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CTV News
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Classic car show Rock'n August rolling back into St. Albert next week
A Diamond T and classic Ford car in St. Albert for the 29th Rock'n August show. (Galen McDougall/CTV Edmonton) A summer-time tradition for classic car enthusiasts is back in St. Albert next week. Rock'n August will feature over 900 classic cars and five full days of programming. 'Rock'n August is a celebration of community pride, nostalgia, and generosity,' a news release from the festival said. The festival kicks off on Tuesday at Century Casino and will finish off Saturday with a grande finale that includes live bands, food, vendors and more. Rick Dory, president of Rock'n August, says the show is the largest festival of cars and music across Canada. Money raised through the event is going toward diabetes research at the University of Alberta. Earlier this week, dozens of cars drove through St. Albert for an evening community cruise as a pre-festival activity, something that Dory says is special. 'If you see a nice car, you turn your head and you watch it, but if you see 60, 70, or 80 then it's a show,' Dory told CTV News Edmonton. 'It's like a block party, people are out barbecuing and having some wine, people have a good time.' The car show has raised over $1.6 million for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation in the last 29 years.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Popular car festival scrapped just weeks before ‘cherished' event in huge blow to hundreds of drivers
A HUGE car festival held has been cancelled in a huge blow to drivers. Organisers have blamed the cancellation of the 'cherished' motor event, which sees thousands of attendants each year, on 'operational pressures'. 3 3 The Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car show sees attendants from all over the UK sharing their love for motors. Over 900 cars take place every year, with 100 stalls springing up to sell jewellery clothes and food and drinks. There is also a licensed bar, bouncy castles, fairground rides as well as incredible family friendly entertainment. This year's show and summer fair was set to take place on August 3, before it was abruptly cancelled by organisers. The show is held by Cornwall Hospice Care who said that 'operational pressures' led to the cancellation of the event. A spokesperson for the charity said: "We're very sorry to announce that this year's Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre, which was due to take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, has been cancelled. 'Due to unexpected operational pressures, Cornwall Hospice Care have made the difficult decision to withdraw from this year's event which sadly means the event must be cancelled. 'We know how much the show means to our supporters, car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community — and we share your disappointment. "The show is a cherished part of the summer calendar, celebrating stunning classic and American vehicles in a truly iconic setting. 'This much-loved event not only brings people together but also plays an important role in raising funds for the specialist care provided by Cornwall Hospice Care and supporting the valuable work of The Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park." The spokesperson for the Cornwall Hospice Care added that the charity's team will be in touch with anyone who has already booked a ticket or stall for the event. Also, they have confirmed that Mount Edgcumbe Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre is set to go ahead next year. The news comes after the top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3000 were revealed. The Alfa Romeo GTV Spider took the top spot with its 16-valve four-cylinder engine and stylish design. Costing just £2000 to buy, the luxury car is both a beloved classic and a bargain. 3
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hundreds of classic cars on display at Las Vegas hotel
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Classic cars from several decades are being shown at a car festival in Las Vegas. The Ahern Hotel is hosting the inaugural Vegas Classic Car Festival, which features more than 500 cars. Hotel owner Ryan Ahern said guests can expect an incredible lineup. There will be cars indoors and outdoors. The cars take up every level of the Ahern's parking structure. Atomic Motors in Las Vegas is showing 100 of their vehicles at the car show, including a sleek 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera, a 1971 Ferrari Daytona, a1968 Ford Mustang GT 500, a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, and a legendary 1981 Pontiac Trans AM that was signed by Burt Reynolds. Admission to the Vegas Classic Car Festival is free. The festival starts Friday, June 27, and lasts through Saturday, June 28. There will also be pizza by the slice and classic barbecue dishes at the festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
