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2008 Concours Schedule of Events

Concours Week Preview
The 2008 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance marks our 30th Annual Event, with a week-long roster of events planned to pay tribute to the following: Significant Ferraris, GM's 100th Anniversary, Cars from 1933, 16 Cylinder Cars, 8 litre Bentleys and Motorcycles with Sidecars. 

Thursday, July 17, 2008

The Meadow Brook Concours Next Gen Young Professionals Mixer
Thursday, July 17, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand Court, Somerset Collection North
Appetizers and Fabulous Raffle Prizes - Cash Bar Available. Reservations are $25.00 per person. To book your reservation, click here.


Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Press Breakfast
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Meadow Brook Hall

Working members of local, national and automotive media preview the 30th Annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and interview car owners. Host to be announced.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

2nd Annual Hangar Party**
Thursday, July 31, 2008
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Oakland Airport

 

Oakland Air @ Oakland County International Airport plays host to a magnificent art display, planes/jets/autos -- new and vintage, food and beverages. **Tickets are $100 each and will be sent out in July for this event. There will be no entering into this event without a ticket. To book your reservation, click here.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Meadow Brook Concours Motoring Tour
Friday, August 1, 2008
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Beginning at Meadow Brook Hall

 

Several of the Concours d'Elegance participants will take part in a scenic motoring tour. By invitation only. The schedule for this year's event is as follows:

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RM Auction Preview Gala Reception
  Friday, August 1, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shotwell-Gustafson Pavillion

 

By invitation only. 

 

Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance Art Reception & Art Auction
Friday, August 1, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shotwell-Gustafson Pavillion

 

Guests enjoy an elegant Concours art reception & auction centered around the classic antique automobile theme. Tickets are $35 each and will be sent out in July for this event. There will be no entering into this event without a ticket. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Destination d'Elegance
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Opens to the public at 10:00 am
Meadow Brook Hall and Grounds

 

Celebrity Chef Michelle Bommarito hosts 2 Cooking Demonstrations. More Info >
  • Bistro d’Elegance - Unique Food Vendors

  • Shoppes on the Green – The Private Label Collection

  • Ferrari Seminars – Meadow Brook Hall

  • As part of the Destination d'Elegance, Chef Michelle will demonstrate 2 food seminars on Saturday:

  • Che Buono! Panini with the Posh Lifestyle
    a.m. seminar - time 11am

  • Cooking Healthy
    early afternoon seminar - time 1pm

Tickets for each seminar are $60.00 per person and seating is very limited. To purchase tickets online, click here.

If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass tm

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Wine Tasting & Stemware Seminars
Time: 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm
Meadow Brook Hall's Sun Room

Tickets for each seminar are $45 per person and seating is very limited. To purchase tickets, click here.


In this unusual seminar, you will experience both wines and wine glasses that matter! A wide ranging question and answer session is an important part of this seminar. Join Dan Schwartz of W.J. Deutch & Sons, Ltd. and Robert Hall of Bottega del Vino Crystal in a tasting comparing the wines using everyday glasses and the stems of Bottega del Vino Crystal, in order to examine the impact a glass can have on the taste of the wine.

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RM Classic Car Auction "Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook"


Saturday, August 2, 2008
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Viewing starts at 9:00 am)
Shotwell-Gustafson Pavillion


To preview the Vintage Cars at RM's Auction at Meadow Brook, click here

 

RM Auctions’ Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook auction event will be held at the Shotwell Gustafson Pavilion at Meadow Brook Hall on the grounds of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, beginning at 11am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008. Vehicles can be previewed beginning Friday morning, August 1st, from 9am until 5pm. Admission to the event is by catalog only, which is available for $80 US, and admits two people. For further information or to purchase a catalog, visit http://www.rmauctions.com or call (800)-211-4371.

To read the press release with additional details regarding RM Auctions 2008 Meadow Brook Concours event roster, please click here. 

 

Historic Races - Companion Event
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time TBD
Waterford Hills Raceway
50th Anniversary Celebration

 

Details forthcoming... 

 

Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance Gala Vineyard on the Hill
Saturday, August 2, 2008
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
MBH Loggia Terrace

 

  • Wine Stations complimented by International Cuisine

  • Silent Auction

  • Art Exhibit

  • Silent Wine Auction

  • Afterglow

Tickets are $150 each and will be sent out in July for this event. There will be no entering into this event without a ticket. For more information on this event click here. To purchase tickets online, click here.


Sunday, August 3, 2008

 

30th Annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
  Sunday, August 3, 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meadow Brook Hall
and Grounds

  • General Motor’s 100th Anniversary

  • Significant Ferraris

  • 8 litre Bentleys

  • 16 cylinder cars

  • The Model T’s 100th Anniversary

  • Flying cars

  • Vintage motorcycles with side cars

  • Class of 1933

To purchase tickets online, click here.

To Purchase 10 or more Tickets at the discounted group rate of $20.00 each, please call in your ticket order to us at 248.643.8645.




Veni, vidi, vici

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