FULL 2025 SHOW SCHEDULE!
Wednesday, July 9
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Town of Riverview and Sussex Ice Cream presents the First Ice Cream Social Show and Shine hosted by our Ice Cream aficionado Larry Way and the Great folks from the Ford Country Club for a fun and tasty start to this year’s 25th Anniversary festivities.
6:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Action Car and Truck Accessories Cruise-In and Open House.
Come on down to the amazing open house and huge show and shine at Action Car and Truck Accessories, located at 200 Horsman Road, Moncton, just off Berry Mills Road. Be sure to pick up your Atlantic Nationals registration documents, armbands and window stickers! This will be the first and best opportunity to pick up your credentials… You will need these to participate in Show activities!
Thursday, July 10
8:00am – 9:30am
IT’S BACK!! The Town of Riverview Participants Breakfast… We are pleased to announce the Town of Riverview and Lions Club will be co-hosting a terrific breakfast at the Riverview Lions Club, 701 Coverdale Road in Riverview NB! Open to ALL registered participants! Another great opportunity to pick up your credentials for this year’s show! Remember you will need these to participate in all of the show activities!
9:30 am – 2:00pm
Magical Mystery Tour and Cruise!
The Magical Mystery Tour will depart from the Riverview Lions Club and travel some country roads as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Picture Province. Be sure to not miss out on the Cruise! It’s always a GREAT TIME!!
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Cruise will lead you to AJM Classics in Dieppe for a BBQ lunch and to
see all the AMAZING projects on the go at AJM. Be sure to pick up your Atlantic Nationals registration documents, armbands and window stickers! You will need them for all Show Activities!
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Come out and join the Crew for the Meet and Greet and Drive In Movie Night. Snacks and beverages will be provided for all registered participants with their credentials. Will it be a latest hit or a Hot Rod Classic… Come on out and see old friends and make new ones!
Friday, July 11
8:00 am – Midnight
Mothers Cruise In and Rock n Roll Street Party!
Welcome to the biggest Cruise-In and Street Party in the Car Show World! Always a blast with sponsor displays, vendors, hundreds of cool rides and MORE! Participants are to line up at Sobeys lot on Vaughn Harvey Blvd., where passes for Main Street will be provided. You will need your armband, window sticker and Sobeys pass to have your car on Main Street.
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration Open at Moncton Coliseum Agrena Rear Entrance for Pre Registration Pick up and New Registration
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NSRA & Atlantic Nationals Safety Lanes, Rod Repair & Safety Lane Judging presented by Bumper to Bumper at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena rear entrance.
6:00 pm – Midnight
Live Music at the Canadian Tire Sound Stage – Main Street Comes Alive!
Get ready for a night of non-stop entertainment as Main Street Downtown transforms into a live music hub with the Canadian Tire Sound Stage!
This year’s lineup is stacked with incredible talent, kicking off with high-energy performances by Eddie Chase and the Graffiti Four, Midnight Ramblers, and the always-entertaining Spoiled Rotten.
Then it’s time to turn up the volume with fan-favourites Old School, delivering an unforgettable mix of rock and roll classics from the ’70s through the 2000s. These guys never disappoint and always bring the party to life!
Capping off the night is our headliner, none other than multi-award-winning Canadian icons Lighthouse! Known for their electrifying performances and signature Canadian sound, they’ll be lighting up the stage with a show you won’t forget.
From start to finish, it’s going to be one incredible evening of live music, energy, and entertainment for all ages. Be there when the stage lights up and the heart of downtown Moncton rocks!
The Main Event
Saturday and Sunday’s Centennial Park Show
Saturday, July 12
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration Open at Moncton Coliseum Agrena Rear Entrance for Pre Registration Pick up and New Registration
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza Main Event!
Celebrating 25 Years of Canada’s Ultimate Car Show Experience!
THIS is the BIG ONE! Join us for the milestone 25th Anniversary of the Atlantic Nationals, where automotive passion and history come to life.
This year, we’re bringing back the fan-favorite Two Shows in One format:
The Atlantic Nationals Classic will showcase stunning vehicles from 1900 through 1987
The Modern Muscle Area will feature high-performance rides from 1988 to today
Coming with cars from both eras? No problem! Just enter through your designated gate and head to the integrated bowl area so you can park together with ease.
Explore a huge variety of Sponsor and Vendor displays, offering the very best in automobilia, parts, tools, apparel, and more.
And don’t miss your chance to meet Farmtruck and AZN at the the Action Car and Truck Accessories Action Centre and Retail outlet. The Boys are excited to be at the Atlantic Nationals and anxious to meet everyone at the Show all weekend long!
Be a part of this unforgettable 25th anniversary celebration—where the cars, the community, and the excitement are bigger than ever!
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Don’t Miss the Action at the Main Show Stage!
Make your way to the Cool Car College and witness incredible demonstrations of metalworking mastery. From welding techniques to advanced metal shaping, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy.
Catch Kent Writtenberry, AJ Writtenberry, and the talented Atlantic Nationals Professors of Metal as they share hands-on tips, tricks, and live demos. Learn about the composition and behavior of different metals from expert Tom Harmes, and stay tuned for some exciting surprises throughout the event. Watch as they CHOP the top off a Hot-Rod!
We’re also thrilled to welcome internationally renowned automotive artist Tramp Warner, who will be revealing some of the secrets behind the art of pin striping.
Whether you’re a gearhead, fabricator, or just love custom craftsmanship, the Cool Car College is a must-see part of the show.
