The “Telluride Autumn Classic” Car & Air Show Opens In Telluride Colorado (September 23-25, 2022)
September 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - September 25, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
$75
(Updated Sept. 10, 2022) The Telluride Classic Car Show and Festival is a three day event that takes place annually in Telluride, Colorado. This year the event will take place on September 23–25, 2022.
This is where classic cars of all makes and models convene for a world-class celebration of automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, and so much more.
From high-end restorations, vintage and exotic vehicles, to live music and a vibrant art scene, this historic town of Wild West lore will be filled with so many family-friendly attractions, it’ll get everyone’s motor running!
The Telluride Autumn Classic is more than just cars and colors. The annual 3-day festival amid the San Juan mountains brings together enthusiasts of all makes and models, cultivating a world-class and family-friendly celebration.
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Telluride is world-renowned for its splendor and its beauty. And the Telluride Autumn Classic will continue the time-honored tradition of the Concours d’Elegance, and gather the world’s finest automobiles at one of America’s most beautiful destinations.
Scenic Telluride and the rugged San Jan Mountains will be the backdrop for our event, as it introduces million-dollar automobiles into its spectacular palette of autumnal colors.
Set for the last full weekend in September, our festival will occupy three distinct venues over the course of four days: the downtown Telluride Historic District, the luxurious hamlet of Mountain Village, and America’s highest commercial airstrip, the 9,070-foot Telluride Regional Airport.
Settle into one of Mountain Village’s luxurious hotels, and then spend a long weekend experiencing the inaugural Mountain Village Golf Course Concours d’Elegance.
You’ll see exquisite vintage machines, top-flight restorations, international exotics, and the very cream of the American classic and sports car crop, displayed in the shadow of Telluride Ski Resort’s towering peaks.
Video: Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors Located in Telluride Colorado
Attending the Million Dollar Highway Road Rally will reward you with the most visually stunning driving experience in the United States. As picturesque Telluride disappears in the rearview mirror, a brilliant canopy of garnet and gold beckons you.
With the soothing cacophony of internal combustion humming in your ears, the aspen’s blinding yellow flames lead the way as you traverse hundreds of exhilarating turns and thousands of feet in altitude.
And as you glide through tiny, timeworn towns like Ridgway, Silverton, Durango, and Rico, you’ll arrive at a stunning realization: a more rewarding, more spectacular American drive, there is none.
Additional auto events include the Cool Cars on Colorado car shows, located on Telluride’s Colorado Avenue and running from Friday through Sunday.
Meet fellow enthusiasts, visit our rustic shops and restaurants, and enjoy multiple venues of live music. And on Saturday, marvel at the speed and beauty of luxury airplanes at the Regional Airport fly-in.
And if your perfect weekend includes parking your vehicle and exploring the festival on foot, Telluride’s swift public transit and free gondola service will quickly get you to every event location!
The Auberge Resorts Collection premier Mountain Village Hotel Madeline is a high-end Rustic Alpine Designed 83-room and 71-residence hotel offering top-notch facilities for the Car & Colors Car Show and Telluride Festival Concourse d’Elegance.
Link to the Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Throw in the Morning ReVV, the Musicians, great car exhibits, and the cocktail hours and VIP gatherings, and you have to work hard to take it all in! And that’s not even including Telluride itself: our town is packed with amazing outdoor activities: the ATV tours, the mountain biking trails, the hanging waterfall hikes, the fly fishing, the 18-hole golf course, the rock climbing, the glider and hot air balloon rides—should we go on?
The Telluride Autumn Classic is a family-friendly festival, and we’ve created numerous specially curated activities to ensure that your family has just as much fun as we automobile aficionados do.
There are a variety of social events, including outdoor tours, relaxing spa sessions, shopping trips, and wine and cheese socials. As greater Telluride features some of the most opulent homes in Colorado, they’ll be on display during Saturday’s Parade of Homes event. And to make it really interesting, there’s a medallion hunt—so be sure to attend Morning ReVV to get the daily clues!
The Telluride Autumn Classic is the embodiment of the classic Concours, combined with the best aspects of today’s automotive lifestyle events, and set in scenic, luxurious Telluride. So come join us as we celebrate priceless marques, timeless classics, American car culture, and new friendships.
