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Barrie Thunder Classics C.C. and the Downtown BIA
are excited to announce some of the programming for the annual Classic Car Show.
JULY 24
2027
Some of the Events Sponsors
Subject to Change for the 2027 Season
Subject to Change for the 2027 Season
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Trophies, Plaques and Hardware
Charitable Donations Benefit
Subject to change for 2027 Season
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Additional Info
*Entrance to the Event at Owen and Collier Streets*
Show begins at 9am - Registration Fee for Classic Car participants payable at the Gate only: $10 suggested minimum - cash only, all proceeds go to charity - Furry Friends, Food Bank and Roots For Youth.
Dash Plaques for the first 150 cars!
*No Preregistration
Vehicles will be able to park on street and at Heritage Park at club members discretion and space considerations.
The Line UP
Street side patios!
Local businesses will be serving up food and drinks.
Local vendors throughout the event field will be present!
Opening ceremonies with the Mayor, City Councillors and Emcees!
A DJ will be providing great music during the event as well as street performers throughout the day. Special activities will also be on slate!
At 2pm category winners will be invited to the main stage to be presented with their trophies.
Some of the categories being judged this year will include:
Mayors Pick, BTC Presidents Pick, BIA Picks
Classic of Choice 50, 60, 70, 80, 90's
Truck, Rat Rod, Muscle, Import, Tuner of Choice
VW Beetle and Van/Truck of Choice
Classic North American Manufacturer of Choice - MOPAR, Ford, GM, etc
It will be a full day of Classics, Music, and more!
Unofficial schedule:
Show Cars can enter field starting between 08:00am - 08:30am
09:00am Show Begins
10:00am – Open Air Dunlop Classic Car Show Opening Ceremony
10:00am – 5:00pm DJ Music from Meridian Place
*1:00pm – 3:00pm Live Music at Meridian Place Stage *Subject to change
2:00pm – 2:30pm-ish Awards Presentation
At Approximately 3:00pm the Parade of cars will head out via Dunlop and Mulcaster Streets and Heritage Park and
Simcoe Street heading East.
All Times are Approximate
Programming Subject to Change
Show begins at 9am - Registration Fee for Classic Car participants payable at the Gate only: $10 suggested minimum - cash only, all proceeds go to charity - Furry Friends, Food Bank and Roots For Youth.
Dash Plaques for the first 150 cars!
*No Preregistration
Vehicles will be able to park on street and at Heritage Park at club members discretion and space considerations.
The Line UP
Street side patios!
Local businesses will be serving up food and drinks.
Local vendors throughout the event field will be present!
Opening ceremonies with the Mayor, City Councillors and Emcees!
A DJ will be providing great music during the event as well as street performers throughout the day. Special activities will also be on slate!
At 2pm category winners will be invited to the main stage to be presented with their trophies.
Some of the categories being judged this year will include:
Mayors Pick, BTC Presidents Pick, BIA Picks
Classic of Choice 50, 60, 70, 80, 90's
Truck, Rat Rod, Muscle, Import, Tuner of Choice
VW Beetle and Van/Truck of Choice
Classic North American Manufacturer of Choice - MOPAR, Ford, GM, etc
It will be a full day of Classics, Music, and more!
Unofficial schedule:
Show Cars can enter field starting between 08:00am - 08:30am
09:00am Show Begins
10:00am – Open Air Dunlop Classic Car Show Opening Ceremony
10:00am – 5:00pm DJ Music from Meridian Place
*1:00pm – 3:00pm Live Music at Meridian Place Stage *Subject to change
2:00pm – 2:30pm-ish Awards Presentation
At Approximately 3:00pm the Parade of cars will head out via Dunlop and Mulcaster Streets and Heritage Park and
Simcoe Street heading East.
All Times are Approximate
Programming Subject to Change
Attention Participants:
Rain or Shine
We're asking show cars to enter the venue at Owen Street and Collier Streets after 8 am.
Please do not enter the event prior to club members being onsite.
*The classics that will be on Dunlop Street will need a guide person to leave the venue before the show ends due to expected pedestrian volumes. Please see us at the registration desk for assistance.
Please do not enter the event prior to club members being onsite.
*The classics that will be on Dunlop Street will need a guide person to leave the venue before the show ends due to expected pedestrian volumes. Please see us at the registration desk for assistance.
Vendors:
Vendor setup will begin at 7:30-8:00 am with take down after 3 at vendor discretion.