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
The NSRA and Atlantic Nationals Safety Lanes & Rod Repair presented by Bumper to Bumper
Stop by to have your vehicle checked by our Dedicated Team who will give your ride a good look and provide helpful feedback. If your car meets all of the requirements of the Atlantic Nationals Safety Lane, you will be eligible for one of fifteen unique hand made Automotive Art Sculptures by local artist Larry Dutcher. While you are there, you can also have the National Street Rod Association Safety Lane review at the same time!
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Bernie Melanson Scale Model Show
Bernie was a founding members of the Atlantic Nationals Team and was an amazingly talented builder of full size and scale models cars. Make Sure you check out this amazing world class Model Show and competition at their Great New location at the Tennis Club and Lawn Bowling Building just inside the Centennial Park Main Entrance!
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Atlantic Nationals Modern Muscle Awards
Returning this year is the Awards Program for all cars registered that are newer than 1987. This exciting new awards program is intended to provide more visibility to the newer and diversified field of cars that attend the Show.
5:45 pm – 9:45 pm
The All New Atlantic Nationals Dream Cruise! You asked for it and We listened! A NEW Cruise Route.. Away from the congestion and confusion of Mountain Road and one where a good portion of the Cruise Route is CLOSED to all but Participants Vehicles. The New Cruise Route is located RIGHT downtown and cruises right through the heart of the annual Maritime Kitchen Party! The route travels down Canada Street to Vaughn Harvey, then to St George Street to Highfield and from there to Canada Street!
7:00pm – 12:00 am
Atlantic Nationals, in collaboration with Carrabba’s, is pleased to present the Maritime Kitchen Party in celebration of our 25th anniversary. The cruise route will run directly through the heart of the event, and Main Street will be closed from Cameron Street to Bonaccord Street for an exclusive Participants’ Show and Shine, where trophies and prizes will be awarded.
Main Street will be reserved for registered vehicles on both Friday evening (in our traditional east‑central location) and Saturday evening (a bit farther west). Guests can look forward to live music by Reform School and a second act to be announced, as well as a new participant reception and dance in the Atlantic Nationals Room at the Avenir Centre.
At 10:00 p.m. sharp, the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display in honour of this milestone year.
We invite all participants and guests to join us for an unforgettable night of classic cars, live entertainment, and community.
Sunday, July 13
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Last Chance Single day Registration and document pick up.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza Main Event!
Celebrating 25 Years of Canada’s Ultimate Car Show Experience!
THIS is the BIG ONE! Join us for the milestone 25th Anniversary of the Atlantic Nationals, where automotive passion and history come to life.
This year, we’re bringing back the fan-favorite Two Shows in One format:
The Atlantic Nationals Classic will showcase stunning vehicles from 1900 through 1987
The Modern Muscle Area will feature high-performance rides from 1988 to today
Coming with cars from both eras? No problem! Just enter through your designated gate and head to the integrated bowl area so you can park together with ease.
Explore a huge variety of Sponsor and Vendor displays, offering the very best in automobilia, parts, tools, apparel, and more.
And don’t miss your chance to meet Farmtruck and AZN at the Action Car and Truck Accessories tent and retail store. While their legendary truck won’t be here this year, they’ll be on-site, fully engaged, and ready to connect with fans all weekend long.
Be a part of this unforgettable 25th anniversary celebration—where the cars, the community, and the excitement are bigger than ever!
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Participants can visit our Canadian Tire Prize Trailer near the Vendor Midway to see if they have won one of our amazing instant prizes!
9:30 am – 11:00 am
The NSRA and Atlantic Nationals Safety Lanes & Rod Repair presented by Bumper to Bumper
This is the last chance to have your vehicle checked by our team who will give your ride a good check and provide helpful feedback. If your car meets all the requirements of the Atlantic Nationals Safety Lane, you will be eligible for one of fifteen unique handmade Automotive Art Sculptures by local artist Larry Dutcher.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Bernie Melanson Scale Model Show – A Tribute to Craftsmanship and Creativity!
Get ready to be blown away by miniature masterpieces at the Bernie Melanson Scale Model Show, an event that pays tribute to one of the Atlantic Nationals’ founding members and legendary builders.
This year, the show moves to an exciting new location at the Tennis Club and Lawn Bowling Building, just inside the Centennial Park Main Entrance. Come experience the fine detail, creative passion, and jaw-dropping skill that goes into every model on display.
Whether you’re a model enthusiast or simply appreciate true craftsmanship, this is one stop you absolutely don’t want to miss. Precision, passion, and pure automotive artistry—all under one roof!
3:00 – 4:30 pm
The Atlantic Nationals Show Awards & Grand Prize Draws – Don’t Miss the Big Finale!
Mark your calendar and get ready for the most thrilling wrap-up of the weekend!
Join us for the Atlantic Nationals Classic Awards Ceremony, where we celebrate standout vehicles and passionate builders from across the show. But that’s just the beginning…
This year, we’re raising the stakes with the BIGGEST prize pool in North America—including our all-new GIGANTIC Cash Bonanza!
Four massive cash prizes will be up for grabs:
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$1,250
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$2,500
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$5,000
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And the grand prize… a jaw-dropping $10,000
That’s right—four lucky participants will leave Centennial Park with serious cash in their hands, thanks to our incredible sponsors!
All registered car owners who are present in the park with their vehicle are eligible to win. So stick around, soak up the excitement, and don’t miss your shot at being part of the largest car show prize draw on the continent.
Awards, cash, and unforgettable moments—this is how we do it at the Atlantic Nationals!
