Highlights of the Evening:
• Vehicles on display: 2015 McLaren P1, 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Coupe, and 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
• Silent Auction: Bid on an array of exclusive items. We are currently working on securing some amazing auction items that will be sure to excite attendees.
• Scott Eggleston, front man for the Soul Searchers, will be providing background music during social hour.
• Andrew Tomes from Foundry Distilling Company will be offering a high-end bourbon experience with small-batch tastings.
• Gourmet Dinner by Chef Aaron Holt: Delight in a farm-to-table plated dinner prepared by Chef Aaron Holt, the 2018 Iowa Chef of the Year Winner, and Doolittle Farm from Story City. Chef Holt, highly recommended by 2024 Master Chef Winner Grant Gillion, is renowned for his bourbon-inspired menus. A big thank you to Fareway Meat & Groceries for providing the menu items for Chef Holt.
Special Guest Appearance by Donald W. Osborne, automotive historian, appraiser, author, and co-host of Jay Leno’s Garage. Donald will be this year’s Concours Charity Gala Special Guest. Don’t miss your chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories, market insights, and personal anecdotes from one of the most trusted voices in the collector car world.
Donald Osborne is a renowned classic car historian, author, consultant, and CEO of the Audrain Group, overseeing the Audrain Automobile Museum, Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week, and Audrain Motorsport. An Accredited Senior Appraiser (A.S.A.), he has worked internationally in the valuation, acquisition, and sale of classic vehicles.
A familiar face in the automotive world, Donald co-hosted seven seasons of Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC and currently stars in the YouTube series Audrain Mansions and Motorcars. His expertise and charisma have made him a sought-after judge and emcee at top automotive events, including the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and Kyoto Concours d’Eleganza.
Donald is the author of Stile Transatlantico / Transatlantic Style: A Romance of Fins and Chrome, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Road & Track, and Octane. He has also curated major automotive exhibitions across the U.S.
Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Donald is passionate about art, architecture, music, and cuisine—and regularly travels to California and Italy, his second homes.
Tickets: Single $250 / Table of Eight $1,800
Dress Code: Respectable Chic. While formal suits and evening gowns are not required, we encourage guests to dress in attire that is both tasteful and polished. Think of “respectable chic” as a balance between elegance and ease.
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Tickets are available for purchase on our website:
https://desmoinesconcours.com/gala
Why Attend: Your participation helps us support the Des Moines Concours, with proceeds benefiting Children's Cancer Connection. Enjoy an unforgettable night while contributing to meaningful causes.
Contact Information: For more details, visit our website at www.desmoinesconcours.com or contact us at
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