
Show & Shine
ABOUT SHOW AND SHINE CAR SHOW
Have a vintage car that you would like to showcase? Enter your classic or custom vehicle, truck, or motorcycle into Hats Off Day’s most popular attraction – Show & Shine! With approximately 60,000 visitors, our Show & Shine always draws a crowd, and we’d love to see your vehicle or motorcycle be a part of it.
LOCATION
Hastings St
From Willingdon To Gamma Ave.
DATE
June 7, 2025
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST
$30 or $25
For vehicles or For motorcycles
How to Apply
Registration is $30 for vehicles and $25 for motorcycles, with proceeds donated to Burnaby Community Services.
There are two ways to sign up for Show & Shine:
- Reserve your spot in advance: Please complete and submit the attached entry form and your entry fee. Submit either in-person or by mail to the Heights Merchants Association by May 19.
- On-the-day-of registration: Available at Alpha Secondary School (930 Alpha St.) between 8:30 am -10:00 am on June 7.
By participating, you agree to take full responsibility for your classification for judging purposes. For safety and security reasons, participants must park where directed and may not leave early, as this puts pedestrians at risk during this busy street festival.

Contact Info
What Is Hats Off Day?
Hats Off Day is Burnaby’s biggest annual street festival where the Heights businesses take their “hats off” to their community to thank them for their support.
Hats Off Day was started in the early 1980s by Clay Budd, Larry French, Jack Kuyer and Ed Wood, four merchants on Hastings Street in Burnaby. Watch the History of Hats Off Day movie, here.
The festival now attracts over 50,000 attendees every year. There is a colourful parade, vintage car show, thrilling race, live music, fun entertainment, delicious food, and lots of activities appropriate for all ages.
What Day Is Hats Off Day?
Rain or shine, Hats Off Day is on!
When Is The Main Event?
There are portable washrooms at the intersections listed below, either to the north or south of Hastings St. Look for directional signage.
Esmond Ave (SE)
MacDonald Ave (SE)
Madison Ave (NW)
Alpha Ave (SW)
Beta Ave (SE)
Is There Any Information Booth?
Alpha Secondary School (Parking Lot), from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
What Do I Do If I find A Lost Child?
Alpha Secondary School (Parking Lot), from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
For all other inquiries, please fill out the form.
Tel. 604-294-8899