Since 2001, Importfest has been a leading presence in the car show industry, showcasing impressive modified vehicles at grand-scale events held in renowned venues across North America, including cities like San Diego, Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto.
Importfest is widely considered to be the premier event for modified car builders and auto enthusiasts across Canada. By offering a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experience, we are able to foster loyalty among attendees and establish our event as a staple in the community, drawing people back year after year!
Preparations are in full swing for IMPORTFEST 2023 and we anticipate it to be our "BIGGEST" show yet! Be a part of the thousands of enthusiastic participants and join us exclusively inside the Metro Toronto Convetion Centre on Saturday, July 29th, 2023.
We average 15,000 attendees per show between the ages of 15-40, 3:1 male.
ImportFest is the longest running and most recongized sport compact car show across North America.
We guarantee your investment! Our venue is not impacted by rain.
Since 2001, we have successfully produced 35 events hosted 10,000 cars and entertained over 300,000 attendees!
We are the exclusive after-market automotive show inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with over 185,000 sq/ft of indoor space.
"Our ability to merge music, fashion and automotive lifestyle into one event keeps our audience populated, diverse, informed and entertained each year."
President | ImportFest Inc.
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Despite a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, our comeback was a great success! Last year's show marked our 20th Year Anniversary and we celebrated with over 15,000 attendees and 350+ car competitors.
Excited attendees gathered inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre lobby, where the first 100 guests were given a complimentary T-shirt, courtesy of our Title Sponsor, Vossen Wheels.
Once inside the MTCC, attendees were greeted with an awe-inspiring 185,000 sq/ft filled with top- notch show cars and a variety of exhibitors. They also had the opportunity to participate in onsite activities and enjoy live entertainment from the center stage.
Special guest star actor Chad Lindberg from Fast and The Furious was also onsite to meet fans!
The evening ended with the award ceremony, where over 100 awards and $4000 in cash prizes were distributed among the Top Tuners, making for a memorable and unforgettable ending to the day..
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is Canada's #1 Trade show convention facility. It is located in the heart of Downtown Toronto and within walking distance of the waterfront.
The City's business, financial, fashion and cultural districts surround the venue.
IMPORTFEST 2023 will "exclusively" occupy the entire North Building of the MTCC (Halls A, B & C) with a total of 185,000 sq//ft - making us the "BIGGEST" indoor sport compact show in the country!
"Our media campaign will include a variety of creative advertising"
We have access to over 75,000 emails through our affiliated network and an additional 25,000 emails via our direct mailing list. These emails are a compilation of online and in person subscribers. We will be sending monthly emails with sponsor logo visibility.
IMPORTFEST is extensively advertised on social media via direct posts, shares and hashtags. Combined we have over 100,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram with access to millions more via our shared affiliate & sponsor network!
We will have multiple full page ads in Performance Auto & Sound Magazine leading up to Import Fest 2023.
Team ImportFest is heavily involved in the local car community and each year we attend several automotive events and meets. Our onsite presence includes a display, show cars and brand ambassadors!
Show flyers and posters will be distributed across the city at local car shops, car meets and related events.
"Our media campaign will include a variety of creative advertising"
Witness a live simulated photo shoot featuring various industry models and photographers.
Swag bags are a great opportunity for us to promote your brand to our competitors. Our competitors are the foundation of our industry! You may include any literature, flyers and or products in our swag bags.
TBA Brand presents the 8th Annual B Boy Battle Live at ImportFest. Hosted by UBL - Universal B Boy League. "Gather around - make a circle - and watch the show."
Top Tuners from across North America will go head to head in a competition of style, cool design and engineering. Over $4000 in cash and awards to be won!
IMPORTFEST is the longest running and most recognized event across the Canadian Automotive Tuning market.
We are the exclusive after-market automotive show inside the MTCC with over 185,000 sq.ft of indoor space.
We average 15,000 attendees per show between the ages of 15 to 35 with a 3:1 male ratio.