Keeping car show enthusiasts informed
The 24th annual Ironstone Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for September 26 in Murphys, CA, is creatively adapting to COVID-19 distancing protocols.
The event — which has raised over $1 million to support youth in agriculture — will be converted to a one-day rally/tour followed by a drive over the Ironstone Stage to receive a ribbon and gift basket. Organizers proclaim “Every Car is a Winner.”
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Updated April 29, 2020 (updated weekly)
Here is a revised list of concours d’elegance and other significant classic car shows that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled to later dates as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the US and Canada.
Events highlighted in bold represent additions or changes in status since the previous post on April 23.
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance – September 20, CANCELED
Geneva Concours d’Elegance – August 23, CANCELED
San Marino Motor Classic – June 14, CANCELED after rescheduling to August 23
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – August 16, CANCELED
Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance – July 19, CANCELED
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance – July 18, CANCELED
Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance – July 12, CANCELED
EyesOn Design – June 21, RESCHEDULED to September 13
Colorado Concours d’Elegance – June 14, SCHEDULED AS PLANNED
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance – June 14, CANCELED
Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, June 6 – 7 – RESCHEDULED to August 1-2
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED
Sandhills Motoring Festival – May 24, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival – May 17, CANCELED (possible October date)
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance – May 3, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – May 2-3, RESCHEDULED to October 17-18
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, CANCELED
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED
Spring Classic Driving Tour – April 25, RESCHEDULED to October 10
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
Cars on Kiawah – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-18, RESCHEDULED to September 19-20
Updated April 23, 2020 (updated weekly)
Here is a revised list of concours d’elegance and other significant classic car shows that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled to later dates as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the US and Canada.
Events highlighted in bold represent additions or changes in status since the previous post on April 10.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – August 16, CANCELED
Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance – July 19, CANCELED
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance – July 18, CANCELED
Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance – July 12, CANCELED
EyesOn Design – June 21, RESCHEDULED to September 13
Colorado Concours d’Elegance – June 14, SCHEDULED AS PLANNED
San Marino Motor Classic – June 14, RESCHEDULED to August 23
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance – June 14, CANCELED
Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, June 6 – 7 – RESCHEDULED to August 1-2
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED
Sandhills Motoring Festival – May 24, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival – May 17, CANCELED (possible October date)
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance – May 3, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – May 2-3, RESCHEDULED to October 17-18
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, CANCELED
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED
Spring Classic Driving Tour – April 25, RESCHEDULED to October 10
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
Cars on Kiawah – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-18, RESCHEDULED to September 19-20
Updated April 10, 2020 (updated weekly)
Here is a revised list of concours d’elegance and other significant classic car shows that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled to later dates as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the US and Canada.
Events highlighted in bold represent additions or changes in status since the previous post on April 3.
Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance – July 19, CANCELED
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance – July 18, CANCELED
Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance – July 12, CANCELED
EyesOn Design – June 21, RESCHEDULED to September 13
Colorado Concours d’Elegance – June 14, SCHEDULED AS PLANNED
San Marino Motor Classic – June 14, RESCHEDULED to August 23
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance – June 14, CANCELED
Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, June 6 – 7 – RESCHEDULED to August 1-2
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED
Sandhills Motoring Festival – May 24, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival – May 17, CANCELED (possible October date)
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance – May 3, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – May 2-3, RESCHEDULED to October 17-18
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, CANCELED
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED
Spring Classic Driving Tour – April 25, RESCHEDULED to October 10
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
Cars on Kiawah – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-18, RESCHEDULED to September 19-20
Updated April 3, 2020 (updated weekly)
Here is a revised list of concours d’elegance and other significant classic car shows that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled to later dates as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the US and Canada.
Events highlighted in bold represent additions or changes in status since the previous post on March 27.
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance – July 18, CANCELED
EyesOn Design – June 21, RESCHEDULED to September 13
Colorado Concours d’Elegance – June 14, SCHEDULED AS PLANNED
San Marino Motor Classic – June 14, RESCHEDULED to August 23
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance – June 14, CANCELED
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED
Sandhills Motoring Festival – May 24, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance – May 3, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – May 2-3, RESCHEDULED to October 17-18
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, RESCHEDULED tba
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED
Spring Classic Driving Tour – April 25, RESCHEDULED to October 10
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
Cars on Kiawah – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-18, RESCHEDULED to September 19-20
Updated March 27, 2020 (updated weekly)
Here is a revised list of concours d’elegance and other significant classic car shows that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduledto later dates as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the US and Canada.
Events highlighted in bold represent additions or changes in status from the original March 17 list.
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance – July 18, CANCELED
San Marino Motor Classic – June 14, RESCHEDULED to August 23
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance – June 14, CANCELED
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance – May 3, RESCHEDULED to September 6
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – May 2-3, RESCHEDULED to October 17-18
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, RESCHEDULED tba
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED
Spring Classic Driving Tour – April 25, RESCHEDULED to October 10
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
Cars on Kiawah – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-18, RESCHEDULED to September 19-20
Posted March 17, 2020 (original post – for reference only)
The following concours d’elegance car shows scheduled for 2020 have been canceled or rescheduled:
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 18, RESCHEDULED to November 7.
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – May 30-31, CANCELED.
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance – April 25, CANCELED.
