Your Guide to Monterey Car Week 2024
Since the 1950s, Pebble Beach has been revered as the ultimate August destination for auto enthusiasts. Over the years, the event has grown from just the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to what is now called Monterey Car Week, and it includes events all over Monterey County. From August 9 to 18, 2024, the best cars in the world take to streets, golf courses, parks, and even WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to celebrate. Monterey Car Week features more than 25 separate events that include car shows, races, auctions, seminars and lectures, art shows, manufacturer displays, and exhibitors, and concludes with the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Save this article as your Guide to Monterey Car Week. Before we get to Sunday on the legendary 18th fairway of Pebble Beach, however, let’s look at all the events that make up the world’s premier celebration of the automobile.
If you’re heading to Monterey Car Week this year, remember that Monterey has a lot to offer in addition to all the car events. You can stop by Fisherman’s Wharf, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and watch the sunset from Del Monte Beach. Of course, there are also plenty of great drives in the area, down Highway 1 through Big Sur or through 17-Mile Drive. Plus there are some unforgettable rounds of golf at 26 area courses that aren’t going to play themselves.
If you want to see everything Monterey Car Week offers, expect to drive—a lot—and be in traffic—a lot. Only a few of the venues are close together, so if you are joining us in Monterey and want to see the auctions, enjoy the manufacturer displays, watch the cars on the Pebble Beach Tour, and maybe catch dinner in Carmel, you’ll need a way to get around. Here’s an interactive map with the events and locations to help.
Friday, August 9
Monterey Car Week Kickoff
Downtown Monterey: Alvarado St. & Franklin St.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: Free
5 – 7 p.m.
A remarkable collection of historic race cars line Alvarado Street in Monterey before racing at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Meet the drivers and enjoy music and giveaways. This is a great family-friendly event.
Saturday, August 10
Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb Day 1
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $65/day or $100 for a two-day pass, includes paddock access
All Day
Drivers of more than 200 historic race cars practice and qualify for racing on Sunday. The Corkscrew Hillclimb ends the day with drivers going reverse course up the iconic turn. This is a great chance for fans to get up close to these unique cars from all eras of motorsport.
Sunday, August 11
Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb Day 2
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $65/day or $100 for a two-day pass, includes paddock access
All Day
Each of the 11 different racing groups will run twice before prepping their cars for the following Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Bonhams displays a selection of classic cars that will be offered at its auction later in the week. The day once again ends with the Corkscrew Hillclimb, allowing fans to enjoy seeing these cars race against the clock up the famous turn.
Poster Pop-Up Day 1
235 The Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: $5
1:30 – 6 p.m.
The largest display of guaranteed-original vintage automotive event, marque, and commemorative posters, from 1895 to 1970.
Monday, August 12
Automobilia Collectors Expo Day 1
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: $10/day or $20 for a three-day pass
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Explore an exquisite collection of automotive memorabilia, from vintage posters to rare collectibles, and meet fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field.
Poster Pop-Up Day 2
235 The Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: $5
1:30 – 6 p.m.
The largest display of guaranteed-original vintage automotive event, marque, and commemorative posters, from 1895 to 1970.
Porsche Monterey Classic Event
1781 Del Monte Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: Free (Register online beforehand)
4 – 8 p.m.
From vintage beauties to modern masterpieces, witness the evolution of Porsche’s iconic designs, plus enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, local artisans, and refreshing beverages.
Tuesday, August 13
Concours for a Cause
Devendorf Park: Mission & 6th Ave.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93293
Tickets: Free
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Concours for a Cause is an immersive and unforgettable event celebrating cars, culture, and the arts. Enjoy a live Beatles cover band while you explore cars from the U.K., Germany, the U.S.A., Italy, and more.
Automobilia Collectors Expo Day 2
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: $10/day or $20 for a three-day pass
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Continue your journey through automotive history with special displays and live interviews. Don’t miss these unique exhibits and the chance to add rare pieces to your collection.
Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff Car Show
Downtown Pacific Grove: Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tickets: Free for spectators
1 – 5 p.m.
Each year, Classic Motorsports Monterey kicks off the Monterey Car Week festivities with awesome cars and great people filling the charming downtown area of Pacific Grove. This event is free for spectators—just walk right in, with no registration required.
Poster Pop-Up Day 3
235 The Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: $5
1:30 – 6 p.m.
The largest display of guaranteed-original vintage automotive event, marque, and commemorative posters, from 1895 to 1970.
Wednesday, August 14
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Day 1
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $60 for general admission/paddock access or $230 for a four-day pass
All day, starts at 7 a.m.
Celebrating 50 years of historic racing, the Reunion is a museum revving to life with hundreds of historic and period-correct race and sports cars from nearly every era. Drivers race in corresponding run groups in an attempt to tame the challenging, world-famous racetrack before thousands of enthusiastic fans.
Broad Arrow Auctions Preview Day 1
Monterey Jet Center
300 Sky Park Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: Free to the public during posted preview hours
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Preview an impressive auction roster of roughly 150 cars slated to cross the block during the two-day auction hosted at the Monterey Jet Center, August 14–15. The public preview will run until the auction begins.
Automobilia Collectors Expo Day 3
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: $10/day or $20 for a three-day pass
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Don’t miss the final day of this event, which features more interactive experiences and last-minute finds. It’s your last chance to enjoy the expo’s offerings and make those final purchases.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Viewing Day 1
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $50 for one, $120 for catalog and two
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The viewing days for Gooding & Co.’s Pebble Beach Auction offer car collectors a sneak peak of the auction house’s offerings, which are sure to include automobiles of impeccable quality, design, and provenance.
Astons on the Avenue
Southwest corner of Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: Free
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Ocean Avenue, this event showcases the finest Aston Martins of all eras, epitomizing automotive excellence.
The Little Car Show
Downtown Pacific Grove: Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tickets: Free
12 – 5 p.m.
A parade of vintage mini, micro, electric, steam, and arcane vehicles down Pacific Grove’s main thoroughfare, beautiful Lighthouse Avenue—a great opportunity for photographers!
Poster Pop-Up Day 4
235 The Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: $5
1:30 – 6 p.m.
The largest display of guaranteed-original vintage automotive event, marque, and commemorative posters, from 1895 to 1970.
Broad Arrow Auctions Monterey Auction Day 1
Monterey Jet Center
300 Sky Park Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: Included with purchase to Motorlux (See below)
5:30 p.m.
Broad Arrow Auctions will once again join Motorlux for its annual Monterey Auction, featuring an impressive roster of approximately 150 motor cars. Day one of the two-day sale takes place on Wednesday, August 14, during the Motorlux festivities and will sell 40 lots in celebration of Hagerty’s 40th anniversary. If you don’t attend Motorlux to gain complementary access to the auction that way, bidder registration is $300 for in-person bidding, which includes admission, seating for two, and an auction catalog.
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Motorlux
Monterey Jet Center
300 Sky Park Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $650/$600 with Hagerty Drivers Club discount (Early Entry: $750 / $700 with HDC discount)
6 – 10 p.m. (5 – 10 p.m. with Early Entry)
Don’t miss the ultimate Car Week kick-off, packed with California’s best chefs, unbeatable local wines and cocktails, 100-plus rare airplanes and automobiles, dancing, and more. And the best part? In celebration of Hagerty’s 40th anniversary, we’re making all attendees VIPs, meaning you’ll enjoy unlimited access to every inch of the tarmac as well as access to the Broad Arrow auction on August 14 and 15. It’s our Motorlux gift to you.
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RM Sotheby’s Auction Public Preview Day 1
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $60/person for a weekend pass
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, impeccable presentation, and an international footprint.