1931 Duesenberg Model J LeBaron from the Concours d’Elegance Car Show
1931 Duesenberg Model J LeBaron Phaeton Designed by Gordon Buehrig Engine #: J-492 Once Owned by Bin Band Leader Paul Whiteman and Now Valued at Well Over $1million Dollars
ACTIVITIES TO ATTEND OF THE 4 DAY FESTIVAL
EXPERIENCE
The Telluride Autumn Classic creates an elevated experience beyond your typical motoring festival. With the backdrop of the spectacular San Juan Mountains, automobiles and motorcycles take center stage for 3-days of world-class celebrations and family-friendly fun. The Autumn Classic festival schedule includes live music, art, shopping and activities for all!
TASTE OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE WELCOME RECEPTION
Meet, greet, and eat with other festival-goers at the Taste of Mountain Village to start the epic 3-day car celebration!
Join the fun on Thursday, September 22nd for this Opening Reception and Taste of Mountain Village at the Autumn Classic Lounge in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village.
Gear up for the next three exciting days of Car Festival fun. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Telluride Smooth Jazz. A cash bar will also be available.
FRIDAY MORNING REV
Start your Festival Friday off the right way at the Autumn Classic Friday Morning Revv in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village at 9 am at the Autumn Classic Lounge. Here you can meet up with other Festival participants and Revv up for a fun day of Festival activities. The 1st Medallion Hunt clue will be revealed at this event along with any changes, updates, and additions to the daily schedule. Grab a cup of complimentary coffee and a pastry before you head out to enjoy the many Festival activities.
AUTUMN CLASSIC POKER WALK
Looking for an event beyond just the cars? The Autumn Classic Poker Walk is a great way to get familiar with the beautiful surroundings of the spectacular mountain destination we call home.
FINE ARTS AND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
The Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival welcomes all festivalgoers to take a wander through Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village to view vendors’ finest pieces from artists throughout North America!
MEDALLION HUNT
Ready, set, explore! The Medallion Hunt is a great way to see the fantastic autumn foliage around the town of Telluride. And, if you win, you will receive a cash prize!
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COOL CARS ON COLORADO
The Autumn Classic’s coolest cars are staged on Telluride’s main street for this special free to all public event.
MILLION-DOLLAR HIGHWAY ROAD RALLY
Join your friends for some friendly competition and motor along with one of America’s most scenic byways for the Million Dollar Road Rally!
HANGAR 29 RECEPTION
Help us celebrate the 2021 British Invasion at the Telluride Airport! Along with live “British Invasion’ music, a variety of British-made cars once owned by John Lennon and the Beatles will be on display. These cars are graciously on loan from the private collection of Mr. Stephen Tebo.
The John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce Phantom V in 1969 with The Beatles.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was later bought by John in 1966 for only £12,000, this was Beatles Primary Ride. It sold to Allen Klein in 1969 and is now in the Stephen Tebo Car Collection in Colorado.
FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE TO COLORADO
Calling all Cool Cars on Colorado participants: you won’t want to miss out on being part of this special convoy of cars down to Telluride’s main street, Colorado Ave.
CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
A Mountaintop Concours like no other! Two days of Concours bliss on the Golf Course in Mountain Village at an elevation of 9500 feet! Surrounded by unparalleled views of the San Juan Mountain Range, classic concourse level vehicles will be staged amidst Telluride’s prestigious golf course on the newly designed, three-tiered driving range.
AUTUMN CLASSIC PHOTO CONTEST
Take a photo of your favorite “Car in Colors” scene during the four-day festival and enter a photo for the chance to win a cash prize!
ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION
Come and experience the sun set on the Telluride Autumn Classic. Winners of the Autumn Classic Concours events, Road Rally, Medallion Hunt, and Photo Contest, will be announced! Enjoy light appetizers and chat with friends old and new about your festival experience while making plans to attend next year’s event.
VIDEO: COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THE 4 DAY “CARS & COLORS” FESTIVAL
SUMMARY: TELLURIDE AUTUMN CLASSIC CAR SHOW
THURSDAY
- 11 Am – 9 Pm – Autumn Classic Lounge Open
- 5 Pm – 8 Pm – Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival At Heritage Plaza
- 6 Pm – 7:30 Pm – Taste Of Mountain Village
- 7:30 Pm – 9 Pm – Welcome Reception At Autumn Classic Lounge And
- Photo Contest
FRIDAY
- 9 Am – 2 Pm – Autumn Classic Lounge Open
- 9 Am – 2 Pm – Friday Morning Revv (Includes First Medallion Hunt Clue)
- 9 Am – 4 Pm – Million Dollar Highway Road Rally; Starts At Autumn Classic Lounge. Ends At Telluride Airport.
