Events, traffic information and more

[ad_1]

Monterey Car Week kicks off on Friday, Aug. 11 with a car show on Alvarado Street in Monterey. The week will feature dozens of venues across the peninsula showcasing classic cars, high-end cars and everything in-between. From Pebble Beach to the streets of Seaside, cars and their biggest fans will be flooding the Monterey Peninsula.TrafficWith people coming to the peninsula to view the classic cars, as well as hundreds of classic cars being on the road, traffic is expected to be heavy around events of Car Week.Monterey County has created an interactive map that pinpoints what events are happening on what days, allowing commuters to try and plan their drives around the traffic. (Click here).Or, text CARWEEK to 888777 to get traffic information around car week traffic. Full List of EventsFRIDAY, AUGUST 11*Monterey Car Week Kick-OffMonterey Car Week kicks off with a remarkable collection of historic race cars lining Alvarado Street before racing at next week’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Come on down and meet the drivers of these beautiful examples of racing history while enjoying great music and giveaways. This is a great family-friendly event.SATURDAY, AUGUST 12*Monterey Pre-Reunion – Day 1Owners of more than 300 historic race cars, most of which are competing days later in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, will get valuable track time in a more relaxed and less-crowded environment. A great chance for fans to get up close to these unique cars and watch them perform.SUNDAY, AUGUST 13*Monterey Pre-Reunion – Day 2MONDAY, AUGUST 14*Porsche Monterey ClassicWe’re excited for you to join the party and invite you to the 6th ANNUAL PORSCHE MONTEREY CLASSIC! We’re celebrating our sixth year as a Certified Porsche Classic Partner. This year’s theme will pay tribute to Porsche Classic Motorsports.*Automobilia Monterey ExpoFind and buy original auto literature, artwork, badges, advertising signs, model cars, books, magazines, posters and so much more! Meet 20+/- top international dealers in a single venue in a relaxed indoor setting.TUESDAY, AUGUST 15*Classic Motorsports Kick-Off Car Show and Cruise-InTime to kick off Monterey Car Week with hundreds of classic sports and luxury cars, muscle cars, newer exotics, and classic 4x4s line up along 525 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove to put on a show.*Acura in the ParkFree Event! Check out Acura cars in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s lovely Devendorf Park. The event will feature cars (of course!), coffee and light bites.*Automobilia Monterey Expo – Day 2WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16*The Little Car ShowCalling all mini, micro, electric, steam, and arcane vehicles! The Little Car Show takes place in downtown Pacific Grove from Noon to 5 PM. on the city’s main thoroughfare, beautiful Lighthouse Avenue.*MotorluxMcCall’s Motorworks Revival has a new host and new name. Hagerty invites you to share in their passion for vintage race cars, state-of-the-art aircrafts, the latest supercars, incredible gourmet food, and the best of California’s wines at Monterey Jet Center for the ultimate celebration of automotive beauty, exquisite aircraft, and the Motorworks community.*Pebble Beach Motoring ClassicThe Motoring Classic will take participants on an epic 9-day journey to the ultimate destination in Pebble Beach. The Motoring Classic participant package includes all meals and accommodations and entertainment en route from Kirkland, Washington to Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach.*Connect2CarsConnect2Cars Automotive Enthusiast Connection has become a must see component of the exciting Car Week at Monterey. This acclaimed speaker breakfast series now in its 7th year at the Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course clubhouse, features significant captains of this exotic automotive industry that we love, followed by a scenic drive in Monterey County, ending at a quaint winery for a delicious lunch, wine tasting and the camaraderie of friends.Admission is strictly limited and will sell out!*Rolex Monterey Motorsports ReunionThe annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a museum revving to life with hundreds of historic and period-correct race and sports cars from nearly every era. Yet, they are not for show. Drivers race them in corresponding run groups in an attempt to tame the challenging iconic race track before thousands of enthusiastic fans.*RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction – Preview DayRM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a long history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, unparalleled client service, impeccable presentation, and international footprint.*Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction – Preview DayBonhams returns to the Monterey Peninsula for the August 2023 Car Week, and the Annual Quail Lodge Auction. The auction, held at the opulent and centrally located Quail Lodge & Golf Club, spans the full spectrum of collectible cars. Bonhams’ legacy is rooted in impressive sell-through rates and many worlds auction records. *Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company – Preview DayThe Pebble Beach Auctions host the world’s foremost car collectors, buyers, and sellers, offering car collectors the opportunity to not only see but acquire automobiles of impeccable quality, design, and provenance.*Automobilia Monterey Expo – Day 3THURSDAY, AUGUST 17*Legends of the AutobahnLegends Of The Autobahn is an all-German marque car week event hosted by the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of North America. The 12th annual celebration of German automotive engineering, which will be held at its new location of Pacific Grove Golf Links this year, draws over 400 registered cars along with exhibits from event sponsors. Spectators are regularly greeted by rare and historically significant models, as well as factory-prepared specials.