Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance & Car Show Opens at Cincinnati’s Iconic Ault Park on June 11, 2023
June 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$35
(Updated: May 6, 2023) – The Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance & Car Show will feature a spectacular display of award-winning collectible cars and car enthusiasts’ events at the historic Ault Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
This year’s two-day event will be a grand celebration of historic cars featuring a Car Tour Rally, a Glamorous Hangar Party, a Charity Auction, Charity Fundraising, and a Concours d’Elegance featuring over +180 classic museum-quality collectible cars.
2023 FEATURED CLASSES: At Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance (June 11), three iconic marques will be showcased, including “75 Years of Porsche”, “70th Anniversary of Corvette”, and “85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle”. Additionally, the Concours will feature 13 regular classes of classic, vintage, sports, and exotic automobiles and motorcycles.
The 2023 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance will feature both Domestic Cars and European Marques. Here is a list of all the Marques on display:
- Antique, through 1924
- Pre-War Vintage and Classic (1915-1942)
- Collector Foreign (1946 – 1985)
- Collector American, (1946 – 1975)
- Sports Cars (1959-1971)
- Future Classic, 2000 – Present
- Racing, All Years
- Motorcycles, All Years
- A Handful of Asian brands
TICKETS
Tickets for Sunday Concours are $35 for Adults, $15 for Students, and children are admitted for free.
(BUY TICKETS HERE)Additional event ticket pricing is listed below:
- Countryside Car Tour at Mariemont Square in Cincinnati, OH
Date: June10, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets: 0 – $50.00 - Hangar Party at Executive Jet Management
Date: Saturday, Jun 10, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Tickets: $150.00 - Brunch at Ault Park Pavilion – Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati, OH
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets: $60.00
CHARITY
The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance has been the leading Juvenile Arthritis(JA) JA partner and supporter of the Arthritis Foundation Ohio River Valley since 1978. This event supports donations provided to the Arthritis Foundation for support of their Juvenile Arthritis programs, and are typically tax-deductible. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. Nearly 40 million persons in the United States are affected by arthritis, including nearly 300,000 children!
You may donate online Click here to DONATE, call the Foundation office (513-321-1951)
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance 2023
Car Show Schedule & Admission
- Date: June 11, 2023
- Venue: Ault Park 3612 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 (MAP)
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Ticket Price Adult: $35 (advance – $25) (BUY TICKETS)
- Student Tickets: All ages with school ID – $15, Children Under 12 are admitted for free
- Admission to Private Collection and Tasting, $225
- Admission Countryside Tour, $50
- Admission Hangar Party, $150
- Admission Concours d’Elegance, $35
- Featured: “75 Years of Porsche”, “70th Anniversary of Corvette”, and “85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle”
- Website: www.ohioconcours.com
- Phone Number: 513.321.1951
- Year Founded: 1978
Presenting sponsors: EXAIR Inc. - Charity: Juvenile Arthritis(JA) of Cincinnati
- Number of Cars on Display: +200
- Hotel 1: The Summit, 5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227, 513.527.9900;
- Hotel 2: Best Western Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227, 513.271.2100
- Venue Description: The Historic 224-acre Ault Park showcases a majestic view of the Ohio River and provides picnic facilities, nature trails, children’s play areas, and beautiful Brumm and Rose gardens. (Website)
- Media: “Ranked by Forbes and The New York Times as one of the top cities to live and visit, Cincinnati is home to the Concours d’Elegance weekend of events. Sunday’s Concours is held in the historic gardens of Ault Park”
— Weekend of Event Schedule–
Countryside Car Tour
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 (Starts at 10 AM Sharp)
Location: Mariemont Square 6900 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, OH 45227
Car Collectors And Car Enthusiasts Alike Will Be Able To Join The Rally & Tour That I a Spirited and Leisurely Elegant Drive Through the Cincinnati Countryside in Classic Cars.
Join the fun with a scenic driving tour through the Greater Cincinnati countryside roads from Mariemont Square to Wooster Pike Mariemont, OH. Light refreshments will be provided at the start of the event. Any and all vehicles are welcome to participate in the Countryside Tour. Vehicles will be separated into “Spirited” and “Leisurely” groups for your driving pleasure. The staging, registration, and informal tour will begin at 12pm with the drivers’ meeting will be held at 12:45 PM. The Car Tour is Sponsored by Lincoln of Cincinnati. **IMPORTANT: Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, June 5, 8:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023, | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Executive Jet Management, 4556 Airport Road, Cincinnati, OH 45226 (MAP)
Tickets Price: $150
The Hangar Party Takes Place At The Historic Lunken Airport Where Guest Can Enjoy Modern Jets, Gourmet Food, Music And Entertainment, And Dozens Of Peruse Hot Supercars Cars.
