The Detroit Concours d’Elegance Lands At The Detroit Institute of Arts Museum (Sept. 22-23, 2023)
September 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - September 23, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
$25
The second annual Detroit Concours & Car Show will span two days of car-themed events in Downtown Detroit, showcasing over 500 classic cars across five exciting car shows and entertaining more than 25,000 car enthusiasts.
A majority of the events will take place in Downtown Detroit at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, on Friday, September 22, 2023. Friday’s events will include a Concours d’Lemons, RADwood, Ride & Drive Share, a Kids Play Zone, food trucks, cocktails and soft drinks, and live entertainment. (See Event Details Below)
This 1937 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron won the “Best of Show” at the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance, hosted at the Detroit Institute of Arts
The following day, and the main event on Saturday, September 23, is the official Detroit Concours d’Elegance, which takes place on the lawns directly in front of the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Detroit Concours will feature over 150 historically significant vehicles, divided into 21 classes, that will compete for various awards, trophies, and accolades.
A special attraction for this year alone will feature the designs of Gordon Buehrig, NES Automotive Innovations, and the 75th anniversaries of McLaren and Lamborghini.
FACTOID: “Gordon Buehrig was a world-renowned car designer responsible for some of the most iconic car designs in history. At just 25 years old, Buehrig took on the role of chief body designer for Duesenberg, where he designed the iconic 1928 Duesenberg Model J. Later, during his tenure at the Auburn Automobile Company, he was the mastermind behind the acclaimed 1935 Speedster. Additionally, he crafted the standout designs of the Cord 810/812, with the latter gaining recognition from the Museum of Modern Art in 1951 for its groundbreaking originality.” (Source: Wikipedia)
Saturday’s Detroit Concours d’Elegance will be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts, whereas Friday’s Concours d’Lemons, RADwood, and Ride & Drive Share car shows will take place at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers
SATURDAYS LINE-UP
The main events include a funky Concours d’Lemons Car Show, a total 80s and 90s RadWOOD Car Show, and a formal, classic Concours d’Elegance. The Concours d’Lemons features a carefully curated collection of the most oddball and unexceptional cars you have ever seen. The ticket price for the Detroit Concours d’Lemons Car Show cost $20 per person for the day. (Buy Tickets Here)
Adversely, The RadWOOD Car Show features “The Cool Cars” from the ’80s and ’90s (Think Miami Vice). Above them, in another class, is the illustrious Detroit Concours d’Elegance. The Concours features over 150 of the most elegant, rare, and expensive cars in the world. Ticket price for the Detroit Concours RadWOOD Car Show cost $20 per person for the day. (Buy Tickets Here)
Cars and Community event on Saturday, Sept. 22nd: A $20 ticket grants entry to the Concours d’Lemons, RADwood, Ride & Drive Share, a Kids Play Zone, food trucks, cocktails and soft drinks, and live entertainment. (See Event Details Below)
The Two day of events in the Fox District in Downtown Detroit at Comerica Park followed on Sunday with the Detroit Concours d’Elegance at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
The full schedule of all the events and activities is listed below…
Schedule of Events
RADwood Car Show
Saturday, September 22, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Comerica Park Lots 1 & 2, 2100 Woodward Ave
Admission: $20 (Buy RadWOOD Tickets).
Break out your 1980s mixtapes and boom boxes for a throwback RADwood Car Show. When “Dallas” and “Dynasty” were a hit, so were these cars. The show is dedicated to everything from the 1980s and 1990s, including the cars. So suit up in period-correct clothes and bust out your pagers. These are pre-cell phone days, so bring some quarters for the pay phones. The Detroit Concourse RADwood takes place at Comerica Park (Parking Lots 1 & 2) at 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
Concourse d’Lemons Car Show
Saturday, September 22, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Comerica Park Lots 1 & 2, 2100 Woodward Ave
Admission: $20 ( d’Lemons Car Show Tickets)
The Detroit Concours d’Lemons is a quest to find the ugliest, worst, and oddball cars of the past. They include bad pain jobs, bad designs, and cars that just never really caught-on, or sold. I’m talking gremlins, pintos, and minivans. I’m talking just the worst of the worst. The Detroit Concourse RADwood takes place at Comerica Park (Parking Lots 1 & 2) at 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
Detroit Social Club at Cars & Community
Saturday, September 22 from 8:00am – 1:00pm
Tigers Club, Comerica Park
Admission: $95
This is a party in the private lounge at the Tigers Club with views overlooking Cars & Community and the Comerica Tiger Stadium. The private lounge offers a gourmet brunch and cash bar. Admission includes a designated on-site parking for one car. Tickets are only $95. (Buy Tickets Here)
SATURDAY CARS & COMMUNITY
Saturday September 22, 2023
9:00am – 1:00PM
Comerica Park, Lots 1 & 2
The Cars & Community event starts at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Woodward Ave. at 9:00 a.m. and ends at about 3:00pm. The Cars & Community events include a Ride & Drive Share, Food & Drink Trucks, a Kids Play Zone, and Musique & Live Entertainment.