*Pebble Beach Tour dʻEleganceAn exhibition of elegance in motion, the annual Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance features more than 150 Concours entrants seeking to prove they are roadworthy and gain an advantage in the Concours as they trace a scenic route on Highway One.*Pebble Beach RetroAutoAn automobilia enthusiast’s dream, Pebble Beach RetroAuto hosts a highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.*Prancing Ponies All Woman Car ShowThis all-female-owned car show allows women car enthusiasts to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEM and to explore leadership in the automotive industry. Proceeds help continue the foundation’s mission to ‘Create Women Leaders One Girl at a Time’ by empowering women and inspiring girls.*Pebble Beach Classic Car ForumsJoin car conversations with automotive leaders and legends to discuss some of the most interesting topics facing the collector car world today. *Mecum AuctionMecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector-car auction company, offers a range of automobiles from prewar classics and vintage muscle cars to luxury and high-end exotics, modern supercars, and more, along with approximately 100 vintage and antique motorcycles.*RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction – Preview Day 2*Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction – Preview Day 2*Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company – Preview Day 2*Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – Day 2FRIDAY, AUGUST 18*The Quail, A Motorsports GatheringThe Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has provided an unparalleled and exclusive experience for motorsports enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to enjoy rare collections of fine automobiles and motorcycles in a garden-party setting on the rolling greens of Quail Lodge & Golf Club.*Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto RallyThis annual event is geared for those enthusiasts who own, drive or appreciate all cars, especially Vintage, Classic, Sports, and Luxury vehicles. The Rally Drive follows a scenic route along the magnificent Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach shoreline.*Porsche Club of America Werks ReunionThe popular Porsche show, Werks Reunion is showcasing a breathtaking array of Porsches that are sure to excite Porsche enthusiasts! Expect to view a spectacular array of Porsches, from rare classics to current models and everything in between. Display your own cherished car in model-specific Porsche Corral or enter the Porsche Judged Field and compete to win a unique Werks Reunion Trophy.*Pebble Beach Classic Car Forums – Day 2*Pebble Beach RetroAuto – Day 2*Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – Day 3*Mecum Auction – Day 2*RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction – Auction Day 2*Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction – Auction Day*Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company – Auction Day 1SATURDAY, AUGUST 19*Concorso ItalianoConcorso Italiano’s unique format features 800 – 1,000 vehicles of Italian origin, and the focus is on the vehicles on display, conversations between people who love and appreciate them, and elements of Italian style such as food, music and art – all of this on the beautiful grounds of the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course.*Concours d’LemonsBack again to ruin Monterey Auto Week, the Concours d’Lemons has become the “Must Do” event of the week. Crappy cars, lots of laughs, celebrity judges, and free admission. It doesn’t get much better/worse. Celebrating the Oddball, Mundane, and Truly Awful of the automotive world! Hoopties, Rust Buckets, Misfits, Mistakes, and the worst of the automotive world will be on display and as always celebrity judges will be accepting bribes for our Thrift Shop sourced trophies. The best part is that the show is free for participants and spectators, so you’ll get exactly what you pay for.*Annual Ferrari Event at the BarnyardFerrari lovers will not want to miss this gathering of vintage and new Ferrari automobiles and a chance to talk to both owners and representatives from the Ferrari Owners Club. The nonprofit beneficiary this year will be Big Sur Food & Wine, who has arranged a wide representation of local wineries to be featured at the outdoor wine reception in the terraced gardens of The Barnyard.*Breakfast Club Rally x MCW For August, we’re taking this show on the road: BCR’s August rally will once again be part of the constellation of automotive events known as Monterey Car Week. Just like the previous two years, we will be the only officially-sanctioned MCW event with no entrance fees and $ZERO corporate sponsorship. That’s right, we’re waiving all registration fees; instead, once accepted, entrants will be asked to make a donation, in any amount they’re comfortable with, to our local community welfare charity designee. BTW, we should also mention that THE ROADS ARE AMAZING.*Exotics on BroadwayThis unique event is focused entirely on the Super, Hyper and Exotic Car phenomenon. Exotics on Broadway showcases some of the most rare and exciting cars of our time alongside the companies and brands that can take these cars to the next level in performance and showmanship.*Pebble Beach Classic Car Forums – Day 3*Pebble Beach RetroAuto – Day 4*Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – Day 4*Mecum Auction – Day 3*RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction – Auction Day 2*Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company – Auction Day 2SUNDAY, AUGUST 20SHUTTLE SERVICE From Carmel To The Concours d’Elegance*Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceThe finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. And crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites.*Corkscrew Hill Climb and Community Day!*Pebble Beach RetroAuto – Day 4

[ad_2]

Source link