Just when you think things can’t get any hotter, gear up
– some of the hottest (or perhaps coolest?) classic and custom
cars will be on display in several car shows throughout the area
during the next few weeks.
n by katie niekerk lifestyles editor
Just when you think things can’t get any hotter, gear up – some of the hottest (or perhaps coolest?) classic and custom cars will be on display in several car shows throughout the area during the next few weeks. Many include food, wine, kids activities, arts and crafts, and live entertainment, making the shows a family-friendly way to spend the day.
One particularly well-known show is the Happy Days Car Show in San Martin, happening Aug. 20 at San Martin Country Park. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is a fundraiser for the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance. This year will feature about 100 classic and custom cars from 1976 or older. Several local car dealers sponsoring the event also will be showing a variety of hybrid cars, and two bands – The Usual Suspects and JJ Hawg – will be playing on two different stages, said Sylvia Hamilton, president of the neighborhood alliance.
“We also have some unbelievable raffle and auction items, three food vendors offering tri-tip sandwiches, barbecue, Mexican and more,” she said. “This really is meant as a community-geared event that everybody in the family would join in on,” she said.
So, right after you cool down, head out to catch some of the hottest cars around. Here are some of the shows coming up.
7.30
Classics by the Sea
When: 11am-4pm
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Extras: Wine-tasting booths, local beer tasting, gourmet food, desserts and fine jewelry
Cost: $12
Info: (650) 726-8380 or www.classicsbythesea.com
8.12
Hollister Downtown Association 20th
Annual Car Show and Street Festival
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Downtown Hollister
Extras: Merchant sidewalk sale featuring local crafts, information booths, food booths, kiddie carnival with a jumphouse, and two stages with live music and entertainment
Cost: Free admission
Info: (831) 636-8406 or www.downtownhollister.org
8.18
The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering
When: 10am-4pm
Where: Quail Inn, 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel
Extras: Fine wine, more than 100 vintage autos and motorcycles from across the United States and Europe
Cost: $150, include parking, admission and all food and beverage
Info: (877) 734-4628 or www.quaillodge.com
Concorso
Italiano
When: 9:30am-5pm
Where: Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside
Extras: Food booths, gourmet luncheon at the clubhouse
Cost: $90 if purchased before Aug. 1; $100 after. Children 12 and younger are free if accompanied by an adult.
Info: www.concorso.com
Concours Auto Rally and
Celebration
When: 2-6pm
Where: downtown Pacific Grove
Extras: Show will be followed by a cruise in town and along the Monterey Bay.
Cost: Free
Info: (831) 373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
8.18-19
20th Annual
Monterey Sports Car Auction
When: Aug. 18-19
Where: Portola Plaza Hotel and Monterey Conference Center, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
Extras: World’s largest sports and racing car auction, featuring cars and enthusiasts from around the world
Cost: Free
Info: www.rmauctions.com
8.20
Fourth Annual San Martin Happy Days Car Show
When: 10am-5pm
Where: San Martin Country Park, corner of Monterey Road and California Avenue in San Martin
Extras: More than 75 cars, two live bands, three food vendors, kids activities, raffle and auction
Cost: $5 admission
Info: www.smneighbor.org
