About This Event
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Lucia mountain range, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has solidified its position as the undisputed crown jewel of Monterey Car Week.
This ultra-exclusive event, celebrating its monumental 23rd Anniversary in 2026, offers an unparalleled experience for discerning car collectors and high-end automotive enthusiasts from around the globe.
Scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, at the luxurious Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California, The Quail masterfully combines the finest elements of automotive excellence with a refined, upscale garden-party atmosphere.
The prestigious gathering showcases over 300 rare, historic, and cutting-edge hypercars on the rolling fairways of the golf course, delivering an extraordinary visual feast for attendees. While drawing similarities to the famed Pebble Beach Concours , The Quail offers a uniquely focused peer-judged competition format wrapped in casual elegance.
[caption id=”attachment_7099″ align=”aligncenter” width=”1200″] The Car Show and Events Takes Place at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club In Carmel, California[/caption]
“Over its decades of celebrations, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has become one of the most esteemed automotive events in the world with a truly one-of-a-kind atmosphere,” said Kai Lermen, Senior Vice President of Peninsula Signature Events. “The Peninsula Signature Events team is thrilled to welcome back elite collectors and enthusiasts, along with our partners, for this monumental occasion.” (Source: The Peninsula Hotels)
What truly separates The Quail from traditional Concours d’Elegance events is its exquisite intersection of historic automotive passion and world-class luxury hospitality. The highly anticipated 2026 Gathering will highlight several extraordinary featured themes, including:
100th Anniversary of Route 66 – Honoring the classic Americana iron that defined the Mother Road.
The Lamborghini Diablo – A tribute to the raw, V12-powered, iconic poster car of the 1990s.
The Legacy of Japanese GTs – Celebrating the precision engineering and skyrocketing value of rare, low-mileage Japanese sports legends.
The Ferrari F40 – A curated spotlight within ‘The Great Ferraris’ class showcasing Maranello’s legendary, limited-production twin-turbo masterpiece.
The Bruce Meyer Collection – A special curation from one of the world’s most renowned automotive curators, emphasizing immaculate provenance and historical significance.
Alongside these featured showcases, the field will display its highly competitive traditional classes. Audiences will discover Pre-War Sports & Racing icons, Post-War Sports and Racing staples, the boundary-pushing The Evolution of the Supercar class, pristine examples of Custom Coachwork, and ultra-rare Sports and Racing Motorcycles.
[caption id=”attachment_7098″ align=”aligncenter” width=”1200″] The Quail Car Show and Main Event Will Feature Over 300 Vintage, Classic, and Historic Collectible Cars On The Grassy Lawns of The Quail Lodge & Golf Club’s Fairways.[/caption]
This event moves far beyond static vintage displays. Vehicles of this pedigree boast immaculate frame-off restorations, documented racing histories, and museum-grade preservation. Because admission is tightly capped, the intimate environment ensures that visiting car collectors can network directly with builders, master restorers, and legendary automotive designers.
The sensory experience is heavily elevated by The Quail’s unparalleled five-star culinary component. Attendees will enjoy unlimited access to multiple gourmet pavilions preparing regional world cuisines, paired alongside premium champagnes, fine wines, and custom-crafted spirits curated by private mixologists.
Central to the experience is the exclusive Quail Tent, which merges five-star dining with close-proximity access to the newest prototype reveals, limited-edition hypercars, and bespoke luxury automotive lifestyle displays.
The extreme scarcity of access to The Quail is heavily reflected in its ticketing process. Passes are highly coveted across the global car collecting community and are strictly allocated via an online lottery system. The all-inclusive ticket guarantees uncompromised access to gourmet pavilions and rare automotive content without the typical crowd density found at other world-class events.
Adding massive gravity to the 2026 weekend schedule, Broad Arrow Auctions makes its highly anticipated debut as the Official Auction Partner of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Moving to the western grounds of the venue, Broad Arrow will host an expanded, flagship two-day collector car auction on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, 2026.
The sale is expected to assemble an elite catalog of roughly 175 world-class collector cars—ranging from investment-grade, numbers-matching classics to rare modern supercars and motorsport icons with unbreakable provenance. Previews begin on Wednesday, August 12, offering serious buyers plenty of sunshine and open space to inspect the consignments amidst the famous Carmel scenery.
THE BROAD ARROW QUAIL AUCTION DETAILSAuction Dates: Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14, 2026Preview Dates: Wednesday, August 12 through Friday, August 14, 2026LOCATION: Quail Lodge – West Farm Field, 27050 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, CA 93923
The main event belongs to a broader umbrella of Peninsula Signature Events managed by The Peninsula Hotels. This esteemed collection includes the prestigious The Quail Ride, The Quail Rally, and the spring running of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering—all dedicated to crafting world-class, bespoke experiences for absolute connoisseurs of speed and style.
[caption id=”attachment_7095″ align=”aligncenter” width=”1200″] Make sure to visit the Quail Tent, which provides gourmet cuisine, premium champagne, fine beverages, and an exceptional display of luxury automobiles. The tent will allow you to view an extraordinary collection of luxury and exotic cars, ranging from vintage classics to modern supercars.[/caption]For individuals intending to immerse themselves at the absolute apex of automotive culture, surrounded by historically significant machines, pristine styling, and like-minded collectors, this remains an unmissable destination.
“The Quail is not only globally renowned for its pristine vehicles, but also for its high-luxury lifestyle elements,” noted brand spokesperson Carson Glover. “The credentials unlock a world-class experience on the fairways of the Quail Lodge Resort, which uniquely integrates unlimited fine culinary creations and exceptional libations into the price of admission.”
While the lavish catering and endless champagne options are legendary, the pure heart of the event lies in the rare mechanical artwork—the limited-production supercars, custom coachwork pre-war rarities, and championship vintage racing machines that tell the story of automotive history.
[caption id=”attachment_7097″ align=”aligncenter” width=”1200″] The Quail Pavilion Gourmet Dining & Libations Overlooking The Car Show And Main Event[/caption]If your automotive ambitions dictate celebrating rare engineering alongside top-tier industry executives, world-class racing drivers, and elite global collectors, there is no substitute for this historic destination during Monterey Car Week.
THE QUAIL COMPREHENSIVE EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT HOST: Peninsula Signature Events and Quail Lodge & Golf Club
DATE: Friday, August 14, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
EVENT LOCATION: Quail Lodge & Golf Club, 8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
OFFICIAL AUCTION: The Broad Arrow Quail Auction (August 13-14)
TICKETS: Distributed via a highly demanded lottery allocation system. Learn More & Register
TICKET & REGISTRATION ENTRIES Due to extremely high demand, prospective attendees must monitor the official channels closely. Lottery registration windows typically open and close well ahead of schedule.
Please visit The Quail’s Official Event Website to explore the 2026 itinerary, review submission standards for collector car entry, and follow The Quail Events on social media via Facebook and Instagram to receive real-time updates regarding luxury additions and scheduled fireside chats.
About The Peninsula Signature EventsThe Peninsula Signature Events are curated by The Peninsula Hotels, a brand globally associated with premium luxury, hospitality, and heritage. Quail Lodge & Golf Club acts as the exclusive home base to this prestigious motorsport lineup, including The Quail Ride, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, The Quail Rally, and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Discover more online at peninsula.com/signatureevents.
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