About Us
Our intention for the meet
Come for the cars and stay for the people is the intention the drives the Alberta All British Field meet.
Our standard is to simplify a day in Victoria Park for celebrating cars designed for enjoying the time it takes to get somewhere while sharing stories about the vehicles that have mattered in our lives.
This is the reason we have rose pedal layout with 8 cars in a circle, with a place in the center for the owners to sit or stand near their car. As you walk through the meet you will discover a variety of interesting conversations, people, cars, and stories to hear, join in and share.
It is great day for meeting people who are grateful for the cars they get to take care of in hope the next person, the next generation will continue to care for them.
Where we started
It all started in the early 1980’s when a small group of British Car aficionados decided it was time to bring the British Field Meet concept to Alberta. Their motivation stemmed from reading British publications of various motorcar "meets" in England.
Although there were similar "Gatherings Of The Faithful" in Edmonton, these semi annual events focused mainly on older MGs, Jaguars and Austin Healeys. As there was nothing locally that celebrated the full spectrum of British motoring culture, the stage had clearly been set for something grand.
The creation, in 1986, of the Alberta All British Motoring Society hit the starter button on annual field meets in Alberta. The plan was to alternate All British Field Meets between Edmonton and Calgary with the respective Classic and British car clubs from each city hosting the event while pooling their resources with one another. As a result, the Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary hosted the first "meet" in 1987. This was followed by a second "meet" in 1988, hosted by the newly formed Alberta All British Motoring Society.
Originally Wetaskiwin was chosen as the “northern” venue because of strong support from Alberta Culture and the potential for future association with the world class Reynolds Alberta Transportation Museum slated for that city.
After two successful "meets" in Wetaskiwin, the AABMS moved the venue to Edmonton and began it’s long standing relationship with The City of Edmonton - Parks and Recreation and sponsors including the Oxford and Competition Insurance companies, Hawkins Automotive, Brit Bits, MOTOPARTS INC., Collingwood Motion, and Sports Car Centre. These companies were key to our success in the beginning and today our sponsors continue to play a significant role in making the Alberta All British Field Meet a fundamental part of our Alberta motoring culture.
In 1992 the Calgary meet became a European car event leaving the field open for the AABMS to host annual British Field Meets. In subsequent years, “full bore” field meets alternated with “Picnic in the Park” events. (A lower key gathering of British cars and enthusiasts.)
2016 marked the first year of an expanded, annual All British Field meets with it new board, with the intention to create a meet that focused on coming for the cars and staying for the people, as we celebrate cars designed for enjoying the time it takes to get somewhere while sharing stories about the vehicles that have mattered in our lives.
Thank you,
All British Field Meet Board.