St. George Business Association is set to host its fifth annual Car Show on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
In previous years, several hundred residents have taken the opportunity to check out the different vintage, antique, classic and newer-model vehicles, including everything from a 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air convertible to a 2022 Corvette C8, a 1948 International K-3 truck, a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood, a 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR, a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, and more.
John MacApline, one of the organizers for the event, said he’s looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the show.
“We’ve had really good turnouts the last few years, and we’ve had such a good variety too, which is always nice,” he said. “Some shows will have all Corvettes or all BMWs, but our show is a bit unique in the sense that you really get a little bit of everything, and I think having it right downtown is always appealing.”
Those looking to show their own car can do so by registering online or on the day of. While the show is free to attend for spectators, the entry fee to show a car is $10 and can be paid either during online registration or in cash on June 28. Proceeds from the event will go towards keeping the show sustainable and will go back to the community.
Participants will have two options as far as displaying their vehicles. Classics that plan to stay for a shorter period of time can set up just north of St. George Hardware, and those planning to stay for the full duration of the show can display their vehicles along Main Street.
Exhibitors are encouraged to arrive from the south end of town, and visitors can either park along the side streets or in the overflow parking area south of the 48 Main St. south plaza.
During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to not only view the different makes and models, paint jobs and special upholstery work, but there will also be two locations set up for live music and a DJ, People’s Choice Award voting and a participant prize draw.
“This year, we’re going to have live music, as well as some new singers down by the Old Mill,” said MacAlpine. “We’ll have prizes for best in show, the oldest car, best classic, and best modern vehicle, which people can vote on. We’re also going to have dash plaques for the first 175 people that arrive and door prizes that people can look forward to too.”
Last year, Heidi Gorter, President of the St. George Business Association, said one of the big benefits of the car show was the boost to local businesses and the community.
“It really brings attention to our downtown businesses and helps support them,” she said. “There’s also really not many events happening in the village this time of year, so it’s good for our community as a whole, because the residents get to come out and enjoy our downtown.”
Restaurants like the Dragon, St. George Arms, Drongkowskis, St. George Pizza and Wings, Flora’s Homestyle Pizza and La Tino’Z Pizza will all be open for business.
MacAlpine said he ultimately hopes people will take the opportunity to explore the show and check out the community.
“There’s a lot to explore while you’re there,” he said. “It’s always nice to get the chance to view the old vehicles, meet the owners and hear the stories behind them. The whole idea of the day is just to get out there, explore the area, celebrate these vintage vehicles and build relationships.”
Kimberly De Jong’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative.The funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at kimberly.dejong@brantbeacon.ca.
