CINCINNATI CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE ANNOUNCES 2026 SPRING RALLY DRIVE

Road Rally Brings Local Automotive Enthusiasts Together for Scenic Drive, Camaraderie and Community

CINCINNATI, OH – April 6, 2026 – The 48th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance announces its Torque Motor Suites 2026 Cincinnati Concours Spring Rally Drive on Sunday, April 26. The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation hosts several road rallies each year to support the foundation and foster community and camaraderie among local automotive enthusiasts.

The Spring Rally Drive will include a picturesque ride through pastoral Kentucky and the scenic Southern Ohio countryside, offering two driving groups based on either an “Enthusiastic” or “Leisurely” driving pace. Participants will meet at 8:30 am at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot, located at 6707 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria, KY, for registration and a driver’s meeting before departing at 9:15 am. The rally concludes around 1:00 pm at Torque Motor Suites, 4477 34th Avenue in Oakley, with a social gathering and light refreshments.

“Our spring road rallies have become a favorite among the local automotive community,” said Carrie VanDerzee, Executive Director, Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation. “They offer a great opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy scenic drives, connect with others who share the same passion, and experience what makes our events so special,” Ms. VanDerzee continued.

Tickets for the Spring Rally Drive are $50 per car; the student price is $25 per car. For more information and to register, visit https://ohioconcours.com/concours-rallies/. Road rallies support the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation.

2026 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

The 48th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance featured theme is “100 Years of Mercedes-Benz”. With over 200 cars and motorcycles on display in the historic gardens of Cincinnati’s Ault Park on Sunday, June 14, the internationally recognized automotive event will celebrate style and performance. The show also includes a Tribute to the cars featured in the movies The Fast and the FuriousTM and CarsTM, as well as Turbo Era Cars (1973-1993).

Tickets for all weekend events can now be purchased online at https://ohioconcours.com. Advance-purchase discounted car show tickets are available online through May 31, 2026; adult tickets are $40 each and $15 for each student ticket (with valid school ID). After May 31, tickets are available online or at the gate, day-of-show, for $45 each for adults and $15 each for student tickets (with a valid school ID); children under 12 are admitted free. Additional details about the weekend of events and the 2026 concours are available at https://ohioconcours.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Juvenile Arthritis.

About the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is one of the most anticipated classic-car shows in the United States—a world-class exhibition of motoring excellence. The Concours consists of a weekend of events for car lovers and culminates in the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. Cars are displayed in the formal gardens of historic Ault Park, with a classic pavilion overlooking the show field, hosting a brunch. The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, manages the event with all proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, and a special focus on Juvenile Arthritis (JA). To find out more about the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, or to order tickets, call 513-321-1951 or visit http://www.ohioconcours.com. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation, go to http://www.arthritis.org/.

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