Events.com acquires La Jolla Concours d’Elegance ahead of 19th annual event
FILE Classic cars on display at the La Jolla Concours d Elegance Courtesy Concours d Elegance Events com informed it has acquired the La Jolla Concours d Elegance on Monday just days before the luxury automotive showcase takes to neighborhood streets Scheduled for from April to in La Jolla the th annual event will maintain its volunteer committee and longtime co-chairs Michael Dorvillier and Robert Kerner but will now have access to enhanced infrastructure and operational help including streamlined ticketing sponsorship and marketing tools improved digital engagement and optimized operations a message from Events com read The La Jolla Concours d Elegance is a truly iconic event in the automotive world and we are honored to help power its next chapter reported Mitch Thrower a La Jolla resident and chief executive officer chairman and co-founder of Events com After years of visionary leadership by Dorvillier and Kerner and the tireless efforts of the dedicated volunteer committee the La Jolla Concours d Elegance has become a world-class event We re committed to carrying this legacy forward growing its impact making every visit memorable and keeping it a vital part of La Jolla for years to come The La Jolla Historical Society Events com s La Jolla neighbor on Prospect St has long stewarded the event It will continue to play a key guiding role and will remain the primary charitable beneficiary Our goal was to create one of the top Concours in the United States while celebrating and supporting both the car way of life society and the vibrant unique locality of La Jolla Dorvillier stated Thanks to the horsepower provided by Events com we can continue this journey and ensure the event s success while also supporting our charity The La Jolla Historical Society Together we are preserving the rich history of La Jolla while celebrating the passion for automotive excellence The event kicks off Friday with the VIP Soiree on the lawn of the Concours field with live music local chefs and craft cocktails The event s theme is the barn find the nearly mythical experience of finding a rare car untouched by time in a forgotten barn We re thrilled that this partnership will allow the Concours to continue to thrive and benefit both the society of La Jolla and the La Jolla Historical Society disclosed La Jolla Historical Society Executive Director Lauren Lockhart We re grateful to Events com for their commitment to making this event a continued success Concours d Elegance continues Saturday at p m with the Porsches Power on Prospect event featuring Porsches yes but also high-end automobiles and hypercars ranging from Koenigseggs to Bugattis to Lamborghinis Our gang has been working for months alongside the La Jolla Historical Society and the amazing Concours assistants on this year s event announced Events com s executive producer Paul Thornton To date all sponsorships are sold out all hospitality suites are sold out and ticket sales are well ahead of any prior year setting up this year s Concours for its best year ever The event wraps up Sunday with general admission to the car show from a m to p m More than rare automobiles will fill the lawn while attendees can enjoy a champagne and honey tasting garden as well as live music Events com has also of late acquired the Temecula Valley Balloon Wine Festival and the Wonderfront Music Arts Festival
