St. Catharines Downtown Association

Only in St. Catharines can you find a combination of classic cars and fiddles in one fun-filled event. Downtown St. Catharines will hold its 8th annual Classic Car Show & Fiddle Festival on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along St. Paul Street. Over 400 classic and custom cars will line the main street.

A Sport Compact, Import & Low-rider area with Hop Off competition will take place at 2:30 pm on Queen Street, where spectators can watch cars jump to 50 inches off the ground.

There will be live entertainment at the Mansion House patio including Good Rockin’ Tonight, a tribute to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Carl Perkins, from 1 1a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Fiddle Festival and Step Dancing competitions will run all day outside Silver Spire Church on St. Paul Street. A street dance will be held after 6 p.m., following the awards ceremony.

Miller’s Auto will be presenting the Big Toys Zone where there will be a cool display of heavy equipment, including fire trucks and police vehicles. There will also be activities for the whole family with interactive areas for the kids featuring jump ‘n’ bounce, jugglers, magicians and an area where kids can actually paint a car.

“We’re just so excited,” said Elizabeth Fritshaw, spokeswoman for the St. Catharines Downtown Association.

“It’s always such a great day downtown. And, admission is free.”

The downtown association encourages spectators to explore the 200 boutiques and restaurants, sidewalk sales and patios during the event.  For further information, visit www.stcathdowntown.com.

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