Looking at classic cars and eating ribs might seem like an unlikely combination, but in Esquimalt, an estimated 25,000 people will do just that this weekend.

The third annual Rods and Rides free car show takes place Saturday (Sept. 13) in conjunction with the Esquimalt Rib Fest, taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The car show and the rib festival serve as fundraisers for the annual Esquimalt Celebration of Lights. Organizers are hoping to use the money to expand the end-of-year celebration this year.

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Fiorin will be showing several of his classic cars, including his 1947 Pontiac, which he has had for 35 years. He has five vintage cars, ranging from a 1927 Chevrolet truck to a 1965 Pontiac convertible.

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The Victoria Fire Department Historical Society will also be bringing three of its historic fire trucks.

While both events this weekend are free, money will be raised through draws for prizes such as a Canucks package and a big screen TV and sales from the ribs.

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Rib Fest takes place in Bullen Park in Esquimalt on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Rods and Rides car show takes place in the Esquimalt Curling Rink parking lot on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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