Students from the Automotive Business School launched the 38th annual Georgian College Auto Show at the Barrie campus in Ontario on June 5, 2024 [1].
The event serves as a primary bridge between academic training and industry application, allowing students to manage a large-scale public exhibition. By organizing the show, students demonstrate the project management and operational skills required in the automotive sector.
The exhibition is recognized as the largest student-run outdoor car show in Canada [2]. This year's iteration runs from June 5 to June 7, 2024 [3]. The event is designed to showcase student projects and foster engagement between the college and the local community [4].
Attendees can view more than 150 cars on display throughout the campus grounds [5]. The variety of vehicles highlights the diverse interests of the student body and the scope of the Automotive Business School's curriculum. Because the event is entirely student-led, every aspect of the logistics, from vehicle placement to guest coordination, is handled by the participants.
The Barrie campus serves as the central hub for the three-day event. The show provides a platform for students to network with industry professionals and automotive enthusiasts. This interaction is a core component of the program, blending theoretical classroom knowledge with the practicalities of event execution.
“Canada’s largest student-run outdoor car show”
The longevity of the event, now in its 38th year, underscores the institutionalization of experiential learning within Georgian College. By maintaining the largest student-run outdoor show in the country, the program provides a scalable model for how vocational education can integrate community outreach with professional certification.
