CINCINNATI CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SEEKS YOUTH JUDGES FOR ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT AULT PARK
Hagerty Youth Judging Program for 8-15 Year Olds Interested in Judging Fine Automobiles
CINCINNATI, OH – April 9, 2025— The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, an internationally recognized car show that highlights some of the most spectacular automobiles and motorcycles in the world, seeks to engage the next generation of car enthusiasts through its Hagerty Youth Judging program for its June 8 event. The “Partnership for Youth”, in its fourteenth year, is a program between Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand, and the Cincinnati Concours, designed to engage more young people, ensuring future generations of car enthusiasts.
During the 2025 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Ault Park, Youth Judges, ages eight to fifteen, will have the opportunity to participate in an informative session on basic car judging skills & interact the Chief Concours Judge. The Hagerty Youth Judges will put their skills to the test, awarding three top finishers from a pre-selected group of display automobiles. “The Youth Judging Program brings a kid-friendly view to the world of classics. They will have the opportunity to talk with car owners to learn about the details and history about each vehicle and make their determination based on the scoring criteria,” noted Michael Kelly, long-time Cincinnati Concours volunteer who co-leads the Hagerty Youth Judging program. “As a result of being involved in our program, two prior Youth Judges have graduated to adult judging and have been active in car restoration,” Mr. Kelly continued.
Youth applications are open now with twenty-five Youth Judges being accepted; the application deadline is May 23, 2025. Each Youth Judge will receive two tickets to the 2025 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 Hagerty Youth Judging hat, t-shirt and scorecard; refreshments will also be provided for all Youth Judges. For more information on the Youth Judging program, visit https://ohioconcours.com/contact/hagerty-youth-judges/. Any youths interested in being considered for Hagerty Youth Judging should contact Michael Kelly at Mkelly11@cinci.rr.com or John Mereness at johnmereness@gmail.com.
The 47th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance featured theme is ‘Icons of British Motoring’. With over 250 pristine vehicles on display in the gardens of Cincinnati’s Ault Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the automotive event will feature twenty-one classes of classic, vintage, and exotic automobiles and motorcycles. The show will also feature special display classes: 100th anniversary of Chrysler, Indian Motorcycles and Automotive Oddities: The Strange and Wonderful.
Tickets for all weekend events can be purchased online at https://ohioconcours.com. Advance-purchase discounted car show tickets are available online through May 25, 2025; adult tickets are $40 each and $15 for each student ticket (with valid school ID). After May 25, tickets are available online or at the gate day-of-show at $45 each for adults and $15 for each student ticket (with valid school ID); children under 12 admitted free. Additional details about the weekend of events and the 2025 Cincinnati Concours are available at https://ohioconcours.com.
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, 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/.