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-19, PENDING.
Benedict Castle Concours d’Elegance – April 26, RESCHEDULED tba.
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance – POSTPONED.
Cars on Kiawah – RESCHEDULED to November 7.
Here’s a novel way to get your classic car kicks during this period of isolation and social distancing: diecast model cars.
While my personal collection is comprised of fairly common kids’ models by Dinky, Corgi, Lesney, Tootsietoy and Hubley, I’m learning there’s an extensive realm of high-end meticulously crafted models for adults that are definitely worthy of a concours display. One such model is the 1935 Audi owned by Koenraad Van Dorpe (above).
Andy Reid, an automotive journalist and classic car expert, spearheaded this series of online car shows staged exclusively on a Facebook page.
The following is an excerpt from a post by Bob Golfen in the ClassicCars.com Journal:
In light of all the pandemic-related cancellations and closures of car events, ClassicCars.com Journal’s East Coast editor Andy Reid has gathered together top car collectors, enthusiasts and concours judges to create something brand new: The Isolation Island Concours d’Elegance.
No social distancing will be necessary on the show field and the whole world is eligible to participate in a concours of diecast model cars on Facebook!
“In this time of no events in the car hobby, we thought it would be fun to hold a classic car event virtually, where collectors from around the world can submit a car,” according to Reid. “These are not cars you trailer to a show but diecast models of cars….
The Isolation Island Concours will be held every two weeks continuously, with entry deadlines on Thursdays and awards presented the following week on Friday. New and updated class lists will be posted for each bi-weekly concours…
“We want to limit it to a single-car submission per person to make it fair to all. In addition, do not submit the same make, model and color car that someone else has already submitted – the first submission of a make, model and color will be the car judged.”…
There is also a set price limit of no more than $350 dollar cost for each diecast car taking part in this inaugural concours…
On a personal note, here’s a related excerpt from my recent newsletter:
“Upon learning of the diecast contest, I visited my own collection to see if there was anything concours-worthy. If there’s ever a competition car preservation class, perhaps my Monte Carlo Rally Mini Cooper and MG TF race car might be eligible. Here’s our cat on the floor giving the Mini a once-over.”
See other concours cancellations.
GREENWICH, Conn., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 25th Anniversary edition of the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance has been canceled due to coronavirus health concerns, Hagerty announced today.
“We all love cars and the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, which is a highlight of the year for thousands of car fans across the region and nation,” said McKeel Hagerty, chairman of the event. “But what matters most is the safety and well-being of our friends, families and loved ones.”
The Concours, he said, will return in 2021 with exciting new classes and features. In the meantime, once public health officials agree that it is safe to congregate again, Hagerty plans to host local car events to engage and energize car and driving fans and whet their appetite for next year’s show.
Mary Wennerstrom, executive director of the Concours, said sponsors, local officials, car owners, Concours fans and vendors have been notified of the cancellation and are supportive. “I think everyone understands this is the wisest course of action. They’re all disappointed, of course, as are we, because the Greenwich Concours is such a staple on the local event scene. But we’ll pour our energies into making the 2021 event the best ever.”
Anyone who has purchased a ticket to the 2020 event, originally scheduled for May 30-31 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, will receive a full refund through Showclix.com within 7-10 business days.
Hagerty is working to identify other ways to raise money for Americares and the Hometown Foundation, the Concours’ longtime charity partners. For more information on the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, please visit greenwichconcours.com.
Tampa’s Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance weekend of events has been rescheduled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19. Originally planned for April 17-19, the event will now be November 6-8 at a new venue: Peter O. Knight Airport, a general aviation facility on the waterfront, just five minutes from downtown Tampa.
Below is the official announcement issued by the Gasparilla Concours organizing committee:
Over the past few weeks, we have been closely monitoring and evaluating the situation around COVID-19 to ensure we are taking the necessary measures to protect the health and well-being of Gasparilla Concours attendees. As a result, we have made the difficult but important decision to reschedule the 2020 Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance to November 6-8, 2020.
While we are disappointed that we will not see you in April, we are excited to see you in the Fall. These next months allow us the opportunity to hopefully resolve the impact of the coronavirus and get back to enjoying our activities together. We have chosen a more expansive outdoor venue that is perfect for our growth in the years to come.We have chosen a more expansive outdoor venue that is perfect for our growth in the years to come, the Peter O. Knight Airport, on Davis Islands.
The new venue allows us to increase our VIP Tent area, add more displays, and even include vintage planes and boats. And it is just 5 minutes from downtown Tampa, so your hotel reservations only need a change of date. We will continue the bus shuttles to/from the hotels, as well as offer golf cart service from the parking areas. The truck/trailer parking will be right on property as well, so no need to worry about transportation or parking.
We know you will fall in love with the 2020 Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance at the Peter O. Knight Airport, on Davis Islands, one of the most prestigious waterfront areas in Tampa. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Be well and see you soon!
Peter O. Knight Airport
825 Severn Ave, Tampa, Florida 33606
Friday, Nov. 6 – “Cars in the Park” Cocktail Party and Charity Auction
Saturday, Nov. 7- Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, Nov. 8 – Nickel Tour of Historic Tampa (no cars on display at the park)
Drive In, Fly In, Boat up! We have all the greatest modes of fun transportation available to enjoy this 2020 Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance.