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Mark Your Calendar for the 25th Anniversary Des Moines Concours Weekend! September 6-7, 2025 Des Moines, Iowa
Come Celebrate With Us!
Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Des Moines Concours d'Elegance, a free and family-friendly celebration of automotive passion in the heart of downtown Des Moines. On Sunday, September 7, over 150 vintage, classic, and special-interest vehicles will be on display—drawing 20,000+ enthusiasts from across the region. This milestone event supports Children's Cancer Connection, helping families face childhood cancer with strength and support.
Be There! Sunday, September 7
Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or discovering the Concours for the first time, you won't want to miss this year's lineup of remarkable vehicles ranging from the familiar to rare, along with hands-on family fun, and live programming. Admission: Free Location: Pappajohn Sculpture Park Date: Sunday, September 7 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Now Accepting Applications for Exhibitors – Show Off Your Ride
If you have a show-worthy classic, antique, or special-interest car, we want to hear from you. Criteria for vehicle acceptance include authenticity, condition, rarity, design, engineering and innovative features and historical merit. Please note that replicas, reproductions or modified vehicles will not be accepted.
We're proud to have raised over $165,000 to date for Children's Cancer Connection—with $11,000 donated in 2024 alone. Your support drives our mission and fuels a weekend that brings joy to thousands.
Join us for the Des Moines Concours Charity Gala from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stine Barn in West Des Moines. Enjoy an elegant evening with dinner, cocktails, auctions, and special guest Donald W. Osborne, noted automotive historian and appraiser! Proceeds benefit Children's Cancer Connection.
Join us as we honor this special anniversary with an unforgettable show, featuring remarkable cars, exciting special classes, and our continued support of Children's Cancer Connection. Stay tuned for more details—we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Donations are accepted year-round – visit our DONATE page. All proceeds from donations benefit Children's Cancer Connection.
Children's Cancer Connection
Proceeds from the 2025 Des Moines Concours will benefit Children's Cancer Connection, supporting kids and families affected by childhood cancer. To find out more about the organization, visit their website.
The Des Moines Concours d'Elegance is organized and presented by the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation, whose mission is to enhance and promote the automotive heritage of Iowa and the Midwest through educational projects and public awareness programs that celebrate automotive art and design and highlight the social and economic benefits of our automotive heritage. The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.
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