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 8
- 5-7 p.m., Monterey Car Week Kickoff (Free): A remarkable collection of historic race cars line Alvarado St. in Monterey before racing at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Meet the drivers and enjoy music, giveaways and more. This is a great family-friendly event.
Monday, August 11
- 4-8 p.m., Porsche Monterey Classic Event (Free): From vintage beauties to modern masterpieces, witness the evolution of Porsche's iconic designs, plus enjoy live music and local artisans.
Tuesday, August 12
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Concours for a Cause (Free): A voyage around the world celebrated through vintage cars, music and local arts.
Wednesday, August 13
- 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!
- 3-7 p.m., BMW M SPORT Event by BMW Monterey (Free): The inaugural BMW of Monterey gathering will feature all the great generations of enthusiast BMWs from the Classics to modern M cars. Live entertainment and BMW giveaways will be provided at this no-charge-to-attend family event.
- 4 p.m., Pebble Beach Motoring Classic (Free): Participants embark on an epic 9-day journey to the ultimate destination in Pebble Beach.
Thursday, August 14
- 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. - 4:30 p.m., Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel (Free): Curated Ferraris and Italian motorcycles will fill seven blocks in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, with music, owner conversations and awards for originality.
- 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.
- Noon - 5 p.m., Woodies in the Woods (Free): Classic, wood-paneled cars from the Santa Cruz Woodies club are displayed against the lush, green forests of Pacific Grove with live music.
Friday, August 15
- 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Werks Reunion Monterey (Free): Showcasing a breathtaking array of Porsches, from rare classics to current models.
- Noon - 5 p.m., Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally (Free): 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): Crappy cars, lots of laughs and celebrity judges celebrating the Oddball, Mundane and Truly Awful of the automotive world!
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Exotics on Broadway (Free): Showcasing the world’s most exclusive hypercars.
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