About This Event
The Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance will host a thrilling three-day weekend celebrating vintage cars, culminating with a 300+ Concours d’Elegance on the campus of Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon July 19, 2026.
The three-day car-themed extravaganza will include an elegant Concours D’Elegance Car Show, a Tour through a wine Vineyard, and a Social Car Owner Dinner where judges, sponsors, and Rotary Club Members can mingle.
The car class categories on display this year will include Antique Elegance, Uniquely American, Special Interest, Classic Closed Cars, Classic Open Cars, American Performance, Sports Cars and Tourers, Italian Performance, and Retired Race Cars.
FEATURED MARQUES
Featured marques and car brands on the field will include The Toast of the Concours (Best in Show and Class award winners), 100 Years of Chrysler (Walter P. Chrysler: 1924-1940, Chrysler Letter Cars: 1955-1965), and 60 Years of Ford Mustang.
Additional featured cars will be The Art of Gandini Design (Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Alfa Romeo Montreal), Porsche Outlaw (modified Porsche 356 and 911), and 30 Under 30 (automobiles owned by those under 30 years old).
2026 FEATURED CAR CLASS ON DISPLAY
The Toast Of The Concours Open to previous Best in Show and Class award winners and supporters.
100 Years Of Chrysler Chrysler’s Walter P Chrysler Years: 1924-1940; Chrysler Letter Cars: 1955-1965; and a Chrysler Display Class
60 Years Of Ford Mustang Celebrating 60 years of the Ford Mustang
The Art Of Gandini Design Open to automobiles designed by Marcello Gandini, including the Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Alfa Romeo Montreal and more.
Porsche Outlaw Modified Porsche 356 and 911 (By invitation only).
30 Under 30 Special Automobiles owned by car owners under the age of 30, with a value not more than $30K
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
The first event of the weekend starts with a sunset Vineyard Concert overlooking Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson mountains from Eagles Nest Reserve’s winery.
Then on Saturday, July 18, is the Vineyard Tour, where you can enjoy a long scenic drive with a group of other drivers on winding roads outside of Forest Grove.
Next is an Elegant Dinner Evening at the prestigious Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course with other car entrants, judges, sponsors, and Rotary Club Members.
Lastly, and the main event, on Sunday, July 19, is the 61st running of the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance, where over 300 carefully curated classic cars are showcased, judged, and presented with awards.
Can you pre-buy tickets? You can purchase tickets to any of the above events at https://forestgroveconcours.org/attend/schedule.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Vineyard Concert cost $75.00
Tour costs $175. The Evening of Elegance Dinner is invitation-only
The Concours d’Elegance costs only $25.
WEEKEND EVENT LIST
“Vineyard Concert” Friday on July 17, from 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
“Vineyard Tour” on July 18 from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
“Concours Elegance Dinner” on Saturday, July 18 (TBS)
“Concours d’Elegance” on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
THE VINEYARD CONCERT
The Vineyard Concert at the Eagles Nest Reserve Winery includes live music, a 3-course meal, and wine tasting.
The live music will be provided by the renowned King Louie Pain and Renato Caranto Trio, who will be belting out soul and jazz music.
The 3-course meal offers appetizers of charcuterie with fruits and vegetables, a Texas-style BBQ entree plate, and gourmet cookies from the Forest Grove Rotary Bakers.
And for libations, the Eagles Nest Reserve Winery will be pouring out outstanding wines, and assorted cider from Forest Grove’s Bull Run Cider Company.
THE VINEYARD TOUR
The Vineyard Tour provides a unique opportunity for car owners to enjoy a picturesque drive through Oregon’s renowned wine country and through Main Street in downtown Forest Grove.
There are stops along the route where drivers can re-energize, pick up locally brewed coffee, and socialize with other car collectors at the show. Buy your tickets soon, the tour has only room for 40 cars.
THE CONCOURS D’ÉLÉGANCE
The Concours d’Elegance is one of Oregon’s premier car shows and the top Concours in the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1973, the Concours is family-friendly and provides the ultimate experience for both car collectors and car enthusiasts.
