Competing car shows in West Kelowna, Peachland each deemed successful
Global News
In West Kelowna, the World of Wheels show attracted between 150 and 200 vehicles, while the Peachland Classic Car Show showcased more than 250 vehicles.
Two car shows in the Central Okanagan went head-to-head on Sunday, competing for vehicles and visitors.
In West Kelowna, car enthusiasts gathered at Kinsmen Athletic Park for World of Wheels, an event that was annually held in Peachland during the May long weekend until organizers and the town couldn’t find common ground this past winter.
Not long after World of Wheels announced it was pulling up its long-established stakes from beautiful Beach Avenue and relocating to West Kelowna, Peachland decided it, too, was going to hold a May long weekend car show.
The Peachland Classic Car Show was organized by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and some volunteers.
“It’s a huge deal for Peachland. We’re so thrilled with the way our residents and business community stepped up to really keep the car show in our town,” said Jonathan Wall, president of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.
“And we’re thrilled with the turnout today.”
The Peachland car show, which was celebrating its 25th anniversary, exceeded 250 cars, with West Kelowna showcasing between 150 and 200 vehicles.
In Peachland, the car show focused on cars that were 25 years or older.
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