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Amelia Island Concours Rentals on PickRV — Spring Classic Week
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is the East Coast's premier concours, held the second weekend of March on Amelia Island FL. PickRV's Jacksonville-area cohort serves Concours Week guests.
Event details
Dates
Second weekend of March (annual)
Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island FL
Format
Friday Cars & Coffee + Saturday + Sunday Concours d'Elegance
What it is
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is the East Coast counterpart to Pebble Beach. Founded 1996 by Bill Warner. Concours field of 200+ cars judged in 30+ classes.
Friday Cars & Coffee and Saturday Eight Flags Road Tour are the surrounding programming.
Hotel and rental availability is tighter than Monterey because Amelia Island is a smaller geography (less inventory).
Which rigs fit the event
- Driver-grade Mercedes 560SL or BMW E30 325is for Friday Cars & Coffee.
- Show-grade Airstream Bambi or vintage Westfalia for Friday parking-lot photo backdrops.
- Driver-grade muscle (Mustang Fastback, Camaro Z/28) for arrival at The Ritz-Carlton.
Booking logistics
- Book 3-5 months ahead for March Concours weekend.
- Some hosts offer delivery to Jacksonville International (JAX) airport or The Ritz-Carlton directly.
- Spring weather on Amelia Island is mild (60-75F) — convertibles are appropriate.
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
Is Amelia Island Concours smaller than Pebble Beach?
Yes — approximately 200 cars on the field vs 200+ at Pebble Beach. Amelia is considered slightly more accessible to enter; pedigree bar is similar.
What is the weather typically?
Mid-March Amelia Island: 60-75F daytime, 50-60F nighttime. Mild and comfortable for convertibles.
How does parking work?
The Ritz-Carlton and surrounding event venues offer valet during Concours weekend. Self-parking is constrained; arrive early.
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