Vette down to Bayfield

Brian Coombs and his sister Elaine Coombs have been organizing an annual event for Corvette lovers since the inaugural Bayfield Vette Fest in 2007. After having the show cancelled in 2020 and 2021, the pair are ready to celebrate their 15th year on July 7 and 8!

The festival attracts more than 300 cars of all years - from vintage to new - and from as far away as Ottawa, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois.

Brian began his passion for muscle cars pumping gas in Seaforth while still in high school, but his true love is all things Corvette.

The original idea for the event was just to combine that love of Corvettes into a fun thing that brings people into the village of Bayfield. Volunteers are the key to the event, and Brian says that Bayfield has the best. From the local skating club that helps out as a fundraiser to his tried and true group that keeps everything running like clockwork, he couldn’t do this without them, he says.

One of the most popular features is the Friday night cruise where around 100 cars will meet up at the park around 6:30 pm and then depart for a rolling tour of Huron County. Brian hadn’t confirmed the route as of press time, but be sure to keep an eye on their social media channels for updates. A parade of Corvettes touring the area will be an impressive sight to see.

The main event will be on Saturday when the park will be jam-packed, with Corvette owners paying just $20 to show off their baby, and spectators can take in the whole thing for free.

To make sure everyone has lots of energy to get through the full day (8 am to 4 pm), there is a Firefighters’ Breakfast hosted by the local fire department and the Town Hall will have a food court set up with BBQs running throughout the day.

Brian says the best part of the day is seeing all the happy people and the friends that he has made getting to know all of the other drivers.

The Corvette clubs from across the province have set Bayfield as a favourite destination with the beautiful park and all the amenities that the village has to offer.

Don’t miss the chance to see North America’s favourite sports car, set against the beautiful backdrop of Clan Gregor Square and downtown Bayfield. July 7-8, 2023