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Highlands Motoring Festival
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2016/06 - June
Start your motors and make plans now to enjoy the Highlands Motoring Festival weekend, held this year June 9 through12.
This “Festival with an Altitude” brings car enthusiasts from near and far for a weekend of fun. As in years past, the non-profit receiving the proceeds from this year’s festival is The Literacy Council of Highlands.
The featured marquee this year is BMW, chosen in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary. BMW Clubs from across the Southeast are participating in this year’s show. Also, while not part of the classic car show, there will be opportunities to see many of the newest BMWs at the BMW Corral, an exhibition area adjoining the car show field reserved for cars not registered in the show, as well as at the Gala Saturday night.
Thursday, June 9, is the welcome party at the Ugly Dog Pub. This informal gathering is sponsored by The Literacy Council and offers everyone a chance to mingle and dance to the sounds of Highlands’ own Wellstrung Band.
Friday starts with the ever-popular “One Lap of the Mountains,” a full day cruise originating at Wright Square and returning midafternoon. Expect to see a diverse range of cars, everything from a classic ’53 Chevy to a brand new Lamborghini.
On Friday night the Festival teams up with The Bascom where they will host the “Motoring to the Beach Gala,” an elegant cross between a banquet and a barn dance. Dance the night away to the sounds of the City Street Band, playing their popular mix of vintage, popular and beach music. This event starts at 5:30 P.M. and tickets are only $85 per person.
Saturday’s main event, the classic car show, starts at 8:00 A.M. at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park with judging starting at 11:00 A.M. and ending at 1:00 P.M. This show has become a premier event which has been promoted in both local and national media as a show not to be missed. The eclectic field of entrants features classic cars, many one of a kind, as well as high end cars with very limited production. Admission to this event is free. End your evening by enjoying music at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park.
Sunday, a farewell Cars and Coffee gathering on Main Street from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M. is the perfect way to say goodbye until next year.
For more information, and to preview some of this year’s entries, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.
