Concorso Italiano 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Bayonet & Black Horse in Seaside — the 41st Italian marques field during Monterey Car Week.
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course
Seaside, CA - paid
This event has moved to the archive. Details below are kept for reference — confirm any future edition on the organizer’s site.
The short version
Concorso Italiano returns Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside (1 McClure Way). The 41st edition celebrates Italian marques — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa, Maserati, Lancia, and more — plus a Global Exotics section for non-Italian standouts. General admission (parking included) and VIP / Chairman’s Club upgrades sell through International Car Week; children 13 and under are free with a paying adult per organizer FAQ copy.
Background
Concorso has long been Car Week’s Italian Saturday on the Seaside golf links — a different energy from Pebble’s Sunday lawn, with food, music, and marque corrals aimed at enthusiasts who want Ferrari/Lambo density without Concours d’Elegance pricing.
Verified details
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Venue: Bayonet & Black Horse, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955.
- 41st annual Concorso Italiano.
- GA includes parking, field entry, and a collectable event book (per International Car Week FAQ).
- Hospitality: VIP Club and Chairman’s Club upgrades sold separately from GA.
- Kids: 13 and under free with a paying adult (organizer).
Planning tips
- Saturday is also peak peninsula chaos — leave early from Monterey/Carmel lodging and follow event parking instructions, not random neighborhood spots.
- Buy tickets from the official Concorso / International Car Week links; gate sales are credit-card / online only when offered.
- If you only want one paid lawn besides Pebble, decide Quail (Friday) vs Concorso (Saturday) before you stack both.
- VIP Club and Chairman’s Club are upgrades on top of general admission — do not buy hospitality alone and expect it to include entry.
- Global Exotics is the section for non-Italian heroes — useful if your group is split between Italian purists and broader exotics fans.
Common questions
- What does general admission include?
- Per International Car Week’s FAQ, GA includes parking, entrance to Concorso, and a collectable event book. Food, VIP lounge access, and Chairman’s Club are separate.
- Is Concorso the same as Pebble Beach Concours?
- No. Concorso is Saturday’s Italian marques field in Seaside. Pebble Beach Concours is Sunday on the 18th fairway. Different tickets, different dress-and-budget expectations.
- Can I buy tickets at the gate?
- Organizers say GA tickets are available at the gate with credit card or online purchase only. Still buy ahead if you are traveling — Car Week Saturday inventory and traffic are the real risks.
- Quail Friday or Concorso Saturday?
- Quail is a tighter Carmel Valley debuts-and-classes day. Concorso is Italian marque density plus Global Exotics on a Seaside golf course. Pick based on which field you actually want to walk, not which name sounds bigger.
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