Monterey Car Week where race cars on display outdoors in Carmel Valley

Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day

Monterey Car Week 2025 Events to Expect

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 and giveaways. This is a great family-friendly event.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Monterey Car Week Kickoff, Alvarado St., Monterey

Saturday, August 9

  • 7 a.m., Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb: Day 1 - Drivers of more than 200 historic race cars practice and qualify for racing on Sunday. The Corkscrew Hillclimb ends the day with drivers going reverse course and up the iconic turn. This is a great chance for fans to get up close to these unique cars and a special exhibition by Bonhams of cars offered at its auction. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey

Sunday, August 10

  • 7 a.m., Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb: Day 2 - The 11 different groups race twice before prepping their cars for the following Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Bonhams displays a selection of classic cars that will be offered at its world-class auction. The day ends with the Corkscrew Hillclimb, allowing fans to enjoy seeing the cars race against the clock up the iconic Corkscrew. Tickets are required.

Monday, August 11

  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Coast Poker Rally: Enjoy the coastline from your sports car during this unique rally, where you'll make stops, collect poker cards, indulge in delicious breakfast and lunch and display your sports cars in a car show. Throughout the day, receive complimentary sponsor gifts and prizes. Tickets are required.
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Automobilia Collectors Expo: Day 1 - Explore an exquisite collection of automotive memorabilia from vintage posters to rare collectibles and meet fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field. An exciting Car Display will take place at our Pit Stop! Tickets are required.
  • 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, delicious food trucks, local artisans and refreshing beverages.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Porsche Monterey Classic Event, Porsche Monterey, Seaside

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.
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Automobilia Collectors Expo: Day 2 - Continue your journey through automotive history with special displays and live interviews. Don't miss our unique exhibits and the chance to add rare pieces to your collection. Tickets are required.

Wednesday, August 13

  • 7 a.m., Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion: Day 1 - Celebrating 50 years of historic racing, the Reunion is a museum revving to life with hundreds of historic and period-correct race and sports cars from nearly every era. Drivers race in corresponding run groups in an attempt to tame the challenging, iconic racetrack before thousands of enthusiastic fans. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Automobilia Collectors Expo: Day 3 - Join us for the final day as we wrap up with more interactive experiences and last-minute finds. It's your last chance to enjoy the expo's offerings and make those final purchases. Tickets are required.
  • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach Auctions: Day 1 - The Pebble Beach Auctions host the world’s foremost car collectors, buyers and sellers, offering car collectors the opportunity to not only see but acquire automobiles of impeccable quality, design and provenance.
  • 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.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Astons on the Avenue, Ocean Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • 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!
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
The Little Car Show, Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
  • 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. Food trucks, live entertainment, and BMW giveaways will be provided at this no-charge to attend family event.
  • 6-10 p.m., Motorlux: Share in a passion for vintage race cars, state-of-the-art aircrafts, supercars, gourmet food and the best of California’s wines at Monterey Jet Center for the ultimate celebration of automotive beauty and exquisite aircrafts. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Motorlux, Monterey Jet Center, Monterey
  • 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, accommodations, and entertainment en route from Kirkland, Washington, to Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, Pebble Beach

Thursday, August 14

  • 7 a.m., Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion: Day 2 - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of historic racing in Monterey, more than 400 authentic cars are on track racing like they were built to do. Today is the qualifying day for each of the 13 groups. Tickets required.
  • 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.
  • 8 a.m., Mecum Monterey Auction: Day 1 - A range of automobiles from prewar classics and vintage muscle cars to luxury and high-end exotics, modern supercars and more, along with approximately 100 vintage and antique motorcycles. Tickets are required.
  • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legends of the Autobahn®, Presented by Continental Tire: The all-German Marque Concours and Show first began in 2009 and is a joint effort of the Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz clubs of America. As the morning fog typically gives way to beautiful sunshine, participants and spectators are greeted with an amazing view that was only rivaled by the spectacular cars on display. We are proud to typically display 350-400 vehicles and a historic collection of BMWs, plus welcome many sponsors and vendors. The annual concours event continues to offer 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): Curated Ferraris and Italian motorcycles will fill seven blocks in downtown Carmel by-the-Sea, with music, owner conversations, and awards for originality. Free for spectators, the daylong event supports the Carmel Library Foundation, the Carmel Foundation, First Tee Monterey, and Rancho Cielo Youth Campus.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach Auctions: Day 2 - The Pebble Beach Auctions host the world’s foremost car collectors, buyers and sellers, offering car collectors the opportunity to not only see but acquire automobiles of impeccable quality, design and provenance.
  • 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.'
  • 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. The event will feature live music, food, and a beer garden serving a special Woodies in the Woods lager by local brewery Other Brother Beer.

