If anything the centennial car show proved that Drumheller gear heads have some hidden treasures, and this weekend they have another chance to let them out.
Boogie in the Badlands is celebrating 17 years of car show glory and this year is taking a big step, moving to downtown Drumheller. Bryan Telford, who has organized the show for the last couple of seasons, says the move is to help the event grow.
The annual show has enjoyed years of success at Drumheller Chrysler. On a sunny Saturday in May, however, the lot is packed to capacity. The downtown location allows the space for more cars and spectators. He is getting great support from local dealerships as well businesses.
Telford says he has some interesting changes coming this year. The first 150 entries will received dash plaques and there be category awards.
A fun addition for some gear heads is CCMR Performance of Spruce Grove is bringing a portable dynamometer (dyno). This will let car owners get accurate reads on their cars’ performance.
“It’s something a little different,” said Telford.
The show is on Saturday May 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be concession, a raffle table, door prizes and entertainment, featuring the Cat Country Cougar Hunters.
This year, they are getting behind the Alberta Wish Ride, supporting the Children’s Wish Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to granting wishes for children who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.
“It may not be right in the valley, but it is about being a good neighbour,” said Telford.
He has been busy promoting the event hoping the early spring show will catch on even more outside of the valley.
For more information, contact Telford at 403-321-0091.
