(Lansdowne, ON – August 19, 2023)
Lansdowne’s second annual Show ‘N Shine was a major hit with local people as all the best toys came out to show their stuff.
“We had over 250 people and approximately 40 vehicles show up to spectate or participate,” said organizer Darral Rafuse. “Over $500 was raised that will go to the fair board to make both the Lansdowne Fair and the Show ‘N Shine better each year.”
A relatively new event, the Show ‘N Shine is open to all vehicles – cars, trucks, bikes, you name it – and vendors selling parts and services. Whether used but authentic parts and manuals to help in a restoration, or new parts, tools, and other merchandise, pretty much anything can be had. There was even a big bin of dinky cars available for dreamers of all ages who might not yet get to play with the real things.
This 1946 Ford pickup truck owned by Denis Hamelin of Delta took third place in the People’s Choice awards at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
About 40 vehicles came out to strut their stuff at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
All kinds of parts, manuals, and equipment were available to purchase at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
Even the youngest spectators found something to purchase and bring home at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
This 1935 Chevrolet Master 3 Window Coupe owned by Bill Helmer of Lansdowne took third place in the People’s Choice awards at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
A variety of new and used merchandise was available to purchase at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
Not quite the engine that “beep beeped” its way ahead of the Cadillac in song and story, but still an impressive piece of work. This 1954 Nash Metropolitan owned by William Smith of Lansdowne took first place in the People’s Choice awards at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette 
Just begging you to get in and go for a spin, this 1954 Nash Metropolitan owned by William Smith of Lansdowne took first place in the People’s Choice awards at the second annual Show ‘N Shine held in Lansdowne on August 19. Over $500 was raised to support the Lansdowne Fair and future Show ‘N Shines. Lorraine Payette
“You don’t need a lot of money to be a car nut,” said Rafuse. “Just a dream and knowing what you like, and sometimes it all comes together.”
To learn more about the Show ‘N Shine, contact Rafuse at darafe@hotmail.com .
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