essex pickup.  And if that’s not enough for you, well, let’s hope we can twist Al’s rubber arm into a staff position here on SundayCruiseFever.com.

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Dirk Behlau, aka “The Pixeleye,” aka one of the hottest automotive photographers of our time, is at it again. This time, however, he’s ditching the still photography work to make a feature-length documentary. “Flake & Flames,” the first movie from Dirk Behlau and Jesper Bram, is a serious look at the resurgence of oldskool hot rodding and the culture that goes along with it. It’s also going to be a bitchin’ movie about wicked old cars.

And if that trailer wasn’t enough, stay tuned–we’ll be watching this flick come together (from afar–Dirk tells us there aren’t any Canadian filming dates planned).

Working on something big of your own? Let us know! If your work is worthy (and you can share a sample with us) let us know in the comments below. We’ll give you a shameless plug, and if you’re really good, we might even make you an editor!

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This image just came across the Hot Wheels facebook fan page.  Allegedly, it’s the unreleased photo of a prototype for the new Hot Wheels rocket car, described as “too fast for its own good.”  So much for being an unreleased photo!  Hit this link to check out the original FB posting.

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May 21st, 2011, was scheduled to be earth’s final hours, aka “Judgement Day.”  However, someone must have outsourced judgement day to Canada Post, because we’re still waiting for the rapture to be delivered.

To celebrate the fact that we’re still here, our camera crew headed to the Boston Pizza in Rockland, ON, to check out their first cruise night of the season.  It’s part of the Ziebart-Uniglass Plus Car Show Series, organized by local car show guru Larry Way.  Want to attend one yourself?  Enter your email address in the grey box marked “FREE DELIVERY” in the upper right hand side, and we’ll remind you about this show–and every show worth attending across Canada–for FREE!!

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It’s a busy weekend on the car show scene, with four car shows in the Ottawa area alone–and don’t even get us started on the rest of the country!

Ontario:

Friday, May 27th is the first cruise night of the year for Woodstock, ON.  And although it doesn’t look all that organized at the moment, the folks behind it are hoping to make this a monthly event.  Head on down to wherever people cruise in Woodstock at 5 pm, and keep cruising ’till whenever.  For more info, call Diane at (519) 533.0909.

It’s also the first cruise night of the year for Shef’s Grill in Sheffield, ON.  It all gets underway this Friday (and every Friday after that) starting at 5 pm, and going to 8 pm.  There’s a BBQ, ice cream, music and dinner specials inside the grill.  Call (519) 620-7433 for more details, or head on down to 1100 (old) Highway 8 in Sheffield.

Sussman’s is really old–as in, 104 years old.  They’re celebrating this milestone with a family fun day and car show on Saturday, May 28th in Arthur, ON.  There’s also going to be a street dance, and entertainment all day.  For more info, call Michelle Campbell at (519) 364-2552.

Psssst:  Gumball!  The HASC-Muskoka Region is holding a Gum Ball Rally on May 28th.  It starts at 10 am from the Huntsville Canadian Tire store.  Anything with a motor is welcome, as long as you pay the $5 entry fee.  Proceeds will go to the Huntsville Hospice and Huntsville Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit.  For more info, call Bert at (705) 789-2378.

The United Way of Lindsay, ON, is upping the stakes on the 28th with the Great Kawartha Road Cruise.  $60 gets you coffee in the morning, a tour of the Highlands Cinemas and Movie Museum in Kinmount, the Lilac Festival in Lindsay, and a stop at the Settler’s Village in Bobcaygeon, where you’ll get that Tragically Hip song stuck in your head all day.  There’s also a board game competition along the way for some great prizes, including a houseboat rental.  For more info, check out their website.

Toronto even has something this weekend, with the 6th Annua Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park.  The event is spread out over Saturday (28th) and Sunday (29th), and features antique aircraft as well as antique cars.  All this is in addition to displays, vendors, exhibitors, family friendly activities, airplane rides, and more.  For more info, check out their website.

This is a bad weekend to set something on fire in Fort Erie this weekend.  Fort Erie Fire Co. #2 will be busy with their 3rd annual Bridgeburg Car Show in the old downtown.  There’s a 50/50 draw, dash plaques, door prizes, and a volunteer firefighter BBQ.  Check out their website for more info.

The Royal Canadian Legion in Niagra ON is holding their annual show & shine at 410 King Street in Niagra this weekend.  The show goes from 1 to 5 pm, and features a BBQ, door prizes, and music.  Contact Janet Abrahamse at (905) 468.2353 for more info.

