Brantford – The Kinsmen Club of Brantford & Brant County is now inviting local businesses and organizations to become sponsors for the 51st Annual Car Show & Swap Meet, scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Paris Fairgrounds (139 Silver St., Paris).
Founded in March 1941, the club has hosted the car show since about 1974. The show at the Paris Fairgrounds features hundreds of classic cars, a swap meet for automotive parts, food vendors and live music. In a typical year it attracts 200–350 cars and roughly 1,000 spectators, and proceeds support Cystic Fibrosis Canada and various local community projects.
The club is seeking sponsors and partners early to help cover event costs and ensure the show’s long-term future, said Norm Philpott, the club’s secretary and treasurer, noting a drive to rebuild after the pandemic. “The money these organizations raise goes back into the community,” he said, in comments reported by the Brantford Expositor.
Businesses interested in sponsorship can review package options and register on the Kinsmen Club’s Car Show page. Sponsorship packages are offered at varying commitment levels; details and registration are available on the club’s site. The event provides high-visibility access to a large regional audience and is regarded as one of Southern Ontario’s largest classic car gatherings.
