Collector-car way of life occasion Arizona Concours d’Elegance returns to Scottsdale this January

Discounts can be found for individuals who buy tickets early.

The eighth version of the Arizona Concours will function distinctive vehicles and bikes from around the globe — assured to impress and excite not solely devoted automotive lovers however anybody who appreciates the great thing about expressive design — loved within the ambiance of a trendy backyard occasion.

“Once again, the Concours will be an upscale lifestyle event featuring rare and fascinating vehicles staged on the grass, with entrants and spectators, some in period costumes, strolling the lawns under the sparkling-blue Arizona sky,” mentioned Ed Winkler, who serves as co-chairman of the Arizona Concours, together with Chuck Stanford Jr.

The professionally judged and curated meeting of 100 not often seen dream machines and high-value collector autos is introduced in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, a nonprofit group that gives inventive companies to town of Scottsdale.

“Scottsdale Arts is thrilled to partner with Arizona Concours d’Elegance for a fourth year,” mentioned Gerd Wuestemann, PhD, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. “We are looking forward to another great event featuring these rolling works of art, with Scottsdale Civic Center serving as a magnificent backdrop. Scottsdale has long been a car lovers’ paradise, and the Arizona Concours is a great reflection of that.”

The Arizona Concours committee has designated 15 judged lessons for 2026, together with particular lessons that vary from the a hundred and fortieth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz, the occasion’s featured marque, to a category for dune buggies and seashore cruisers.

Other lessons embrace a celebration of 125 years of Indian bikes, mid-century station wagons, post-war European sports activities/racing vehicles and unique supercars from 2000 by way of 2025.

Awards are introduced in every class, together with a wide range of particular awards and the 2 coveted Best of Show trophies — one for pre-World War II and one for post-war.

There are additionally particular awards for one of the best costumes, with Concours spectators and entrants inspired to decorate in interval outfits from the final century.

Ticket costs for the 2026 Arizona Concours, together with early chook reductions, are:

• $75 now by way of Nov. 30, 2025.

• $90 from Dec. 1–31, 2025.

• $100 from Jan. 1–18, 2026.

Students with ID, aged 13–18, with reductions:

• $50 now by way of Nov. 30, 2025.

• $60 from Dec. 1–31, 2025.

• $75 from Jan. 1–18, 2026.

Active members of the navy with ID and youngsters 12 and youthful are admitted free.

Concours Plus tickets, which embrace Dawn Patrol admission on present day and entry to all Saturday seminars, are an extra $25 per ticket.

Tickets for the Arizona Concours d’Elegance can be found at ArizonaConcours.org, ScottsdaleArts.org and the field workplace at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Call the field workplace at 480-499-8587.