Colonial Concours d' Elegance

About The Connecticut Colonial Concours d' Elegance

September 18th - 20th, 2020

The Connecticut Colonial Concours d' Elegance is an exquisite high-end auto event comprised of beautiful vintage cars restored to pristine condition and judged with white glove precision.

Set to the beautiful background of Litchfield County, Connecticut, this weekend-long

celebration offers something for everyone.

Held at the majestic Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown, CT, each day of the Colonial Concours d’ Elegance offers breathtaking

scenery, exquisite automobiles, fantastic food and entertainment, and memory making moments that last a lifetime.

A Full Weekend

September 18th - 20th, 2020

The Connecticut Colonial Concours d’ Elegance is dedicated to building a greater appreciation for beautiful and amazing automobiles, that’s why we packed the weekend with a whole collection of fun, engaging and family friendly activities.

After all… Auto enthusiasts come in all ages, shapes and sizes!

The Festivities begin Friday afternoon with a rally through the rolling hills of Litchfield, circling round Bantam Lake, then packing all of Saturday with activities, activations, and entertainment throughout the day.

An action-packed Sunday, starts with the Wacky Rally to Lake Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, CT for a day of fancy cars, family fun, exciting rides and games, and a sunset BBQ on the lake.

Schedule of Events

September 18th - 20th, 2020

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 18th, 2020

Rally Through Litchfield

Welcoming Reception

Saturday, September 19th, 2020

Press Welcome

Opening Ceremony

Wine Tasting

Celebrity Chef Demo

All Day Entertainment

Silent & Live Auction

Awards Ceremony

Gala

Sunday, September 20th, 2020

Breakfast of Champions

Wacky Road Rally

Concours at Quassy

Lakeside BBQ

A Host of activities

Beautiful Automobiles

Enjoy beautiful automobiles set against incredible scenery. Vintage to contemporary cars grace the rolling fields of Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown, Connecticut.

Live Entertainment

Beautiful Automobiles

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day. The Colonial Concours features three stages to offer something for everyone.

Artisan Alley

Beautiful Automobiles

Wine Pairing & Cooking Demos

Stroll and shop along Artisan Alley, featuring crafts, jewelry and collectables from local artists and vendors.

Wine Pairing & Cooking Demos

Join us in the main house or the Fromagerie Tent for Wine Pairing sessions and Cooking Demonstrations throughout the day. Sample some of the finest cheeses and delicacies from local Connecticut Farms.

The Colonial Gala

Wine Pairing & Cooking Demos

The Colonial Gala

Celebrate the CT Colonial Concours d' Elegance winners Saturday Evening following the Awards Ceremony at the Colonial Gala. Dine and dance the evening away beneath the stars.

The Kid Zone

Wine Pairing & Cooking Demos

The Colonial Gala

The Colonial Concours Kid Zone is fun for kids of all ages! The Kid Zone features games, attractions, contests, and STEM challenges.

Father's Day Fun

Wacky Rally

The fun starts Sunday morning with the Wacky Rally, a miss-mosh collection of cars both elegant to extravagant touring through Litchfield County and ending up at Lake Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, CT.

This collection of cars will be displayed at the park for an impromptu Quassy Concours! What better way to celebrate Father's Day?

Hot Wheels Legends

Celebrate Father's Day with a family favorite - Hot Wheels!

Join in the festivities as the Hot Wheels Legends come to the Colonial Concours Weekend! This incredible collection of custom created cars and other Hot Wheels games and attractions will meet up with our Wacky Rally Sunday, September 20th at Lake Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, and delight fans young and old!

BBQ on the Lake

What better way to complete such a wonderful weekend than a BBQ by the lake - Lake Quassapaug! This delicious dinner event is the perfect way to celebrate the Colonial Concours d' Elegance, complete with entertainment and closing ceremonies.

Join the Fun!

Participate in the Rallies

Interested in joining the Opening Rally or Wacky Rally? Maybe both?

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Participate in the Concours d' Elegance

Interested in submitting an application for competition in the Colonial Concours?

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Become a Vendor

Show off your incredible crafts, jewelry, art, or collectables? We would love to have you!

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Become a Exhibitor

Join the festivities and exhibit to a captive audience at the Colonial.

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Become a Partner

Become a Partner to the Colonial Concours d' Elegance. Share in the weekend experiences and build great visibility for your brand!

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Become a Media Partner

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