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Applications for 28th Anniversary will be available soon. Please refer to the list of classes below and refer to Entry Standards below.
Judging Standards
Rather than awarding first, second and third prizes in each class, our judges will be asked to designate a percentage of the cars in each class to receive a ribbon indicating an Award of Merit. From that group, judges will choose one vehicle designated Best of Class. From the Best of Class winners, an overall Best of Show entry will be selected. The Race Car Class will also designate one car to receive the Martin Swig Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the support of vintage racing.
As has been our custom, in addition to our usual overall awards and several new ones, Best of Class vehicles will parade over the Ironstone Amphitheater stage. We feel this change is consistent with our determination to keep the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance a fun, relaxing and elegant event…more reminiscent of the European concours d’elegance of the 1930s, where each car was judged on its overall elegance and style rather than for its minutely detailed restoration or physical perfection.
Entry deadline is August 30, 2024. The show field will be available for car placement starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. To avoid the Saturday-morning rush, we prefer that entrants come early and place their vehicles on the field Friday afternoon. All entered vehicles must be in their assigned spaces no later than 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Please remember that only stock, unmodified cars are accepted at Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. We also love original, unrestored and well-maintained vehicles. All entrants and participants are invited to attend the Cars & Stars wine-tasting reception and dinner on Friday night and the Gala Luncheon on Saturday. These wonderful events are important in our efforts to raise funds for our worthy beneficiaries.
Entry Standards
Entrants are encouraged to drive their cars to the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. Each entered vehicle will be judged in its class or category by standards emphasizing the elegance and integrity of the vehicle’s design as deemed appropriate for its era and type.
Undercarriages, engine compartments, trunks and personal areas will not be judged. Judges will take no notice of normal vehicle wear and usage.
The entry committee must approve all applications and reserves the right to reject any vehicles that do not meet the standards of the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. Vehicles must be driven through the checkpoint and onto the show field. A special trailer unloading and parking area will be available.
Note: Any vehicle that has won Best In Class will not be eligible for judging in the year immediately following. However, previous winners are welcome for display only and may return for judging in future years.
A Antique to 1919
B Vintage: 1920-1942
C American & European Classic Open: 1925-1948
D American & European Classic Closed: 1925-1948
E Pierce-Arrow
F Packard
G Cadillac to 1973
H Wood Bodied Cars
I Race Cars
J Volkswagen
K Unrestored to 1959
L Unrestored 1960-1973
M Mini & Micro Cars
N American Production: 1946 to 1954
O American Production: 1955 to 1961
P American Production: 1962-1973
Q American Muscle Cars through 1973
Q1 Nash, Hudson, AMC
Q2 Corvette through 1973
R European Japanese and British through 1973
(to be divided based on entry mix)
R1 Mercedes-Benz to 1973
S Model A Ford
T Ford Thunderbird
U Commercial to 1973
V Motorcycles to 1973
W Vintage Trailers
X DeTomaso
Y Amphicar
Z Stationary Engines and Tractors
ACCESS
Mobility-challenged guests may seek assistance by calling (209) 728-1251 for cart service to a drop-off location as well as restricted elevator access.
The venue has large flat concrete sidewalks, but there are many elevation changes and numerous stairs. Most of the cars on display are parked on a large, open, grassy field, much of which is on a mild hill.
SEATING
Seating—with and without tables—is available at various locations on the winery grounds. Patrons should also feel free to sit at picnic tables, chairs and on stone walls.
SHADE
The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is held outdoors. Guests should prepare properly for sun exposure. Shady areas are available throughout the venue, but afternoons can get warm, and long-term exposure to direct sunlight can be harmful. Be sure to bring and apply sunscreen.
WATER
Water is available free of charge until supplies run out. Food vendors also have beverages available for purchase.
ICE CHESTS
Guests are not allowed to bring ice chests into the Ironstone Amphitheatre grounds.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcohol will be available for purchase. Guests may not bring their own alcoholic beverages into the venue.
DRESS
This is a casual, family-friendly event. Guests are encouraged to come in period attire.
PETS
Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome. Please mind your pet around the cars and children. Pet owners should be prepared to clean up after their animals.
PARKING
Parking is available in the lower parking lot and on overflow parking at the top of the hill. Please respect others regarding speed and dust. Handicapped parking is available in designated locations.
ENTRY ROAD
Please do not speed on the entry road or parking areas. There are livestock and permanent neighbors in the area. Roads are not designed for large vehicles, so please be careful of slower traffic.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located throughout the venue. Please check the map in your program for the facility nearest you.
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Drones are not permitted at the event. Drone operators will be escorted off the premises and will not be allowed to return to future shows.
MEDIA RIGHTS
All media rights are retained by the Ironstone Concours Foundation. For information about press passes, please call (209) 269-6950.
LOST & FOUND
For lost and found items, please go to the security office at Ironstone Vineyards. The office telephone number is (209) 728-1251.
BEST OF SHOW
Packard 840 Waterhouse Victoria Conv.
