Concours d’Elegance – Hilton Head Island – 2025

October 29 – November 2

My greetings to everyone, and may I please update you on the upcoming Concours events this fall. I am thankful to those Club members who have already completed their Registration Application and look forward to attending.

We are fortunate to have been invited to this prestigious show over so many years. We continue to express our sincerest gratitude to Huntley Tarleton, the Chairman of Special Exhibits. He has been very supportive of our Chapter, and the Life On The Water Exhibit.

Traditionally, we have early arrivals on Thursday for placement. Last year, Huntley created a chevron setting that featured Black Cat in the center. The drone photo taken during the event was a great image….and all our boats blended well. Thursday evening we traditionally gather at Hudson’s for an early dinner to be ahead of the evening rush. We complete the placement with Friday arrivals for the events to come……staying in place until 4pm on Sunday for the conclusion of the Concours awards.

We will also plan to dine together on another of the evenings. More to come on that.

Those Chapter members who stay through Sunday evening gather for dinner as a tradition as well.

It’s always a privilege to spend time with all the visitors who come through the Exhibit. There are so many pleasant conversations, questions and sharing. We also appreciate having access to the Exhibitor’s tent for a light breakfast and or lunch.

• To register and apply, please go to the website at hhiconcours.com
• Select Participate in the top left-hand corner.
• From drop down menu select Become an Exhibitor.
• From the next page click the box to Apply.
• Select Start and follow the prompts through the process.
• Photos from different angles will be requested and can be loaded via the instructions.
• An acknowledgement will be sent to you that your application has been received.
• A confirmation will be sent after acceptance to complete the process.
• The traditional deadline for our participation in Life on the Water is approximately September 15^th. It is important to complete this process as early as you can so that we have a good count of those attending.

Would you please consider joining us this year. Some of our members rotate every other year which is always a good option. Our goal is to have approximately 20 boats, and more if possible.

I will be sending reminders as we move forward, and please contact me and or John Heiderich and we will be happy to answer any questions or assist you.

Lastly, please take a moment to look through the photo links from last year’s event on our website. There are 2 links, one for Boats and one for Cars (and vintage motorcycles). It is a special experience to be there!

CLICK HERE to see photos from last year’s event!

My best!

Steve

stevedewire@gmail.com

864-903-6307

just2more@aol.com (for John)

317-417-3874

CLICK HERE for the Festival official website