Strong crowds for Melfort Show and Shine

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The North East SPCA, the Filipino Club, the Historic Post Office Advisory Group, the Melfort Legion, and other groups were selling food and other items during the event. 

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A wide variety of classic and newer vehicles were part of this year’s show, with registrations from Texas, BC, Alberta, and elsewhere. 

Denny and Lucille Wright’s 1958 Mercury Parkland was one of the most popular cars in the Show and Shine, winning two awards. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

Gerski said the Melfort Show and Shine is an iconic event in northeast Saskatchewan with a strong turnout each year. Crowds were significant Friday night with residents and visitors on hand to catch a glimpse of some top-of-the-line automobiles. Gerski said 112 vehicles registered at the event, and they will try to expand and improve for next year. 

Thankfully for the car show, the weather held off for the most part. Gerski said they had a slight sprinkle of rain in the afternoon when some vehicles were setting up, and there were a couple of owners who chose not to drive to Melfort from some areas that were experiencing rain earlier that day. However, the skies cleared as the day went on. 

“We could not complain with the day we had,” said Gerski. 

The North East Motorsports Association has a few more events to plan before looking into the next Show and Shine, according to Gerski. He thanked the volunteers from both the association and other service groups, sponsors, participants, and patrons for making the event a success. 

“Without the sponsors and the help from the community, events like that just cannot happen.” 

The category winners were: 

• Best Import: Jason Mark – 2020 Toyota Supra 
• Best Mopa: Cal Reiner – 1971 Charger 
• Best GM: Don Neimor – 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 
• Best Ford: Doug Walsh – 1971 Mustang Mach 1 
• Best Bike: Edgar Meyers – Harley Davidson 
• Best Truck: Mark Stephen – 1967 Chevrolet C10 
• Best Hot Rod: Cory Galinski – 1946 Dodge Fargo 
• Best Pre-1950: Clarence Evans – 1949 Ford F47 
• Best 50’s: Denny & Lucille Wright – 1958 Mercury Parkland 
• Best 60’s: Jim & Ivan Zemluk – 1966 Ford Galaxie 
• Best 70’s: Doug Walsh – 1971 Mustang Mach 1 
• Best 80’s: Bruce Marrs – Ford Mustang GT Cobra 
• Best 90’s: Greg Stephen – 1998 GMC 1500 CID 
• Best 2000 to present: Chad Smith – Porsche 911 Turbo 
• Best Restomod: Kyle Edin – 1969 Chevy Chevelle 
• Best Dodge: Cal Reiner – 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 
• Best Stereo: Rod Staff – 1981 Camaro Z-29 IROC 
• Best Rat Rod: Cory Galinski – 1946 Dodge Fargo 
• Best Custom Paint: Denny & Lucille Wright – 1958 Mercury Parkland 
• People’s Choice: Jordan Barnett – 2021 Ford Mustang 

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com