show day!

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Fat Guys Auto Parts Car Show truly stops traffic! We work with the City of Thunder Bay to temporarily close the streets surrounding Fat Guys Auto Parts and transform the neighbourhood into a full-throttle street party!

The Stars of the Show are the vehicles. There will be hundreds of stunning vehicles on display; including Classic Cars, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Sport/Tuner Vehicles, and Trucks.

Local Food Vendors

Another highlight of the Show is the assortment of local food vendors. The following food vendors will be on-site selling their famous menu items:

  • Kettle Corn
  • Fox on the Run
  • Union Jack’d Bustraunt
  • Char Cuties
  • Mini Donuts
  • Epic Cones

Beer Garden

There will be a Beer Garden selling local beer/cider. If you stop by for a cold one, be sure to say hello to the volunteers from the George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation who will be pouring your drinks.

 
 

Kids Korner

There will be FREE face painting and glitter tattoos for the children.

SPECIAL GUESTS

 
 

We’re proud to welcome back a true fan favourite, Avery Shoaf, star of Rust Valley Restorers on History Channel and Netflix! Known for his signature laugh, wild builds, and no-nonsense attitude, Avery brings serious personality (and horsepower) everywhere he goes.

Catch him live and in person at the Fat Guys Car Show, signing autographs, chatting with fans, and checking out the wildest rides Thunder Bay has to offer. Whether you're into muscle cars, rat rods, or classics, Avery’s the kind of guy who’ll appreciate it all, and probably crack a few jokes while he's at it.

Don't miss your chance to meet one of Canada's most iconic car guys!

 

We’re bringing the speed, swagger, and Southern charm to the Fat Guys Car Show with a special appearance by a world-class Ricky Bobby lookalike!

If you ain’t first, you’re last, and this guy is first when it comes to channeling NASCAR’s most outrageous personality. From his iconic one-liners to his larger-than-life energy, our Ricky Bobby is the real (fake) deal.

Catch him in full character Saturday, August 9th, working the crowd, snapping photos, and maybe even offering some questionable driving advice. Whether you’re a Talladega Nights superfan or just love a good laugh, this is one pit stop you won’t want to miss.

Get ready to SHAKE AND BAKE, Thunder Bay!

 

HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

Ready to take your love of hot dogs to the next level?
Register now for the Annual Fat Guys Hot Dog Eating Contest.