3rd
SPRING SALE & CLASSIC VOLVO DISPLAY, hosted by Pattison Volvo of Coquitlam, 2385 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam (north side of Lougheed Highway). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shine up your Volvo and bring it to the display. Arrive before 9:30 a.m. and be eligible for the early-bird prize. People’s choice and runner-up trophies and dash plaques awarded. For more information, contact Darcy (604) 538-7402 or Gregg Morris (604) 469-1216, grmorris@moody.bc.ca.

16th
VANCOUVER ALL BRITISH FIELD MEET CANTERBURY PUB NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION. Abercorn Inn, 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, B.C. Pub night entertainment, starting at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jazz band, hors d’oeuvres, baron of beef, prize draws, 50/50, silent auction items. Late registration entrants’ forms available for next day show at the VanDusen Garden. Pre-registered entrants’ packs available for pickup. Pre-registration required for pub night event (www.westerndriver.com/abfm). Cost $12.00. For more information, contact (604) 736-6754, e-mail jstewart@westerndriver.com.

17th
VANCOUVER ALL BRITISH FIELD MEET (23rd annual), VanDusen Garden, Oak & 37th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. The annual celebration of the British motorcar is the largest in Western Canada with close to 600 cars on display. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 50 classes, including British bikes, and first-, second- and third-place awards in each class. Special draws include a trip for two to Britain, courtesy Zoom Airlines. Car registration cost: $25 for 1st car, $20 for additional entries. Motorcycles: $12 each. Poster, goody bag and dash plaque for participants. For registration and entry information, call (604) 736-6754, e-mail jstewart@westerndriver.com, or visit website at www.westerndriver.com/abfm.

17th-18th
2008 KNOX MOUNTAIN HILLCLIMB, (51st annual), Knox Mountain Park Road, Kelowna, B.C. Canada’s best known hillclimb. It a 3.5 km paved road, climbing 245 m elevation. It has run annually since the 1950s, attracting drivers from the Pacific Northwest. Entry fee: $275. For more information, contact Debbi Kopetski-Reid (250) 765-9844, dkopetsk@bctree.com.

18th
MUSTANGS ON TOP, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Mustang Association, EasyPark Gastown Parkade, Vancouver. The GVMA and EasyPark have joined forces to present the first-ever Mustangs on Top car show held atop the Gastown Parade with an entrance to the parkade directly off Water Street in the heart of Gastown. 43 years of continuous pony car production will be represented, including vintage, stock, modified and specialty Mustangs. Prizes and trophies will be awarded following the Show at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown. For further information, contact Richard Austin / GVMA (604) 931-5045, or e-mail cnaustin@telus.net.

23rd-24th
COASTAL SWAP MEET (30th annual), hosted by Vintage Car Club of Canada-Vancouver Chapter, Pacific International Street Rod Association, Totem A & T Ford Club, Trade Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford. More than 900 booths selling everything from antique car parts to collectibles and antiques. Vendors come from Alberta, Sasketchewan, Washington, Vancouver Island, and all over B.C. For more information, call (604) 540-6141.

31st
"RIDE FOR DAD" (1st annual), hosted by the Westcoast Motorcycle Ride For Dad, a chapter of the Canadian Motorcycle Ride for Dad charity foundation fighting against prostate cancer (started in 2000). Event organizers are hoping to have 1,000 - 2,000 riders participate. The riders will be escorted by Vancouver Police Drill Team from Trev Deeley, 1875 Boundary Road Vancouver to Port Moody Rocky Point Park, where a Poker Run will start, followed by a self-guided tour to Harrison, then Cultus and ending at the Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino for a Celebration BBQ & Awards. Steve Crevier, 6-time Canadian Super Bike Champion, will be the celebrity rider. For more information, visit www.motorcycleridefordad.org.

1st
VANCOUVER ISLAND VOLVO SPRING SHOW & SHINE, 2735 Douglas Street, Victoria. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Bob Cuthill (250) 658-0126.

