September 5, 2018 - The five foothill 4-H counties along with San Joaquin County 4-H will have 4-H members representing their county at the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance slated for Saturday, September 22 at the Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Also attending will be a few of our 4-H State Ambassadors.
This is the 22nd year that The Ironstone 4-H Foundation has put on this vintage car show. Proceeds from the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance benefit Central and Northern California youth in agriculture, notably Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H Youth Development Programs. In addition, the non-profit Ironstone Foundation has helped fund the California State FFA headquarters in Galt, California; scholarships in partnership with the California State Fair; and the Calaveras County Fair scholarship program.
The 2018 event will include on-site interactive activities for family members of all ages. Along with fine food, music, and special guests, the 2018 Ironstone Concours will include live demonstrations from the Future Farmers of America and members of the 4-H showing off their award-winning animals, public speaking, giving demonstrations, impromptu speeches, and presenting special gifts to the car winners.
This event features over 300+ classic automobiles in the beautiful setting of Ironstone Vineyards. The event also features vintage trailers, antique trucks and motorcycles, race cars and wooden boats. Many of these early cars formed the foundation for racing in America. The majority of racing took place in California, where thousands of people would come to see new technology. Cars like the 1909 Locomobile that raced in the COBE Cup and the 1911 National that raced at the first Indy 500 will be shown at Ironstone Concours. Special classes spotlight woodies, streamlined cars, sports cars, exotics, race cars, coach-built luxury marques, plus unrestored and original automobiles.
This renowned event for classic automotive enthusiasts, the Concours d’Elegance is truly an event you don’t want to miss. Tickets cost $25 per adult or $45 per couple or a family (a family is considered two adults and 2 children.) Children under 14 admitted free.
For more information visit: IronstoneConcours.org. Come and support your local 4-Hers!
