HIGHLANDS MOTORING FESTIVAL JUNE 8-11, 2023 HIGHLANDS, NC

A FOUR DAY FESTIVAL FOR CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIASTS

The summer resort village of Highlands NC is the backdrop for seven events spanning four days. Events include two curated driving tours, a Parade of Main Street, evening social events, and two car shows in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, only steps away from Main Street Highlands and its dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and inns.

See HMF 2023 Events

What's Coming in 2023

"Cars in the Park"

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Eighty-five invited concours level classic cars displayed in Kelsey Hutchinson Park in downtown Highlands.

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Mountain driving experience curated by local enthusiasts for beautiful scenery and quality roads.

Charity Auction & Gala

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Charity Auction & Gala

Fundraising Gala and Charity Auction with a program by Brian Redman.

“High Octane”

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Charity Auction & Gala

A second car show and social gathering in the park and open to all interesting vehicles.

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Along with great foreign and domestics classics from the pre and post WWII eras.

Guest Celebrities

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Our guest automotive celebrity for 2023 will be racing legend Brian Redman. Past guests have included Bill Warner, Dennis Gage and his TV show “My Classic Car”, Miles Collier, Bob Ingram, Corky Coker, Chuck Cantwell, John Morton, Brumos Museum, and “Cannonball Jack”

Schedule of 2023 Events

Thursday June 8, 2023

“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Driving Tour 8:30am-4:00pm

"Happy Hour with Brian Redman" Social Gathering at Art Highlands Gallery 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Friday June 9, 2023

“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Driving 9:30am to 4pm

Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Saturday June 10, 2023

“Cars in the Park” Classic Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30am to 4pm

“Fundraising Gala” at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club 6pm to 9pm

Sunday June 11, 2023

“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30am to 11am.

Many Highlands Motoring Festival events are free to the public. The four driving tours and two evening events require registration and payment. All HMF events are "rain or shine." Click the button below to register in paid events.

Buy tickets to our events

The festival's premiere event is Saturday's "Cars in the Park." Due to limited space in Kelsey Hutchinson Park, there is an application process. You will need to complete the form and provide three photos. Applicants will be advised of their acceptance status within thirty days.

apply to enter your classic car in "cars in the park"

Checkout the 2023 HMF Show Guide published by the Laurel Magazine.

2023 Show Guide