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20th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival- June 9 -13, 2027

4118 Elevation - The Height of Happiness

Come discover the beauty and artistry of exquisite machines in the setting of western NC mountain in the resort village of Highlands NC

The 2027 Event is Coming!

Application and Registration for Paid Events 

Open January 11, 2027

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2027 Preliminary schedule of events

The 20th Annual "Classics in the Park Concourse" Judged Car Show, to be held Saturday, June 12, 2027, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, Highlands, North Carolina.

This year  showcasing Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg,

2027 EVENTS

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

Vintage Riddle Rally and Awards Reception

Thursday June 10, 2027

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

One Lap of the Mountains Drivng Tours

Thursday, June 10, 2027

Thursday, June 10, 2027

Happy Hour at the Highlands Performing Arts Center

Friday June 11, 2027

Thursday, June 10, 2027

One Lap of the Mountains Drivng Tours

Friday June 11, 2027

Main Street Parade of Classic Cars

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Saturday, June 12, 2027

"Classics in the Park  Concours" Judged Car Show  9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Saturday, June 12, 2027

Saturday, June 12, 2027
Saturday, June 12, 2027

Dinner Party at Wild Cat Country Club

Sunday, June 13, 2027

Saturday, June 12, 2027
Saturday, June 12, 2027

"High Octane" Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 

2026 CLASSICS IN THE PARK - BEST IN SHOW

Scott & Natalie Bluestein

1934 SS Cars Ltd. SS1 Open Sports Tourer

2025 CLASSICS IN THE PARK - BEST IN SHOW

Kevin Cogan - Cogan Collection 

1961 Ferrari 400 Superameric

2026 Festival in review

Award Winners

Award Winners

The Parade

The PArade

Scenes of the Festival

Scenes of the Festival
The Festival

Welcome

"The Saturday “Classics in the Park Event” exhibits cars of all makes, models and genres.  Our personal cars are in an American Performance type class, however the array of classes and cars is phenomenal. The caliber of cars attending the various events is unmatched."

                                                        Lawrence and Tees Booth

See the Full Testimonies

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION. ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TO OUR CHARITIES.

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The 2026 Highlands Motoring Festival® success allowed donations to local human needs charities. The festival’s net proceeds of $105,000+ has been distributed equally between REACH, Literacy Center, and Community Care Clinic. Over the years, HMF has donated over $855,000 to local non-profits.

Please Volunteer

The Motoring Festival is an important fundraiser as well as an exciting weekend of events.  But it takes people to run it. We need volunteers for a wide variety of jobs during the four days of the festival and the preceding weeks.  Please lend a hand.

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Information about lodging, restaurants, and attractions.

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PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION.  ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITIES.

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Photo Credits for this website: HMF archives, Bernie Coulson, Jan Lard, Rusty Russ, the Laurel Magazine, Dirk de Groen, Jim Vassef, David Witty, Steve Ham, Christian Palazzolo, and Matthew Eberz.   

Website Credit: Heritage Productions WNC

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