Rock’n August came together in 1996 as an answer for the desire to bring cars and music together to help raise funds for Diabetes Research through a partnership with Alberta Diabetes Foundation.

The organization was originally a partnership between three local Cosmopolitan Clubs, the local Chamber of Commerce and a group of classic car enthusiasts that came together and formed St. Albert Cruisers.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 2102 in St. Albert came forward and officially became a member after years of volunteer service with the week-long event.

More recently, the organization has been opened up to community members with like minded goals. A board is elected each fall made up of volunteers from the founding organizations and individual members.

Rock’n August is happy to have had the support from may of the car clubs in the Edmonton Area by way of volunteers to continue to support the event end ensure it continues.

With that in mind, we extend our thanks to members from groups working beside Cruisers including the Edmonton Street Rod Assoc, the Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Edmonton, and Mainstreet Cruisers, Edmonton Antique Car Club, Edmonton Corvette Car Club and others.

To date, these efforts have produced both a great show for participants and spectators alike but has also raised over $1.4M for Diabetes Research in partnership with the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and other groups with similar goals.