Concorso Italiano is pleased to introduce a new chapter in the long history of this wonderful event. Earlier this year after learning that the on-going hotel and golf course construction at 
Bayonet Black Horse Golf Courses would restrict its ability to hold the event in the space it requires, or at the caliber it deserves, and cause the guests to park off-site, they began searching for a new and long-term home.
After reviewing many different sites on the Monterey Peninsula, they are very excited to announce their decision. This year will be the beginning of a wonderful new era as Concorso Italiano moves to the Marina California Airport – just 10 miles north of Monterey itself.
This site will give them tremendous opportunity to expand and to introduce new and exciting features. They are keeping all of the aspects that you have come to love about Concorso Italiano including the Fashion Show, the On-stage Commentary with Car Owners and Celebrities, the Wonderful Music, the Beautiful Cars, Riva yachts and of course the festive atmosphere.
This year they will also enjoy vintage aircraft and for the first time at Concorso Italiano, professionally catered Food and Beverage. They will also be adding shaded seating areas where you can relax and view the beautiful cars and the mountain backdrop of the Coastal Range.
Marina City Manager, Anthony Altfeld says, “We want to make sure that we prepare the site well for this major concours. I have scheduled a meeting with the City’s Executive Team to make sure everyone knows how important it is that we make this first Concorso a truly ‘World Class’ event. First impressions make all the difference and you have my commitment that the city will do all that it can to work with the Concorso Italiano team to ensure success.”
Mike Graham, Director at Large for the Ferrari Club of America Pacific Region, (who has measured the new site for layout) says, “This will give us a much better opportunity to be creative and to display a more aesthetically pleasing design of cars that will be much more enjoyable for everyone.”
Jim Heady, President of the Lamborghini Club America says, “The new site gives us more open space and the ability to bring in our exotics more efficiently, which allows us more time to enjoy all of the aspects of what Concorso Italiano has become. We are also pleased that there will be an all new dining experience at the Gold Class Luncheon.”
The New Venue Also Offers:
Easy Access / excellent parking, the ability to blend vintage aircraft with beautiful cars in a significant but non active and quiet area of the airport, a coastal setting that will be cool and pleasant, a place to see old friends in a new and exciting setting.
Additionally, Concorso Italiano announces yet another new chapter in this historic event.
Concorso Gala scheduled for Thursday, August 14th before Concorso Italiano, will feature Cocktails, Dinner by Il Fornaio, Fashion, Live Music, beautiful Italian Automobiles, Vintage Aircraft, and more. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for VIPs, Corporate Partners and a select number of Patrons, to enjoy an intimate evening of dining and entertainment.
For the inaugural Concorso Gala there are only 500 tickets available.
For ticketing call (425) 742-0632 or go to www.concorso.com
Concorso Italiano, a Celebration of Italian Style, in its 23rd year, is a multi-faceted automotive and luxury lifestyle event held each year as part of the Monterey Automotive Weekend anchored by the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
[Source: Concorso Italiano]
hi i ben in concorso many time last year was bad and 2009
ben told us late and after the sold . and alfa club they decideed to black horse thats a origenal place . hope next year all in same place use to be and all italian car to gather rod