Spamfest 2022

AC Bill

AC Bill

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The VI Cruises held a small get together on Sunday. This is not an organized car club, just a bunch of fellows who mainly by word of mouth, decided to have meet ups with other car enthusiasts. There are no dues, no club officers, and there are no members. This alleviates concerns about having to get event insurance, bank accounts, officer elections, etc. etc. There is coffee cruise meet up's, cruise nights, an annual pig roast, and Spamfest.
It was the 10th annual Spamfest. It's called this as trophies are awarded, not for the cars, but for the best recipes incorporating Spam in them. People whip up something at home and enter it in the taste contest. Some interesting entries included Spam Sushi, Spamokopita, Spam meatballs, Spam salad, Spam gyozas, etc. (Personally, I admit I have enjoyed it occasionally, fried with a sprinkling of brown sugar.)

Just a lot of fun, some nice people, and some beautiful local cars from around Vancouver Island. The VI in VI Cruises stands for Vancouver Island. It was great to get the Cobra out so it could stretch it's legs!

Some pictures from the event.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/...CuWkju_ltj6LKgqZ9hi5Y2WnIqszjAHUmxjSxjhQZLpyU

Also a nicely put together You-Tube video. My Cobra roadster is barely visible in the background at the 3.31 mark. I arrived late so none taken of me arriving.

 
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AC Bill said:
The VI Cruises held a small get together on Sunday. This is not an organized car club, just a bunch of fellows who mainly by word of mouth, decided to have meet ups with other car enthusiasts. There are no dues, no club officers, and there are no members. This alleviates concerns about having to get event insurance, bank accounts, officer elections, etc. etc. There is coffee cruise meet up's, cruise nights, an annual pig roast, and Spamfest.
It was the 10th annual Spamfest. It's called this as trophies are awarded, not for the cars, but for the best recipes incorporating Spam in them. People whip up something at home and enter it in the taste contest. Some interesting entries included Spam Sushi, Spamokopita, Spam meatballs, Spam salad, Spam gyozas, etc. (Personally, I admit I have enjoyed it occasionally, fried with a sprinkling of brown sugar.)

Just a lot of fun, some nice people, and some beautiful local cars from around Vancouver Island. The VI in VI Cruises stands for Vancouver Island. It was great to get the Cobra out so it could stretch it's legs!

Some pictures from the event.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/...CuWkju_ltj6LKgqZ9hi5Y2WnIqszjAHUmxjSxjhQZLpyU

Also a nicely put together You-Tube video. My Cobra roadster is barely visible in the background at the 3.31 mark. I arrived late so none taken of me arriving.

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Wow some really cool cars Bill.
 
05 gt 5spd said:
I should have stayed an extra 2 days - was in Vancouver last week ( National Skills Competitions) , headed home Sunday - my bad choice!
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Well this event would have entailed a return ferry trip to the Island. It's well worth the trip though as it's beautiful country, and some cool things to see.. Maybe next time your out west you can plan for it.:)
 
If anyone is planning a trip/vacation to Vancouver Island in the future, and wants to include a car event, the best ones to plan your trip around would be Deuce Days in Victoria, Seaside Cruisers Fathers Day Show in Qualicum Beach, or the Shriner's Show and Shine held on Parksville beach., The Father's Day weekend show includes an evening car cruise the Friday before Sunday's show, (400 cars just in the cruise), likewise with the big Shriners show. Hundreds of people line the cruise route to take in the sight and sound.

https://www.mustbevictoria.com/northwest-deuce-days.html

https://seasidecruizers.com/event/show-and-shine/

https://www.vanisleshowandshine.ca/

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