Concours d’Elegance and BMW Heritage Picnic

Saturday, July 24^th – Cedar River Park, Renton

Join us for the 24th Annual Concours d’Elegance and Heritage Picnic at Cedar River Park in Renton. This year we are pleased to be included as part of the 21^st Annual Renton River Days community celebration coordinated by the City of Renton. Our big show will be part of the many activities for the public to enjoy. Nearby will be music on two stages, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, an art exhibit, and other activities for the whole family. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 24^th.

This is a day for club members to come together and enjoy each other’s company as well as display their BMWs at their very best. There will be two classes you can choose from for your BMW. A Judged class, with our famous etched glass trophies awarded to the winners. There is also a non-competitive Display class, where you can roll your BMW out without being judged.

Come see the history and beauty that make up BMW’s heritage. This event always is very popular with 300-400 people in attendance. We anticipate close to 200 BMWs on display, spanning 7 decades. Be sure to be part of this exciting day. This year we are pleased to welcome the local BMW Motorcycle club. Motorcycle club members will be displaying their BMW motorcycles with us. Expect 5 decades of motorcycles!

Not sure if you are up for having your BMW judged? We judge only on cleanliness, and not on originality. The judging forms can be reviewed on the club’s web site. You must be a member of the BMW CCA, BMW ACA or Canadian BMWCCBC to participate in the judged classes.

Cars are judged in three major areas: Exterior, Interior (including trunk) and Engine Bay. The underside of the car is not judged. Each class is judged by a three-member team whose independent results are then totaled to determine a score. This process is designed to be as fair and objective as possible. For class competition we have re-instituted bonus points for mileage, which evens out the competition for high versus low mileage cars. Best in Show is determined by taking the top 5-7 BMWs from the different classes, and lining them up for a final review by a 3-judge team. Previous scores are not considered as the judges choose the cleanest, most dazzling BMW on the lawn.

The Display Class is a terrific way to take part in the event for those who don’t wish to compete but want to come and show off their car. Just wash it, clean the wheels, and you’ll be good to go! You’ll be parked with the judged cars in your class. All participants will receive a Griot’s Garage sample kit, commemorative 11x17 poster, cool refrigerator magnet and chance to win raffle prizes during the day.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Our event this year is once again being sponsored by a generous donation from BMW Seattle. Next time you are at the dealership, be sure and thank them. BMW Seattle is providing the beautiful glass trophies as well as nice raffle prizes. Griot’s Garage will also be in attendance as the official Car Care Sponsor of our event. Griot’s Garage will be providing gifts for participants, raffle prizes, and will have representatives on hand demonstrating how to use their products. Griot’s Garage will present a special Preservation Award for the BMW that is best preserved without a restoration.

Children’s Activities

We will have a special tent with activities for kids including a coloring, and pony rides will be near by. Renton River Days will have many other activities for kids nearby.

Featured Car: 8 Series

The featured car this year is the venerable 8 Series. There will be a special class for the 8 Series. We hope you consider bringing your 8 Series out, in whatever condition it is in. The more the merrier! Dozens of 8 Series are anticipated this year.

Attendance Raffle

Exeter Detailing in Seattle has provided an exterior detail which will be raffled off as part of our ongoing yearly Attendance Raffle.

Volunteers Needed!

This event requires many volunteers to spend part of the day helping make the event a success. We need people to help judge cars, help with check in, coordinate parking the cars, helping in the children’s tent, etc. If you would like to help, please contact event chair Lance Richert at (425) 644-8009 or Lance@RichertNet.com

Costs

Early Registration Fees are $20 for Display Classes and $30 for Judged Classes if postmarked by July 19th. After July 19th, Display Classes are $30 and Judged Classes $40. Refunds for cancellations are available through July 22nd. Our Canadian friends may pay in Canadian dollars as our way of saying thanks to them for coming down. Register early to secure your spot! The registration form is available here.

Lunch and Snacks

A caterer will be on hand selling boxed lunches on site for $7.50. They will also have other snacks and drinks available during the day. Bring some extra cash to keep your hunger at bay!

Schedule

9:30 am Begin check in and parking of Judged and Display BMWs

11:00 am All Judged and Display BMWs checked in

11:30 am Judging Begins, all hands off Judged BMWs

Activities for children

Griot’s Garage detailing demonstrations

3 pm Awards and Door Prizes (time approximate)

Registration Form

List of classes

Judging Form

Judging Philosophy

Cedar River Park

Just East of I-405 in Renton

1717 Maple Valley Highway & House Way

DIRECTIONS:
From I-405 South: Take Exit 4 (Maple Valley exit). This will take you onto Sunset Boulevard NE. Go left at the second signal light (this is Maple Valley Road, Highway 169) Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.

From I-405 North: Take Exit 4A (Renton/Maple Valley exit). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Highway 169, Maple Valley Highway. Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.