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 27, 2027. 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
B Vintage 1925-1942
C American & European Classic 1925-1948 Open
D American & European Classic 1925-1948 Closed
E Pierce-Arrow
F Packard
G Ford Bronco Stock through 1979
G-1 Ford Bronco Modified through 1979
H Wood Bodied Automobiles
I Race Cars
I-1 Ragtime Racers
J AMC, Nash Hudson, Rambler
K Unrestored to 1942
L Unrestored 1946-1973
M Micro and Mini Cars
N American Production 1946-1954
O American Production 1955-1963
P American Production 1964-1973
Q Chevrolet Corvette
R Postwar European & Japanese through 1973
S Model A Ford
T Ford Thunderbird
U Vintage Commercial through 1973
V Vintage Motorcycles through 1973
V-1Vintage Japanese Motorcycles
W Vintage Trailers and Housecars
X DeTomaso Automobiles
Z Vintage Tractors and Stationary Engines
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
C-1: 1924 Isotta Fraschini Le Baron Tourer
Tom Johnson – Bellico, California
MOST ELEGANT OPEN CAR
C-3: 1932 Lincoln KB LeBaron Coupe Convertible
Larry & Juana Carter – Los Gatos, California
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED CAR
R2-3: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Coupe
Ev & Gus Young – Carson City, California
BEST UNRESTORED CAR
K-2: 1921 Studebaker Big 6 Touring
Jennifer Roger – Placerville, California
IRONSTONE FOUNDATION AWARD
B-5: 1932 Chevrolet Sport Coupe
Marc Riehl – Watsonville, California
IRONSTONE SPONSOR’S AWARD
A-3: 1910 Glide Scout
Ross & Beth Meyers – Boyertown, PA
BEST COMPETITION CAR – MARTIN SWIG AWARD
I-5: 1974 MG B/GT
Kevin Kemper – Meadow Vista, California
4-H AWARD
D-4: 1938 Phantom Corsair
National Automobile Museum – Reno, Nevada
FFA AWARD
U-7: 1967 Dodge Forest Service Pickup
Steve & Marissa Kourakos – Sonora, California
HAGERTY AWARD
L-5: 1961 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Eli Schinke – Linden, California
Class A: Antiques through 1915
A-3: 1910 Glide Scout Toy Touneau
Ross & Beth Meyers – Boyertown, PA
Class B: Vintage 1920-1942
B-6: 1933 Chevrolet Coach
Lynn James – Tracy, California
Class C: American Classic to 1948, Open
C-1: 1924 Isotta Fraschini LeBaron Tourer
Tom Johnson – Ballico, California
Class D: American Classic to 1948, Closed
D-2: 1936 Chrysler Airflow C-10
David Felderstein – Sacramento, California
Class E: Pierce-Arrow Automobiles
E-3: 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1252 LeBaron Conv.
Bob Jacobson – Los Altos, California
Class F: Packard Automobiles
F-2: 1933 Packard 1001 Eight Roadster
Jeffrey Reed – Modesto, California
Class G: Ford Bronco to 1979
G: 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
Justin Palmer – Turlock, California
Class H: Borgward
H-3: 1961 Borgward Isabella Coupe
Dave Jolkovsky – Davis, California
Class J: AMC, Nash, Hudson, Rambler
J-3: 1961 Nash Metropolitan
Sharon Yancheris – Pacific Grove, California
Class K: Unrestored through 1942
K-7: 1941 Cadillac 62 Convert
Bob Zapotsky – Fair View, California
Class L: Unrestored 1946-1973
L-1: 1951 Mercury Sport Sedan
Larry Camuso/Kirk Wentland – San Jose, California
Class M: Micro, Mini and Smaller Cars
M-5: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe
Todd Darling & Scott Mickkelson – Sacramento, California
Class N: American Production 1946-1954
N-9: 1954 Woodill Wildfire
Chandler T Knapp – Fair Oaks, California
Class O: American Production 1955-1963
O-11: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
Everett Keithley – Woodlake, California
Class P: American Production, 1964-1973
P-2: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Jamie Timms – El Dorado Hills, California
Class P-1: Ford Mustang, Shelby and GT Series
P1-5: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Jeffrey Kaiser – Standard, California
Class P-2: Chevrolet Camaro
P2-4: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Dave & Patti Anderson – Hughson, California
Class Q: Chevrolet Corvette
Q-3: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Bill & Mona Mortola – Stockton, California
Class Q-1: Chevrolet Corvair
Q1-2: 1961 Corvair Lakewood
Wesley Nicholas – Folsom, California
Class R: European & Japanese Sports
R-4: 1964 Fiat Dino Coupe
Perry & Nancy Solomon – Alamo, California
Class R-1: European Grand Touring
R1-3: 1961 Mercedes 300SL Roadster
Dennis Varni – Monte Sereno, California
Class R-2: Jaguar Automobiles
R2-1A: 1952 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Nichael Mefford – Roseville, California
Class R-3: MG Automobiles
R3-4: 1960 MGB MkII
Bernie Rappaport – Mariposa, California
Class R-4: Austin-Healey Automobiles
R4-3: 1968 Austin-Healy 3000 Mark III
Mike Sonneman – Sacramento, California
Class R-5: Morgan Automobiles
R5-4: 1967 Morgan 4 + 4
Roy & Davina Lane – Columbia, California
Class R-6: Porsche
R6-9: 1972 Porsche 911 T
Ron Pippin – Oakdale, California
Class S: Ford Model A
S-7: 1931 Ford A Town Sedan
Tom & Terry Machado – Stockton, California
Class T: Ford Thunderbird
T-4: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Olivia Bowles-Kymer – San Mateo, California
Class U: Vintage Commercial
U-6: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup
Lisa McConnell – Sonora, California
Class V: Vintage Motorcycles
V-1A: 1937 Triumph T-80
Andrew Hammond – Reno, NV
Class V-1: Vintage Japanese Motorcycles
V-8: 1968 Suzuki Cobra 500
Robert Strueve – Turlock, California
Class W: Vintage Trailers and Housecars
W-1: 1961 Dexter El Camino Trailer
Allison Mulliken – Walnut Creek, California
Class X: DeTomaso Automobiles
X-8: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
Dennis & Liz Valdez – San Jose, California