Kirkland Concours d'Elegance
Snuggled up to the shores of Lake Washington with the majestic Olympic Mountain range as a backdrop, Carillon Point welcomes the return of the 8th annual Kirkland Concours d' Elegance on September 12th with a display of twelve historic classes of automobiles, sidecar motorcycles, and vintage boats.
Among car enthusiasts this family oriented event has quickly become recognized as one of the premier concours events in the country with participant vehicles selected from across the United States and Canada. All profits from this spectacular event benefit uncompensated children's care at Seattle Children's Hospital and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, with more than one million dollars already donated to these needy recipients.
This esteemed 'contest of elegance' is judged by national and international experts. One award is judged and presented by thirteen Junior Judges, a group of 6th through 9th graders from various Lake Washington School District schools. These Junior Judges also gain an understanding and appreciation for automotive history, the restoration process, and the mechanics of a non-profit event. Nearly three hundred volunteers, most of whom return each year, make this event possible.
Set on the beautiful shores of Lake Washington, the Kirkland Concours is enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Consult the Concours website at www.kirklandconcours.com or the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce for additional details.
2009 Best of Show - 1939 Mercedes Benz 540 Autobahn Kourier Coupe, owned by Arturo Keller
Invited participants are grouped into classes and judged based on their rarity, quality, presence, and most of all their elegance. The unparalleled beauty of this luxurious setting offers our guests, and visitors, a chance to relax and enjoy some of the world's most rare and unique examples of rolling and floating art in the world.
Visit the gallery to view previous years awards and outstanding winners.
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Latest News 
July 21st, 2010
World Class Wines & World Class Cars - An Elegant Pairing
The Kirkland Concours d'Elegance and Woodinville Wine Country are joining hands: The purpose of this union? To offer a taste of some of Washington state's finest wines AND an eyeful of classic, vintage automobiles from the Kirkland Concours. The highlight of the new partnership is the Vin d'Elegance, to be held Saturday, Sept.11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at several Woodinville wineries.
The following wineries will offer tastings and vintage car viewings:
Brian Carter Cellars
Challenger Ridge
Floating over Hollywood Hill Vineyards
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Columbia Winery
DiStefano Winery
Dusted Valley
Elevation Cellars
Hestia Cellars
Hollywood Hill Vineyards
Matthews Estate
Otis Kenyon Wine
Silver Lake Winery
Tefft Cellars
Those who wish to sample the wines and see the cars should visit any of these wineries between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.11.
The wineries will donate 50 percent of the proceeds from each tasting fee, along with 5 percent of the day's sales, to support uncompensated care of children at Seattle Children's Hospital and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Each "taster" will receive one coupon good toward $5 off an adult general admission ticket to the Concours the next day, Sunday, Sept. 12 at Carillon Point in Kirkland.
A highlight of the Saturday event is the culmination of the Kirkland Tour d'Elegance in downtown Woodinville. The Tour d'Elegance is a three-day road trip through the North Cascades, which involves approximately 20 rare, classic cars. At noon on Saturday, Sept. 11, the cars are scheduled to drive through downtown Woodinville on their way to the wineries.
In addition to the Vin d'Elegance wine tastings, The Kirkland Concours and Woodinville Wine Country are presenting a Wine Garden at the Concours on Sunday. The Wine Garden will feature five tastings for five dollars with all proceeds going to Children's and Evergreen Hospitals.
Finally, Woodinville Wine Country is contributing a collection of unique, highly prized wines to be auctioned off at the Kirkland Concours Gala, in order to raise additional dollars for Children's and Evergreen Hospitals.
The Kirkland Concours d'Elegance and Woodinville Wine Country have both been in existance for approximately eight years, and are both committed to world class quality. As a result of their partnership, our community is able to see and learn about unique, classic automobiles while tasting extraordinary wines - all the while helping to care for sick children at Seattle Children's and Evergreen Hospitals. An Elegant Pairing!
May 20, 2010
Now Accepting Donations Online!
The Kirkland Concours d’Elegance provides an opportunity to see—up close and personal—some of the finest examples of rolling art and design in the world. But even more important, the Kirkland Concours exists to support Seattle Children’s Hospital and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Over the first seven years of its existence, the Kirkland Concours has provided over $1.2 million to support uncompensated care of children who are patients of the two hospitals.
Please consider making a donation to the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance. Any amount will help children whose families cannot afford the cost of their medical care. Because the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance is a registered nonprofit (501c3), your contribution is generally tax deductible.
2010 Classes Announced!
The classes for the 2010 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance have been announced. With 12 classes this year, the show promises to be full of memorable, unique displays and showstopping vehicles!
1. Screamers Powered by Ford
2. Ford GT's
3. Ultimate Packards
4. Alfa-Romeo Sports Cars
5. Brass Antiques
6. Pre-War Fords
7. Collector's Class
8. Special Display
9. CCCA Classics - Open
10. CCCA Classics - Closed
11. Vintage Race Boats
12. Vintage Sidecar Motorcycles
September 14th, 2009
Best of Show Award
The 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 Autobahn Kourier Coupe, owned by Arturo Keller, was awarded Best in Show for the 2009 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance.
