A long-standing Abbotsford dealership is turning a silver anniversary into a day for the community. Windmill Auto Sales will celebrate 25 years in business with a free public event on Sunday, Aug. 16, that combines a car show, entertainment and a charity drive to benefit Archway Abbotsford Food Bank.
Celebration with a purpose
The dealership at 32585 South Fraser Way will host the event from noon to 4 p.m., offering a DJ, complimentary food and a series of raffle draws. Organizers say prizes include vehicle detailing, exterior home cleaning and pressure-washing packages, gift cards, oil changes and electronics. The celebration also features a "fill the truck" collection: guests are asked to bring children’s toys, non-perishable food, toiletries and personal-care items for Archway.
“We wanted to keep it local. I wanted to make this event something everyone will remember since we’ve been a family owned business here in Abbotsford since 2001.”
The quote came from Windmill owner Norman Romaya, who emphasised a neighbourhood focus for the anniversary. The dealership describes itself as a used-car retailer that also provides detailing and mechanical services.
What to expect
The free event is positioned as family-friendly and community-minded. In addition to the car show, Windmill has lined up raffle giveaways and on-site activities to draw residents to the South Fraser Way location. The company’s current high-end inventory, which it markets alongside everyday used vehicles, includes models such as Tesla Cybertrucks, Dodge Challengers and Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. Windmill’s online presence shows a strong local reputation, with a 4.8 Google review rating from 353 reviews.
- Event: Windmill Auto Sales 25th-anniversary fundraiser
- Date and time: Sunday, Aug. 16 — noon to 4 p.m.
- Location: 32585 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
- Beneficiary: Archway Abbotsford Food Bank — donations of toys, non-perishable food and personal-care items requested
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Aug. 16 |
| Time | Noon–4 p.m. |
| Location | 32585 South Fraser Way |
| Beneficiary | Archway Abbotsford Food Bank |
Local ties and wider context
Windmill Auto Sales opened in Abbotsford in 2001 and has positioned itself as a family-operated business in a city that has seen rapid growth and changing retail patterns over the past two decades. Small businesses and charities often intersect at community events like this, providing an opportunity for residents to support local causes while also engaging with neighbourhood commerce.
For Archway, which serves families and individuals across the region, donation drives remain a seasonal and ongoing need. Organisers hope a vehicle-centred celebration — a draw for car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike — will translate into a meaningful collection for the food bank.
Those wanting more information on the anniversary event can look for the organiser’s listing on social media. Windmill’s promotion notes further details and updates will be available through its Facebook event page.
The event underscores a recurring West Coast motif: as Abbotsford grows, long-running local businesses are seeking to stitch community engagement into milestone celebrations while supporting charities that respond to increasing demand for food security and basic needs.
