Contests & Competitions
There's Glory
On The Line.
Glory, trophies, and community bragging rights. Whether you are showing a vintage build, entering the strength contest, or voting for the fan favorites, there are plenty of ways to win.
Featured Contests
Bike & Shine Show
Customs, Classics & Cruisers
The ultimate showcase for two-wheeled masterpieces. From custom builds and vintage restorations to modern cruisers, our veteran judging panel will evaluate style, build quality, and originality.
Included with paid Bike Show registration
Official Trophies & Cash Prizes (To Be Announced)
Classic Car Judging
Golden Era Automotive Designs
Celebrating the heritage of automotive craftsmanship. An independent panel of classic car experts will judge entrants across multiple eras, styling profiles, and build complexities.
Included with paid Car Show registration
Official Trophies & Cash Prizes (To Be Announced)
People's Choice Awards
The Crowd Favorite
Decided entirely by event attendees. Anyone with a free account can vote for their favourite cars and bikes right here on the site, across several award categories. Sign in, browse the verified entries, and crown your crowd favourites.
All registered cars & bikes automatically entered
People's Choice Trophy + Featured Showcase
Thunder Bay's Strongest
The Ultimate Test of Strength
A thrilling test of human power happening right in the middle of the show footprint. Contestants will face off in classic strongman exercises like the deadlift, log press, and atlas stones. Pre-register online →
$25 — pre-register online (Saturday competition, 18+)
Strongest Person Trophy & Cash Awards (TBA)
Kids Contests
Young Gearheads' Creative Zone
Fun for the next generation of custom designers and automotive fans, with more than one contest planned. Design sheets, supplies, and activities are provided at the Kids' Zone tent. Submissions are judged by age categories.
Free to participate at the Kids' Zone tent
Event Goodie Packs & Social Showcase Features
Scavenger Hunt
Scan, Unlock Deals & Win
Every participating vendor has a unique QR code at their booth. Scan as many as you can with your phone — each scan unlocks an exclusive vendor deal (some are secret Mystery codes!), logs your visit, and texts you a confirmation. No app to download: the first scan signs you up with just your mobile number. The visitors with the most scans by the end of the event win prizes, so explore the whole footprint and scan everything you can find. Learn how it works →
Free — just scan a vendor QR code on-site to join
Prizes for the Top Scanners
Important Competition Notes
- Vehicle Categories: The official lists of vehicle judgment sub-categories (e.g., Best Paint, Best Vintage, Best Cruiser) are currently being finalized and will be updated on the registration pages shortly.
- Cash Prize Pools: Exact prize distributions, sponsorship contributions, and trophy designs will be published as we get closer to event week.
- Judges and Rules: Official competition rulebooks and independent judging panels will be managed by the Fort William BIA event organizers.
