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The 10th annual Keeneland Concours d'Elegance will be held at Keeneland Race Course on July 20. The event showcases over a hundred of the finest collector vehicles in the country.
From rows of vintage antiques to impressive modern rides, visitors will have the chance to see rare automobiles, motorcycles and other unique vehicles on display as they are judged for their historical accuracy, presentation and overall cleanliness. Winners and runners-up will be named in a variety of classes. Proceeds benefit Kentucky's Children's Hospital.
This year's Concours features an American icon – the Ford Mustang – in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Organizers are hoping to have 1,000 Mustangs on site.
The field opens to entrants at 6:30 a.m.; judges and spectators can view the cars beginning at 9 a.m. The awards ceremony is at 3 p.m. and the show concludes at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person at the gate ($15 in advance), children under 12 and active-duty military in uniform are free.
Also this year, the Concours silent auction will be held inside the Keeneland Entertainment Center. To view sample items for sale, visit www.keenelandconcours.com.
On Friday, July 19, the accompanying Hangar Bash will be held at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. This ticketed event ($75) is an evening of vintage aircraft, exotic automobiles, music and fine cuisine. And take a once in lifetime tour or ride of a restored B-17 bomber from World War II . Rides and tours are available Thursday afternoon and all day Friday and during the Hanger Bash Friday night. To reserve a ride in the B-17, call 1-855-FLY-A-B17 to reach the rides coordinator, Sandy Thompson.