Niagara-on-the-Lake is the place to be this month if you love admiring beautiful cars — from high-end Porsches, to old-school hot rods.

Three car shows are taking place in town over the next two weeks, starting this Friday, Aug. 9 with Niagara 5000, a luxury vehicle show in downtown NOTL.

In partnership with McLaren Toronto, the Niagara 5000 will see about 50 cars — including McLarens, Porsches and rare, luxury vintage rides — lined up and down Queen Street, which will be closed to regular vehicle traffic for the show, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Several thousand car enthusiasts packed Old Town for last year’s inaugural McLaren show.

Earlier on Friday, starting 9 a.m., there will be a kids car rally for youngsters to come out and rent mini electric cars they can take for a spin down the road.

For a sneak preview at some of the featured McLarens, Peller Estates is hosting an opening night party the day before, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., featuring a three-course dinner, fine wines, live music and dancing.

This weekend, as the Peach Festival takes over downtown NOTL, the Kinsmen Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its annual Show and Shine car show on Sunday, Aug. 11.

It’s in partnership with Parks Canada and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees can expect to see hundreds of shiny, souped-up vintage rides outside the Kinsmen Scout Hall at the King and Mary streets and enjoy barbecued food and drinks at the beer/wine tent, take part in the 50/50 draw and pick up a car show T-shirt.

Tickets are $5 for spectators (and free for children under 12 years old), while the entry fee for show cars is $10. Last year saw more than 500 registrations.

Proceeds from the car show will go to support the Kinsmen Club’s local community projects, most notably Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Finally, on Sunday Aug. 18, the St. Davids & District Lions club will host its Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to  4 p.m. — another dazzling display of vintage cars, with featured vehicles in the past, including Chevys, Jaguars, Fords and more.

It’s at the club’s park on York Road.

The entrance fee for anyone who wants their ride in the show is $15 the day of the event, while spectators can both enter and park for free.

Like the Kinsmen Club’s show, there will be food, a beer tent, music, a 50/50 draw and more.

All proceeds from the Lions Clubs’ show will go to Food4Kids Niagara, which provides healthy food packages for elementary school students who need it during the weekend and throughout the summer months.

Details: 

Niagara 5000, Friday, Aug. 9, 1 to 5 p.m., Queen Street

NOTL Kinsmen Club Show and Shine, Sunday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 430 King St.

St. Davids and Lions Club Show and Shine, Sunday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1462 York Rd.