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  • 2023 Des Moines Concours Program Available

    The 2023 Des Moines Concours was a huge success! The downloadable program shares photos and stories about all of the exhibitors, including each of the class winners and Best of Show. Children’s Cancer Connection winners are also featured in the program, along with our Star Cars and generous sponsors. The 44-page program can be downloaded Read More

  • 2023 Concours Highlights and Winners

    Record-Breaking Turnout and Event Highlights Mark the 2023 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance The 2023 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, held on September 10, 2023, attracted a record-breaking turnout of over 20,000 attendees to the heart of downtown Des Moines. This year’s event was “A Celebration of the Art & Design of the Automobile,” and proudly marked Read More

  • There’s something for everyone at the Des Moines Concours!

    Here’s what you can expect on Sunday, September 10th: Enjoy the closed down streets and wide-open grassy areas at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park with your family and friends Twelve different classes of cars & motorcycles will be on display. The exhibitors will be ready to share their personal stories and history of their vehicles Celebrating Read More

  • Create Lasting Memories at Des Moines Concours

    Create Lasting Memories at Des Moines Concours d’Elegance – September 10, 2023:  A Celebration of Automotive Artistry and Philanthropy Are you ready for an exquisite showcase of automotive history and design? The highly anticipated Des Moines Concours d’Elegance is just around the corner, set to take place on September 10, 2023. This premier event will Read More

  • 2023 Concours Classes Announced

    The 2023 Des Moines Concours Committee is pleased to announce the 13 classes that will be on display September 10, 2023 at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. These classes include four special featured classes which celebrate special automotive anniversaries or luxury. 2023 Full Class List Antiques– Vehicles produced from the beginning of Read More

  • Announcing the 2022 Concours Winners

    1933 Packard Convertible Victoria wins Best of Show at the 2022 Des Moines Concours! The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance to benefit Children’s Cancer Connection awarded Best of Show to a 1933 Packard Convertible Victoria on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The car led a field of more than 150 vehicles that included two Star Cars, a Read More

  • 2022 Concours Program Available for Download

    The 2022 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance Program, featuring Best of Show, Class Winners and Hagerty Youth Judging winners, is now available for download. Printed copies will be mailed to all exhibitors and sponsors. The PDF download is available for free to everyone. The program highlights the vehicles that exhibited at the event and a few Read More

  • 2021 Concours Program available

    The 2021 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance Program, featuring Best of Show, Class Winners and Hagerty Youth Judging winners, is available for download! Printed copies have been provided to all exhibitors and sponsors. It is now available as a pdf free of charge. It highlights all the vehicles that were exhibited at the event, showcase our Read More

  • The 2022 Concours Classes

    We are pleased to announce the following classes for the 2022 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance: Antiques – Vehicles produced from the beginning of motor vehicles through 1927 Early Collectibles – A broad range of cars and trucks produced between 1928 and 1942 Atomic Age Collectibles – Vehicles with post-war styling built between 1946 and 1957 Read More

  • Plans are underway for 2022!

    The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the 2022 Des Moines Concours to benefit Children’s Cancer Connection. The event is scheduled for September 10th and 11th, 2022. The Heartland Driving Tour will take place on Saturday, September 10th on a route to be determined. The Concours will be Read More