CA - Central Coast

The 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance, with a Salute to the Daimler Automobile, will display some 200 of the world's finest automobiles on a spectacular site of Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. There will be approximately 20 classes of cars judged during the event in their individual classes but all vying for that coveted award, "Best of Show."

The 5th Annual Tribute to 1957 American Classics automobiles will bring a touch of Main Street, USA to the Santa Barbara area. Cars from American manufacturers with names like Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chrysler, Lincoln, Kaiser, Frazer, Tucker, De Lorean and more are expected to be showcased. Stroll around to the sounds of a Dixieland Jazz band with the aroma of hot dogs and hamburgers grilling. Enjoy a cold beer or soda while you view a fashion show of contemporary American designers.

The 5th Annual Concours d' Italiano, with a Salute to Ferrari, brings an Italian flair to Santa Barbara. Approximately 200 cars with names like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat, Lancia, Iso, Bizzarrini, De Tomaso, Pantera, La Forza, Lancia and Pinin Farina are expected to be displayed. Italian food, Italian music, opera singers, a fashion show featuring Italian designers and wine tasting will be available for guests to enjoy.

The Santa Barbara Concours weekend kicks off with the Wine Country Tour d'Elegance, beginning at 8:30 a.m. While the tour is open to all cars, Cars competing in Saturday and Sunday's event are invited to participate in the tour and will receive extra points in the judging should there be a tie. This scenic drive weaves along the beautiful Pacific Ocean or through the burgeoning vineyards of the world’s most famous wine country traverses over sun-drenched mountains and valleys, and tours through several charming towns along the way. Tour participants will enjoy a catered gourmet lunch on the property of an elegant winery, a champagne celebration at the finish, and commemorative gifts.

Harvest is the most colorful time of year, and we invite you to experience a bounty of hospitality, learning and merriment and discover the world-class wines hand-crafted in Paso Robles Wine Country during the annual Harvest Wine Tour.