Commemorating a Decade of Nostalgia Nights Car Show! by Peri Hayes Vanessa Buckland, Chair of the Nostalgia Nights Car Show Committee, declares, “This is my first year being a part of this event. Luckily, several committee members have been a part of this event for years. We have an incredible group of people working to make this year’s car show a success.” “I am a part of the St. Thomas Downtown Development Board (St. Thomas DDB), and I am also a small business owner,” Vanessa continues. “My husband and I are the owners of Lockwood Books on Talbot Street. Events like the Nostalgia Nights Car Show are huge for downtown businesses. When Mr. Earl Taylor retired from the St. Thomas DDB, there was concern that unless someone else was willing to take on the responsibility of putting together this major event, we would have to say goodbye to our Downtown Car Show. I was happy to volunteer without a second thought. I wasn’t willing to lose one of our busiest days of the year, especially after all the construction that the downtown businesses had to deal with last year.” As Vanessa charismatically offers, “This year, the Nostalgia Nights Car Show will feature free train rides, two live music performance areas, ‘Creators Alley’ showcasing local vendors and artisans, the Ms. Canadian Pinup 2024 Contest hosted by the Canadian Bombshell Beautiesandlotsoffunactivitiesforthekids,nottomentionthecountless stunning classic cars lining the streets. You will definitely find me at the Cotton Candy booth, or maybe at the St. Thomas Optimist Club BBQ tent.” Families are invited to enjoy the immersive Nostalgia Nights experience on Saturday, July 13th, from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Vanessa details: “Fabulous food and vendors, great music, exciting activities, photo opportunities galore; take your pick! Really, I think the number one reason that everyone should experience the Nostalgia Nights Car Show is the sense of community that comes with it. Events like these are proof that when a city comes together, amazing things happen. It’s going to be an evening to remember, and you won’t want to miss it!” This free celebration will be located on Talbot Street, stretching from Elgin Street to John Street. Follow the St. Thomas Downtown Development Board on social media for updates, as well as visit their website at nostalgianights.ca for further information. Vanessa concludes, “A huge thank you to all the team members, sponsors, downtown businesses and volunteers for making the 10th Annual Nostalgia Nights Car Show possible.” Those with inquiries about the Nostalgia Nights Car Show and volunteer opportunities are encouraged to email Vanessa directly at lockwood_books@outlook.com, or to connect with the St. Thomas Downtown Development Board at ddb@stthomas.ca as well as visit their nostalgianights.ca website for further information.
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