The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance 2026 is rolling back into Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, California, on September 26, 2026. This annual two-day event marks its 30th anniversary, showcasing a collection of more than 300 antique and classic cars, along with vintage trailers and motorcycles.

This highly anticipated event is a strong target for car collectors and motoring enthusiasts seeking proven, original, and historically important machinery. The beautiful Ironstone Vineyards venue provides an exceptional backdrop, allowing ample space for careful viewing of the exquisite vehicles without crowding.

The weekend includes a Vintage Back Roads Tour and a Cars & Stars Dinner on Friday, September 25, 2026, setting the stage for the main event. For more details on this premier car show, please visit the official event website: Ironstone Concours d’Elegance.

Featured Cars

The 2026 field is built around original and restored-to-original vehicles. The event’s official guidance states that the show is for stock, unmodified cars, generally capping eligible models at 1973.

The Ironstone Concours D’elegance will  Feature Over 350 Classic Automobiles, Vintage Travel Trailers, Trucks, Motorcycles, And More.

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This approach keeps the emphasis where serious collectors want it: authenticity, proper documentation, correct finishes, and period-correct detail. Most notably, the event also continues to welcome unrestored and well-maintained cars, where provenance truly shines.

Among the featured classes verified for 2026 are Antique, Vintage 1925-1942, American & European Classic 1925-1948, Pierce-Arrow, Packard, and Ford Bronco Stock through 1979. In addition to these, there are various marque-specific and special-interest classes.

For car collectors, the most compelling known 2026 display categories include Pierce-Arrow, Packard, Corvette, Model A Ford, and Thunderbird. These classes are particularly useful for buyers who track factory trim, surviving originality, and the quality of restoration work.

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The event’s own materials also highlight a wide spread of historic metal, including American production cars through 1973, muscle cars through 1973, and European, Japanese, and British cars through 1973. Joining the lineup are commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and vintage trailers.

For automotive aficionados, this means the field is broad enough to reward both marque specialists and anyone hunting for a sharp survivor or a correctly restored example. A few representative examples tied to the verified class structure include Pierce-Arrow, Packard, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, and Amphicar.

Other featured highlights include DeTomaso, Nash/Hudson/AMC, Volkswagen, and Wood Bodied Cars among its 2026 class groupings, which provides the field with real depth for automobile connoisseurs.

Event Highlights

The headline attraction is the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance itself on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with show hours running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is built around judged classes, merit ribbons, best-of-class recognition, and an overall Best of Show selection.

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The Friday, September 25, 2026, program adds depth for dedicated collectors and gearheads alike. The verified schedule includes the Vintage Back Roads Tour and the Cars & Stars Dinner.

These events both set the tone for the weekend before the main field opens. A 2026 update also notes the addition of speaker forums for race cars and classic cars, featuring industry leadership addressing spectators.

This should give technically minded enthusiasts a more detailed look at restoration standards, race history, and marque development. Furthermore, the concours remains a benefit event for 4-H, FFA, and related youth programs.

Therefore, the show retains its community angle while still giving collectors a strong, provenance-driven field to study.

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Guest Hosts & Celebrities

No verified 2026 list of honorary judges, celebrity hosts, or featured personalities was available in the event materials reviewed. The official site does confirm that the weekend will include speaker forums in 2026.

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However, named guests for those sessions were not documented in the source information. Past Ironstone editions have hosted well-known automotive figures.

But only verified 2026 names should be used for publication. At this time, no current chairman or celebrity host has been confirmed in the accessible event details.

The Venue

Ironstone Vineyards sits at 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA 95247, nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The property combines winery grounds, amphitheater space, and wide-open display areas, which are ideal for large-format concours staging.

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For car collectors, the setting is crucial: the cars breathe, the light is excellent, and the layout supports careful viewing of bodywork, trim, engine bays, and authenticity details without crowding.

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Full Schedule & Ticket Pricing

• Vintage Back Roads Tour — Friday, September 25, 2026 — Time not specified in the verified source — Limited to entrants — Location: Ironstone Vineyards / tour route.
• Cars & Stars Dinner — Friday, September 25, 2026 — Time not specified in the verified source — Ticketed dinner event — Location: Ironstone Vineyards / Ironstone Amphitheatre area.
• Ironstone Concours d’Elegance — Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — General admission tickets are $25 per person; children under 14 are free — Location: Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA 95247.
• Patron’s Pavilion — Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Restricted access; maximum 50 guests; includes food, beverage, special presentation, and prime location — Location: Ironstone Vineyards.
• Saturday Buffet Luncheon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Time not specified in the verified source — Ticketed luncheon — Location: Ironstone Vineyards.

Schedule of Events by Day

Friday, September 25, 2026

The weekend begins with the Vintage Back Roads Tour for entrants, followed by the Cars & Stars Dinner. The official event page also notes that the 2026 show will include speaker forums for both race cars and classic cars.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

The concours opens to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the field arranged by class and judged on originality, condition, and overall presentation. The day also includes the Patron’s Pavilion and Buffet Luncheon, making it the main day for close inspection of the cars.

Judging and awards

Judging follows the event’s merit-ribbon format: a percentage of cars in each class receive an Award of Merit, then one Best of Class winner is chosen, followed by an overall Best of Show. The race car class also presents the Martin Swig Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to vintage racing.

Event Summary

Ironstone Concours d’Elegance 2026 | Murphys, California | Classic car concours and charity fundraiser.