The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is ready to roll into the blooming gardens of historic Ault Park with 250 collector vehicles. Now in its 47th year, it is the premier classic car show event of its kind—a full weekend of events ramps up to the internationally recognized fundraiser for Juvenile Arthritis on Sunday, June 8.
This year’s theme, “Icons of British Motoring,” promises a look at twenty-one classes of classic, vintage and exotic automobiles and motorcycles, including a James Bond tribute car outfitted with Agent 007 spy accessories. The show also features special display classes celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chrysler, Indian Motorcycles and Automotive Oddities: The Strange and Wonderful.
“Our event gets bigger and better year-over-year with something for everyone, from car enthusiasts to families with young children–from supercars to classic cars and motorcycles,” says Julie Wyte, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation. “Ault Park is one of the most beautiful public parks in our country and is the perfect backdrop to display such glorious automotive beauty,” she adds.
The Concours weekend begins Saturday, June 7 with a Countryside Tour—participants motor through scenic roads of the Cincinnati region. Saturday evening brings the Hangar Party at Lunken Airport, featuring exotic cars, motorcycles and private jets. Tickets include beverages and dinner by the bite.
The main event is the Concours d’Elegance, Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ault Park. A VIP Brunch catered by Eat Well will be offered on Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ault Park Pavilion. The Craft Beer Garden & Bourbon Tasting will be on the show field this year, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is as much about community as it is about cars. A well-oiled team of more than 400 volunteers work together to make the show a success. The passion behind the purpose is what makes the show truly one of a kind.
“Some of our volunteers have been with us for more than 40 years,” Wyte shares. “We have a lot of multi-generational help—families that return year after year. I am honored to be working with such great people and hand-in-hand with The Arthritis Foundation,” she continues. “All of the money stays local and supports a camp for children with Juvenile Arthritis and their families.”
This June, brake for the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, the event of the season that fuels a good cause.
For details and advance tickets for Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance events, visit OhioConcours.com. Free parking with a shuttle to Ault Park is available at Fifth Third Bank Madisonville Operations Center, 5020 Duck Creek Road.