Hot Nites Show-n-Shine ~ Dragon Boat Races ~ Ribfest ~ Kamloops, BC

What began as a dreary wet Saturday slowly became an almost perfect day for Year 24 of Hot Nite in the City Show-n-Shine 2018.  We’d had extremely hot record breaking weather all week but this day was cooler and although the rain wasn’t invited to this event, it did make an early morning appearance.  It did stay away for most of the day so didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds.

Cadillac Roaster

There were thousands of people enjoying the old and the new cars on display.  Many Kamloops participants proudly showing their vintage cars as well as several from out of town filled the downtown streets for us to see.  This one came from Calgary.

Master Sedan

This event begins on Friday evening with a Poker Run.  Saturday morning is early set up, some arrive as early as 5am in order to get the spot they wish to be in, or when in groups as there are no reservations made.  First come…… or early bird…….!  OK, you know what I mean. lol

Ford Coupe

There seemed to be a rainbow of new colors this year.  I do appreciate the vintage and the work that goes into these vehicles, let alone the money but the color sure can catch the attention!  This lemon yellow paint job was amazing!

Studebaker

This one is for Brian who has been a lifelong Studebaker owner and fan and involved in many car shows.

Woody

 The one is for Jim who enjoyed his Woody and proudly showed it all over the country, too.

Ford A

This was classed as Special Event and not being familiar with how these decisions are made, I don’t know why.  I found this to be an interesting car with the wood panelling, inside and out.  If cars can be considered ‘cute’ then this is a cute one!

1958 Triumph

Although there were not many to see, this motorcycle definitely caught our attention.  It may be similar to the one my Dad rode during WW2 in England.

Kamloops Mounted Patrol

Rick Wanless, the founder and director of the Kamloops Mounted Patrol established this great idea as Ambassadors in 1992 and has been seen at so many public events over these years.  The Patrol is still going strong and enjoyed by all.  To learn more about them, click here.

Inflated Fun

The crowd and the fun was spread all the way down and filled up Riverside Park.  It was full of entertainment for the young and young at heart and all those in between.  The combination of all the events is a wonderful reflection on the incredible volunteers of Kamloops who make these things happen and be such a success.

Fun in Riverside Park

The waterpark is always a great draw on these summer days and then to see these real ‘Cat’ products there for the kids to climb all over must have been a great thrill for the kids to see up close.

Music

Music was set up in several locations.  Victoria Street had a bandstand with good music and Riverside Park had a band onstage at the Rotary Bandshell.  This is also the stage for the nightly shows of Music in the Park from July 1 to August 31.  Entertainment was scattered about.

Dragon Boat Races

There were Dragon boat races held on the river at Riverside Park which drew dozens of participants and great crowds to watch.  The Kamloops Dragon Boat Club holds this Festival annually and has become a big draw to this festive weekend.  For info on the winning boats, click here.

Ribfest

Ribfest has been a very popular addition to these summer days and offers a variety of delicious food from several vendors.  Some vendors have come from as far away as Ontario so that says a lot about the popularity of the event.

Yes, I believe it is safe to say that this weekend was a very successful event and once again, a big shout out to all the volunteers who work so hard to make something like this happen.  These volunteers have no control over the weather but the appreciation was shown with the great numbers in attendance in spite of the showers.

For all those car show lovers out there, here is a posting from 2012.
Here is another from 2014.

Hot Nites in the City Show 'n Shine 2012 ~ Kamloops, BC ~ Canada

Another successful Hot Nites in the City Show ‘n Shine.  The 18^th Annual appears to have been a great success if beautiful cars and trucks and crowds are what counts.  The hot days of summer were upon us and the sun shone down on all those shiny vehicles to show us their best.

2012 Poker Run ends at the A&W in Kamloops, BC

The weekend event began with the Friday night Poker Run and there were over 120 participants.  They began at the Plaza Heritage Hotel and finished at the A&W on Lansdowne Street, the host who offered a fun evening for the whole family.  The sun was setting and the weather was great, a perfect way to end the Poker Run 2012.

Crowds line the street for the Hot Nites Show 'n Shine in Kamloops, BC

The Show ‘n Shine had a great turnout coming to see all the cars and trucks lining up most of the streets in downtown Kamloops.  Young and old alike seem to enjoy the beauty of these cars that are also young and old!

'57 Chevys at Hot Nites in the City in Kamloops, BC

No car show would be complete without some ’57 Chevys to show (or is there a’56 in there?).  This has always been a favorite one of ours and brings back some old memories of driving up and down Victoria Street on any given Friday night in the 60’s!  Remember the days!!   

Blue Scarlett entertains the crowds

The music was great while we wandered along the street, good dancing music and free, as was the whole car show! This band is Blue Scarlett and not local but maybe we will see them back again.  There was another great performer down the street as well as a DJ on First Avenue who were all keeping the crowd moving.  Amazing how many times you see someone singing along with those ‘oldies’.

1929 Model A Ford Delivery

There is no way I can show all the great cars and trucks that were lining the streets but here are a few of the over 300 in the show.  This 1929 Model A Ford Delivery catches the eyes with the bright turquoise color.  The original color used was black for these but this street rod looks pretty nice now.

1937 Ford Humpback

The 1937 Ford Humpback is from Chilliwack and one of the many who have come from out of town to participate in the Hot Nites Show ‘n Shine.  The cars and trucks come from all over the western provinces and states to be here which also says a lot about our Kamloops Hot Nites in the City Show ‘n Shine.

 

1940 Graham Hollywood

The 1940 Graham Hollywood is not familiar but a beautiful old car and the paint color was amazing.  I learned that this four door model was one of 1,859 made and has suicide doors where the front doors open to the front of the car and are not often seen.  No wonder it wasn’t a familiar model, there cannot be many still around after 72 years. 

Several entrants in the Show 'n Shine car show in Kamloops, BC

The variety of cars and trucks are displayed from the unfinished 1931 Ford A with the wooden box to the old 1926 Star that hasn’t been refurbished yet.  The 1927 Ford Model T Coup was first sold for $520 and was owned by the same person for over 58 years.  The deluxe of this group is the 1927 Pierce Arrow and status symbol of its day and owned locally.  



A classic Bentley in Hot Nites in the City in Kamloops, BC

I likely wouldn’t turn down a chance to ride in any of the old classics but who wouldn’t like to enjoy a ride in this beautiful Bentley, a vision of class and elegance in the car world and one that we’ve likely seen in old movies with the rich and famous many times.

Another job well done by the Hot Nite in the City Society as well as all our great Kamloopsians who come out in numbers every year to support this great annual show.

This is just another reason why there is no place like home.