The Soo Line Cruisers Car Club will be hosting their 22nd annual Show and Shine on June 14th. They’ll be taking over downtown Weyburn, blocking off 2nd and 3rd street to showcase over 200 cars, host live entertainment with a band as well as food and merch vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jarrod Stroeder, president of the Soo Line Cruisers, is excited for the show.
“We have one thing that kind of sets our car show apart is we have a live band that plays and last year we had a little over 200 cars so it's a great show and a great time. This year's reception has been really good. Our car show has a good reputation for Southeast Saskatchewan as one of the best shows to attend. We get members from other car clubs that are messaging us privately saying I can't wait for your show so that's always nice to hear.”
Every year, the Soo Line Cruisers pick an organization to donate some of the proceeds this year, and this year is a fitting choice as they’ll be donating to the Weyburn Theatre, building the future Spark Cinema right on 3rd Street. Stroeder noted the impact the car show has on the community and the impact the community has on the car show.
“Every year we pick a local charity or local organization, and our club voted this year that we're going to donate a portion of our proceeds to the theater that we're trying to have built here in Weyburn. A lot of the local businesses on 3rd Street and 2nd Street get involved as well, and they usually have sales, have a sidewalk sale or something's going on. So, there's always lots to do and the community really kind of has embraced this car show as kind of one of the major events in the city.”
To register a classic or modern car for the show, the registration fee is $10. Registration fee for vendors is $50, however the Show & Shine is free to attend for spectators looking to partake in the fun and check out some of the coolest vehicles in Saskatchewan. F
or more information including how to register your car or as a vendor, contact the Soo Line Cruisers Facebook page, visit their website at www.soolinecruisers.com, or email them at soolinecruisers@yahoo.com.