7th-8th
CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET (1st annual), Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt. Old school to state-of-the-art customs representing a number of classes from vintage to racing. Previous award-winning bikes will be featured. Vendors, leatherware, tattoo artists, fashion ware, t-shirts, trophies, a fashion show, live entertainment and a Saturday nite dance with a live band. For more details go to: http://www.vampirecycles.com/images/flyers/showposter3.pdf.

7th-8th
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE (8th annual), hosted by the Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group #44, Harris Road Park, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Car show and slalom. Concours Saturday 9-5 at Harris Road Park, Pitt Meadows; Slalom Sunday at King Edward Park & Ride, Coquitlam, 10-4. Both events are JCNA-sanctioned meets. For more information, phone/fax (604) 465-7244.

15th
FATHER’S DAY ALL BRITISH CAR & MOTORCYCLE PICNIC, hosted by the British Motor Car Club of Victoria, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria. The picnic and car show is free. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, contact Bristol Motors (250) 388-5923.

22nd
SOUNDS OF SUMMER FORD MUSTANG SHOW & SHINE, Kingsway Corporate Centre, 2071 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vehicle admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Stock, modified and specialty Mustangs showcasing 43 years of continuous pony car production will be represented and several Ford dealers will be on hand with the newest Mustangs. For more information, contact Richard Austin (604) 931-5045.

4th-6th
JAGUARS ON THE ISLAND (4th annual), Victoria, B.C. A Celebration of Jaguar Automobiles and the largest gathering of Jaguar cars anywhere in North America! Hosted by the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria in beautiful Victoria BC. Friday evening gala reception, Saturday Jaguar show on the lush grass of Windsor Park in Oak Bay followed by awards banquet. Sunday grand city and country tour, slalom and summer luncheon. All Jaguars are welcomed, from the show queen to the tatty daily driver. Information at www.jaguarcarclub.ca or e-mail jaguarcarclub@shaw.ca.

11th-13th
INTERMECCANICA 2008 TOUR & BBQ, (5th annual), Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison, B.C. If you enjoy fantastic roads, great people, good food and fun, you’re a candidate for this tour. You do not have to own an Intermeccanica to join this event. $10 per vehicle to register for the tour weekend, $30 per person for the Saturday night dinner on Panorama Ridge. Call Robert (604) 872-4747, or e-mail info@intermeccanica.com.

12th-13th
ROYAL CITY SHOW & SHINE (9th annual), Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C. The 2008 Royal City Show & Shine is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever with expanded displays of customs, antiques, motorcycles and cars of all descriptions on Historic Columbia Street. All pre-registered cars will be entered in the draw for a Trip for 2 to the 2008 Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale Arizona. The Saturday events will include the annual Poker Run and Sunday will feature the Show and Shine with more than 60 trophies. To kick-off the 2008 event, there will a special event for Car Clubs—participation with a table (or whatever!) to display or sell car club information or memorabilia. There is no cost, but you must pre-register by calling (604) 524-4996. This event will coincide with the event’s annual Poker Run. Car clubs may also provide one or 2 members to join the judging panel. Please e-mail the names and phone numbers of potential judges to the e-mail address below. For further information e-mail info@newwestbia.com, or visit www.newwestcarshow.com for registration forms and up-to-date show information.

19th
DOWNTOWN KELOWNA SUMMER NITE CAR SHOW, Downtown Kelowna (Bernard Avenue from Richter to Pandosy). One of the DKA’s major events, it has grown over the last eight years to attract well over 5,000 spectators and more than 250 vehicles. Open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The motto is “if you love it, bring it!” For more information, call Jennifer Lewis (250) 862-3515, or e-mail: jennifer@downtownkelowna.com.

20th
BRITS ON THE BEACH, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, B.C. Annual British Car and Motorcyle show, hosted by the Central Island Old English Car Clubs. The event is held at beautiful Transfer Beach in Ladysmith BC. No admittance charge. Restricted to English vehicles. For more information, e-mail Wayne Peddie at cioecc@shaw.ca.

1st-4th
THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAINS (21st annual), hosted by the BC Corvette Club, Whistler, B.C. Over the years, countless number of Corvette friends from B.C., Alberta and south of the border have attended the annual Corvette gathering. Event includes Friday reception, a show and shine and banquet on Saturday and an auto-cross on Sunday. Monday will be a day to enjoy Whistler’s countless outdoor and indoor activities. Check out www.BCCorvetteClub.ca for more information, or contact Jim at jimdwaugh@shaw.ca.

