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.
Thursday June 6, 2024
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Driving Tour 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday June 7, 2024
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Driving 9:30am to 4pm
Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Saturday June 8, 2024
“Cars in the Park” Classic Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30am to 4pm
“Fundraising Gala” 6pm to 9pm
Sunday June 9, 2024
“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30am to 11am.
Eighty-five invited concours level classic cars displayed in Kelsey Hutchinson Park in downtown Highlands.
Mountain driving experience curated by local enthusiasts for beautiful scenery and quality roads.
Fundraising Gala and Charity Auction with a program by Brian Redman.
A second car show and social gathering in the park and open to all interesting vehicles.
Along with great foreign and domestics classics from the pre and post WWII eras.
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”
Best of Show ---------------- 1934 Packard Dual Cowl Super 8 Sport Phaeton
Owner - Sue & Millard Choate
Spirit of Highlands Award - 1960BMW 507
Owner- Walter Scott
Group Winner -------------------- 1960 BMW 507 - Walter Scott
Essence of Highlands Award - 1956 BMW 502 - Paul & Jayne Queck
WHLC Radio Award ------------- 1935/1949 BMW 315 Frazier Nash-
Dale Critz
Chairman's Award ---------------- 1934 BMW 315/1 - Dirk & Alexandra de Groen
BMW of Ashville Award --------- 1930 BMW Dixi - Dale Critz
Presidents Award ----------------- 1948 Veritas BMW RS - Jack & Cathy Frasher
Road and Race Award ---------- -1939 BMW 328 - David,Mark & Faustino Fredericks
BMW Post 1961 Group
Group Winner ---------------------- 1980 BMW M1 - Hughes Motorsports Coll.
Essence of Highlands Award --- 1989 BMW 320is - Michael Gray
Laurel Magazine Award ---------- 1971 BMW 2002 - Dirk & Alexandra de Groen
Brian Redman Award ------------- 1972 BMW CSL Batmobile - Hughes Motorsports Coll.
Group Winner ---------------------- 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4- Henry & Susan Wilkinson
Essence of Highlands Award -- 1972 Alfa Romeo Guilia Nuova Super 1300-
WL & Carol Wagnon
Foreign Cars of Charlotte Award - 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal - Avery Wise
Ferrari of Atlanta Award --------- 1971 Ferrari Daytona - Julie Ibrahim & David Scott
Group Winner ---------------------- 1967 Porsche 911S - Philip Bagley
Essence of Highlands Award --- 1961 Porsche S 90 Roadster - Tom Blash
Essence of Highlands Award --- 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe - Marc & Claudia Poppe
Bob Ingram Award ----------------- 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster - Robert Satterfield
Porsche of Ashville Award ------ 1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe - Rick & Lizzy Hartbrodt
Group Winner ---------------------- 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL - Stephen & Jeanne Brooks
Essence of Highlands Award --- 1957 Rometsch Volkswagen- Lawrence Convt.
Ned Gallaher
Group Winner ----------------------- 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide - Stan Cryz
Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1968 Jaguar E Type - Gary & Lucia Dodson
Hagerty Insurance Award -------- 1954 Bentley Continental R Fastback-
John & Susan Barrett
Silverstone Award ------------------ 1965 Austin Healey 3000 - Patricia Blauch
Group Winner ---------------------- 1934 Packard Dual Cowl Super 8 Sport
Phaeton - Sue & Millard Choate
Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1923 Miller 122 Jr 8 Special- Dan Davis
Brumos Collection
Berkshire Hathaway Award ------ 1909 Thomas Flyer K670 Flyabout-
Corky & Theresa Coker
Innovation Award ------------------ 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton Convt.
John & Lisa Prunkl
Visit Highlands Chamber of ------ 1929 Ford Model A Taxi Yellow Cab
Commerce Award Hal & Lisa Dye
Group Winner ----------------------- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette -
Frank Ferro & Susu Day
Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1953 Nash Healey Roadster -
Savoy Automobile Museum
Prescott Award ---------------------- 1964 Shelby Cobra - Patrick Ryan
Group Winner ----------------------- 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible-
James & Lisa Wagnon
Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special-
Lowell & Linda Cooper
Bill Warner Award ------------------ 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham-
Tim Voss
Checkout the 2023 HMF Show Guide published by the Laurel Magazine.
Check out this great video of the 2022 Motoring Festival from Porsche. The 2022 Show Guide can be seen at this link: Highlands Motoring Festival Brochure 2022 | Laurel Magazine (thelaurelmagazine.com)
PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION. ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITIES.