This Easter Monday, April 9th, Sho’werks will be returning to Bangor for their 2nd Live Car Show!
From 10am – 6pm, over 200 cars, modified to various degrees, ranging from sports, kit and vintage cars will fill the McKee Clock Arena. This spectacular event will see car enthusiasts from all over the country display a huge array of modified cars and competition will be fierce as exhibitors compete in categories for; “Best Interior,” “Best Stance,” “Best ICE (In Car Entertainment),” “Show & Shine (Cleanest Car)” and “Car of the Show.”
The event promises to display cars “more luxurious than a Bentley, faster than a Ferrari and with more toys than a Mercedes!” All proceeds from the event will be donated to this year’s chosen charity, The NI Hospice.
Sho’werks was created in 2010 by a group of keen modified car enthusiasts. Their aim is to keep modified car owners up to date with information on all that’s happening in the car world, from build threads, to drifting, shows, “how to’s” and much more. Last Easter’s Sho’werks Live, was hugely successful and attracted almost 40,000 visitors to Bangor. The event raised over £2,000 for Paul Ward at The Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Belfast, which has gone towards providing much needed equipment for the facility.
Jim Caldwell of Sho’werks comments; “Sho’werks are delighted to be involved in the Council’s Easter celebrations again this year. It’s a great family day out and it doesn’t cost a penny to come down to the McKee Clock Arena to have a look around some amazing cars. We’re also very grateful to the modified car community for once again giving up their time and money to support a good cause. This year’s nominated charity is the NI Hospice and hopefully we can top what was raised at last year’s show. For more information about Sho’werks, please check out www.showerks.com”
The PSNI and the Fire Services will also be attending the show relaying important safety information to exhibitors and members of the public.
Speaking about the event, Inspector Andy Culbert from the PSNI commented: The drive to reduce collisions on the roads of North Down needs to be something that everyone takes an active part in, whether by driving safely or promoting safety in others. We are delighted that Sho’werks not only recognise the need to have a well maintained car, but they also believe in the importance of promoting Road Safety messages to others who are interested in modifying their vehicles. We are looking forward to a great family event that will promote driver safety and help reduce collisions and bad driving on the roads of North Down.”
Stephen Dunlop, Town Centre Manager has generously allowed free parking at Queen’s Parade Car Park for the duration of the day, an excellent example of local organisations working together.
The car show will be part of the annual Easter Monday Funday which will also include a host of other fun-filled activities including a Pet Farm, a Falconry Display and lots more. The Diamond Masquerade themed parade, featuring over 200 local children, will leave the Leisure Centre at 3pm and travel through the town, an extravaganza not to be missed!
So come on down to Bangor this Easter Monday, there’s lots to do and see and best of all, the whole event is FREE!
For further information, please phone our Tourist Information Centre on: 028 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com