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Downtown Saskatoon came alive on Sunday as more than 30,000 people filled 14 city blocks for the 43rd annual 43rd annual Rock 102 Show & Shine.
One of the largest outdoor car shows in Western Canada, the event showacsed hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, a live radio broadcast, and over 50 vendors.
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“Show & Shine is an incredible celebration of both car culture and community,” said Rock 102 host Whitney Graves. Rock 102 is the sister station to 650 CKOM.
“My dad took me as a kid, and now I take my kids. For decades it’s brought people together. From the music, to the amazing vehicles, to the smiles on every face — it’s easy to see why this is one of Saskatoon’s most loved summer events.”
“The show is as much about the people as it is about the cars. Every vehicle has a story, and the entire weekend sparks nostalgia and connection. It’s an honour to be part of this community tradition each year,” said Scott Zimmerman, a car owner and enthusiast who has participated since 2022.
Classic cars lined 14 downtown blocks as thousands gathered for the Rock 102 Show & Shine in Saskatoon on Aug. 17, 2025.
Dave Deeg, with the Lloydminster Auto Club, was at the show with his 1969 Chevelle.
“It has a 396 (engine) in it, it’s been upgraded to all modern suspension and transmission,” he said. “So it’s a nice drive.”
He’s owned the car for 45 years.
“It’s all been restored — every single nut, bolt, and screw came out about 17 years ago,” Deeg said. “I did it all myself, painted the body, the whole works, it’s all mine.”
Deeg said his car brings back memories for some people.
“Mostly the dads,” he said. “They’re all like ‘Oh, I had one of those when I was in school, or my buddy had one’.”
Deeg’s beloved car has been through a lot.
“I’ve had it since I was 17,” said Deeg. “I call it a true survivor because it survived my teenage years, and I had quite a few cars that didn’t.”
Deeg said he got into working on cars as a young teenager.
“I started when I was 12 or 13 years old,” he said. “My brother got me into it, my dad as well, we all grew up working on cars.”
Grant Pippen next to his 1967 Chevelle at the Rock 102 Show & Shine Downtown Car Show in Saskatoon on Aug. 17, 2025. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Grant Pippen, was at the car show as a solo registration, was displaying his 1967 Chevelle.
“Pretty much all original paint, the interior is new,” he said. “I’ve had it for a couple of years, known this car all my life and finally have the privilege of owning it.”
Pippen said he hadn’t had to put much work into the car.
“It’s just been well cared for all its life,” he said.
Pippen said he loves working on cars.
“I’m a car guy, I have six or seven other cars,” he said. “It’s just a thing that you get hooked on when you’re young.”
Pippen said his favourite thing about the car show is talking to the people who come up to him and ask about his car.
“I like educating younger people,” he said. “A lot of the younger generation never got to experience even riding in these cars.
“Usually the kids, the kids really enjoy the older cars,” he said. “It’s something they haven’t seen.”
A full weekend of activities
Despite travel disruptions from Air Canada’s labour action that forced lineup changes, Saskatchewan’s classic rock festival kept the energy high with Rock the River performances from Streetheart, Harlequin, 54-40, and more. Other highlights included the Rock 102 Show & Shine Race at Sutherland Automotive Speedway, Rock 102 Drive & Shine and the Rock Roadster Jeep Gladiator, presented by Saskatoon Co-op.
Since 1982, Rock 102 Show & Shine Weekend has been a pillar of Saskatoon summers, drawing enthusiasts and families from across Saskatchewan and Canada.
The event brings together a vibrant mix of classic and custom vehicles, entertainment, and a variety of food and beverage vendors, all in the heart of the city.
Show & Shine eagerly anticipated
Shane Arthurs with the Draggins Rod & Custom Car Club joined the CKOM Morning Show on Thursday to talk about the Rock 102 Show & Shine, and all the work it takes to restore older vehicles.
“Everybody’s getting ready, we were talking about it at the clubhouse,” he said. “Who’s coming and what we’re going to do and everybody’s getting their car ready.
The club has 32 members, some of whom have more than one car.
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“There’s a couple that have a couple more or several more,” Arthurs said. “Some guys are a little more fortunate now.”
The club was showcasing a dozen cars and selling raffle tickets for Camp Easter Seal.
“(We) have a ‘53 Ford in there, I’ll have my ‘39 Chevy that we finished for the poster car for Draggins,” said Arthurs. (A) Cutlass will be there, (an) Oldsmobile, I got 12 guys coming so we’ll be packing them in there but we’ll make it work.”
Arthurs said restoring cars is a time-consuming hobby.
“… anywhere from a year to two years,” said Arthurs. “It takes time because you work in a regular job and then you’re doing (restoration) at night trying to get everything done. Even if you take it to a professional rod shop, you’re (looking at) a year, year and a half.”
As the cars and parts age, Arthurs said it’s getting harder to find what he needs.
“You’re hunting the internet, looking to see who’s got something sitting in their back 40 and buying the whole car,” he said. “(You) take the couple of parts you need and sell the rest off.”
Arthurs said his crew will be out on the streets of Saskatoon after the show.
“Sunday night will be the best, come out and watch everybody cruise around after the show,” said Arthurs.
— with files from Will Mandzuk
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