Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 2026: A Weekend of Automotive Art on Georgian Bay

Rare and storied automobiles gather on the fairways above the water near Owen Sound

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More than 100 of the finest and rarest automobiles from Canada, the U.S. and beyond gather on the 18th fairway of Cobble Beach Golf Resort for a juried Concours d’Elegance, preceded by a driving tour, a downtown car show, and expert-led seminars.

🏆 Juried Concours judging 🚗 Tour d’Elegance ☕ Cars & Coffee 💙 Charity fundraiser

💡 Sunday tickets bought online in advance are cheaper than at the gate, and the VIP Clubhouse brunch sells out well before the event — book early if that’s the experience you want.

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✨ Why This Weekend Is Worth the Drive

There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over a golf fairway when the cars start rolling in — no engines running, no crowds shouting, just polished chrome catching the light off Georgian Bay. That’s the atmosphere Robert McLeese set out to create when he brought his father’s decades-old vision to life in 2013, and more than a decade later, Cobble Beach has grown into one of the most respected Concours events in Canada.

What sets it apart from a typical car show is the judging. Entries here are grouped into serious historical categories — Brass Era orphans, pre-war CCCA Full Classics, post-war European sports cars, Pininfarina-designed coachwork, and more — and evaluated by an internationally sanctioned judging panel. This isn’t a parking lot of nice cars; it’s a curated exhibition where provenance and restoration quality genuinely matter.

And it isn’t just for die-hard collectors. The weekend opens with a scenic Tour d’Elegance through Grey County, a free Cars & Coffee and hot-rod show in downtown Owen Sound, and a pair of automotive history seminars at the historic Roxy Theatre — all before the main event on Sunday. Add in the fact that the whole weekend has raised more than $1.46 million for the Sunnybrook and Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundations, and a trip up to Grey Bruce starts to feel like more than just a car show.

🗓️ Weekend Schedule

Three days, three distinct events. This schedule is tentative and subject to change — always check the official site before finalizing plans.

🏎️ What’s On the Show Field

Entries are judged in distinct historical classes, sanctioned by the International Chief Judges Advisory Group. Expect to see:

Brass Era orphan cars (pre-1916) CCCA Full Classics, 1916–1948 140 Years of Mercedes-Benz Pininfarina design Post-war European sports cars American Post-War performance, pre-1973 Traditional hot rods & customs Japanese sports cars 30 Under 30 (young collectors) Pre-1990 racing motorcycles

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🚗 Getting There & Parking

Cobble Beach Golf Resort sits on the shore of Georgian Bay in Kemble, a short drive northwest of Owen Sound in Grey County. It’s about a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto, making it a comfortable day trip or an easy overnight stay in Owen Sound.

General Admission parking: Located on-site in the southwestern corner of the property, accessed via Church Sideroad south of Cobble Beach. Follow the directional signage and drive slowly through the resort roads.

Shuttle service: Continuous shuttles run between the General Admission lot and the Clubhouse all day Sunday. Additional shuttles run from the Inn on the Bay Best Western, Quality Inn, Travelodge, and Comfort Inn in Owen Sound on Saturday and Sunday.

Preferred and VIP parking: Available for purchase separately, closer to the Clubhouse — a good option if walking distance matters to you.

💡 A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go

🐶 Leave pets at home. The Concours d’Elegance is a pet-free event; only official service animals are permitted on the show field.

🎟️ Buy online before Sunday. Gate tickets are available but cost more than early bird online pricing, and popular add-ons like the docent tour and VIP packages have limited availability.

☕ Don’t skip Saturday. Cars & Coffee and OBLIVION AVENUE in downtown Owen Sound are free, low-key, and a great warm-up to the main event — especially if you’re bringing kids.

👟 Wear comfortable shoes. The show field spans an active golf course fairway — expect a fair bit of walking on grass, sometimes uneven underfoot.

☂️ Pack for any weather. This is a rain-or-shine event with no refunds, so bring layers and rain gear just in case Georgian Bay has other plans.

Every Ticket Supports Local Healthcare 💙

Since its 2013 debut, the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance has raised more than $1.46 million for the Sunnybrook Foundation and the Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation. Ticket proceeds, seminar fees, and preferred parking sales all contribute directly to that total.

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