Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival

The 2025 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival will take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, blending automotive artistry, aviation displays, social events and charitable work into a five-day celebration.

Organizers emphasize that the festival is more than a display of vehicles; it offers a narrative of automotive heritage, innovation and community. The mix of cars, aircraft, films and social events is designed to engage both enthusiasts and casual visitors. The festival’s charitable arm supports scholarships and programs tied to mobility, engineering and design disciplines.

The Concours d’Elegance itself is a judged auto show that celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship, history and engineering of automobiles. Vehicles are evaluated against strict restoration and preservation standards, with entries ranging from classics and exotics to historically significant models.

Festival highlights
• Oct. 30 – Best in Show Wine Dinner (6:30–9:30 p.m.) at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana. The dinner will feature a menu paired with gold-medal wines from the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival. Hosts will present past winners and guests will enjoy curated courses with sommelier commentary.

• Oct. 31 – Lowcountry Driving Tour (8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), a scenic cruise across the island that visits historic sites, marshland roads and waterfront destinations. The tour begins at the Car Club & Storage Facility with a light breakfast and ends with a southern-style lunch at Skull Creek Boathouse.

Later that evening, the Grand Motoring Film Festival (5:00–9:30 p.m.) will be held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The event combines red-carpet flair with screenings of motoring films, shorts and premieres, a reception and a juried awards show.

• Nov. 1 – Car Club Showcase (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) takes place at Port Royal Golf Club with more than 200 collector and classic vehicles on display. At the same time, the Aero Expo (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) will be held at Hilton Head Island Airport, bringing together vintage and modern aircraft alongside rare cars. A complimentary shuttle connects the two venues.

The evening gala Flights & Fancy (6:00–10:00 p.m.) transforms the airport into an illuminated celebration of flight and automotive design, with collector vehicles and aircraft showcased under the night sky. • Nov. 2 – The grand Concours d’Elegance runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 1st and 18th fairways of Port Royal Golf Club’s Planter’s Row. Nearly 200 entrants will be judged on criteria including authenticity, design, preservation and presentation, with one vehicle crowned Best of Show.

Tickets and packages
In addition to general admission, organizers offer Signature Experiences—VIP packages that include access to exclusive areas, reserved seating, hospitality lounges and other premium perks. These limited packages are aimed at attendees seeking a more immersive weekend.

General admission prices vary by day and by event. Special gate-only discounts will also be available Nov. 1–2. for students and military. Students with a valid ID will receive complimentary admission to the Car Club Showcase, Aero Expo and Concours d’Elegance. One parent or guardian accompanying a student is eligible for 50% off general admission, and active-duty military members with identification, along with their immediate families, will also receive 50% off.

For full schedules, ticket information and package options, visit hhiconcours.com.