CINCINNATI CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SEEKS YOUTH JUDGES FOR 45th ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT AULT PARK
Hagerty Youth Judging Program for 8-15 Year Olds Interested in
Judging Fine Automobiles
CINCINNATI, OH – May 11, 2023— The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, a nationally recognized car show that highlights some of the most spectacular automobiles and motorcycles of all time, seeks to engage the next generation of car enthusiasts through its youth judging program, sponsored by Hagerty Insurance. The “Partnership for Youth”, in its twelfth year, is a program between Hagerty and the Cincinnati Concours, designed to engage more young people, ensuring future generations of car enthusiasts.
During the 2023 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Youth Judges, ages eight to fifteen, will have the opportunity to participate in an informative session on basic car judging skills & interact with veteran Concours judges. The Hagerty Youth Judges will put their skills to the test, awarding three top finishers from a pre-selected group of display automobiles.
Any youths interested in being considered for Hagerty Youth Judging should contact Michael Kelly at Mkelly11@cinci.rr.com. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each selected participant will receive two tickets to the 2023 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance (the parent or guardian bringing the Youth Judge may, but is not required to, accompany the Youth Judge during the judging process), as well as official Youth Judging hat, t-shirt and scorecard; refreshments will also be provided for all Youth Judges and their parent or guardian. For more information on the Youth Judging program and other Hagerty youth initiatives, visit https://ohioconcours.com/contact/hagerty-youth-judges/.
The 2023 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance featured marque is 75 Years of Porsche, sponsored by Porsche of the Village, complimented by special display classes 70th Anniversary of the Corvette and the 85th Anniversary of the Volkswagen Beetle. With nearly 250 pristine vehicles on display in the gardens of Cincinnati’s Ault Park on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the show will feature thirteen classes of classic, vintage, and exotic automobiles and motorcycles.
Tickets for all weekend events can now be purchased online at https://ohioconcours.com; adult tickets are $30 each and $15 for each student ticket (with valid school ID). Tickets available day-of-show are $35 each for adults and $15 for each student ticket (with valid school ID); children under 12 admitted free. Additional details on the weekend of events and the 2023 show experience are available at https://ohioconcours.com. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Arthritis programs of The Arthritis Foundation.
About the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance
The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is one of the most anticipated classic car show events in the United States—a world class exhibition in motoring excellence. The Concours consists of a weekend of events for car lovers and culminates in the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. Cars are displayed in the formal gardens of historic Ault Park, with a classic pavilion overlooking the show field and automotive art show, hosting a brunch and beer garden. The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, manages the event with all proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, with a special focus on Juvenile Arthritis (JA). To find out more about the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, or to order tickets call 513-321-1951 or visit http://www.ohioconcours.com. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation, go to http://www.arthritis.org/.
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Contact: Ann Keeling
513-381-3248