Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Events by Day 2026 Friday, August 7 •
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5-7 p.m., Monterey Car Week Kickoff (Free): Celebrate the start of Monterey Car Week by viewing a remarkable collection of historic race cars along Alvarado St. in downtown Monterey that will soon compete in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Meet the drivers, enjoy live music and family activities, and experience one of the week's first free events. Apex Motorcar Portraits (New | Reservations Required): Capture the spirit of Monterey Car Week with a private photo session at Asilomar State Beach, featuring you and your vehicle. Don't have your own classic car? Vintage vehicles from Monterey Touring Vehicles will also be available for select sessions. Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach Vintage Racing Exhibit: Discover the history of Monterey's legendary road races through rare photographs, vintage memorabilia, interactive displays, and expert presentations celebrating the Pebble Beach Road Races.
Saturday, August 8 •
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7 a.m., Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb (Ticketed event): Day 1 - Watch more than 200 historic race cars practice and qualify at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca before tackling the famous Corkscrew Hillclimb in reverse. A favorite event for racing fans and photographers. Apex Motorcar Portraits (New | Reservations Required): Capture the spirit of Monterey Car Week with a private photo session at Asilomar State Beach, featuring you and your vehicle. Don't have your own classic car? Vintage vehicles from Monterey Touring Vehicles will also be available for select sessions. Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach Vintage Racing Exhibit: Discover the history of Monterey's legendary road races through rare photographs, vintage memorabilia, interactive displays, and expert presentations celebrating the Pebble Beach Road Races.
Sunday, August 9 •
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7 a.m., Monterey Pre-Reunion & Corkscrew Hillclimb (Ticketed event): Day 2 - The 11 different groups race twice before prepping their cars for the following Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Bonhams displays a selection of classic cars that will be offered at its world-class auction. The day ends with the Corkscrew Hillclimb, allowing fans to enjoy seeing the cars race against the clock up the iconic Corkscrew. Apex Motorcar Portraits (New | Reservations Required): Capture the spirit of Monterey Car Week with a private photo session at Asilomar State Beach, featuring you and your vehicle. Don't have your own classic car? Vintage vehicles from Monterey Touring Vehicles will also be available for select sessions. Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach Vintage Racing Exhibit: Discover the history of Monterey's legendary road races through rare photographs, vintage memorabilia, interactive displays, and expert presentations celebrating the Pebble Beach Road Races.
Monday, August 10 • • •
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Central Coast Poker Rally (Ticketed event): Registered drivers drive Monterey County's scenic roads while collecting poker cards at checkpoints, enjoying meals along the route, and finishing with a sports car display and prizes. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Automobilia Collectors Expo (Ticketed event): Day 1 - Browse vintage automotive memorabilia, original artwork, signs, model cars, books, and rare collectibles from dealers worldwide during Monterey Car Week. 11-2 p.m., Monterey British (Free | Pet-Friendly): Explore more than 80 classic and modern British automobiles in Carmel Valley while enjoying a relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere surrounded by scenic mountain views.