The valley’s annual show and shine is set for this Saturday, May 24.
Boogie in the Badlands takes place downtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for it’s 18th annual show.
Organizer Bryan Telford said this year, the show is raising funds for Alberta Wish Ride in conjunction with Alberta Children’s Wish Foundation.
Last year Boogie raised about $1,000 to contribute toward the charity, which raised about $50,000 and saw five kid’s wishes come true.
You could see a vintage car or two at Boogie in the Badlands, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, this year. Organizer Bryan Telford said they’ve added a division for bikes, and have five awards to give out.
Telford re-directs his fund raising efforts every couple of years, in the past having donated to the local Salvation Army and Nazarene Church, to name a few.
Telford said there is no restriction on the cars that can join the show.
“Old, new, fancy, work in progress, all makes, all models.”
Since he’s worked on coordinating the show six years ago, Telford has seen a high of 107 entrants, which was about four years ago.
The show doesn’t have a pre-registration - those interested in showing off their pride and joy on wheels arrive the morning of the show and pay their ten dollar registration fee.
There is no charge to spectators, but if they’re interested, they can make a donation, Telford said.
There will be a few things different at this year’s Boogie in the Badlands - Telford has added a bike division, for motorcycles of any kind.
He also has a couple of different vendors planned for this year - one from Red Deer that sells mini-donuts, and another vendor selling neon signs and clocks.
A number of local businesses have also generously donated items for a raffle table at the show, and there will be a concession available.
Boogie in the Badlands hands out five awards at the show:
People's Choice Award for Best Bike sponsored by Badlands Choppers.
People's Choice Award for Best Vehicles sponsored by the Drumheller and District Agricultural Society.
Best in Show Ford sponsored by Westergard Motors.
Best in Show Chrysler sponsored by Drumheller Chrysler.
Best in Show Chevrolet sponsored by Western Chev Olds.
Telford said over the years the show has gone from one award to five awards, and last year was the first time he moved the show to downtown Drumheller.
He hopes that both of those changes will open up the show, bring everyone together, and help get more people interested in the Boogie in the Badlands.
And the success of the show, Telford said, “All depends on mother nature.”