by Sylvia Myrvold

July 12
Gilroy • 8th Annual Garlic City Fun Run
This year’s classic car show takes place on a BRAND NEW main street in Historic Downtown Gilroy, hosted by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association. Entry fee is $40. There will be T-shirts and goodie bags for pre-registered entries received by July 5, 2008. Only vehicles of 1969 or earlier will be accepted for participation and/or entry to the event. Call (Dave) 408-842-6501 or (John) 408 594-1157 for information.

July 19
San Juan Bautista • Classic Car Show & BBQ
A fundraiser to help rebuild the St. Francis Retreat. Come to Mission Vineyard Road. St. Francis Retreat continues supporting the surrounding communities while recovering from the fire which destroyed the original 160 year old house. 831 623-4431.

August 9
Hollister • Downtown Hollister Street Festival
Don't miss this fun-filled family event that includes a car show featuring over 125 “cool rides,” local non-profit and business information booths, food booths sponsored by local restaurants and local non-profit organizations, free watermelon, 4 stages with live music and entertainment and a jump house area for kids! Free admission for spectators, 10am to 5pm. We would love to have you participate in this event. For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association office at 831 636-8406.

August 15
Seaside • Concorso Italiano
The Concorso Italiano will take place at the Marina, CA Airport from 9:30am to 5:00pm. A festive and fun event featuring fashion, Italian cuisine, live music, exotic automobiles, live commentary with automotive celebrities, and much, much more! At its centerpiece are approximately 1,000 Italian cars and 400 non-Italian exotics, including beautiful displays of Italian motorcycles and Vintage aircrafts. For online information, tickets and registration call 425 742-0632.
or visit www.Concorso.com.

August 15 & 16
Monterey • Sports & Classics of Monterey
Offering over 200 of the world’s finest motor cars, many at no reserve, this event is the world’s largest sports and racing car auction, with an unparalleled roster of significant, historic and exotic cars of exceptional quality. Coinciding with the famed Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction has and will continue to attract thousands of automobile enthusiasts and participants from around the world. It is presented by RM Auctions Inc. at the Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center. 2 Portola Plaza. For moe call 800 211-4371.

August 16
San Martin • 6th Annual Custom & Classic Car Show
Happy Days in San Martin is back againg with custom and classic cars and trucks, new hybrids and a swap meet. There will be food available, a huge raffle and a silent auction. Enjoy live music sponsored by the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance. The show is open from 11am to 5pm and costs just $5 per person for admission. Vendors contact Vicki Wittman at 408 683-4466. For swap meet information call Dick Smith at 408 776-7783 or 408 848-3063.

August 17
Pebble Beach • 58th Annual Pebble Beach Councours d’Elegance
This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar marques along with the latest in concept car designs. This annual affair raises over $10 Million dollars for charity and includes a series of related events, including the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, RetroAuto, and the Pebble Beach Auction. 831-622-1700. Email info@pebblebeachconcours.net.