If you’ve been paying close attention you’re well aware that our island’s famous Concours d’Elegance has moved from its decades-long Sunday classic car display to Saturday. The show day was moved last year to avoid a Sunday rainstorm and apparently the presenting Hagerty executives liked the result. That doesn’t mean that this March 7 isn’t the end of the week’s automotive fun. Automotive enthusiasts can begin as early as Wednesday and attend at least 21 car events, and it’s possible that I’ve missed one or two.
Cost of admission to Saturday’s big show is $180 for adults, $75 for senior, military and youth (10-17) Children nine and under are free. And speaking of free, there are even more free spectator events this year so you can surround yourself with luxury or drive an interesting car by just showing up. Here are the details.
WEDNESDAY
Noon to 6 p.m., Gooding Auction Preview, Racquet Park, Omni Resort $50*
THURSDAY
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Broad Arrow Auction Prev. at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hagerty Ride & Drive at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
Noon to 6 p.m. Gooding Auction Preview at Racquet Park at the Omni Resort - $50
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seminar: Amelia Judging - Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
FRIDAY
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 8-Flags Road Tour on Centre Street Downtown - FREE
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. WERKS Porsche Reunion at Amelia River Club - $40
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Broad Arrow Auction Prev. at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gooding Auction Preview at Racquet Park at the Omni Resort - $50
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hagerty Ride & Drive at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
Noon to 5 p.m. Concours d’Lemons - Main Beach Park - FREE
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Classic Motors Kickoff at Main Beach Park - FREE
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Seminar: Amelia Judging - Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Legends of Speed Banquet at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - $425
SATURDAY
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Amelia Concours at the Golf Club at Ritz Carlton - $180
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Broad Arrow Auction Prev. at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hagerty Ride & Drive - Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
SUNDAY
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cars & Caffeine Show at the Golf Club at Ritz Carlton - $65
9 a.m. to noon Hagerty Ride & Drive at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Seminar: Women in Mtrsport Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
10:15 a.m. to10:45 a.m. Seminar: Cars of Franchitti at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seminar: Chip Foose, Creator Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Seminar: CAN AM at Ritz Carlton Hotel - FREE
*$50 includes all three days of previews