Hilton Head Car Shows
The island’s big October concours, the monthly meets and the clubs behind them.
Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance
The Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance is the island’s big car show. Classic, vintage, exotic and modern collector cars are judged on the fairways of Port Royal Golf Club, and the weekend includes a Car Club Showcase, an Aero Expo and gala dinners. The 2026 festival runs from October 29 to November 1.
Festival schedule and ticketsMonthly Car Meets and Cruise-Ins
Between the big weekends there are smaller gatherings where owners park, open their hoods and talk. The days and venues move around from season to season, so check the organizer before you go.
Cars & Coffee HHI
A monthly morning meet-up of owners and enthusiasts in the Bluffton area, near the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus. Arrive in the morning, coffee in hand.
See the next meetPalm Trees & Pistons
A Lowcountry car meet for owners to show their vehicles and meet each other, held monthly at Sea Turtle Marketplace.
Cars & Cigars
A monthly cruise-in at South Island Square on the island, in the same relaxed spirit as the morning meets.
Hilton Head Car Clubs
Corvette Club of Hilton Head Island
Monthly gatherings and special cruises for Corvette owners and fans.
Carolina Dreamers Car Club
Monthly cruise-ins and charity-oriented automotive events around the Lowcountry.
Visit the clubPlanning Around a Car Show
The concours is held at Port Royal Golf Club, so a stay near Port Royal or in a nearby resort puts you close. Book early for the festival weekend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance?
The 2026 festival runs from October 29 to November 1 at Port Royal Golf Club. It is held each year in late October or early November.
Where is the Hilton Head concours held?
On the fairways of Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island, which is the festival’s home venue.
Are there car shows on Hilton Head Island every month?
There are monthly meets, including Cars & Coffee HHI, Palm Trees & Pistons and Cars & Cigars, and local clubs hold their own cruise-ins. The venue and weekday change, so check each organizer for the next date.
Is there a car show on Hilton Head this weekend?
Check the organizers’ pages for the monthly meets, since the festival itself is held once a year in late October or early November.
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