Thursday, August 15
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Day 2
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $60 for general admission/paddock access or $230 for a four-day pass
All day, starts at 7 a.m.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of historic racing in Monterey, more than 400 authentic cars are on track racing like they were built to do. Today is qualifying for each of the 13 groups.
Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance
Pebble Beach Resort: 17-Mile Drive and Highway 1 to Big Sur and back
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
An exhibition of elegance in motion, the annual Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex features more than 150 Concours entrants seeking to prove they are roadworthy and gain an advantage in Sunday’s show as they trace a scenic route on 17-Mile Drive and Highway 1. This is a great opportunity to get a first glimpse of the beautiful cars that will grace the show field on Sunday.
Broad Arrow Auctions Monterey Auction Day 2
Monterey Jet Center
300 Sky Park Dr. Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: Included with purchase of Motorlux passes (See above)
3:00 p.m. – TBD
Broad Arrow Auctions will once again join Motorlux for their Monterey Auction, featuring an impressive roster of approximately 150 motor cars. Day two of the two-day sale takes place on Thursday, August 15. If you didn’t attend Motorlux to gain complementary access to this auction that way, bidder registration is $300 for in-person bidding, which includes admission, seating for two, and an auction catalog.
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Mecum Monterey Auction Day 1
Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $20/person advanced purchase, or $30/person at the gate
8 a.m. – TBD
Mecum’s Monterey sale will include 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.
Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel
Downtown Carmel on Ocean Ave. and Dolores St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Tickets: Free for spectators
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A festive atmosphere of Ferraris and Italian motorcycles are on display over four blocks in charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Ocean Avenue and Dolores Street will be filled with fabulous motorcars and bikes with music, interviews, awards presentations, and more.
Legends of the Autobahn
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course
1 McClure Way
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: Free for spectators, paid parking ($30 pre-purchased, $40 day of)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Legends of the Autobahn is an all-German concours d’elegance held in Seaside. Legends is hosted by the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of North America. The annual concours event offers both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques, and an open class for all other German-made cars.
Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum Day 1
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join car conversations with automotive leaders and legends to discuss some of the most interesting topics facing the collector car world today.
Pebble Beach RetroAuto Day 1
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Viewing Day 2
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $50 for one, $120 for catalog and two
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The viewing days for Gooding & Co.’s Pebble Beach Auction offer car collectors a sneak peak of the auction house’s offerings, which are sure to include automobiles of impeccable quality, design, and provenance.
Concours Village Day 1
Corner of Stevenson and Forest Lake Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The hub for Monterey Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official ride-and-drives, and purchase memorabilia.
Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show
Ocean Avenue between Junipero and San Carlos
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Tickets: Free for spectators, VIP passes available
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This car show features women-owned hypercars, full classics, muscle cars, sport cars, and electric cars. Proceeds support the Prancing Ponies Foundation’s mission to “Create Women Leaders One Girl at a Time.”
RM Sotheby’s Auction Public Preview Day 2
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $60/person for a weekend pass
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, impeccable presentation, and an international footprint.
RM Sotheby’s Auction Day 1
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $400 for in-person bidding
5:30 p.m. – TBD
RM Sotheby’s returns to Monterey Car Week for its 27th year. The sale will feature rare and unique cars from all eras, including quite a few oddballs, many of which we covered in a recent preview story.
Friday, August 16
Werks Reunion Monterey
Monterey Pines Golf Course
1250 Garden Road
Monterey CA 93940
Tickets: Free for spectators, $40 parking (cash only)
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Porsche Club of America (PCA) welcomes all Porsche clubs, owners, and enthusiasts to the ninth annual Werks Reunion Monterey. Head over to the Monterey Pines Golf Course to see a breathtaking array of Porsches, from rare vintage to the latest models and everything in between.
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Day 3
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $60 for general admission/paddock access or $230 for a four-day pass
All day, starts at 7 a.m.
More than 400 historic race cars rev up and race throughout the day. Complementing the racing is an array of Monterey wines and craft beers, go-karts, and activities for kids (15 and under get in free with an adult).
