Summer 2024

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 16-17 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo24 R M Sotheby's sold five of the top 10 selling cars during the 2023 Monterey Car Week, and this year's events at the Monterey Conference Center promise another excep- tional selection. Expect storied classics and pris- tine releases by the biggest names in the auto- motive industry. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Monterey Motorsports Festival www.montereymotorsportsfestival.com F rom exotic cars to heavy equipment, this event features a dizzying mix of vehicle dis- plays, demonstrations, driving simulators, live entertainment, and meet-and-greet activities. Held from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center, the festivities raise funds for more than a dozen local nonprofits. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Concorso Italiano www.concorso.com U nder new ownership for its 39th year, this annual festival spotlights Italian automo- tive brands along with fashion, art, music and food. Book aVIP package for exclusive upgrades. Proceeds from the events held at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course support school and community organizations. 130 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 4 CONCORSO ITALIANO Photo: Tim Scott Photography Continued on page 132