Vehicle enthusiasts from Melfort and beyond gathered Friday to look at some classic rides. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

By Cam Lee

Show and Shine

Classic and modern vehicles displayed at MTACC Show and Shine

Jun 17, 2024 | 3:00 PM

One of the major events in downtown Melfort has come and gone for another year.

The 34th annual Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) Show and Shine was held on Friday.

The rain held off despite the dark clouds, and vehicle enthusiasts from across the region and around the province gathered in the city.

Over 100 vehicles were registered for the event on Friday, and Chamber Executive Director Cal Gratton told northeastNOW it was a fantastic day.

“There’s vehicles from all over the province and northeast Saskatchewan again as always,” Gratton said.

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He added the car show is about more than just vehicles, with many people choosing to come to Melfort to shop, eat at local restaurants, and take in what the city has to offer.

Show and Shine has almost always been held on the Friday before Father’s Day, said Gratton, and that has led to entrants putting the event in their calendars year after year. He went on to thank the sponsors for this year’s show.

Dan Gagnon of Spalding has been to Show and Shine three or four times now. He told northeastNOW his 1941 Nash Ambassador 600 has been in his family for over 50 years.

Dan Gagnon sits by his 1941 Nash Ambassador. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

When asked why he chose to come to Melfort, Gagnon said “I come for the people, especially the seniors.”

He added it’s nice to chat with people and discuss his and other vehicles at the event. Gagnon joked that some of the older people in the crowd have asked whether the vehicle is older than them.

Here is a list of the winners from Friday’s show:

-Fan’s Choice (sponsored by TJ’s Pizza) – Dave Zimmer, Melfort, Sask. (1967 Camaro)

-Top Ford (sponsored by Melody Motors) – Adrian Bourgeois, Melfort, Sask. (1952 Ford Sunliner

-Top GM (sponsored by Cheyenne GM) – Dave Zimmer, Melfort, Sask. (1967 Camaro)

-Top Mopar (sponsored by Diamond Dodge) – Brad Fowler, Sherwood Park Alta. (Dodge Challenger)

-Top Import (sponsored by Thomas Motors) – Devin Reiner, Melfort Sask. (1931 Alpha Romeo Replica)

-Top Modern (sponsored by Fountain Tire) – Tom Beck, Melfort Sask. (2003 Chevy Corvette)

-Top 80s (sponsored by Prairie North Coop) – Al McCrea, Zenon Park Sask. (1985 GMC)

-Top 70s (sponsored by Armstrong Trucking & Excavating) – Tim Bulicz, Melfort, Sask. (1970 Olds)

-Top 60s (sponsored by Nutters Everyday Naturals) – Dave Zimmer, Melfort, Sask. (1967 Camaro)

-Top 50s (sponsored by Melfort Liquor Loft) – Jeff McDonald, Melfort, Sask. (1950 Chevy Truck)

-Top Vintage (sponsored by Melfort Spiffy Car Wash) – Devin Reiner, Melfort Sask. (1931 Alpha Romeo Replica)

-Top Motorcycle (sponsored by JBN Promotions) – Dalton South, Melfort, Sask. (Gold Wing aspencade)

-Honourable Mention (sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart) Mark Malmgren, Melfort Sask. (2014 Kenworth T680)

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