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The event is being put on by a mix of old and new volunteers, including Hatch herself, who said the idea was to really give a different spin to the truck show and essentially “bring it back to grassroots.”
On Friday, along with the Show’n’ Shine that spans through the week- end, the event will have truck pulls on the inside of the racetrack.
But if you opt to come out on Sat- urday, you’ll get the most bang for your buck, Hatch says.
On Saturday, your ticket will grant you full access to the truck show grounds, complete with access to all vendors and food trucks, and will also get you tickets to the reg- ular race night.
The price for an adult is just $13, a strategic price, according to Hatch. Affordable camping is also available on the grounds, while children can get in for a mere $2.
“Fergus had priced itself out of the market and people just didn’t feel like they were getting good value,” she said. “So, we wanted to change that andmakeitaffordableforeveryone.”
And even though it’s too early to talk numbers, Hatch says organizers are expecting a good turnout at the debut.
“The response so far is absolutely amazing,” she said. “On Saturday, a regular race night will get 5,000- 8,000 people. So, who knows what the race night will bring to the truck show or what the truck show will bring to the race night? It’s really a fabulous marriage.”
For the thrill-seekers:
Rodeo du Camion
When: Aug. 3-6
Where: Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Que.
This event, now in its 37th year, is almost a Mecca to truck lovers. How else do you explain the town with a population of just over 1,000 people expanding to more than 20-30 times that over the course of the weekend?
Tens of thousands of people flock to the small town for the Rodeo du Camion’s renowned heavy truck races, where loaded and even bobtail
trucks race up a 12% grade with a cir- cuit length of 700 feet. The competi- tion goes on for two days, so there is plenty of time to pick a favorite and see if he or she takes home the prize.
The show also features a Show’n’Shine competition, plenty of food and beverage vendors, live music and entertainment, and tons of activities for kids includ- ing bouncy castles and trampo- lines and bungee jumping. If you’re a truck driver or fan of the industry, this show is a must-see.
For a little bit of everything:
Havelock Recreation and Performance Motor Show When: July 14-16
Where: Havelock Jamboree Grounds, Havelock, Ont.
Are you a fan of trucks, cars, and motorcycles? Do you like boats and RVs too? Can’t decide which vehicle
you like the most? Then the Have- lock RPM Show may be for you.
The show promises to “have it all” when it comes to vehicle shows and according to Kim Firlotte, ven- dor relations at the Havelock Jambo- ree grounds, big rig lovers should be sure to check out the event’s Truck Show’n’Shine and the truck area in general. On Saturday, there is also a truck and tractor pull scheduled.
Firlotte assured that the event is family-friendly, with plenty for kids to do and see over the course of the weekend.
You can even register the car you’ve been looking to sell at the event’s park-and-sell location.
According to the event’s website, “if you have a vehicle you want to sell, then this is the spot for you.”
Tickets cost $30 for the weekend and camping on the grounds is also available for just $75. TN
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