This is one in a series of special 91原创 Advance Times stories about what to expect at this year鈥檚 91原创 Good Times Cruise-In, happening this Saturday, Sept. 7, in Aldergrove. You can also check out this series in our special keepsake edition hit the streets on Wednesday and available in limited quantity at the car show.

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I am tinkering on a particularly stubborn carburetor in my garage, and thinking about all the wonderful things that are going to happen at next weekend鈥檚 big event 鈥� of course, I鈥檓 referring to the 91原创 Good Times Cruise-In.

Sometimes the mind wanders even when doing tasks that require some attention.  As I remove the carburetor top and view with a sigh, the (again) plugged jets, I find myself fully drawn into appreciating and getting excited about Cruise-In 2024, and the event鈥檚 25th anniversary.

The carb can wait, there is still lots of work to do in the hours leading to Western Canada鈥檚 largest charity car show.

Simply put, I have a lot of love for 91原创 Cruise-In, what the show represents, the fans and the team of people that I am so proud to be part of.

Our little show just happens to be a major charitable force in our community of the Fraser Valley. Many excellent causes from medical assistance and meals to care for animals and veterans, Cruise-In really gives all to these great causes. I cannot stress enough the impact and benefit this show has right here in our community.

As a lifelong car fan, I remain awestruck at the variety and level of vehicles and owners that attend the show.

I walk a short distance and have 10 new favourite cars, then 10 more, and so on.  A big 鈥渉igh five鈥� to the owners and car clubs. I still get chills and emotional seeing all the happy faces and the cars rumbling, roaring, and sputtering in (I bet it鈥檚 plugged jets!).

The Cruise-In team seems to attract the most amazing people that become a family.

This show is huge. A show like this could never happen without the tireless efforts of volunteers. Whether it is parking duty, garbage detail, being a board member or admitting cars into the show, everybody is a volunteer.

I am so grateful for everybody who donates time prior to and on the day of the show.

It is a rewarding experience, to be part of such a fun event with a great cause. As president this year, I am honoured to help guide this event, knowing the team will be true to the mission and preserving the Cruise-In identity while enhancing the experience of the show.  Every year the show is a smashing success, and it is all volunteers! People are amazing, aren鈥檛 they?

Cruise-In is also supported by generous fans and sponsors, many returning for more than 20 years.

I regularly meet fans who have had a car in the show or attended the event as far back as 1997 鈥� when it all began.  First 91原创 City and now the Township of 91原创 are the generous hosts that let us crash in their yard for the weekend and bring the party!

91原创 Advance Times and Aldergrove Star help immensely to get the word out with so many great stories and content 鈥� although no article on carburetor cleaning tips.

And a big thank you to our host of event sponsors, your support is pivotal. I encourage all fans of Cruise-In to check out and support our sponsors.

If you haven鈥檛 figured it out already, myself and the entire 91原创 Good Times Cruise-In team are busting with enthusiasm for the show. This is a big hearty welcome to the 2024 Cruise-In from us all, and we look forward to seeing you there.  Clean those carbs now, and we鈥檒l see you Saturday.

鈥� Cruise-In president Marty Brown