2026 Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
Kemble, Ontario, Canada2026-09-18 to 2026-09-20
About This Event
An ICJAG-sanctioned concours d'elegance held since 2013 on the 18th fairway of Cobble Beach Golf Links overlooking Georgian Bay. Pre-1974 vehicles of concours quality compete across classes capped at four or eight entries, with the same vehicle eligible to return once every four shows. The weekend includes Friday's Tour d'Elegance and Saturday's Concours d'Lemons celebrating oddball vehicles before Sunday's judged competition.
What to Expect
Educational seminars and social gatherings highlighting motoring history
Saturday Concours d'Lemons fills downtown Owen Sound's River District with oddball vehicles
Proceeds support Sunnybrook and Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation
Georgian Bay shore location brings wind and cooler temperatures than inland
Best Way to Experience It
Bring small low chair or blanket for awards area seating on first-come basis
Layering advised as cool mornings and evenings contrast with warmer daytime temperatures
VIP Tickets include VIP parking pass, lounge access, and reserved awards ceremony seating
Good to Know
Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by adult ticket holder
On-site parking with continuous shuttle buses to Clubhouse throughout Sunday
Shuttle buses run from four Owen Sound hotels Saturday and Sunday
Rain or shine event
Picnics permitted on grounds; food vendors available on-site
Pet-free event; service animals welcome
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value historic venues — 18th fairway of Cobble Beach Golf Links overlooking Georgian Bay deep blue waters, 574-acre links-style golf resort with dramatic elevation changes, waterfront setting creates stunning backdrop.
Best fit if you enjoy grassroots car culture — no entry fees for exhibitors, ICJAG-sanctioned judging welcomes pre-1974 vehicles, Saturday Concours d'Lemons celebrates oddball cars, relaxed preservation focus versus competition pressure.
Best fit if you like family-friendly car gatherings — 10,000 attendees including children admitted free (12 and under), three-day festival includes Friday Tour d'Elegance, educational seminars, Brackett Auto Group Cars & Coffee, multigenerational collector community.
Not ideal if you prefer broader automotive events — exclusively pre-1974 vehicles in judged concours format rather than track-day driving, modern supercars, or modified builds; Sunday main event emphasizes frame-off restorations over participatory motorsport.