- 10 Am – 5 Pm – Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival At Heritage Plaza
- 11 Am – 2 Pm – Poker Walk Starts At Autumn Classic Lounge
- 4 Pm – 4:30 Pm – Cruise To Colorado; Starts At Airport, Ends In Telluride
- 4:30 Pm – 6:30 Pm – Cool Cars On Colorado
- 7 Pm – 9 Pm – VIP Add-on: Bugatti Carbon Champagne Tasting Event At Peaks Resort, Photo Contest And
Medallion Hunt
SATURDAY
- 9 Am – 12 Pm – Autumn Classic Lounge Open
- 10 Am – 3 Pm – British Concours On The Golf Course
- 10 Am – 3 Pm – Motorcycle Concours On The Golf Course
- 10 Am – 5 Pm – Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival At Heritage Plaza
- 12 Pm – 3 Pm – Classics On Colorado Featuring Classic Car Club Of America
- 6 Pm – 8 Pm – Hangar 29 Reception
- 8 Pm – 10 Pm – Vip Event – After Hours Party, Photo Contest And
Medallion Hunt
SUNDAY
- 10 Am – 3 Pm – Open Class Concours On The Golf Course
- 10 Am – 3 Pm – Motorcycle Concours On The Golf Course
- 10 Am – 3 pm – Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival At Heritage Plaza
- 3:30 Pm – 5:30 Pm – Alpenglow Closing Reception And Awards And
- Medallion Hunt
The 2021 Telluride Autumn Classic Car Show Before the Hangar 29 Party & Reception
2022 TELLURIDE AUTUMN CLASSIC CAR & AIRPLANE SHOW COMPLETE OVERVIEW
THURSDAY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2022 – 11 AM – 9 PM
AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE OPEN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 – 5 PM – 8 PM
FINE ARTS & SCULPTURE FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PLAZA
The Autumn Classic is about more than just cars!
The Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival located in Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village highlights a select group of fine art vendors. Car lovers and art lovers alike can stroll around Heritage Plaza and feast their eyes on fine jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork and much, much more. Whether you’re coming from the Concours on the Golf Course or just passing through, the Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival is open to the public to enjoy!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 – 6 PM – 7:30 PM
TASTE OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Meet, greet and eat with other festival-goers at the Taste of Mountain Village to start the epic 4-day car celebration!
Gear up for the next three, exciting days of car festival fun! Join us at the Autumn Classic Lounge to pick up your very own Taste Card Brochure & Map. Follow the map to each of the taste locations to experience Mountain Village’s finest food. Be sure to get a stamp at each of the taste locations to fill up your card for the chance to win prizes! Live musical entertainment will be performed by Telluride Smooth Jazz and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening.
Taste of Mountain Village is from 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 23rd and is available to all 4-day and 4-day VIP ticket holders.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 – 7:30 PM – 9 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION AT AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE
PHOTO CONTEST
Enter your best Autumn Classic ‘Cars in Colors’ photo to win $250!
Take a photo of your favorite “Cars in Colors” scene during the four-day festival and enter the photo for the chance to win a cash prize!
Entries must be submitted by 9pm on September 25th, 2021. Photos will be judged in the category of “Best Car in Colors”. The Autumn Classic photo contest is open to all 4-day or 4-day VIP ticket holders to enter photos. Limit of 5 photos per ticket holder. Winners will be announced at the Sunday Alpenglow event. The 2 winners will receive $250 each.
All photos become the property of Telluride Autumn Classic and the submission of photos implies permission for TAC commercial use.
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 9 AM – 2 PM
AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE OPEN
Fuel up for Friday with the Morning Revv!
Start your Festival Friday off the right way at the Morning Revv in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village at 9am at the Autumn Classic Lounge. Here you can meet up with other Festival participants and Revv up for a fun day of Festival activities. The 1st Medallion Hunt clue will be divulged at this event along with any changes, updates and additions to the daily schedule. Grab a cup of complimentary coffee and a danish before you head out to enjoy the many Festival activities.
