There's only one way to kick off The Amelia. REV up the night with cars, live entertainment, and tons of fun. Plus, enjoy the peak of food and beverage craftsmanship thanks to our open bar and food stations curated by the finest chefs, all while looking out on one of the most beautiful coastlines.
Ready for elegance? Ready for luxury? Ready to party? Let's raise a glass to world-class.
Concours d'Elegance Entrants will travel through some of the most beautiful scenery, and interesting driving roads of the Amelia Island area. This driving tour includes breakfast, a coffee stop and lunch and is reserved for Concours Entrants and special guests only.
Get behind the wheel of a cool car and cruise on a guided drive around the area. Free and open to the public. First come, first served.
Find our Hagerty Ride & Drive booth at the entrance to the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
Additional Ride & Drive experiences by OEM's that go until 5pm.
Listen in on an intimate chat among current and former racing legends as they discuss motorsports’ most thrilling topics.
Join our host Ray Evernham, NASCAR’s winningest Crew Chief of all-time, as he makes light with those behind the mic who are among the all-time best-loved TV racing commentators of the last thirty years. Featured will be Matt Yokum - long-time NASCAR pit reporter; Dr. Jerry Punch - physician turned auto racing commentator; Allen Bestweck – NASCAR reporter for NBC and ESPN; Steve Letarte – NASCAR crew chief and TV Sportscaster; Leigh Diffey – NBC play-by-play announcer calling NASCAR and IMSA; and Tommy Kendall – broadcaster, racer and four-time Trans Am champion. Nothing is off limits, so you won’t want to miss this one as the good, the bad, and the oops . . . are all discussed.
*Panelists subject to change.
The Friday Seminar will take place in the Talbot Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Enjoy an automotive film followed by a special panel discussion, all curated just for car lovers.
Film and special guests to be announced soon.
Children 12 and younger are free and do not require a ticket
Get behind the wheel of a cool car and cruise on a guided drive around the area. Free and open to the public. First come, first served.
Find our Hagerty Ride & Drive booth at the entrance to the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island that run until 1pm.
Additional Ride & Drive experiences offered.
Listen in on an intimate chat among current and former racing legends as they discuss motorsports’ most thrilling topics
Featuring an all-star lineup of past Honorees of the Amelia Island Concours/The Amelia, the panel includes race car drivers David Hobbs (2009); Derek Bell (2007); Lyn St. James (2021); and Jeff Gordon (2023). Maintaining the order of the day will be former-NASCAR Crew Chief Ray Evernham. If you’ve been to past seminars, you understand why this is one of the “not to be missed” events of The Amelia weekend. If you’ve missed past seminars, don’t miss your choice to join in and hear what everyone will be talking about.
*panelists subject to change
The Saturday Seminar will take place in the Talbot Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Enjoy over 300 vehicles and tons of car-fun for the entire family, all on the same field as the Sunday Concours d'Elegance, including:
Legends of SpeedAn exclusive evening with the 2025 Amelia Honoree. Join us for an intimate multi-course dinner where we'll take you on a turn-by-turn culinary experience, inspired by award winning racetracks from around the world.
And the best part?
Plenty of tales from our Honoree's historic racing career.
Don't miss an evening that brings the thrill of the race right to the table.
On Sunday, March 9, join us for The 30th Amelia Concours d'Elegance and see hundreds of the most impressive vehicles from across the globe.
The Concours d'Elegance features:
The event is held at the Golf Club of Amelia Island.