Pebble Beach Car Week 2025
(Friday August 8th - Sunday 17th)
The festivities commence on August 8 with the Monterey Car Week Kick-Off, showcasing historic race cars along Alvarado Street in Monterey. This sets the tone for a week filled with automotive marvels. Highlights include the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where over 500 vintage race cars take to the track, offering a dynamic display of speed and history.
On August 14, the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex offers a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, featuring classic cars in motion. Simultaneously, the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum and RetroAuto provide insights into automotive design and a marketplace for rare collectibles.
Motorlux: Where Cars Meet the Skies
A unique highlight of Car Week is Motorlux, held at the Monterey Jet Center. This event seamlessly blends the worlds of luxury automobiles and aviation, featuring an impressive display of exotic cars alongside private jets. Attendees can enjoy gourmet cuisine, fine wines, and live entertainment, all set against the backdrop of sleek aircraft and high-performance vehicles.
The Pinnacle: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The week culminates on August 17 with the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held on the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. This prestigious event showcases a curated selection of the world’s finest collector cars, judged on their elegance, technical merit, and historical significance. This year’s featured classes include centennial celebrations for Invicta, Chrysler, and Moretti, as well as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra 427.
The Concours is not just a competition; it’s a gathering of automotive artistry and passion, attracting collectors, enthusiasts, and celebrities from around the globe. The coveted Best of Show award represents the pinnacle of automotive restoration and preservation.
Certainly! Here's the complete and polished day-by-day schedule for Monterey Car Week 2025, running from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 17, with embedded links and a clean layout for easy browsing. This schedule includes all confirmed major events and is organized for clarity and planning convenience.
🏁 Monterey Car Week 2025 Schedule
Monterey County, California | August 8–17, 2025
Friday, August 8
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Monterey Car Week Kick-Off (5:00–7:00 PM)
Alvarado Street, Monterey
Free family event with historic race cars, music, and giveaways.
Saturday, August 9
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Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb (7:00 AM)
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Practice sessions and hillclimb challenges for over 200 historic race cars. -
Automobilia Collectors Expo – Day 1 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Embassy Suites, Seaside
Automotive memorabilia and collectibles on display. -
Porsche Monterey Classic (4:00–8:00 PM)
Porsche Monterey, Seaside
A Porsche-focused celebration with cars, food trucks, and music.
Sunday, August 10
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Monterey Pre-Reunion & Community Day
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Vintage race cars continue; open paddocks and community experiences.
Monday, August 11
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Automobilia Collectors Expo – Day 2 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Tuesday, August 12
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Automobilia Collectors Expo – Day 3 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
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Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff (Canceled in 2025)
Wednesday, August 13
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Motorlux (6:00–10:00 PM) – Monterey Jet Center
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The Little Car Show (12:00–5:00 PM) – Pacific Grove
Thursday, August 14
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Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance (7:00 AM–Noon)
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Mecum Auction – Day 1 (8:00 AM)
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Legends of the Autobahn (9:00 AM–3:00 PM) – Pacific Grove Golf Links
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Ferrari Owners Club Concours – Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Prancing Ponies Women's Car Show (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
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Woodies in the Woods (12:00–5:00 PM) – Asilomar Meadow
Friday, August 15
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Werks Reunion Monterey (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) – Monterey Pines Golf Course
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The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (9:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Saturday, August 16
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Concorso Italiano (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) – Bayonet & Black Horse, Seaside
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Monterey Motorsports Festival (5:00–11:00 PM) – Monterey Fairgrounds
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Exotics on Broadway (1:00–6:00 PM) – Broadway, Seaside
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Concours d’LeMons (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) – Seaside City Hall
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Ferrari Owners Club Gathering (4:00–7:00 PM) – The Barnyard, Carmel
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RM Sotheby’s Auction – Day 3 (6:00 PM)
Sunday, August 17
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (10:30 AM–5:00 PM) – Pebble Beach Golf Links
The crown jewel event of the week with elite cars and prestigious awards. -
Pebble Beach RetroAuto (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) – Concours Village, Pebble Beach
Marketplace for rare automobilia, books, and art. -
Monterey Car Week Cruise-In (1:00–4:00 PM) – Monterey Touring Vehicles
✅ Tips:
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Many events are free, but ticketed events like The Quail, Concours d’Elegance, and Motorlux often sell out early.
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Traffic and parking can be challenging — plan to arrive early or consider shuttles where available.
Planning Your Visit
Tickets for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance are available through the official website. General admission includes access to the show field, Concours Village, and manufacturer displays. For an elevated experience, consider the Club d’Elegance or Chairman’s Hospitality packages, offering exclusive amenities and premium viewing areas.
Accommodations during Car Week fill up quickly, so early reservations are recommended. Additionally, shuttle services and parking arrangements are available to facilitate transportation between events.
Car Week 2025 in Pebble Beach is more than an event; it’s a celebration of automotive heritage and innovation, set against the stunning backdrop of California’s coastline. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual enthusiast, this week offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classic and contemporary automobiles.
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Written by Josh Whitaker of Happy Writers.co