The show offers food, entertainment, car-themed activities, and the opportunity to see over 300 classic and modified vehicles on the oceanfront Pacific University campus lawns.
Each carefully chosen car at the show was carefully selected for this event and promised to be a one-of-a-kind car collector’s dream gem.
COMPLETE CONCOURS DATES, TIMES & SCHEDULE
7:45 am All automobiles line up on the grass.
8:30 am The Gates are open.
9:00 am The judging of cars begins, led by Senior Judge John Clinard.
9:00 am Exotic Auto Emporium opens (pre-owned classic cars for sale).
11:00 am Michael Allen Harrison performs on the main stage. Noon Judging completed
1:30 pm Car Class Award Presentation begins.
4:00 pm Best in Show Trophy Presentation
4:30 pm Concours concludes
BUY TICKETS HERE
The show has 50 years of tradition and a large West Coast following among both car collectors and car enthusiasts. Each year, the show attracts thousands of people from around the country to celebrate one of the most significant events from coast to coast.
So, get ready to enjoy live entertainment, music, food, wine, beer, and spirits at this historic location.
People Gather Around This Vintage Automobile Awaiting The “Best In Show” Awards
2026 Evening Of Elegance Keynote Speaker: Jim Ciardella
The Forest Grove Concours is proud to announce that author Jim Ciardiella will be the guest speaker at the Evening of Elegance dinner on July 19th, 2026, at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.
For more information, please visit the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance website here: https://forestgroveconcours.org/
Event Summary:
Date: July 19, 2026
Venue: Pacific University
Address: 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Admission: $25 ($10 in advance online) (Buy Tickets Online Here)
Student: Ages 13-18 $10 / Kids Under 12 are FREE
Featured Cars: 70 Years of Corvette, 100 Years of MG, and Lancia
Website: www.ForestGroveConcours.org
Phone: 503-357-2300
Year founded: 1973
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forestgroveconcours/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestgroveconcours/
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Forest Grove
Presenting sponsors: Jaguar/Land Rover, Portland, OR
Charities & Benefits: Forest Grove Rotary Club
Fundraising: Vineyard Driving Tour, Evening of Elegance Gala Dinner
Number of cars showing on display: +300
Host Hotel: Best Western University Inn and Suites, 3933 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116, 503.992.8888
Location description: This Northwest classic takes over the tree-shaded campus of Pacific University, founded in 1849, and located at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Last year’s Best of Show: 1935 Mercedes
Thousands of visitors and over 300 antique, vintage, and classic cars on display on the front wooded lawns of the Pacific University.
LIST OF CAR CLASSES
Antique Elegance: Through 1930
Special Interest: 1931 – 1939, 1940 – 1949
Classic Cars:
Closed (1916 – 1935, 1936 – 1948)
Open (1916 – 1935, 1936 – 1948)
American Performance: 1960 – 1972
Chrysler:
Walter P Chrysler (1924 – 1940)
Letter Cars (1955 – 1965)
Gandini Design
30 Under 30
General Motors: 1949 – 1959, 1960 – 1972
Ford: 1949 – 1959, 1960 – 1972
Uniquely American: 1945 – 1970
Corvette: Through 1975
Sports Cars & Tourers:
To 2,000 USD (Through 1975)
2,000 – 6,000 USD (Through 1963, 1964 – 1975)
Over 6,000 USD (Through 1975)
German Performance: 1950 – 1975
Porsche: 356 (1950 – 1965), 911 (1966 – 1980)
Italian Performance: 1935 – 1990
Jaguar: Through 1975
Rolls-Royce & Bentley: 1949 – 1975
Volkswagen: 1949 – 1975
Vintage Trucks & 4x4s: Through 1975
Retired Race Cars
Vintage Motorcycles: Through 1990
Don’t miss the award ceremony that will start on Sunday, Concours at 1:30 pm and end when the last award is presented around 6:00 pm.
For more information, please visit the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance Website here: https://forestgroveconcours.org/
