Sponsor Spotlight
The Parksville Car & Bike Show is a free community event, and that wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. These local and regional businesses share our love of Vancouver Island community
spirit, and their contributions help make the show the welcoming, well-organized event it has become. We're proud to recognize them here — please support the businesses that support us.
For more than 65 years, Mid Island Co-op has been a cornerstone of Central and Northern Vancouver Island. Formerly known as Hub Co-op, the organization was founded in Nanaimo in 1959 by a small group of local citizens with a shared goal of providing accessible goods and services to their members. What began with just a handful of gas stations has grown into a network of more than 40 businesses, including gas bars, convenience stores, commercial cardlocks, liquor stores, and food retail. Today, Mid Island Co-op proudly serves islanders from the Cowichan Valley to Port Hardy, as well as many of the communities in between, including Gabriola Island and Salt Spring Island. While the retail co-op has expanded and diversified over time, its purpose has remained the same. It remains firmly rooted in its co-operative principles and continues to be democratically led, community-focused, and locally owned by more than 80,000 member-owners. Mid Island Co-op takes pride in being deeply committed to its people — one that chooses to be an active partner in building, strengthening and investing in the local community. That's what makes Mid Island Co-op a different kind of business. Thank you for your supporting the Parksville Car and Bike Show
Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC, located in Parksville on Vancouver Island and part of the respected Harris Auto Group, is a high-performance dealership built on a foundation of integrity, accountability, and customer-first execution. Offering a full lineup of Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles alongside a comprehensive service and parts operation, the dealership is known for delivering a premium, transparent automotive experience to customers across the Oceanside region. Deeply connected to the local community, Harris Oceanside GM supports regional initiatives and takes pride in creating meaningful impact beyond the showroom. With a clear vision for growth, the organization is focused on developing top-tier talent, expanding its reach, and setting the standard for excellence in both customer experience and dealership performance.
Family Ford – Parksville is proud to be your local, family-owned dealership for 13 years! At Family Ford, we’re committed to meeting all your automotive needs under one roof. From exciting new and pre-owned vehicles to genuine parts, accessories, and expert maintenance and service, we’ve got everything you need in one convenient location. Our passionate team thrives on teamwork and customer-first care, creating a welcoming atmosphere where you’ll feel right at home. Whether you’re shopping for your next vehicle or need top-quality service, our experienced professionals are here to guide you every step of the way with honesty, expertise, and a smile. Superior customer service, high-quality vehicles, and strong community values — that’s the Family Ford difference. Come experience it for yourself! Thank you to everyone at Family Ford for your continued community support of the Parksville Car and Bike Show.
Ascent Helicopters is a charter helicopter company, proudly based in Parksville. Ascent works across a variety of industries, but is specialized in the powerline utility industry and provides province wide Air Ambulance services for BCEHS. Ascent is a dedicated community partner and is invested in youth, Special Olympics and the health care industry. The owner of Ascent is a car enthusiast and is very happy to support the Parksville Summer Dreamin' Car and Bike Show. Thank you for your supporting community events like the Parksville Car and Bike Show.
The Parksville Car and Bike Show will be one of the highlights of our summer, and we extend our sincere thanks to the organizers whose passion and dedication will bring so many incredible vehicles—and enthusiastic visitors—to our community this year. While you’re enjoying the show, we invite you to “come up the hill” and explore Parksville Downtown—home to a unique mix of local shops, services, and 12 welcoming restaurant patios. It’s the perfect place to relax, refuel, and experience the charm of our vibrant seaside downtown. The Parksville Downtown Business Association is a valued member of our Show Team and organizing the Saturday Meet and Great event for all Show attendees.
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.