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Entrepreneur · Philanthropist · Visionary

MATT
AUGUST

CEO of August Luxury Motorcars. Host of August After Dark. Building a legacy where ambition meets empathy.

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Matt August portrait
Kelowna, BC
The Story

BUILT ON
LEGACY.
DRIVEN BY
PURPOSE.

Matt August is a Canadian philanthropist, CEO, and serial innovator who has spent his life at the intersection of automotive excellence and community impact. As the founder of August Group, established in 2015, Matt has built a legacy of integrity while pushing boundaries in the luxury car market.

Under his leadership, August Luxury Motorcars has become a world-renowned dealership specializing in exotic, luxury, and collector cars — serving clients across Canada, the USA, and worldwide. But for Matt, success has always been about more than sales. Through the Okanagan Dream Rally and the August Family Foundation, he has raised millions for children and families in need.

$760M+
In Vehicles Sold
$4.5M+
Raised for Charity
Est. 2015
August Group
August After Dark podcast studio
The Podcast

AUGUST
AFTER DARK

"When the lights go down, the real stories come out."

Filmed inside a luxury car showroom surrounded by millions in exotic vehicles. A video-first podcast blending car culture, raw entrepreneurship, wellness, and real philanthropy into one cinematic experience.

Every episode, host Matt August sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and visionaries for unfiltered conversations — and a portion of every episode goes directly toward helping families in the community.

What's in the Garage?

Car culture, dream machines, and the stories behind the keys. Hot Lap Hot Takes, Mod It or Leave It — this is where the energy starts.

The Entrepreneur's Journey

Raw, honest conversations about building, failing, and rising. Real stories from people who've risked everything.

Wellness & Self-Discovery

Mental health, healing, and the human side of high performance. The conversations nobody else is having.

The Family Spotlight

Every month we spotlight a family or charity in need. A portion of every episode goes directly to making a difference.

4M+
Monthly Views
237K+
Social Following
25-54
Core Demo
August After Dark full studio setup
Sponsorship

PUT YOUR BRAND
IN THE GARAGE

Reach a premium audience of luxury car enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals through authentic integration on August After Dark.

Three sponsorship tiers — from brand visibility to title sponsorship. Every package includes multi-platform distribution across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcast platforms. Your brand isn't just heard — it's seen.

Okanagan Dream Rally — supercars lined up for charity
Community Commitment

GIVING BACK
THROUGH EVERY
HOME SOLD.

$4.7M+
Total Raised
5+
Charities Supported
10
Years of Giving
1,000+
Children Impacted
The Foundation

AUGUST FAMILY
FOUNDATION

Founded in 2015 in memory of Gary August, the August Family Foundation began with an ambitious goal: raise $1,000,000 over five years for local charities. The August family — Matt, Michelle, Brian, and Irene — created this vision unanimously, inspired by the outpouring of love their community showed when Gary passed.

With a deep connection spanning over 75 years in the Okanagan, the Augusts felt it was time to return the support and respect they had received. What started as a single fundraiser has grown into a movement that has raised over $4.7 million — nearly five times the original goal.

With every home you buy or sell with August Group, 10% of net proceeds is donated back into our community — and you get to choose where it goes.

Matt August with a young Dream Rally co-pilot at the Okanagan Dream Rally

Dream Rally Co-Pilot Program

Every child gets paired with a supercar driver for the ride of a lifetime.

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It's not what you have in life, it's the people in it that make the difference. Our focus is to help charities within the Okanagan who have touched locals in the valley.

Matt August, Co-Founder

The COHA August Centre

In 2018, the Foundation donated $221,000 to renovate a new space for COHA's community outreach programs. The COHA Board of Directors named it the COHA August Centre in recognition of the family's generosity.

Kelowna, BCOpened June 7, 201843+ Years Serving
Signature Events

EVENTS THAT MOVE
THE OKANAGAN

Okanagan Dream Rally
The Largest Exotic Car Rally in Western Canada

Okanagan Dream Rally

Founded by Matt August in 2016, the Okanagan Dream Rally pairs children facing difficult challenges with exotic supercar drivers for an unforgettable day through the stunning Okanagan Valley. What started as a small charity drive has grown into one of the most anticipated events in BC.

$4M+
Total Raised
200+
Supercars
8
Years Running
500+
Kids Paired
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Cars & Toys
Annual Holiday Charity Toy Drive

Cars & Toys

Every December, August Motorcars transforms its Kelowna showroom into a winter wonderland for the annual Cars & Toys charity toy drive. Now in its 10th year, this beloved community event brings together families, car enthusiasts, and the spirit of giving.

10
Years Running
10,000+
Toys Collected
1,000+
Families Served
5+
Partner Charities
Our Journey

A DECADE OF
IMPACT

From a $75,000 fundraiser in memory of Gary August to over $4.7 million raised — the journey of the August Family Foundation.

2019Record-Breaking Year

The Dream Rally shatters records with $816,000 raised for Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon and KGH Foundation. Supercar Rides for Charity gives 117 individuals the ride of a lifetime.

$ $816,000
2020-21Persevering Through COVID

Cars & Toys goes drive-thru format, delivering thousands of toys to Mamas for Mamas and Ronald McDonald House. The community spirit never stops.

$ Thousands of toys
2022The Rally Returns — $1.7M Raised

After a 2-year hiatus, the Dream Rally returns bigger than ever, raising $1.7 million in a single day for JoeAnna's House and Ronald McDonald House.

$ $1.7M
2024Foundation Surpasses $4.7 Million

The 6th Okanagan Dream Rally continues the legacy. The August Family Foundation crosses the $4.7 million milestone — nearly 5x the original $1M goal.

$ $4.7M+ total
Our Partners in Giving

CHARITIES WE SUPPORT

Every commission, every event, every effort — directed toward organizations making a real difference in the Okanagan and beyond.

YMCA of Okanagan

Building healthy communities

Ronald McDonald House

BC & Yukon — A home away from home

KGH Foundation

Vision 2035 — Together we change lives

JoeAnna's House

Better together — a warm, welcoming place

COHA

Central Okanagan Hospice Association

Mark Your Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Okanagan Dream Rally 2026
Summer 2026

Okanagan Dream Rally 2026

The Okanagan Dream Rally returns for another unforgettable day of supercars, smiles, and fundraising. Stay tuned for details on the biggest exotic car rally in Western Canada.

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Cars & Toys 2026
December 2026

Cars & Toys 2026

The 11th annual Cars & Toys holiday toy drive at August Motorcars. Bring a toy, see the supercars, meet Santa, and help ensure every child in the Okanagan has a gift under the tree this Christmas.

When You Choose August,
You Choose Community.

A portion of every commission goes directly to the August Family Foundation. When you work with August, you're making a difference in the lives of families across the Okanagan.

Connect

LET'S
TALK.

Whether you're interested in a vehicle, want to be a guest on August After Dark, or have a collaboration in mind — reach out.

[email protected](250) 860-0444
3510 Spectrum Court, Kelowna, BC V1V 2Z1, Canada