The event has something for the entire family. Free events include Hagerty Ride & Drives and a Kids Zone packed with automotive activities. The Cars & Community event is an umbrella event that includes the RADwood Car Show at Comerica Park, the Concours d’Lemons in the parking lot at Comerica Park.
Sunday September 22, 2023 (10:00-4:00pm)
Detroit Institute of Arts
Adults Tickets Cost pay $80; seniors (ages 65+) pay $45; and children (15 and under) pay FREE(BUY TICKETS HERE)
The Detroit Concours d’Elegance will feature over 150 classic cars at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) on Woodward Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 150 historically significant classic cars divided into 15 car classes, which will be prominently displayed around the DIA lawns and parking lots. The 15 car classes include the Cars of Woodward Avenue, cars from Harley Earl, Euro Alley cars, and specialty Orphan Cars. The cars will be judged, voted on, and awards will be presented for the best in each class.
The Concours will provide food trucks and signature cocktails; Ride & Drives; live jumbotron entertainment; merchandise shops; and printed Detroit Concours programs.
PARKING
Tickets include complimentary convenient and highly secured parking at Wayne State University, located across the street from the DIA.
SUMMARY
The Detroit Concours d’Elegance will take place at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sunday, September 23 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
SUMMARY
• Date: Saturday September 23rd, 2023
• Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Official New Show: Detroit Concours d’Elegance
• Venue: The Detroit Institute of Arts
• Address: 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
• Cars on Display: +150
• Car Show Tickets: Adult: $25 (Buy Tickets)
• Children Under 18 are FREE
• Featured Classes: 18 car classes, featuring Designs of Gordon Buehrig, Automotive Innovations, and Anniversary Celebrations of McLaren and Lamborghini.
• Website: https://www.detroitconcours.com/
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• Phone: 231-632-1583
• Year founded: 2022
History of The Detroit Concours
The Meadow Brook Concours started forty-five years ago at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, MI. The Meadow Brook Hall and Estate was the private residence of automotive tycoon John F. Dodge. The residence is the ninth largest residence in the United States and includes 110 rooms and covers 88,000 square feet. Today, Meadow Brook Hall is owned by Oakland University. (1979–2010).
Meadow moved the venue in 2010 to Plymouth, MI, to the John’s Golf Course in Plymouth, MI, and changed its name to the “Concours d’Elegance of America”. The St. John’s Inn is a large venue with over 200 acres of carefully sculptured and landscaped lawn. The Concours was very popular attracting over15,000 car lovers per show. The show was forced to find a new venue when Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers was granted approval for a new $100 million luxury condominium development. (2011-2020)
In 2021, Hagerty stepped in and bought the “Concours d’Elegance of America” and renamed it to “The Detroit Concours d’Elegance”. Hagerty needed a new venue and chose the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum (DIA) and the Detroit Tigers’ Comerica Park. This will be the first year for Hagerty to host this event. Hagerty has a tremendous amount of experience with car shows. In fact, Hagerty takes part in more than 2,500 car events annually. In the last couple years, Hagery has acquired ownership of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, and the California Mille. (2021–Present)
Additional Hagerty acquisitions include The Concours d’Elegance include Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance – another one of the premiere automotive events in the country, plus California Mille and the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Hagerty takes part in more than 2,500 car events annually.
