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.

Show and Shine ~ Hot Nite in the City ~ Kamloops, BC

Mix together Kamloops, hot August days and a car show and you’ll have one of the biggest and best car shows our city will see called the Show and Shine Hot Nite in the City!  This year celebrates the 20^th anniversary of this show. 

1932 Ford 2 door sedan ~ Kamloops, BC

Hot Nite in the City did begin as a Thursday night show but it later became a two day event, growing as it did over time and having many from other places come to show their cars, too.

1934 Ford wrecker  ~ Cache Creek, BC

Friday night is the registration and Poker-run which was added eleven years ago for participants to get involved and see the city.  The last stop of that run is the A/W, the annual hosts for this evening.

1942 Ford cavover pickup ~ Kelowna, BC

The show once took one city block but now covers thirteen blocks.  Victoria Street and the avenues on either side are closed for the day and allows cars to line the streets for everyone to see and enjoy. 

1950 Ford F-100 ~ Washington, USA

 I would say that by the crowds always gathering around this beauty makes it the star of the show.  The crowds are large and music fills the air, the shops are open to welcome visitors in to make the downtown experience a great one. 

1951 Ford pickup ~ Quesnel, BC

 350 cars were expected to participate in this year’s event and they varied from vintage cars to semi-trucks and everything in between. They come from far and wide and are welcomed with Kamloops hospitality to the Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine.

1937 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan

What a trip down memory lane this offers for many whether it is an old family car or otherwise, you will hear people sharing a story of the past when they see a special car.

1929 Ford ~ home built ~ Summerland, BC

This show brings people from all over the western provinces to participate as well as from Washington, Oregon and Colorado.  The car club communities enjoy sharing their pride and joy and many make their return yearly. 

1961 Buick Bubble Top ~ Nanaimo, BC

We, the people of Kamloops do enjoy seeing these vehicles, some of which are absolutely vehicular works of art!  The support and enjoyment shows with the crowds that walked the streets of Kamloops on Saturday. 

Ribfest at Riverside Park, Kamloops, BC

Ribfest is now a big part of the Hot Nites in the City weekend and the Daybreak Rotary Club of Kamloops biggest fundraiser of the year.  Several vendors come from out of town to sell to people lined up for hours to taste those delicious BBQ ribs.

Music can be heard from every corner of the park and Music In the Park at the Rotary Bandshell had an audience of thousands enjoying their entertainment of the evening. A large kid zone with lots of free attractions were enjoyed, too.

These events take hundreds of hours of volunteer work to happen and the work of these volunteers is applauded by all.  The success of these events are shown both by the turnout of locals and the thousands of dollars donated to our organizations as a result of this. 

Thank-you to all the volunteers who played a part in this week-ends festivities, a great job was done by all.