š St Mawes Classic Car Festival ā Concours dāElegance š Thursday, 8th May 2025 | š 3 PM to 6PM
Join us for an afternoon of automotive elegance at the stunning St Mawes waterfront!
Classic car enthusiasts and curious visitors alike are all welcome ā everyone is invited! āØ Keep the date free!
For many years H Tiddy have been proud sponsors of The Concours dāElegance, the headline event of the St Mawes Classic Car Festival. As in previous years, the festival will see an impressive array of classic vehiclesāthose belonging to attendees and many locally invited showpiecesālined up along St Mawes Quay. The stunning harbour views provide a breathtaking backdrop, highlighting the elegance of these rare, valuable, and lovingly restored cars.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to enjoy a close-up look at the vehicles, chat with their passionate owners, listen to live music, and cheer on the classic parade as it winds its way along the exclusive St Mawes waterfront and through the village.
The Concours dāElegance continues to be a highlight of the local calendar, warmly embraced by both the St Mawes community and its visitorsāa celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Previous winners of the Concours have included a 1953 Ferrari 550MM Carrera Panamerica, a 1950 Fraser Nash Le Mans replica, a 1954 Mercedes Gullwing, and 1961 Coombs Mk 1 Jaguar.
Something New. Have Your Say ā Vote for the Winning Car!
This year, every visitor can help decide the overall winning car. For just Ā£1 per vote, you can back your favourite vehicle and make a difference. All proceeds will be donated to Childrenās Hospice South-West, supporting the vital work they do caring for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
The Itinerary
15:00 Cars arrive on St Mawes Harbour Quay.
16:00 Judging by leading Automobilia expert Jonathan Vickers and Event Organiser Tim Whitaker.
Vehicle Categories are:
Best Overall Vehicle (Judged by the people!)
1928 to 1959
1960 ā 1969
1973 to Present Day
17:30: Judging of the fancy dress prize for the best dressed couple. (This year is āFrench Styleā).
17:45: Prize-giving
18:00 Parade lap of the village.
For further information:
H Tiddy Estate Agents (www.htiddy.co.uk) on 01326 270212
Tim and Amelia Whitaker at Nearwater Events (www.nearwaterevents.co.uk) on 01326 279278
Childrenās Hospice South-West (www.chsw.org.uk).
For over 30 years, Childrenās Hospice South-West (CHSW) has been dedicated to caring for babies, children, and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Through its three hospices, the charity provides expert medical and nursing care, as well as compassionate support that enriches the lives of each child ā and their entire family. From respite and emergency care to end-of-life support and bereavement services, CHSW is there every step of the way.
Venue: The Quay, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5DG
