The premier automotive event in our area, the Greenwich Concours D’elegance returns May 30th-31st. This fantastic car event is a must attend for any car enthusiast and has traditionally featured some of the finest automobiles to be seen at any national car event. The Concours held at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park is right on Greenwich Harbor and provides the perfect waterfront setting. For car lovers and their family this is a truly memorable experience
The event encompasses both days with Saturday celebrates the innovation, performance, and motorsport at The Greenwich Concours de Sport. Here over than 135 sports cars, racing machines, and one-of-a-kind vehicles will be available for viewing on the show field . It promises to be a great show.
Also on Saturday is the fantastic Hagerty Ride & Drive event. Here you can drive and ride in a classic car or new car through the streets of Greenwich. This is one of my favorite events and is first come first serve.
Drive a classic at the Hagerty Ride and Drive event
Saturday will feature High Tide Talks on the show field throughout the day. Co-hosts Justin Bell and Bill Rothermel will showcase interesting cars and their stories along with interviews with vehicle owners, automotive insiders and industry icons.
Sunday May 31st will feature the Concours d’Elegance. The show field will be filled with classic automobiles that celebrate the art and elegance of classic cars. Attendees will delight in unique and beautiful autos with some that you have only seen on television or in print.
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For 2026, The Greenwich Concours, driven by Hagerty, is honored to welcome Paul Russell as Grand Marshal. Since 1978, Paul Russell & Company has been a standard-setter in the classic car world, preserving and restoring fine European collectibles, including the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia Spider and the magnificent 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier.
This is the must attend automotive event in our region.
Rising up from the grounds of a historic Hudson Valley mansion is a Halloween display that transports you into a magical world. Your walk through the grounds is filled with the artistry of over 7000 carved pumpkins that have been curated into a fantasy of light and sound.
The ultimate fall experience in the Hudson Valley has returned. The Great Jack O Lantern Blaze kicks off the fall season and runs through November 16th. A great event for all ages.
Located on the grounds of an 18th-century estate on the banks of the Croton River in Westchester, Van Cortlandt Manor is perfect setting this popular event. Enter through an arched gate of lit and carved pumpkins along dark paths lit with. The mood has been set for an event like no other.
Artists have been at hard at work carving lanterns thousands of pumpkins and transforming this historic site into a magical Halloween world. Guests will marvel at the pumpkin lit tunnel, the bridges, and other features such as the giant spider web and the smoke bellowing dragon, all crafted with lit Jack O’ Lanterns.
Visitors will enjoy a dazzling display of, flowers, fish, Celtic designs, traditional jack O’ Lanterns, The Headless Horseman, ghosts, scarecrows, dinosaurs, and so much more.
The Ferris wheel, the carnival side show and the Day of The Dead have all returned and the carrousel is truly an inspiring spectacle. As you wind toward the end you come to the manor house itself which puts on a dazzling light display
New this year you can go over the rainbow with the massive new, WICKEDLY fun emerald-hued storybook pumpkin dreamscape
Stop by the Headless Horsemen Hideaway for spooky sips and haunting visits from the Horseman himself. Great photo ops!
Returning Favorites fall-themed sweets and snacks at the courtyard snack stand .And of course the Blaze gift shop to find exclusive souvenirs and local finds.
Stop by and see the Headless Horseman himself and enjoy a cocktail.
This is the perfect event to celebrate the fall season right in the Hudson Valley!
. Proceeds from your ticket purchase support the education and preservation efforts of Historic Hudson Valley.
One of the premier automotive events of the year is returning to historic Newport, Rhode Island. Audrain’s Motor Week kicks runs October 2nd to October 6th. This is not just a car show, this is an automotive and a lifestyle event not to be missed. Since its inception which we were thrilled to attend, Audrain’s Motor Week has become one of the premier automotive events in the world.
Newport is the birthplace of auto racing with William K. Vanderbilt and his friends racing at a Newport horse track back in 1900. This event would later evolve into the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Newport is rich with history from sailing, tennis, to racing, and to being the summer playground of the wealthy during the Gilded Age. This historic town is the perfect venue for Audrain’s Motor Week which concludes with Audrain’s Concours on the lawn at the beautiful Vanderbilt mansion, The Breakers. The back lawn of the Breakers which overlooks the ocean will feature over 180 cars. The cars are some of the finest and unique classic cars you will see anywhere.
The perfect setting for a Concours
The organizers have organized so many events for Motor Week you need to plan ahead. The Concours Village is The Headquarters for this World-class Automotive Event! The International Tennis Hall of Fame acts the Concours Village for the Motor Week.
The Concours Village at the Tennis Hall of Fame
The Village is open through the Motor Week and will feature concessions from local restaurants, vendors with unique booths and experiences as well . Patrons will be able to enjoy great food from LaForge Restaurant and other exceptional Rhode Island restaurants, purchase official motor week merch, view some very special autos and motorcycles. It is also where some fantastic seminars are held.
Any time during motor week visit the Audrain Automobile Museum to check out the latest exhibition. Each temporary exhibition features 15+ cars allowing for an in-depth look at a collection of remarkable vehicles. This museum always displays some of the most unique and interesting cars.
Cars, cocktails, and food at the beautiful Rough Point estate
On Friday October 4th, Rough Point the beautiful former home of Doris Duke will host “The Gathering”. We attending this event several times during Audrain Motor Week and it is outstanding. The lawns overlooking the ocean are breathtaking. As you wander the ground you can sip champagne, wine, cocktails and beer and enjoy a unique collection of cars. Fine food and bites are also served. You’ll be in good company with comedian, Jay Leno and other car enthusiasts alike. Full-day ticket holders have access to the grounds from 11:00 am onward. Half-day ticket holders have access from 2:00 pm onward. Rough Point is a mansion and a museum with an extensive collection of fine arts and a sprawling historic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This is not an event to be missed. The Gathering runs 11 am to 5pm. Cars of all kinds including super rare concept cars have graced the lawn at The Gathering.
Classics on the Audrain tour gather on Bellevue Avenue
Saturday will feature the Tour D’Elegance. The Tour d’Elegance is the scenic drive for all cars that are participating in the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance and is a spectacle not worth missing. Cars are meant to be driven and this is a chance to see these amazing autos as the complete their tour and park on Bellevue Avenue right in front of the museum. Also on Saturday is a Cars and Coffee event starting at 8am for any classic car driver not on the tour.
The ultimate event, Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance is the pinnacle of Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. The Concours team has gathered an outstanding selection of judges from around the globe. The Concours classes cover the decades from early 1900 to 1980 with a focus on cars that exemplify the History, Luxury, and Sport of the automotive world. This is a judged event with over a dozen classes of cars. If you love cars or know one who does, this is the ultimate car event for automotive enthusiasts. The Concours opens at 8:30 am and concludes at 3:30pm.
There is so much to do during Motor Week including great seminars, Audrain’s Museum, Bonhams car auction, Wine By The Water, the Hilltop Hangout and more. So get your tickets now and start planning for a memorable experience in beautiful Newport.
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