Update!
Celebrity Switch… Tonight, See Howie Mandel at Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance “Grand Gala!!
HEEEEEERE’S HOWIE! Due to unforeseen circumstances, our scheduled headliner, David Spade is unable to appear at tonight’s Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance “Grand Gala.” So, what did we do? Invited one of the biggest names in entertainment to return…and he accepted! The incomparable Howie Mandel will leave you in stitches as he takes the stage for tonight’s Gala!

A few tickets may still be available. www.BocaCDE.com

16th ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE RETURNS TO SOUTH FLORIDA FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023 

The 16th Annual “Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance,” presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, returns to The Boca Raton February 24 – 26, 2023.

This exciting weekend of cars and stars features celebrities, festivities—and culminates with  one of the world’s most prestigious displays of collector cars and cycles, hosted by Grand Marshal, Wayne  Carini.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

To purchase tickets, visit www.BocaCDE.com

BOCA RATON, FL – The 16th Annual “Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance,” returns to The Boca Raton, February 24-26, 2023. This renowned weekend event draws thousands of automotive  enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. 

This year, actor and comedian David Spade provides the laughs during Saturday night’s “Grand Gala,” as racing  legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mary T. Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors and Mindy  Holman, Chair of Holman Enterprises, are honored with the “Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award.” The  pinnacle of the weekend is Sunday’s “Concours d’Elegance”—the premier celebration of automotive history,  featuring hundreds of vintage, antique and exotic automobiles and motorcycles on display to the public. 

Founded and directed by Rita and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group, the Boca Raton Concours  d’Elegance is the world’s largest Concours owned by a charity, and fully benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of  Broward County, which serves thousands of at-risk youth. “To date, the event has raised more than $10 million  for the charity,” says Event Co-Founder Rita Case. 

This year’s event Chair is Frank Peña, President of Potamkin Auto Group.

Saturday, February 25th
Grand Gala Dinner and Auction at The Boca Raton
Welcome Reception & Silent Auction: 5:30 pm
Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Grand Gala Dinner and Auction at The Boca Raton treats guests to an elegant cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and the chance to bid on exquisite auction items—including exotic vacation  packages and one-of-a-kind experiences. During the evening, Concours’ Chairs will recognize American Race Car Champion and team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., (50 victories and two NASCAR® championships, two-time  Daytona 500 winner and 2021 NASCAR® Hall of Fame inductee), Automotive Dealer Mindy Holman, Chair of  Holman Enterprises, and Automotive Manufacturer Mary T. Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General  Motors with their respective “Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards.”
The evening concludes with an exclusive, live performance by actor and comedian David Spade.

Sunday, February 26th
16th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

The pinnacle of the weekend, the 16th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance,  presented by the Rick Case Automotive Group. Join Grand Marshal, Wayne Carini, host of television’s  “Chasing Classic Cars,” at The Boca Raton for one of the world’s largest and most revered automotive events.  Adults and children alike will marvel at over 200 meticulously restored cars and motorcycles from every  period—some one of a kind. Walk the show field, as judges critique these masterpieces and meet the owners, who are competing for top prizes and national recognition.

This year’s Concours’ pays homage to the Marque of the Year, Pre-War Cadillac and celebrates the 70th Anniversary of two legends—the original American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Cadillac  Eldorado—the gold standard of American luxury cars. Additionally, this year’s Automobile Collector of the  Year, Jack Boyd Smith Jr., will showcase impeccable examples of the 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible  (originally owned by Amelia Earhart), the 1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron (one of fewer than 20 still in  existence) and several other automotive rarities. Many of those masterpieces brought back to their original  splendor by this year’s Restoration Company of the Year, LaVine Restorations. 

Schedule:
Show set-up: 7:00am – 8:30am
Judging: 9:00am – 12:00pm
General Admission: 10:00am
Awards Ceremony: 11:00am

Tickets available now at www.BocaCDE.com. 

**Food & Beverage — During the weekend** 

In addition to “Grab and Go” options on Sunday, The Boca Raton restaurants will be available during the Boca  Raton Concours weekend: Sadelle’s, Palm Court and Mulligans

About The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) private agency, dedicated to  helping young people improve their lives by building self-esteem and developing values and skills during their  critical period of growth. Serving thousands of at-risk youths, ages 6-18 each year from its 13 Broward County area clubs, their purpose is to inspire and enable children to realize their full potential as productive, responsible  and caring citizens. BGCBC has once again received the coveted 4 stars rating (out of 4 stars) for the 11th year  in a row. Only 3% of the Non-Profits in the USA have achieved this level of excellence from Charity Navigator.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is located at 877 NW 61st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
For more  information www.bgcbc.org.

About AutoNation, Inc. 

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As  one of America’s most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized  by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand  affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with “DRVPNK” and “What Drives You, Drives Us.” AutoNation  

has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.  Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where  AutoNation discloses additional information about the company, its business, and its results of operations.  Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation’s automotive blog, for information regarding the  AutoNation community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and trends.

About The Rick Case Automotive Group 

The Rick Case Automotive Group celebrates its 60th year in business in 2022. 

The Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer and  is one of the largest auto groups in America. With 14 dealerships in Florida and Georgia, the Rick Case  Automotive Group offers Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, IONIQ, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati,  Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-GO golf carts. Rick Case dealerships are number one for sales  volume in the markets they serve, some rank as America’s largest dealers. The Group’s national headquarters  are located at 14500 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, FL. For more information, visit www.RickCase.com.