The Amelia Concours 2027
Amelia Island Concours 2027 runs March 4–7: Hagerty’s East Coast week with judged lawn, Cars & Caffeine, RADwood energy, and Broad Arrow bidding — book lodging and tickets early.
- Mar 4–7, 2027
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island / Golf Club of Amelia Island
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The short version
The Amelia Concours (still what many searchers call the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance) returns Thursday, March 4 through Sunday, March 7, 2027 around The Ritz-Carlton and the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Organizers posted that window on ameliaconcours.com after the 2026 weekend; day-by-day ticket SKUs, parking maps, and Broad Arrow auction hours usually firm up closer to spring. Until then, plan with the 2026 pattern: Saturday as the dense judged lawn (with RADwood energy alongside), Sunday as Cars & Caffeine / community programming, and auction credentials as a separate product. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the practical fly-in; on-island lodging disappears first.
Background
Bill Warner founded the Amelia Island Concours in 1996. Under Hagerty it remains the major East Coast concours week — resort hospitality, seminars, racing-rooted classes, and a house auction that now sets Florida spring market tone. The 2026 edition moved the main Concours to Saturday for the first time, drew 275 entrants, and saw Broad Arrow clear more than $111 million with 13 world records. That Saturday swap is the scheduling detail returning visitors should not unlearn.
Verified details
- Dates (organizer): March 4–7, 2027.
- Campus: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and Golf Club of Amelia Island (exact lawn map TBA).
- Tickets and daily schedule: TBA on ameliaconcours.com / ticket-experiences; join the email list for drops.
- 2026 planning context still useful: Saturday Concours + RADwood; Sunday Cars & Caffeine; Broad Arrow as official auction house.
- 2026 field size: 275 concours entrants.
- 2026 Best of Show – Concours d’Elegance: 1931 Duesenberg Model J ‘Tapertail’ Speedster by Weymann.
- 2026 Best of Show – Concours de Sport: 1969 McLaren M8B.
- Fly-in: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), then ~30–45 minutes to the island in light traffic.
- Official planning hub: https://www.ameliaconcours.com/plan-your-visit
Planning tips
- Join the official Amelia email list now. Ticket experiences, class lists, and parking maps publish in waves; waiting for a single “everything is live” post is how people miss general admission.
- Do not assume one wristband unlocks Concours, Cars & Caffeine, and Broad Arrow preview or bidding. Buy each product when it appears, then reconfirm the 2027 grid the week you travel.
- Lodging priority: Ritz-Carlton and Omni on-island first, then Fernandina Beach hotels, then Jacksonville airport-corridor overflow (~45–60 minutes depending on bridge traffic). Book when dates drop, not when tickets drop.
- Fly JAX, then I-95 North to exit 373 and A1A east across the Shave Bridge onto Amelia Island Parkway toward the Ritz. Expect slow island traffic on peak Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Use 2026 parking logic as a planning hint only: official off-site lots with shuttles and closer golf-club lots at different price points. Treat 2027 lot letters, hours, and fees as TBA until Plan Your Visit updates.
- Palm Beach Cavallino Classic 2027 (Feb 19–21) is a different Ferrari-focused Florida weekend two weeks earlier. Stack only if lodging and energy allow; most households pick one.
- Bring small bags. Organizer security notes discourage backpacks and tote bags on the show field unless needed for medical or family care, and list metal detectors at Concours and Cars & Community gates.
Common questions
- When is The Amelia Concours 2027 / Amelia Island Concours 2027?
- March 4–7, 2027 on Amelia Island, Florida, per ameliaconcours.com. Exact day-by-day ticket products and parking maps usually publish closer to spring — reconfirm before you book nonrefundable travel.
- Is The Amelia the same as the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance?
- Yes for searchers. The modern organizer brand is The Amelia Concours (Hagerty). Older coverage and many travel guides still say Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Same March weekend on the Ritz / Golf Club campus.
- When do Amelia 2027 tickets go on sale?
- Not posted as a single public date yet. Watch ameliaconcours.com/ticket-experiences and the official email list. In recent years, Saturday Concours general admission, Concours & More hospitality tiers, Sunday Cars & Caffeine, and multi-day passes sold as separate SKUs.
- Should I plan for Saturday or Sunday?
- Use 2026 as the working model until 2027 publishes: Saturday was the paid Concours lawn (with RADwood alongside); Sunday shifted toward Cars & Caffeine / Cars & Community. Many first-timers buy Saturday for the judged field and add Sunday only if they want a second, denser enthusiast day.
- Where should I stay for Amelia Island Concours week?
- On-island resorts (Ritz-Carlton, Omni) sell out first. Fernandina Beach hotels are the next ring. Jacksonville airport-corridor hotels work if you accept a daily commute and bridge traffic. Book lodging when the March 4–7 window posts, not when tickets appear.
- How do I get there from Jacksonville Airport?
- Drive I-95 North to exit 373, then A1A (SR 200) east across the Thomas J. Shave Bridge and follow Amelia Island Parkway toward The Ritz-Carlton. Official Plan Your Visit directions match that corridor. Rideshares and private transfers also run JAX–island; budget extra time on peak show mornings.
- What is parking like?
- Expect official spectator lots and shuttles rather than free curb space near the Ritz. In 2026, Lot A on Bailey Road included shuttle service at about $20/day, while closer Golf Club lots ran higher. Treat 2027 lot names, hours, and prices as TBA until the organizer map updates — arrive early either way.
- Is Broad Arrow part of Amelia 2027?
- Broad Arrow was the official auction house in 2026 and remains linked from ameliaconcours.com/auction. Treat 2027 sale days, preview hours, and bidder credentials as TBA until Broad Arrow and Amelia post confirmed dates. Auction access is separate from lawn tickets.
- Is Amelia the same as Palm Beach Cavallino Classic?
- No. Amelia is a multi-marque Hagerty concours week on Amelia Island in early March. Cavallino Classic is a Ferrari-focused Palm Beach weekend (Feb 19–21, 2027 on our calendar). Confirm both before stacking trips.
- Can I bring a backpack or stroller?
- Organizer guidance for recent editions: strollers and personal mobility devices are welcome after screening; backpacks and large totes are discouraged unless needed for medical or family care; metal detectors apply at Concours and Cars & Community gates. Reconfirm the 2027 prohibited-items list on Plan Your Visit before you pack.
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