Friday, September 23, 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Location: Autumn Classic Lounge
Available with 4-day ticket and 4-day VIP ticket
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 9 AM – 2 PM
FRIDAY MORNING REVV (INCLUDES FIRST MEDALLION HUNT CLUE)
Ready, set, explore!
The annual Medallion Hunt is back this year and better than ever. Unfamiliar? Here’s the breakdown: Each day a clue will be given out to get you one step closer to finding the official Telluride Autumn Classic custom Medallion. The clue on Friday can be picked up at the Telluride Autumn Classic Lounge in Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village. The clues on Saturday and Sunday can be picked up on at the Concours Ticket & Information tent. The clues will take you through out the historic and stunning towns of Telluride and Mountain Village while you try to find where the Medallion has been hidden. A cash prize will be awarded to the person who locates the Medallion and presents it to the Autumn Classic staff! The Medallion must be presented no later than 5:00pm Sunday, September 26. Happy Hunting!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 9 AM – 4 PM
MILLION-DOLLAR HIGHWAY ROAD RALLY; STARTS AT AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE. ENDS AT TELLURIDE AIRPORT.
Location: San Juan Mountain Region
Motor along one of America’s most scenic byways for the Million Dollar Highway Road Rally!
Enjoy a little competition as you drive along this picturesque, jagged and marvel of a 240-mile loop, called the Million Dollar Highway. The Autumn Classic Rally Master sets a time-to-match and the Rally participant with the time closest to our Rally Master’s secret time wins the grand prize! The Rally Master could stop for gas, stop to take photos of all the great scenery, stop for a brief snack or a long lunch – their time is a mystery until the announcement of the winner. Details for this event.
The Journey:
Start your engines, the 240-mile journey starts at the Autumn Classic Lounge
Head towards the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway — from Mountain Village Blvd travel highway 145 along the San Miguel River through Placerville before turning onto Hwy 62 over the Dallas Divide
Continue through Ridgway joining Hwy 550 through Ouray, over Red Mountain Pass, past Silverton, over the Million Dollar Highway and into Durango
Take Hwy 160 to Mancos before heading north to Dolores and Rico
The loop comes back around towards the Town of Telluride — head towards the Telluride Regional Airport to “punch” the Rally Time Card! The cut off time is 4p
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 10 AM – 5 PM
FINE ARTS & SCULPTURE FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PLAZA
The Autumn Classic is about more than just cars!
The Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival located in Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village highlights a select group of fine art vendors. Car lovers and art lovers alike can stroll around Heritage Plaza and feast their eyes on fine jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork and much, much more. Whether you’re coming from the Concours on the Golf Course or just passing through, the Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival is open to the public to enjoy!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 11 AM – 2 PM
THE POKER WALK STARTS AT AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE
Looking for an event beyond just the cars? The Autumn Classic Poker Walk is a great way to get familiar with the beautiful surroundings of the spectacular mountain destination we call home.
Not a poker player? Never fear! All you need to participate in the Autumn Classic Poker Walk is a sense of adventure and a willingness to explore picturesque spots in the towns of Mountain Village and Telluride. In order to explore, you can either walk and ride the free gondola, or drive to each of the 5 locations to be ‘dealt your cards’. Feel free to take your time to take in the fall foliage, just make sure you return your scorecard to the Autumn Classic Lounge before 2:00pm to be eligible to win fabulous prizes! This event is open to all 4-day and 4-day VIP ticketholders. More Information Here
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 4 PM – 4:30 PM
CRUISE TO COLORADO; STARTS AT AIRPORT, ENDS IN TELLURIDE
The Friday Night Cruise to Colorado is an exclusive experience for all Cool Cars on Colorado participants, but of course, any passersby along the route will be able to enjoy the spectacular convoy of cars. All Cool Cars on Colorado participants are invited to drive their showcased cars and meet at Telluride’s Regional Airport parking lot at 4:00pm on Friday, September 24. We will cruise together to Colorado Avenue for the Cool Cars on Colorado event.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
COOL CARS ON COLORADO
Stroll down Telluride’s main street to experience cool cars in all their glory!
