19th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival- June 11-14, 2026
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Come discover the beauty and artistry of exquisit machines in the setting of western NC mountain in the resort village of Highlands NC
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
MEET OUR 2026 GRAND MARSHALL WAYNE CARINI Wayne Carini is best known to the international audience for his long running television series “Chasing Classic Cars.” He is the owner of F40 Motorsports which specializes in the restoration, consultation, and ownership transactions of special cars.
2026 Schedule of events
Thursday, June 11, 2026
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Group A Departure 8:30 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Group B Departure 9:15 am
Happy Hour with Wayne Carini sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, June 12, 2026
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Group 2 Departure 9:15 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Group 3 Departure 10:00 am
Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026
“Classics in the Park” Judged Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30 am to 4 pm
“HMF Dinner Party with Wayne Carini” at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club 6 pm to 9 pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026
“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30 am to 11 am.
Our Online application and purchase system
This year we have enhanced our online system to provide easier access for applying to the "Classics in the Park" Car Show and purchasing tickets for the Dinner Party and entry into our On-Lap events. For returning patrons, the system remembers your entry from last year and will provide that information you upon sign on.
See You In June 2027.
2025 highlands motoring festival In Review
The 2025 HMF List of Winning Entries
The 2025 HMF List of Winning Entries
The 2025 HMF List of Winning Entries
Motoring Festival in Review
The 2025 HMF List of Winning Entries
The 2025 HMF List of Winning Entries
The 2025 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 $750,000 to local non-profits.
Platinum Sponsors - click on the sponsor to see more
The Years of the highlands motoring festival
2025 Show Guide
The Highlands Motoring Festival Brochure for 2024
2024 Show Guide
The Highlands Motoring Festival Brochure for 2024
2023 Show Guide
2023 Show Guide
The 2023 Highlands Motoring Festival® was successful by every measure please see the Highlands Motoring Festival Brochure for 2023.
2022 Show Guide
2022 Show Guide
2023 Show Guide
Take a look at the 2022 Show Guide and be amazed at the cars and the action.
2021 Show Guide
2022 Show Guide
2021 Show Guide
The 2021 Show Guide freewheeling - The Automobile in contemporary art.
2019 Show Guide
2022 Show Guide
2021 Show Guide
Take a look at the 2019 Show Guide and view some classics.
2018 Show Guide
The Laurel Magazine
2018 Show Guide
Take a look at the 2019 Show Guide and view some classics.
2017 Show Guide
The Laurel Magazine
2018 Show Guide
Take a look at the 2017 Show Guide and view some classics.
The Laurel Magazine
The Laurel Magazine
The Laurel Magazine
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