Mecum Monterey Auction Day 2
Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $20/person advanced purchase, or $30/person at the gate
8 a.m. – TBD
Mecum’s Monterey sale will include 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.
The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
8000 Valley Greens Dr.
Carmel, CA 93923
Tickets: Sold via lottery
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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 The Quail.
Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum Day 2
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join car conversations with automotive leaders and legends to discuss some of the most interesting topics facing the collector car world today.
Pebble Beach RetroAuto Day 2
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
Concours Village Day 2
Corner of Stevenson and Forest Lake Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The hub for Monterey Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official ride-and-drives, and purchase memorabilia.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Viewing Day 3
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $50 for one, $120 for catalog and two
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The viewing days for Gooding & Co.’s Pebble Beach Auction offer car collectors a sneak peak of the auction house’s offerings, which are sure to include automobiles of impeccable quality, design, and provenance.
RM Sotheby’s Auction Public Preview Day 3
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $60/person for a weekend pass
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, impeccable presentation, and international footprint.
Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally
Downtown Pacific Grove: Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tickets: Free for spectators
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This annual event is geared toward enthusiasts who own, drive, or appreciate all cars, especially vintage, classic, sports, and luxury vehicles. The rally follows a scenic route along the magnificent Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach shoreline.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Day 1
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $200 (bidder registration fee)
5 p.m. – TBD
The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the only auction held within the gates of the famed 17-Mile Drive, Gooding & Company always puts on a show. Bidder registration includes a catalog, admission for two to the viewing and the auctions, with two reserved seats for the latter.
Concorso Italiano Opera Gala Night
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course
1 McClure Way
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: $135–$530
5 p.m. – TBD
An unforgettable evening celebrating everything Italy does best, including a captivating performance of famous opera overtures, choruses, and arias, as well as plenty of fantastic food and—of course—stunning Italian cars.
RM Sotheby’s Auction Day 2
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $400 for in-person bidding
5:30 p.m. – TBD
RM Sotheby’s returns to Monterey Car Week for its 27th year. The sale will feature rare and unique cars from all eras, including quite a few oddballs, many of which we covered in a recent preview story.
Saturday, August 17
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Day 4
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
Salinas, CA 93908
Tickets: $60 for general admission/paddock access or $230 for a four-day pass
All day, starts at 7 a.m.
Some of the world’s rarest and most historic cars compete in the Rolex Races, making it a museum revving to life. In addition to the racing, enjoy stage presentations, legendary drivers, and a 50th Anniversary exhibition that celebrates past featured marques and provides access into their unique history.
Concours d’Lemons
Seaside City Hall
440 Harcourt Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: Free for all spectators, $20 to register your hooptie
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Concours d’Lemons returns! Back again to ruin Monterey Car Week, the Concours d’Lemons has become the “Must Do” event of the week. Crappy cars, lots of laughs, and celebrity judges. It doesn’t get much better/worse. Celebrating the oddball, the mundane, and the truly awful of the automotive world! Be sure to keep tabs on who wins the “Most Dangerous” trophy, presented by Hagerty. Spectators get in free, that way you get what you pay for—and perhaps a little less.
Mecum Monterey Auction Day 3
Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd,
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $20/person advanced purchase, or $30/person at the gate
8 a.m. – TBD
Mecum’s Monterey sale will include 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.
Pebble Beach RetroAuto Day 3
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Viewing Day 4
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $50 for one, $120 for catalog and two
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The viewing days for Gooding & Co.’s Pebble Beach Auction offer car collectors a sneak peak of the auction house’s offerings, which are sure to include automobiles of impeccable quality, design, and provenance.
Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum Day 3
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join car conversations with automotive leaders and legends to discuss some of the most interesting topics facing the collector car world today.
Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions Day 2
Pebble Beach Parc du Concours
Corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $200 (bidder registration fee)
11 a.m. – TBD
The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the only auction held within the gates of the famed 17-Mile Drive, Gooding & Company always puts on a show. Bidder registration includes a catalog, admission for two to the viewing, and the auctions, with two reserved seats for the latter.
