Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance ~ Sunday February 22, 2015 Boca Raton Resort & Club and the Boca Aviation Hanger Party Friday evening
The world of collector cars will once again motor into South Florida Feb. 20-22 for the 9th Annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance. This annual event will celebrate the Cadillac and the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, and the gala will feature standup comedy by Howie Mandel. As always, proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County. For tickets, call 888-302-5439 or go to BocaCDE.com. Here is a rundown of what the weekend has to offer.
Feb. 20: DuPont Registry Live at Atlantic Aviation, Boca Raton Airport, $100. Car enthusiasts from the worlds of entertainment, auto racing and the auto industry will gather at the kickoff hangar party set amid exotic automobiles, custom motorcycles, private jets, vintage aircraft and luxury boats and motor coaches. Gourmet food from more than 20 South Florida restaurants, fine wines and cocktails, and live entertainment will be available.
Feb. 21: Grand Gala Dinner Auction and Show at Boca Raton Resort and Club, featuring comedian Howie Mandel; tickets start at $500. This black-tie-optional event will include a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. The evening will feature the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award to Keith Crain, editor-in-chief of Automotive News, and Ted Morse, president/CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group (which has 15 locations throughout Florida). Ralph Marano Sr., of Westfield, N.J., will receive the Lee Iacocca Award for his dedication to the preservation of classic cars.
Photos: Models, new Coco Girls at Seminole Coconut Creek
Feb. 22: Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance at Boca Raton Resort and Club, $60; gourmet-VIP, $125. Guests can stroll among some of the world's finest vintage, antique and classic cars and motorcycles assembled for this competition. Gourmet food and fine wines will be provided by 30 South Florida restaurants at the Concours d'Gourmet Café Pavilions.
Read MoreFeb. 20: DuPont Registry Live at Atlantic Aviation, Boca Raton Airport, $100. Car enthusiasts from the worlds of entertainment, auto racing and the auto industry will gather at the kickoff hangar party set amid exotic automobiles, custom motorcycles, private jets, vintage aircraft and luxury boats and motor coaches. Gourmet food from more than 20 South Florida restaurants, fine wines and cocktails, and live entertainment will be available.
Feb. 21: Grand Gala Dinner Auction and Show at Boca Raton Resort and Club, featuring comedian Howie Mandel; tickets start at $500. This black-tie-optional event will include a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. The evening will feature the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award to Keith Crain, editor-in-chief of Automotive News, and Ted Morse, president/CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group (which has 15 locations throughout Florida). Ralph Marano Sr., of Westfield, N.J., will receive the Lee Iacocca Award for his dedication to the preservation of classic cars.
Photos: Models, new Coco Girls at Seminole Coconut Creek
Feb. 22: Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance at Boca Raton Resort and Club, $60; gourmet-VIP, $125. Guests can stroll among some of the world's finest vintage, antique and classic cars and motorcycles assembled for this competition. Gourmet food and fine wines will be provided by 30 South Florida restaurants at the Concours d'Gourmet Café Pavilions.