In 1986, the Fergus Truck Show was established as a one-time event to raise funds for the Fergus and District Community Centre complex hall addition and to introduce area residents to the trucking industry.
Today, the Fergus Truck Show has grown to be North America’s largest truck show, both in paid attendance and the number of the big truck show and shine contestants.
The Fergus Truck Show is the major community fundraising project for the 24 plus groups assisting in various functions at the annual event, held the fourth weekend in July.
The groups include: Alma Optimist Club, Arthur Optimist Club, Belwood Lions Club, Centre Wellington In-Line Hockey, Country Wings, CWDHS Missions, Elora Mohawks, Fergus Devils Junior Hockey Club, Fergus Tennis Club, Grand Harmony, Tri City Football, Highland Rugby Football Club, Melville United Church, Men for Missions, Centre Wellington Rotary Club, Royal City Ambassadors, Fergus Lions Club, Community Resource Group, Fergus Boy Scouts and Fergus Curling Club.
To date, the Fergus Truck Show has donated more than $600,000 in cash and donations to the various groups assisting and to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus Community Centre).
The weekend event has resulted in approximately $80-million dollars in economic benefit for the community.
In February 1997, the Fergus and District Chamber of Commerce presented the past and present directors of the Fergus Truck Show with the 1996 Recreation award.
In 2003, and 2005 through 2009 the Fergus Truck Show was named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Events as well as the recipient of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Impact award.
The Fergus Truck Show takes a year-round role in the positive promotion of the trucking industry by answering inquiries related to the industry (where to go and how-to questions), as well as participation in community safety events/programs, and speaking to groups.
Organizers also listen to industry individuals with concerns and problems.
The Fergus Truck Show is proud to feature over $150-million worth of trucks, trailers, equipment, accessories and more, on display.
The event is held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportplex (formerly known as Fergus and District Community Centre), located at 550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus, Ontario.
The show attracts tens of thousands of people each year.
Source: www.fergustruckshow.com.