Jumpstart the festival weekend on Friday and head on down to Colorado Avenue from 4:30-6:30 pm. Telluride’s main street is the host of the Cool Cars on Colorado event, showcasing the unique vintage cars that will be staged along the historic street. Be ready to snap some pictures — the San Juan mountains and the fall foliage serve as the backdrop for the classic vehicles shining in the sun. If you’re planning to display your car on the main street on Friday, please consider meeting us at the Telluride Regional Airport to participate in our ‘Cruise to Colorado’! Friday’s Cool Cars on Colorado: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, September 24th.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – 7 PM – 9 PM
VIP ADD-ON: BUGATTI CARBON CHAMPAGNE TASTING EVENT AT PEAKS RESORT
Bugatti and Champagne CARBON have more in common than just their homeland, the Grand Est region of France. As pioneers in their industries, they translate the knowledge and expertise gathered over their proud histories into an innovative present and future, always striving for perfection and to push their own boundaries in everything they do. ‘At the crossroad of tradition and modernity, excellence and technology, Bugatti never makes compromises. We feel the same about our Champagne’, explains Alexandre Mea, CEO of Champagne CARBON.
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SATURDAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 9 AM – 12 PM
AUTUMN CLASSIC LOUNGE OPEN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 10 AM – 3 PM
BRITISH CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
Lovaiton Telluride Golf Course . The ultimate (and only) mountaintop Concours experience!
The Concours on the Golf Course is a two-day event of pure Concours bliss at the prestigious Telluride Golf Course in Mountain Village. Classic Concours level cars are staged at an elevation of 9,500 feet and surrounded by unparalleled views of the San Juan Mountain Range.
Each day features a different car display. The British Concours is featured on Saturday, while Sunday features the Open Class Concours.
If you purchase a 2-day General Admission Pass you will have the opportunity to view both Concours events!
Visit the Concours on Saturday and Sunday and have the chance to vote for your favorite car to win the 2021 People’s Choice Award.
Cars and motorcycles that participate in the Cool Cars on Colorado event on Friday are not eligible to participate in either one of the Concours events on the golf course.
As a reminder, dogs are not permitted on the Concours at the Golf Course event. Please leave your furry friends at home. More Information
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 10 AM – 3 PM
MOTORCYCLE CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 10 AM – 5 PM
FINE ARTS & SCULPTURE FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PLAZA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 12 PM – 3 PM
CLASSICS ON COLORADO FEATURING CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 – 6 PM – 8 PM
HANGAR 29 RECEPTION
Hang out in Hangar 29 for a night of entertainment
Closeout your festival Saturday with a special experience at the Telluride Regional Airport. Set amongst vintage vehicles, Saturday evening’s event will include light appetizers, musical entertainment and a cash bar provided by the Telluride Rotary to raise funds for their supported charities. Access to the Hangar 29 reception is included in a 4-day, 2-day and Saturday ticket. Saturday, September 25, at Hangar 29
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 – 8 PM – 10 PM
VIP EVENT – AFTER HOURS PARTY
PHOTO CONTEST & MEDALLION HUNT
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SUNDAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 – 10 AM – 3 PM
OPEN CLASS CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 – 10 AM – 3 PM
MOTORCYCLE CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
COLORADO
Telluride Golf Course . The ultimate (and only) mountaintop Concours experience!
The Concours on the Golf Course is a two-day event of pure Concours bliss at the prestigious Telluride Golf Course in Mountain Village. Classic concours level cars are staged at an elevation of 9,500 feet and surrounded by unparalleled views of the San Juan Mountain Range.
Each day features a different car display. The British Concours is featured on Saturday, while Sunday features the Open Class Concours.
If you purchase a 2-day General Admission Pass you will have the opportunity to view both Concours events!
Visit the Concours on Saturday and Sunday and have the chance to vote for your favorite car to win the 2021 People’s Choice Award.
Cars and motorcycles that participate in the Cool Cars on Colorado event on Friday are not eligible to participate in either one of the Concours events on the golf course.
As a reminder, dogs are not permitted on the Concours at the Golf Course event. Please leave your furry friends at home.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 – 10 AM – 3PM
FINE ARTS & SCULPTURE FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE PLAZA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION AND AWARDS
MEDALLION HUNT
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 – 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION
As the festival comes to an end, it’s time for one last hurrah. Join us to close out the festival and connect with friends old and new to share favorite festival moments. Raise a glass and cheer as we announce the winners of the British Concours, the Motorcycle Concours, the Open Class Concours, the Medallion Hunt and the Photo Contest!
Sunday, September 25, 3:30-5:30 PM
Contact: Alpine Lodging
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PHONE: (970) 519-3015
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