A concours d'elegance held in the Bolognese hills since 2023 — the first of its kind in the heart of Italy's Motor Valley. Classic cars of high historical and aesthetic value compete across six classes, judged by an international jury on the 30-hectare grounds of Palazzo di Varignana, an 18th-century country estate surrounding Palazzo Bentivoglio.
What to Expect
Three-day weekend featuring 37 pre-1973 classic automobiles judged by international panel
Six competition classes including Vintage Elegance, Aerodynes, and Gioielli di Maranello
Judging led by historian Stefano Pasini with global design authorities
Classic Car Talks forum on culture, innovation, and investment
Concours held on 30-hectare estate with Ornamental Garden from Grandi Giardini Italiani network
Public access available on one day of the event
Best Way to Experience It
Reserved seating at Terrazza Bentivoglio offers elevated views of the judging lawn
Weekend packages combine car viewing with resort hospitality and cuisine
Good to Know
Resort located 19 kilometers from Bologna with shuttle service available from station
Bologna airport approximately 25 minutes drive from venue
Resort features five restaurants with panoramic hill views
Historic center of Bologna reachable in 20 minutes by car
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value historic venues — third edition since 2023 debuts first-ever concours format in Italian Motor Valley, 30-hectare estate, 1705 Palazzo Bentivoglio forecourt display areas with Emilia-Romagna valley panoramas.
Best fit if you enjoy luxury hospitality experiences — three-day format combines judging with resort grounds access, gala dinners, spa facilities, outdoor activities, wine tastings, emphasizes lifestyle over mass spectator event.
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — six exclusive classes judged by international jury, 37 competing cars (2025 edition) representing high historical, aesthetic, technical significance, Motor Valley patronage links Bologna automotive tradition.
Not ideal if you prefer large public car shows — small collector field with invitation-only car entries, limited spectator access, luxury hospitality focus rather than open festival atmosphere, excludes casual show-and-shine informality.
