Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance
Saturday, February 27
Tour Classique
Starting in Old Town La Quinta
The Tour Classique is a popular driving tour for cars entered in the Concours d'Elegance. Drivers depart from Old Town La Quinta and follow a designated route through the Coachella Valley. Spectators are invited to view these beautiful automobiles as they gather in Old Town and will enjoy watching the ‘rolling works of art’ in motion as they depart on the Tour. The event is free of charge. Picturesque Main Street will be closed for this special display and guests will enjoy music and the wonderful ambience of Old Town La Quinta.
8:30am - 9:45am: Cars arrive and are on display for public viewing
9:45am – 10am: Cars depart on the Tour. Route map available at
www.DesertConcours.com.
Sunday, February 28
Concours d’Elegance
Mountain Course, La Quinta Resort & Club
This annual celebration of the motorsports lifestyle will bring together more than 200 classic cars, featuring the finest examples of automotive excellence. Exhibit areas will include displays of other collectible items such as jewelry, watches and art. Held at the legendary La Quinta Resort, visitors will enjoy fine food, beverages and music while viewing rarely seen automobiles, many from private collections and museums. Advance tickets: $25 per person.
7:00am - 9:30am: Placement of cars on the Field
9:30am – 12noon: Judging
10:00am: Gates open to Spectators
10:00am - 4pm: Exposition Vendor Area Open
10:00am - 4pm: Food and Wine Garden Open
10:00am - 12:30pm: Music & Entertainment
11am - 12:30pm: Presentation of Significant Cars & Interviews, Center Stage
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Music and Special Presentation, Center Stage
1:30pm: Awards presentation begins, Center Stage
4:00pm: Best of Show presentation, event concludes
For tickets and more information go to
www.DesertConcours.com or call 1(760) 766-2824.
The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Net proceeds benefit Coachella Valley charities.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SILVERROCK RESORT
BOB HOPE CLASSIC