Rideau Lakes ACCCC is holding their annual Flea Market, Craft Sale & Car Show on May 28th and 29th at the Lombardy Fairgrounds (Highway 15, 4 miles southwest of Smiths Falls).  There’s some great door prizes, including a day at the Calabogie Race Track complete with car and instructor, compliments of Kanata Ford.

Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills is giving it up to the 19th annual Special Interest Auto & Motorcycle Show on May 29th.  It’s a measly $4 to get in on a great day of awesome rides.  Contact Chris Bryant after 6:30PM at 613-989-3046 or cbryant (at) ripnet.com for more info.

Canadian Classic Cars is opening their doors for their annual show on May 29th, from 10 am to 4 pm.  For those of you who don’t know, Canadian Classic Cars is a little auto dealer that specializes in vintage muscle cars, as well as miniatures and memorabilia.  Seeing the place on its own is worth the trip, so going for their car show makes it even better.  Any and all questions can be directed to owner Paul Dube at (613) 673.2277, or to organizer Larry Way at larysmway (at) sympatico.ca.

Finally, the Annual Tifosi Summer Roll Out is invading Ottawa’s Little Italy district on May 29th.  The event runs from 11 to 4, with a great meal and prizes included in the festivities.  All proceeds go to support the Children’s Wish Foundation, so you’ll be cruisin’ for a good cause.  Contact Enrico Valente at (613) 720.4640, or evalente (at) videotron.ca.

British Columbia:

The 32nd Annual “Coastal Swap Meet 2011″ is moving in on Abbotsford, BC on Friday, May 27th and Saturday May 28th at the Tradex centre.  It’s open from 2 to 9 pm on the Friday, and 8 to 4 om on the Saturday.  For more info check out the Coastal Swap Meet website.

Push, Pull, or Drag your Ford to Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC and park it down the street where no one can see it.  On Sunday May 29th, Jenner Chevrolet is opening their lot to anyone with a Chevy, Buick, GMC or Pontiac ONLY.  If you want to show off your fine product from The General (or want to admire other people’s mean bow-tied machines) come on down between 10 am and 2 pm.  For more info, contact Jenner Chevrolet at (250) 474.1211, or visit their website.

Angry about being snubbed at the Jenner Chevrolet show?  Head on down to Parksville, BC on May 29th for the “All Ford Summer Spectacular” at Joe Cunnningham Ford.  The show runs from 9 am to 3 pm, and is organized by the Vancouver Island Mustang Association.  Call their hotline at (250) 881.1423 for more info.

Alberta:

Want to spend a Sunday in Coaldale, AB?  Make sure that Sunday happens to be May 29th.  That’s when the Coaldale Custom Cruisers bust out their 10th annual car show south of the Coaldale Arena.  Registration is from 10-noon, and the show & shine runs from noon to 4.  For more info, check out the Coaldale Custom Cruisers website.

Saskatchewan:

This weekend is a great time to be cruising in Regina.  On Saturday, May 28th, the Collectors Car Club of Saskatchewan are having their 2nd annual Collector’s Cruise To Lumsden.  Everyone will be meeting at the North Walmart @ Rochdale & Pasqua Street North in Regina, and making a convoy to Ray’s bar & grill.  And since it’s in Saskatchewan, you don’t have to worry about losing a hubcap–you can watch it roll away for the next three days (I have family there, I’m allowed to say it!)

On Sunday, May 29th, the CCCS will be holding their 27th annual car show.  It runs from 11 to 4, at the T.C. Douglas Building at 23rd and Albert Street, in Regina.  For more info on both the car show and the Cruise To Lumsden, check out the Collectors Car Club of Saskatchewan website.

New Brunswick:

Rothesay, get ready!  May 28th & 29th is the Valley Cruisers Car Club 30th Annual Car Show.  The show takes place indoors at the Rothsay Arena, 65 Hampton Road in Rothesay NB, while the show & shine takes place in the parking lot outside.  $10 gets you registered, $5 gets you in, and $3 gets the seniors & students through the door as well.  To find out more, contact Don Moore at (506) 847.4060.

PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED AT THESE EVENTS: If you are going to/have gone to any of these shows and have pictures, they could be showing up on our site.  We’re always looking for good photos of cars, people, the occasional detail shot, and more.  If you know which end of a camera is up and don’t mind letting us show off your work, give us a shout in the comments section below and we’ll hook you up with your 15 seconds of internet fame!

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Lloydminster Alberta’s favourite rock station, 106.1 “The Goat,” celebrated it’s 10th birthday the right way today–BBQ and classic cars.  SCF friend and cruiser extraordinaire J.J. McColm was there with the Just Kruizin’ specialty vehicle club.  Thankfully for us, he brought his camera along!

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