2013 Event Schedule

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

RM Auctions Car Preview

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Ocean Front Lawn – Open to Public
 
Thursday, March 7, 2013 3:00 – 6:30 pm

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Silent Auction

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza I – Open to Public

Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:00 – 11 pm

Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS)

Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza II – Open to the Public

Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:30 pm

Wine Makers Dinner honoring the Guardians of Porsche
Presented by Porsche Cars of North America, Inc.

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Talbot Ballroom (limited availability)

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013 7:30 am

The Porsche Driving Experience

Drivers Meeting/departure is from Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport

 

Friday, March 8, 2013 8:30 am

Marque Car Road Tour
Leaves from front of the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

By Invitation Only.   Concludes in Downtown Fernandina Beach for a public display

 

Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS)

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza II – Open to Public
 

Friday, March 8, 2013 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

RM Auctions Car Preview

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Ocean Front Lawn – Open to Public

 
Friday, March 8, 2013 1:30 pm

50th Anniversary of Corvette Sting Ray Seminar

Design Analysis of the Revolutionary Corvette Sting Ray

Peter Brock, One of the Designers on the Original Corvette Sting Ray
Ed Welburn, GM VP of Global Design
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Talbot
Ballroom  Tickets $25.00
 

 

Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Concours Retail Shop
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Santa Maria II
 
Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Automobilia and Luxury Lifestyle Merchants
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
 

Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Luxury Automobiles Test Drives
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Front Driveway 

 

Friday, March 8, 2013 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Silent Auction

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza I – Open to Public

Friday, March 8, 2013 4:00 pm

Porsche 911 Seminar presented by Porsche Cars North America

Porsche’s Flagship at 50

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Talbot Ballroom. Tickets $25.00   
 
Panel to include:
Peter Schutz - President of Porsche Cars, AG, Retired
Alwin Springer - Race Engine Development
Harm Lagaaij - Director of Design, Retired
Hurley Haywood - The Most Successful Driver of the Porsche 911, Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his Victory in the Daytona 24 Hours of Endurance
Jack Atkinson - Former Crew Chief for Brumos Racing
Vic Elford - Winner of the Monte Carlo Rally
Jeff Zwart - Pike's Peak Champion
 
 (Included with your purchase of the Porsche Driving Experience)
 

Friday, March 8, 2013 7:00  – 9:00 pm

RM Auctions Bidders' Reception
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom - Registered Bidders Only
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013

Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

duPont Registry Cars and Coffee at the Concours presented by Heacock Classic Car Insurance
The Golf Club of Amelia Island - 18th Fairway – Open to Public
 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS)

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza II – Open to Public

 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Visit our Concours Retail Shop and our merchants throughout the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Complimentary Manufacturer’s Test Drives located in front of the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 11:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom - Registered Bidders Only

 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Silent Auction

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Plaza I – Open to Public

Saturday, March 9, 2013 10:00 am

Ford GT40  Seminar presented by Kelly Services

Design and Development of the Most Successful American Endurance Racer

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot Ballroom Tickets $30.00
Panel to include:
Brian Redman
David Hobbs
John Horsman - John Wyer Racing Team Manager
Lee Holman - President of Holman Automotive, Inc. and Holman Moody, Inc.
Alan Grant - Shelby American
 
Saturday, March 9, 2013 6:30pm

Breitling Cocktail Reception - By Invitation Only

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot Pre-Function and Colonnade
Saturday, March 9, 2013 7:30pm
Mercedes-Benz USA Gala Dinner Honoring Sam Posey - By Invitation Only                                                       
     Ritz-Carlton, Talbot Ballroom - Black Tie Optional  

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013

Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

The Golf Club of Amelia Island - 10th & 18th Fairways
 
9:45 am     Sam Posey  enters the field in one of his historical race cars 

11:00 am   Chairman's Welcome 

                  America National Anthem
                  Flyover
                  Judges Introduction
                  Vintage Fashion Show, Presented by Fashion Group International, North Florida, Inc.
12:00 pm   Awards Ceremony
 

Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Concours Retail Shop, Show Field
 
Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS), Show Field 

 
ALL events are held rain or shine. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to change or cancel an event.