Kelowna, British Columbia – The Downtown Kelowna Association has decided the timing is right to bring back the Show ‘n’ Shine on Bernard.
The event, originally scheduled for August 19, was cancelled due to the wildfire effort but has now been rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Mike Burley, DKA executive director, said that “while the devastating after-effects of the fires remain, the DKA consulted with stakeholders and decided to move forward with Show ‘n’ Shine on Bernard in late September.”
September 23, 2023, coincides with the DKA’s fall Small Shop campaign, which highlights the contributions small businesses make to our community and focuses on the importance of supporting local.
During the event, participating Bernard Ave. businesses will set up sidewalk displays outside their doors within the event site.
Other Downtown Kelowna businesses participating in Small Shop, September 22-24, will also feature activities and their own in-store events and promotions.
According to Burley, the car show will feature classic cars, hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, and genuine collectibles and they will be available for viewing along Bernard Ave. from The Sails to St. Paul Street.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Import, Best Domestic, and Best Overall, which a panel of judges will adjudicate. A People’s Choice Award will be voted on by the public.
While the wildfires may continue to impact the residents of Kelowna, these events mark the beginnings of a return to normal as well as some end-of-summer fun.
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