FAQ
What is Concorso Italiano?
Concorso Italiano is an Italian lifestyle experience {owned by the Concorso Italiano Foundation a 501(c7) nonprofit} featuring a display of vehicles of Italian manufacture, design or coachwork. The emphasis is on a festive and relaxed environment while indulging in the display and artistic elements of Italian Transportation, Technology and Design, which include culture, fashion, food & wine, music and vehicles—all on the beautiful grounds of the Bayonet & Black Golf Course, in Monterey Bay, California.
It is a day-event filled with excitement, spotlighting Italian culture, design and the achievements of those who exude the special essence known as ‘Italian Style’ while allowing attendees to enjoy and experience La Dolce Vita.
When is Concorso Italiano?
Saturday, August 17, 2024. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Early admission for our CI VIP Club ticket holders opens at 9:00 am and CI Chairman's Club members at 8:30 am.
Where is Concorso Italiano?
Concorso Italiano is held on the Bayonet & Black Horse golf course on the Monterey Bay, California.
Be sure to follow the maps that will be emailed to you as there are 3 different specific entrances to the event. DO NOT FOLLOW THE GPS route to Bayonet unless you are a vehicle registrant.
How do I get in touch with someone at Concorso Italiano?
Email is best: [email protected]
You can also call us at +1 831-274-4598
Do children need a ticket?
Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. (One child per paid adult is included in the ticket)
What time do registered vehicles need to arrive?
If you have registered your vehicle to be in the show, you can either park your car on the event field on Friday, August 16th, 2024 from 3:00 – 5:00pm (Early Placement), or Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 6:00am – 9:00am.
The registered vehicle entrance gate closes at 9:00 am, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive on time. Late cars will not be permitted onto the field after 9:00 am due to liability and safety reasons of our guests.
We encourage exhibitors to place their cars on the field on Friday afternoon. Concorso Italiano hosts a thank you reception to encourage you to do this. Enjoy beverages and appetizers and watch the event final preparations from 3:00 -6:00 pm.
You will be able to use your vehicle registration tickets to the event on Saturday, so you may come at your leisure (or uber / lyft!) and not stress with the Saturday morning rush.
Early Placement: Friday (8/16, 2024) from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Day of Event Placement: Saturday (8/17, 2024) from 6:00am – 9:00am
Is there food at Concorso Italiano?
Yes, we have several options for food and beverages.
Our CI Experience Package offers entry at 10:00am and lunch from 11:30am – 2:00pm.
We also have a fabulous food court featuring Gourmet Italian Food from the Monterey Bay.
Purchase CI Experience admission here: CI Experience Package
Our CI VIP Club Package offers breakfast from 9:00am – 10:00am and lunch from 11:30am – 2:00pm.
Purchase CI VIP Club admission here: CI VIP Club Package.
Our CI Chairman's Club Experience Package (limited to 100 guests) offers Breakfast from 8:30am – 10:00am and Lunch from 11:30am – 2:00pm.
Purchase CI Chairman's Club Experience admission here: CI Chairman's Club Package
Concorso Italiano Entrants who have registered their display vehicles, may also enjoy any of our premium upgraded experiences by selecting the desired package with their vehicle registration when they enroll, or add guests to existing registrations here Vehicle Registration.
Groups of 10 or more, or Collectors with more than 4 vehicles should contact us directly for group sales and incentives on attending with your collection.
Email is best: [email protected].
You can also call us at +1 831-274-4598.
Are Animals Allowed?
Only legitimate registered service animals are allowed.
Is parking included?
Only Exhibitors and Vendors are allowed to park on the field. Attendees are offered ample parking onsite, as well as a premium VIP Parking upgrade option. CI VIP Club and CI Chairman's Club experience packages include VIP upgraded parking.
I have never been to CI before, but now that I am an Italian Vehicle owner I would love to come with my vehicle. Do I register my vehicle?, or is that just for those in the competition?
Yes, please register all Italian manufactured or coach-built or designed vehicles via the vehicle registration portal. This option gets you and your vehicle on the field and parked for display of your vehicle at an incentive cost compared to the Attendee Experience parking.
You may choose vehicle judging if you so desire, but it is not mandatory. If you are not bringing an Italian Vehicle, you may choose to attend as an event Attendee by registering via any of the CI Experience Package choices available in the Non-Vehicle registration section of the website.