Come join this casual dress Hangar Pary at Cincinnati’s Historic Lunken Airport. This one-of-a-kind party is hosted by Executive Jet Management and Sponsored by Porsche of the Village, Maserati of Cincinnati, and Alfa Romeo of Cincinnati. The Hangar Party provides an impressive display of luxury jets, vintage aircraft, and rare collector cars. Celebrity Chef Jeff Thomas will be serving a gourmet dinner with specialty beers, wines, and spirits.
Concours d’Elegance & Car Show
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023, | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ault Park 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tickets for the Cincinnati Concourse d’Elegance are $35 for adults (BUY TICKETS)
The Cincinnati Concours Will Present A “Best of Show” Award at 2:00 pm on Sunday Along With Awards For Each Classic Car Class.
This is the MAIN EVENT! The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is a celebration and competition of over 200 rare, vintage, and classic cars. These are museum quality-kept historically signification cars that are only on display for Concours competition.
This Year Will Feature A Special Celebration Of “75 Years of Porsche”, “70th Anniversary of Corvette”, and “85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle”.
Also, the Concourse will offer displays of fine art, craft beverages, and a private VIP Brunch. The main sponsor for the Concours is EXAIR.
Show Parking: Parking for the Cincinnati Concours Car Show will be available from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM – but parking may be extremely limited so try to gather early. There will be a Free Shuttle available for off-site parking at the Fifth Third Bank George A. Shaefer Jr. Operations Center. To drive there, Enter at 5020 Duck Creek Road (Eastwood Drive), Cincinnati, OH 45227 (SEE MAP)
Brunch at the Pavilion
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Ault Park Pavilion 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
Brunch Tickets: $60
Cincinnati Concours Afternoon Brunch Will Be Serving A Karge Selection of Gourmet Food, Drinks, and Deserts at the Beautiful Ault Park Pavilion
The Brunch at the Pavilion is On Sunday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Pavilion at Ault Palk. The Bruch is a social shoulder-to-shoulder sit-down brunch that will serve gourmet food, cocktails, and extraordinary desserts in a gorgeous garden setting.
First seating is scheduled at 10:30 a.m., but additional seating will be available at 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guests are invited to check in and enjoy a welcoming cocktail on the Pavilion’s south lawn 15 minutes prior to their assigned seating times. Advance ticket purchases are required for this event at $60 per person. The Brunch at the Pavilion is sponsored by Premier Park Events and Catered by Eat Well.
Craft Beer Garden
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Ault Park Pavilion 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
The 2023 Brewery Beers Come From From Esoteric, Rebel Mettle, and Streetside Brewery And Are Available On The North Lawn Of The Pavilion Accompanied by a Live Band
The Cincinnati Concourse Craft Beer Gardens takes place on Sunday at the Ault Park Pavilion during the Car Show. The Beer Garden will feature local breweries including Esoteric, Rebel Mettle, and Streetside Brewery. Large pores and a shaded setting are available on the North Lawn of the Pavilion. The Beer Pours are sponsored by Primetime and tickets are available at the entrance.
- Twitter: @cincyconcours
- Instagram: @cincinnaticoncours
William Sherman Automotive Art Show
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ault Park Pavilion 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tickets: FREE
The William Sherman Automotive Art Show Takes Place Adjacent To The Ault Park Pavilion During The Concours d’Elegance Car Show And Features Automotive Fine Artists. This Event Is Free To All Concours d’Elegance Attendees. Sponsored By Kromholz Jewelers
The William Sherman Automotive Art Show will take place across at the Ault Park Pavilion during the Concours d’Elegance Car Show and features automotive fine artists. This event is free to all Concours d’Elegance attendees. This event is sponsored by Kromholz Jewelers. (William Sherman Facebook Page)
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance “BEST of SHOW” Award Winner Review:
William K. Victor “Best of Show” Concours d’Elegance
1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster owned by Robert S. Jepson, Jr. of Savannah, GA
Roy O. Sweeney “Best of Show” Esprit de Sport
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa owned by The Auto Place of Cincinnati, OH
The 2021 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance “Best of Show” award went to a 1929 Duesenberg J-188 Bohman & Schwartz Sedan, owner William K. Victor of Troy Michigan. The class was Pre-War Classic Early, CCCA, 1915-1935.
Here are the 2022 Cincinnati Concours “BEST of SHOW” awards, which went to a 1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster and a 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. (Photo Credit: Gary Kessler)
Video: Cincinnati Concours