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.
  • 7 a.m., Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion: Day 3 - More than 400 historic race cars rev up and race throughout the day. Complementing the racing is a wide range of Monterey wines and craft beers, go-karts and activities for kids (15 and under are free with an adult). It is a museum revving to life. Tickets are required.
  • 8 a.m., Mecum Monterey Auction: Day 2 - A range of automobiles from prewar classics and vintage muscle cars to luxury and high-end exotics, modern supercars and more, along with approximately 100 vintage and antique motorcycles. Tickets are required.
  • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Quail, A Motorsports GatheringAn unparalleled and exclusive experience for motorsports enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to enjoy rare collections of fine automobiles and motorcycles in a garden-party setting on the rolling greens of The Quail. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Pebble Beach
  • 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Pebble Beach AuctionsViewing Day 3 - The Pebble Beach Auctions host the world’s foremost car collectors, buyers and sellers, offering car collectors the opportunity to not only see but acquire automobiles of impeccable quality, design and provenance. 
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., RM Sotheby's Auction: Day 1- RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a long history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, unparalleled client service, impeccable presentation and international footprint. Tickets Required.
  • Noon - 5 p.m., Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally (Free): This annual event is geared toward 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 16

  • 7 a.m., Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion: Day 4 - The world’s most historic and rarest cars compete in the Rolex Races, making it a museum revving to life. Stage presentations, legendary drivers and a 50th anniversary exhibition that celebrates the past featured marques that provide access into history one can only read about, much less see in person. Tickets are required.
  • 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 or worse. Celebrating the Oddball, Mundane and Truly Awful of the automotive world! 
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Concours d'Lemons, Seaside City Hall, Seaside
  • 8 a.m., Mecum Monterey Auction: Day 3 - A range of automobiles from prewar classics and vintage muscle cars to luxury and high-end exotics, modern supercars and more, along with approximately 100 vintage and antique motorcycles. Tickets are required.
  • 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Pebble Beach Auctions: Day 4 - The Pebble Beach Auctions host the world’s foremost car collectors, buyers and sellers, offering car collectors the opportunity to not only see but acquire automobiles of impeccable quality, design and provenance. 
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Concorso Italiano - Centered on as many as 1,000 Italian & exotic automobiles and Italian motorcycles. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Concorso Italiano, Seaside
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., RM Sotheby's Auction: Day 2- RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is a long-standing tradition during Car Week with a long history of record-breaking results, high-caliber consignments, unparalleled client service, impeccable presentation and international footprint. Tickets are required.
  • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Exotics on Broadway : Exotics on Broadway has grown into the largest single-day event during Monterey Car Week, drawing over 40,000 spectators and showcasing the world’s most exclusive hypercars. For 2025, the event is introducing a new Vendor & Hyper Car Showcase—an enclosed, ticketed area spanning five blocks along Fremont Blvd. This space will feature 40+ hypercars, top sponsors and vendors, a main stage, VIP Lounge and more. Broadway Avenue will continue being FREE to all spectators, featuring exotic, luxury and classic cars.
  • 4-7 p.m., Ferrari Event at The Barnyard: A gathering of vintage and new model Ferraris in the beautiful gardens of The Barnyard with curated wine tastings and small bites. The annual event is both curated by and benefits The Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation.
  • 5-11 p.m., Monterey Motorsports Festival: A groundbreaking celebration combining the best of automotive culture with unrivalled live music in a vibrant festival atmosphere. View a stunning collection of hypercars, supercars, American muscle, race cars, JDM, European classics and the latest EVs, and enjoy music from live laid-back bands and high-energy DJ performances. Tickets are required.

Sunday, August 17

  • 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: The finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit and history. Crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites. Tickets are required.
Monterey Car Week 2025 - Events By Day
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Pebble Beach Golf Links