3rd
KARS UNDER THE K SHOW & SHINE (7th annual), in cooperation with the Alliance of Okanagan Car Clubs. Open show, pancake breakfast, vendor’s alley, free swimming for kids, family-oriented car show, music awards. For more information, e-mail info@karsunderthek.com.

7th-10th
ROOTS RENDEZVOUS V, Victoria, B.C. Annual gathering of classic Rootes/Sunbeam British automobiles. All British classics welcome. For further information, visit www.sunbeamcanada.org/ or call Ohan Korkikian (604) 340-7869, e-mail sunbeamcanada@hotmail.com

8th
WATKIN MOTORS SUN VALLEY CRUISE-IN, Vernon, B.C. This is an open 3-day show. Displays, vendors, beach party, etc., are all part of the weekend. 500-plus cars and thousands of spectators. There is something for everyone to enjoy. For more information, contact Brian Neill (250) 545-8328.

15th-17th
HERITAGE CLASSIC FIELD MEET 2008 (39th annual), hosted by the Jaguar/MG clubs of B.C. Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. In celebration of Jaguar and MG cars. August 15th—Buffet/Nog ‘n Natter; 16th—Field Meet & Banquet; 17th—Rally, Slalom & Brunch. For more information, e-mail CroyVanWelyM@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

16th-17th
HISTORIC MOTOR RACES 2008, hosted by the Vintage Racing Club of B.C., River’s Edge race course, Mission. Celebrating German vehicles this year. Pre-1974 sports cars, formula cars, sports racers. For more information, visit www.vrcbc.ca.

17th
GREATER VANCOUVER MUSTANG ASSOCIATION 26TH ROUND-UP, Thunderbird Show Park, 248th Streent & 72nd Avenue, Langley. Round Up is the club’s biggest event of the year. Although this is primarily a Mustang Show, it is open to all Ford Specialty Vehicles and vehicles that are Ford powered such as Tigers and Panteras. There are classes for stock and modified Mustangs as well as classes for Non-Mustang Fords. Pre-registration is recommended. All participants that pre-register prior to August 1st will save $5 on the registration fee. Registration fee for all classes is $15.00, if pre-registered by July 31, 2008. Entry fee is $20.00 after July 31, 2008 or the day of Round Up. For more information, e-mail gvma@telus.net.

19th
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Carmel, California. The 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will showcase the historic Italian marque Lancia, Italian super sports car Lamborghini and the General Motors centennial. For more information, call (831) .622-1700, or e-mail info@pebblebeachconcours.net.

29th
29th INTERNATIONAL MUSTANG MEET, hosted by Saskatoon Mustang & Classic Ford Club. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For more information, call Barb (306) 382-6774, or e-mail colt65@sasktel.net. www.smcfclub.com.

30th-September 1st
PORTLAND BRITISH FIELD MEET, Portland International Speedway, Portland, Oregon. Activities include a giant car show, swap meet, vintage racing, rallye, Land Rover Jungle Ride and giant slalom competition. Feature marque is Jaguar. Contact Dough Auburg at abfmregistration@gmail.com.

18th-21st
2008 NORTHWEST MEET, hosted by the Austin Healey Owners Association of B.C., Harrison Hot Springs. The Northwest meet is an annual event held in the fall of each year, alternated between the Oregon, Washington and British Columbia Austin Healey clubs. For more information, contact Brian Drab at brian_drab@infoserve.net or Don Manning at bn7@shaw.ca.

19th-20th
COLUMBIA VALLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW & SHINE (19th annual), Radium Springs Golf Course, 8100 Golf Course Road, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. The event will kick off on Friday night with vehicle registration at the Radium Seniors Hall starting at 7 p.m. From approximately 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, the Show & Shine portion of the event will take place at the Radium Springs Golf Course driving range. For information, call (250) 347-9331 or (250) 342-2844.

28th
CATES PARK PICNIC AND VOLVO CLUB OF B.C. AGM. For more information, call Darcy Bullock (604) 538-7402.