The rebranding of the Peachland Classic Car Show for 2024 was a roaring success according to the Chamber of Commerce.
鈥淭his show is one of the premier car shows in the valley and one of few that offers a waterfront venue,鈥� Darlene Thornton, Chamber Executive Director told Peachland council at its July 16 meeting.
In December 2023, the group that had been running the event announced it was driving the show to West 麻豆精选.
鈥淲ithout a doubt Peachlanders wanted this tradition to continue in downtown Peachland,鈥� Thornton added. 鈥淲e heard them loud and clear.鈥�
The Chamber took over the show, for its 25th edition, with the help of volunteers and businesses to raise funds, prizes, and sponsorship totalling $36,000.
鈥淲ith no inherited funds to begin with, we had to get creative,鈥� Thornton explained.
A Peachland Graffiti sock hop event was organized which raised $8,500 to support the car show.
鈥淩esidents are hoping this becomes an annual event,鈥� Thornton said.
All the fundraising offset the $23,000 in expenses and provides funds available for next year鈥檚 event.
For 2024, the show was downsized to 275 entries and restricted to pre-1980 vehicles. The final count was 215 vehicles, a half-dozen classic boats, and a float plane.
Several vehicles from the Lower Mainland that registered for the show were unable to attend due to weather conditions on highways at the time (May 19).
The Chamber is currently planning the 2025 show.