Rob Hilarides – Visalia, California
MOST ELEGANT OPEN CAR
1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Academy of Art University Collection – San Francisco, California
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED CAR
1939 Packard 1707 V12 Club Sedan
Michael Griva – Greenfield, California
BEST UNRESTORED CAR
1922 Stutz KLDH 4 pass speedster
Bob Jacobson – Los Altos, California
IRONSTONE FOUNDATION AWARD
1920 Pierce Arrow Series 51 – 7 pass tour
Scott Henningson – Salinas, California
IRONSTONE SPONSOR’S AWARD
1933 Cadillac 452C Fleetwood All Weather Phaeton
National Automobile Museum, Reno
BEST COMPETITION CAR – MARTIN SWIG AWARD
1914 Mercer 35J Raceabout
The Singleton Collection – Costa Mesa, California
4-H AWARD
1930 Morgan JAP Super Hero
Larry Ayers – Vallejo, California
FFA AWARD
1953 Volkswagen Rometsch 4 Door Taxi
Mark Merrill – Atherton, California
HAGERTY AWARD
1926 Mono Trace TMX Torpedo
John Munson – Elk Grove, California
Class A: Antique
1906 Autocar Type X Runabout
Norman & Adria Schwartz – Lafayette, California
Class B: Vintage 1925 – 1942
1933 Chevrolet Coach
Lynn James – Tracy, California
Class C: American & European Classics – Open
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Le Baron
San Francisco Academy of Art, California
Class D: American & European Classics – Closed
1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Ev & Gus Young – Carson City, Nevada
Class E: Pierce-Arrow Automobiles
1920 Pierce-Arrow Series 51-7 pass tour
Scott Henningsen – Salinas, California
Class F: Packard Automobiles
1931 Packard Convertible Victoria
Rob Hilardes – Visalia, California
Class G: Cadillac Tailfin Era
1959 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz Convertible
Larry Camuso/Kirk Wentland – San Jose, California
Class H: Wood Bodied Cars
1930 Franklin 6 Cantrell Station Wagon
Eric Borg – Oxnard, California
Class J: Volkswagen
1953 Volkswagen Dannehauer & Strauss
Mark Merrill – Atherton, California
Class J1: Volkswagen, Modified
1958 Volkswagen Beetle
Lee & Nicole Bushaw – Roseville, California
Class K: Unrestored, to 1954
Mono Trace Torpedo
John Munson – Elk Grove, California
Class L: Unrestored 1955 to 1973
1969 Chevy Camaro
Ralph Lux – Fair Oaks, California
Class M: AMC, Nash, Hudson to 1956
1956 Nash Ambassador Sedan
Peter & Mary Steinert – Sacramento, California
Class N: American Production 1946 to 1954
1948 Willys CJ2
John Burg – Oroville, California
Class O: American Production 1955-1961
1956 Ford, Victoria
Paul & Sharon Cuff – Angels Camp, California
Class P: American Production 1962-1965
1963 Imperial Convertible
Robert Brown – Tracy, California
Class P1: American Production 1966-1973
1967 Chevy Camaro
Larry & Linda Tiemann – Forest Hill, California
Class P2: Chevrolet Corvair
1962 Corvair Monza Wagon
Scott Mikkelson – Sacramento, California
Class Q: American Muscle Cars through 1968
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Randy Lidholm – Shaver Lake, California
Class Q-1: American Muscle Cars 1969-1973
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
Ron Murphy – Oakdale, California
Class Q-2: Chevrolet Corvette
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Larry & Susan Johanaber – Acampo, California
Class R: Postwar European, British, & Japanese through 1973
1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Jeffrey Kaiser – Standard, California
Class R-1: Postwar German, & Italian Through 1973
1959 Porsche 356 Cabrio
Fred & Annett Huberty – Penn Valley, Nevad
Class R-2: Jaguar Automobiles
1952 XK120 OTS
Charles Herrick – San Ramon, California
Class R-3: MG Automobiles
1958 MG MGA Roadster
Bruce & Cynthis Alei – Davis, California
Class R-4: Austin-Healey Automobiles
Austin Healey Sprite
Pete & Colleen Tortorice – Concord, California
Class R-5: Triumph Automobiles
1968 Triumph TR 250
Dan Sendek – Sacramento, California
Class R-6: Morgan Automobiles
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster
Richard & Melanie Smith – Fremont, California
Class S: Ford Model A
1931 Ford A Sedan (town)
Edward Rodriguez, Auburn, California
Class T: Ford Thunderbird
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Nick Verhoek – San Leandro, California
Class U: Vintage Commercial to 1973
1946 IHC Pick-up
Bob Currie – Greenwood, California
Class V: Vintage Motorcycles
967 BMW R69 Sport Twin
Jim & Marie Willette – Lodi, California
Class W: Vintage Trailers and Campers
1939 Homebuild Teardrop
Barbara Cone – Mariposa, California
Class X: DeTomaso Automobiles
1967 DeTomaso Pantera
Greg Taylor – Burlingame, California
Class Z: Stationary Engines and Tractors
1935 Cletrac EN Monge E
Michael Verna – Orangevale, California