This is one in a series of special 91Ô­´´ Advance Times stories about what to expect at this year’s 91Ô­´´ Good Times Cruise-In, happen Saturday, Sept. 9 in Aldergrove. You can also check out this series in our special keepsake edition hitting the streets on Thursday and available in limited quantity at the car show.

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What is 91Ô­´´ Good Times Cruise-In, and why is it so important to the community?

There are many reasons, not all of them directly tied to the combustion engine, and this special souvenir edition is intended to provide a guide to all this massive community event has to offer.

Of course, Cruise-In is a car show. In fact, it is one of the largest outdoor car shows in Western Canada – possible the country, and it’s always held the Saturday after Labour Day.

And, it’s the largest charity car show in North America – at least as far as Cruise-In directors have been able to determine.

This one-day car show (followed by a one-day car corral and swap meet), brings tens of thousands of people to downtown Aldergrove, without question making it the single largest event for the community.

And with an estimated 1,800 vehicles on display last year, and more expected this year, it is definitely a must-see event for any car enthusiasts or collectors.

There’s almost every make and model of car and truck expected to participate – some locally owned and others being driven or trucked in from across the continent.

This year, there are exotic or supercars going to be on display, as well as an incredible selection of classic, collector, and custom cars that serve as the backbone of the day.

Once again, several car clubs will have a strong showing along the main drag, and a new builders’ alley with live demos and an interactive remote-control car display are expected to prove popular.

The live entertainment on three different stages, numerous food trucks (including In-N-Out Burger), and a large marketplace turn this into a true family-oriented event.

The fact that all of this is done completely by volunteers, and that it raises tens of thousands of dollars each year for local charities, well that is the icing on this proverbial cake.

Some might call 91Ô­´´ the car capital of Canada – in large part due to Cruise-In. We’re unable to prove them wrong or right, but without question 91Ô­´´ is a contender – if it doesn’t top the charts on that front.

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A bit of car show etiquette

If this is you first time at a car show, there is some rules of etiquette to follow:

• Look, don’t touch.

• Car owners love to talk about their cars, ask them any questions about the car, but never ask the cost. Trust me, they are uncomfortable with the amount of money that went into it.

• Paint jobs can cost thousands of dollars be very careful of your buttons, zippers, purses and umbrellas these can easily scratch the paint and one scratch can ruin the day!

• Never open a display car door or sit in it without the permission of the owner.

• Support our charities, sponsors, and local shops.

• Thank a volunteer. Nobody gets paid so all the proceeds go to local charities.

• Leave your dog at home. They would rather be laying on the couch than in a crowd of thousands, overheated and burning their paws.

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