Panelfest was a success by all accounts. We managed to get 11 panel trucks and a very cool sedan delivery together for this first event. The panels came mostly from Ontario, however we had a surprise visit from Baxter all the way from Prince Edward Island and Big Bob came in all the way from New Jersey. It was a great time having all the panels together and even better to have all the different characters who own them together. It was a different venue for most of the owners as the event was part of Vanfest 10 one of the larger all weekend truck shows in Canada. There were a few challenges associated with this that will be adressed in the eventuality that there is a second event in 2006.
There were awards for all but one panel owner (that one is on it's way).

Best of Show: Larry and Pam's 1953 Ford "Floored
Best Chevy/GMC: Baxter's 1956 GMC
Best Ford: Cluckie's 1955 Ford
Best Other: Tom's 1946 Willy's
Best Under Construction: Ron and Eunice's 1939 Ford
People's Choice: Tom's 1941 Ford
Best 4x4 Big Bob's 1960 Ford
Best Late GMC Roger's 1960 GMC
Best Sedan Delivery David's 1951 Chevy sedan delivery
Best family cruiser Rick's 1956 Ford (to be presented at Arthur)
Special award for Peter for his help judging and bringing his restored 1952 Chevy for display

Baxter also received a very special award for long distance, a set of Magnaflow exhausts donated by Ron.

There were also door prizes for the panel owners that were donated by Ron, Michigan Rick and Baxter.
Each owner also receivd a custom dash plaque/shadow box.

Once the show wrapped up we went on a cruise into the town of St Thomas for their big cruise night associated with the car show the following day. It sure was neat being in a convoy of 5 panels for this 10 mile trek into town. We parked on main street St Thomas with the rods and other trucks for about an hour and then headed back to our event for the main award presentation.

The photos below are but a fraction of all that were taken by the many photographers on hand. Over time the others will be used for features on the individual trucks and we will likely have others to include in this collection. Big thanks to Superbeast, Geoff, Howard, Teabag and Peter for the use of their pictures. I shot a few myself too for good measure,