Concours Village Day 3
Corner of Stevenson and Forest Lake Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The hub for Monterey Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official ride-and-drives, and purchase memorabilia.
Concorso Italiano
Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Club
1 McClure Way
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: $225+
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The world’s largest luxury and exotic Italian car show celebrating all things Italian: food, fashion, wine, art, and, of course, cars. The event centers on as many as a thousand Italian exotic automobiles and motorcycles. Attendees can also enjoy a Concorso Italiano fashion show, musical performances, on-stage interviews, and much more.
RM Sotheby’s Auction Public Preview Day 4
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $60/person for a weekend pass
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, impeccable presentation, and an international footprint.
Exotics on Broadway
Broadway Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
Tickets: Free for spectators
1 – 6 p.m.
This unique event is focused entirely on the phenomenon of supercars, hypercars, and exotic cars. As such, Exotics on Broadway showcases some of the rarest and most exciting cars of our time, alongside the companies that can take these cars to the next level in performance and showmanship. The 2024 featured marque will be Koenigsegg, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Monterey Motorsports Festival
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $90 advance general admission, $320 advance VIP
1 – 10 p.m.
This festival showcases amazing cars and offers enthusiasts the opportunity to engage in workshops, racing simulators, interviews, and autograph sessions with automotive personalities. The event will feature live music and local food at the food truck village, kids’ activities, and vendors.
Ferrari Event at The Barnyard
Barnyard Shopping Village Carmel
Carmel, CA, 93923
Tickets: $80+
4 – 7 p.m.
A gathering of vintage and new-model Ferraris in the beautiful gardens of The Barnyard, with wine tastings and small bites. The annual event is both curated by and benefitting The Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation.
RM Sotheby’s Auction Day 3
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: $400 for in-person bidding
5:30 p.m. – TBD
RM Sotheby’s returns to Monterey Car Week for its 27th year. The sale will feature rare and unique cars from all eras, including quite a few oddballs, many of which we covered in a recent preview story.
Sunday, August 18
Dawn Patrol Presented by Hagerty
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
5:30 a.m.
It started with Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty bringing a few dozen doughnuts and some coffee to a small group of hardcore car fans to watch the cars drive onto the lawn at Pebble Beach, but it sure has grown. A lot. In addition to offering coffee and doughnuts, Dawn Patrol provides the perfect spot to see and hear each entrant drive onto the show field.
Hagerty gives out something else at the event that is quite the attraction: Hats. Each year, a limited number of unique Dawn Patrol hats are distributed to the first spectators on site, and those hats are now among the most coveted items of Concours memorabilia. In that brief moment when the hats are brought out, a baseball cap steals the spotlight from the Duesenbergs, Rolls-Royces, and Packards that will rule the rest of the day. Expect thousands of fans out in the cool morning breeze at the edge of the Pacific Ocean watching the world’s greatest automobiles arrive at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, while wearing their hats as a badge of honor.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: $595 general admission
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Monterey Car Week, where 200 of the best collector cars in the world gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show—considered the ultimate award for automobiles. Expert judges will critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. This 73rd annual event will attract crowds from around the world and is widely regarded as the world’s premier celebration of the automobile.
Pebble Beach RetroAuto Day 4
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
Concours Village Day 4
Corner of Stevenson and Forest Lake Rd.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Tickets: Free
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The hub for Monterey Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official ride-and-drives, and purchase memorabilia.
What is the schedule for the day?
What a great list of events.
Car lovers will not get bored here!
That is a lot of different events. I’m pleasantly surprised there are a decent amount of free to very low cost events scattered throughout.
In my experience at Monterey and other similar events, the ticket prices for the events to attend is rarely what drains the bank. It’s the lodging, food, and parking that add up fast.
It’s all above my pay grade. And not one Chevy Vega. Gee.