Register your modified car or truck for Top Awards & Cash Prizes at this year’s ImportFest Toronto! Since 2001, ImportFest has been at the forefront of sport compact competition, displaying top-tier customized modified vehicles from across Canada and the USA, drawing thousands of attendees each year! Also, our competition series has gained widespread recognition as the leading Canadian Car Show for car builders and auto enthusiasts nationwide, showcasing modified vehicles ranging from import cars, euro cars, exotic cars, to domestic cars!
Plan Your Visit to ImportFest & secure your registration today!
“Over 130 Top Awards & Cash Prizes to be WON at ImportFest Toronto, Canada’s BIGGEST & BADDEST CAR SHOW”
This new system saves all of your information, including payment and vehicle info, making it super easy to register for future events. You’ll receive email/text alerts, and you can log in anytime and check your registration status.
In order to create your profile, payment info is required up front. However, you will NOT be charged unless you are approved for the event.
You will also be able to add vehicles to your profile. When adding vehicles, you will be required to upload five (5) good images that we will use to evaluate the quality of your vehicle, and may also be used on our social media. You will also be asked to include a brief “Mod List.”
Once you’ve added a vehicle to your profile, you will then be able to register for the event. If you are approved, you will be notified by email and/or text message.
TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTFEST 2024 PLEASE CREATE A PROFILE IN OUR NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM
NOTE: You will be required to submit 5 images of your vehicle (front, rear, side, interior, engine). Multiple images can be selected and added at once. You can also add images by dragging and dropping them into the upload tool. Please do not use phone screenshots! Images must be jpg, jpeg, or png! (Images must be 10MB each or smaller! If your images are too large, you can click here to use a free online image resizer to shrink them)
Each registration undergoes an evaluation, focusing on overall fit and finish, quality of workmanship, aftermarket parts, and the relevance of modifications. Our screening process includes a subjective review of your submitted pictures and listed modifications. IMPORTFEST INC. reserves the right to approve or decline any applicant at its discretion.
Moreover, candidates are evaluated using our scoring system and categories list, with priority given to vehicles showing a high level of competitiveness in their respective class. If your application is not accepted and you wish to try again, you have the opportunity to resubmit your entry once more, providing updated photos and a detailed list of modifications by emailed us at reg@importfest.com.
To enhance the efficiency of the judging process and reduce wait times on the show day, we now provide Friday judging during setup. Having your car scored on Friday eliminates the need to wait next to your vehicle on Saturday or arrive early for the show. This option is especially suitable for vehicles that require less preparation time, so we encourage you to make use of this opportunity.
If you wish to be judged on Friday, we strongly recommend arriving early for setup. Friday judging will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday judging will have limited availability and may not be accessible to all participants.
Exhibitor and competitor setup is scheduled for Friday, July 12, 2024 between 10am – 7:30pm.
All participants are required to exit the building by 8 PM.
With over 400 vehicles expected to be moving in on Friday, space within the venue is limited, especially for large trucks and trailers. To minimize wait times during entry and exit, it’s suggested to unload your vehicles outside the venue before accessing the loading ramp.
Our staff will allow trailers into the venue based on available space. If you are authorized to unload inside the venue, please do so promptly and safely, ensuring that you remove your trailer immediately after unloading.
Drive with caution and at a reduced speed while inside the venue. Remain in your vehicle until you are escorted to your designated space. After parking, please proceed to the ImportFest Tent to collect your tickets.
Adherence to parking rules and regulations within the venue is crucial. Parking outside of your assigned space, along walls, in aisle ways, or leaving vehicles unattended is strictly prohibited. To facilitate a seamless move-in process, kindly park only in your designated space.
All competitors will receive a participant decal upon obtaining their tickets. It is important that you securely install this decal on the top driver side of your front windshield, ensuring that it is visible. Please make sure to do this before departing on Friday.
To park alongside your team, make sure everyone arrives together. Consider assigning a Team Leader to coordinate with our staff for placement onsite and aim to arrive between 9am to 12pm (Time Slot #1).
For teams consisting of 6 or more members, the setup of Team Flags is permitted. However, these flags should not exceed a height of 8ft – 10ft and must be securely fastened to a base. It is important to place the flags safely to avoid blocking aisles or causing disruptions to foot traffic. Please note that floor banners are not allowed.
The MTCC requires that battery terminals be disconnected for safety reasons, and all visible gascaps must be sealed with tape. Vehicles should not contain more than a 1/4 tank of gas.
The MTCC prohibits the use of tire shine inside the venue for safety reasons. Please ensure that your tires are shiny before entering the venue. Additionally, no outside food is allowed during setup.
Please make sure to clean up your designated booth space before leaving. This includes properly disposing of any trash, dirty rags, and bags. Additionally, playing loud music is not permitted at any time during the setup or show day.
Set-up will conclude at 7:30pm and all attendees must exit the premises.
Don’t forget to keep your tickets with you, as they are required for re-entry on the day of the show.
The move-out process will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the award show on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10 PM. The security team will open the loading bay doors once the general public has been cleared. Kindly wait patiently and refrain from starting your engines or moving your vehicles towards the exit until you have been given further instructions.
