Parksville Car & Bike Show
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Parksville Community Park
9am to 2:30pm
Parksville Car & Bike Show Now Open for Registration
About the Show
The Parksville Car & Bike Show is a free public event celebrating Vancouver Island car culture in a fun, welcoming, and well-organized setting. Come out and enjoy a great mix of classic cars, customs, hot rods, and bikes — all brought together by passionate enthusiasts against the backdrop of a vibrant Parksville summer weekend.
Registration — Limited Spots This Year
Due to the relocation of the Sandcastle Competition within Parksville Community Park, available space for the car show has been reduced in 2026. Registration is set at 200 vehicles, and will guarantee your spot in the show. We strongly encourage show participants to register early to avoid disappointment. Arrivals the day of the show will be parked after the registered vehicles as space permits.
Note: Registration is required for show participants only — the general public is welcome to attend free of charge, no registration needed.
Traveling to Parksville? Book Your Accommodations Now
July 5th falls on one of the busiest weekends of the summer in Parksville, so we recommend booking accommodations as early as possible.We're pleased to partner with Evergreen Hospitality Group, who are offering 20% off the online rate at their local properties. Use the promo code MAC when booking online at any of the following hotels:
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Sea Edge Beachfront Hotel, Parksville
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Tide's Inn, Parksville
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The VIP Motel (soon to be Tide's Out), Parksville
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The Coast Parksville Hotel (see note below)
Coast Parksville Hotel: The online booking system does not support this promo code. Please mention "MAC" or "Macmillan Arts Centre" when booking by phone or email to receive the discount.
Make a Weekend of It!
There's plenty happening in Parksville that weekend — consider making it a full getaway:
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Saturday, July 4 — Parksville Beerfest | Noon to 5:00 pm
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Saturday, July 4 — Meet & Greet | 5:00–7:00 pm at Memorial Plaza, downtown Parksville
Join us Saturday evening to kick off the weekend before the main show on Sunday!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Registered: 152
Spots may be available on show day, space permitting.
Sponsor Spotlight -
McMilan Arts Centre
Built in 1913, the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) started life as Parksville School, operating as a public elementary school until 1976. The Oceanside Community Arts Centre purchased the school building in 1976 and has operated a local Community Arts Centre in the upper level of this venerable, historic building for 50 years. The MAC hosts 3 galleries, working Studio, Gift Shop, Box Office and School for Creative Arts. A new, urban art garden was planted beside the arts building in 2023, and offers free produce, education programming on food security, a gathering place with outdoor piano. One of the oldest buildings in Parksville, the MAC is truly a Community Arts Centre and local organizations rent the gallery and studio spaces for painting groups, yoga and meditation classes, local choir, music classes, meetings and more. The Summer Exhibition is a highlight in the exhibit season, and 2026 welcomes internationally renowned pastel artist Joan Larson and VIVA Canada Exhibition taking visitors across the country through her incredible artwork. The MAC is also proud to present the work of Grant Leier and Claudia Lohmann during July and August. Very proud to have the MAC onboard as a Show Partner, they bring a great deal of experience and enthusiasm to the Show.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite local businesses to be part of the Parksville Car & Bike Show. Set in our beautiful oceanfront park, the event draws thousands of visitors and offers great exposure.
We are looking for Local Businesses who want to promote their brand while supporting a fun, community-focused event.
Become a Sponsor and help bring this event to life.
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Parksville Community Park,
Parksville, BC,
Canada