Discover the excitement of Monterey Car Week without breaking the bank! Enjoy free events like the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, where classic cars fill the charming streets of Carmel. Visit the Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally to see an impressive lineup of vintage and classic cars and Exotics on Broadway, where you can see an array of modern supercars. These free events offer a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the automotive magic of Monterey Car Week. Join us and experience the thrill and beauty of these incredible cars, all for free!
Friday, August 9
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
- 5-7 p.m., Monterey Car Week Kickoff (Free): A remarkable collection of historic race cars line Alvarado Street in Monterey before racing at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Meet the drivers and enjoy music and giveaways. This is a great family-friendly event.
Saturday, August 10
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Sunday, August 11
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Monday, August 12
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Tuesday, August 13
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Concours for a Cause (Free): A voyage around the world celebrated through vintage cars, music and local arts.
- 1-5 p.m., Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff Car Show (Free): The Classic Motorsports Kickoff Car Show is once again returning to beautiful Pacific Grove for 2024! Hundreds of classic sports cars and vintage and exotic automobiles line up along Lighthouse Avenue. Sponsored by Classic Motorsports Magazine.
Wednesday, August 13
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Astons on the Avenue (Free): Set against the stunning backdrop of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Ocean Avenue, this event showcases the finest Aston Martins of all makes and models, epitomizing automotive excellence.
- Noon - 5 p.m., The Little Car Show (Free): A parade of vintage mini, micro, electric, steam and arcane vehicles down Pacific Grove's main thoroughfare, beautiful Lighthouse Avenue - a great opportunity for photographers!
- 4 p.m., Pebble Beach Motoring Classic (Free): Participants embark on an epic 9-day journey to the ultimate destination in Pebble Beach. The Motoring Classic participant package includes all meals and accommodations and entertainment en route from Kirkland, Washington to Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach.
Thursday, August 15
- 7 a.m. - Noon, Pebble Beach Tour D'Elegance (Free): An exhibition of elegance in motion featuring 150+ Concours entrants seeking to prove they are roadworthy and gain an advantage in the Concours as they trace a scenic route on Highway 1.
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legends Of The Autobahn® presented by Continental Tire (Free): An all-German marque Concours d’Elegance held in beautiful Seaside, California. Legends are hosted by the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America and the Audi Club of North America. The annual concours event offers both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques and an open class for all other German-made cars.
- 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel (Free): Vintage and contemporary Ferraris and Italian motorcycles are judged for originality and functionality on 4 blocks Ocean and Dolores. DJ with music and interviews of owners of the vehicles concluding with class awards.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 1 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 1 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Prancing Ponies Women's Car Show (Free): This car show features Women-owned hyper, classic, muscle, sport and electric cars. Proceeds support the Prancing Ponies Foundation's mission to 'Create Women Leaders One Girl at a Time.'
Friday, August 16
- 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Werks Reunion Monterey (Free): Showcasing a breathtaking array of Porsches, from rare classics to current models.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 2 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 2 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
- Noon - 5 p.m., Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally (Free): This annual event is geared toward those enthusiasts who own, drive or appreciate all cars, especially Vintage, Classic, Sports and Luxury vehicles. The Rally Drive follows a scenic route along the magnificent Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach shoreline. The Rally Drive leaves Lighthouse Avenue at 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 17
- 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Concours d'Lemons (Free): Back again to ruin Monterey Car Week, the Concours d'Lemons has become the "Must Do" event of the week. Crappy cars, lots of laughs and celebrity judges. It doesn't get much better/worse. Celebrating the Oddball, Mundane and Truly Awful of the automotive world!
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 3 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 3 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
- 1-6 p.m., Exotics on Broadway (Free): This unique event is focused entirely on the Super, Hyper and Exotic Car phenomenon. Exotics on Broadway showcases some of the most rare and exciting cars of our time alongside the companies and brands that can take these cars to the next level in performance and showmanship. The 2024 Featured Marque will be Koenigsegg Automotive AB, as they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a unique exhibit for all to experience.
Sunday, August 18
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 4 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 4 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo ops, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
- 1 - 5 p.m., Car Week Cruise-In (Free): Mix and mingle with other car lovers, show off your ride and enjoy an afternoon with friends, including participant goodies, merch for sale and custom Car Week trophies. Monterey Touring Vehicles will provide the spot, you bring the rides!
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