Activities throughout the weekend of

September 15 - 17, 2023

 culminating with the

Concours d'Elegance on Sunday

See our event page for more details

About the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance


Beautiful and rarely seen automobiles will herald in a new tradition of distinction and elegance on the shores of Georgian Bay.  Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community presents the 10th Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. On Friday, the Participants' Tour will take participants from Cobble Beach Resort through Grey & Bruce Counties. On Saturday, Cars & Coffee will take place. At the same time, Concours d'Lemons will fill the streets of downtown Owen Sound and the Roxy Theatre will be filled with Automotive Enthusiasts for our Automotive Seminars Saturday afternoon. . 

A History of Refinement

Derived from the French term meaning a competition of elegance, the Concours d'Elegance has a history story dating back to 17th Century French society. An event that began with horse-drawn carriages being paraded through the parks of Paris, France, has evolved into a display of antiques and classics for both competition and celebration.

The Genesis of Cobble Beach

In early 1998 Mr. Willis McLeese was approached by Ms. Dorothy Telford, a local real estate agent and board member of the Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE), to consider purchasing a spectacular 574-acre property just north of Owen Sound, the present-day Cobble Beach. After reviewing the site, which slopes away from Grey County Road #1 approximately 250 feet to Georgian Bay below, Willis' 85-year-old mind started racing with all the possibilities. Willis and his son, Rob, could see that a wonderful promenade of high-end, beautiful antique and classic cars parading down Cobble Beach Drive to the elegant Clubhouse would be a magnificent and magical sight for those viewing the automobiles and those driving vehicles. This gave birth to the conception of a Concours d'Elegance at Cobble Beach. In 2011, Mr. Joseph Sulpizi, CEO and Founder of The Brand Factory, introduced Mr. Billy Smilovsky of Engineered Automotive to Mr. Rob McLeese, CEO and co-creator of Cobble Beach. With a shared vision of producing a Concours d'Elegance at Cobble Beach, they have fulfilled a dream of Willis McLeese and, consequently, their own dream.
Opening Day - May 2007

An Extraordinary Destination

Georgian Bay's Cobble Beach Resort Community is nothing short of extraordinary. An award-winning golf course, luxurious amenities and acres of lush landscapes create an oasis of experiences. It is only natural that such a prestigious event would find itself on these cobblestone-adorned shores. Learn more about Cobble Beach Resort here.
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