Please refrain from revving your engines or keeping your cars running for extended periods while in the venue. Anyone caught speeding, two stepping or tire peeling will be banned from future ImportFest and MTCC events and may incur fines from the venue. Any damages to the venue caused by reckless behaviour will result in fines and legal action. Please ensure that you clean up your area before leaving and dispose of any dirty rags and bags.
Trailers and transport trucks will be granted re-entry to the venue after all competing vehicles have been removed from the halls. It is estimated to take approximately 2 hours to fully clear the show floor, subject to any unforeseen circumstances.
Everyone must leave the venue by 1:59am with no exceptions. Any vehicles remaining will be tagged and towed at the owner’s expense. All left over booth items will be discarded
All vehicle competitors and exhibitors must follow the Rules & Regulations established by IMPORTFEST INC. and MTCC while participating in IMPORTFEST 2024.
Any installation, service, or repair of vehicles must not be done inside the MTCC. This is strictly prohibited and will not be allowed under any circumstances
Displaying flags, banners, past awards, or displays on the floor next to your vehicle is not allowed.
Electrical services are available for purchase, if you wish to order power, please send an email to reg@importfest.com.
Stamps must be visible in order to gain entry or re-entry into the show. Anyone found tampering with stamps will immediately be removed from the event. Unfortunately, lost or forgotten tickets will not be replaced, with no exceptions. The resale of tickets is not allowed and will result in fines and legal consequences.
It is prohibited to bring vape, alcohol, drugs, weapons or any other illegal materials into the venue. Starting your engine during the event is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate removal from IMPORTFEST.
Any damage to the venue caused by your actions, such as skid marks, residue from adhesive floor stickers/decals or tape, etc., will result in fines and legal action.
Any damage to the venue caused by your actions, such as skid marks, residue from stickers or tape, etc., will result in fines and legal action
IMPORTFEST INC. will not take responsibility for any losses or damages that occur during the setup or event day. All competitors are responsible for securing their vehicles and belongings.
All individuals must abide by all relevant local, municipal, and provincial laws and regulations concerning safety, health, and other matters. It is mandatory for all vehicles to have a quarter tank of gas or less, with no exceptions. Exhibitors with tents must have a fire extinguisher visible and readily available as per the MTCC regulations. Starting your engine is strictly prohibited during the event hours.
Food is not allowed on the show floor during setup. However, on the day of the show, you are allowed to bring personal snacks or drinks. Please note that bringing food for a group of people is not permitted. Alcohol is not permitted.
IMPORTFEST Inc. holds the authority to enforce all terms, rules, and regulations, as well as any other requirements for the proper conduct of the show. All competitors are required to follow these terms, rules, regulations, and all relevant laws and codes. Furthermore, IMPORTFEST Inc. reserves the right to deny entry to any vehicle at their discretion.
Only exhibitors with paid booth spaces are allowed to distribute flyers, business cards, banners, signs, or any other promotional materials. Vehicle competitors are prohibited from marketing or promoting any and all products or services. No offensive language or vulgarity is permitted on signs, banners or vehicles inside the venue.
Please make sure that any spokes models representing your company are dressed appropriately, as this is a family-friendly event. Please note that clothing such as booty shorts, thongs, and similar attire are not allowed inside the venue.
You are not allowed to sell merchandise at any time unless you have purchased a booth.
All competitors hereby assume all costs and expenses associated with copyright, trademark, trade name and any other statutory protection.
IMPORTFEST INC. assumes no responsibility for any use or infringement of Vendors/competitor’s name, logo or any types of materials used in filming or marketing pieces i.e. event coverage
IMPORTFEST INC. shall have no liability whatsoever from any cause beyond its control resulting from strike, fire, weather, lockout, civil disobedience, acts of God.
All individuals must vacate the building by 12:59am on Saturday, July 14, 2024. Any vehicles left behind will be tagged and towed at the owner’s expense. Any remaining booth items, such as banners, will be disposed of. The move-out process will commence 30 minutes after the award show on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10 pm. The security team will open the loading bay doors once the general public has cleared the area. Please wait patiently and avoid starting your engines or pushing your cars towards the exit until you receive instructions to do so.
No Refunds or transfers. If you are unable to attend the setup but still wish to be a spectator, please email us at reg@importfest.com by 8 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, to secure your tickets. We will email you ticket(s) for entry on the show day. You will need to enter the show through the designated “Ticket Line” with these tickets visible on paper or phone. Once inside you can pick up your Competitor T-Shirt at the ImportFest Store.
If you have a group of six or more cars, kindly arrive together and let our staff know that you’d like to park as a group.
We will place your car according to our floor plan. We do not reserve space. If you wish to park next to a friend please ensure you both arrive at the same time.
If you would like to park next to your friend please arrive to the venue for setup at the same time. Our staff is not permitted to hold space for anyone. We must fill in all of the gaps on a first come first serve basis.
You will be permitted one passenger only. All other passengers must exit the vehicle prior to entering the building.
IMPORTFEST INC. has an experienced panel of judges that will review each submission against our criteria including fit and finish, quality of workmanship and parts and relevance of modifications.
Our selection process is a subjective review of your “images” and “listed modifications”. IMPORTFEST INC
Trade show approved stanchions are permitted. If you are unsure please email us at reg@importfest.com
No. You are not permitted to lay down carpet, flooring or any type of covering on the floor including tape. If you would like to rent carpet from our exclusive service provider please email us at reg@importfest.com.
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