Chicago Concours began with a simple belief: one of America’s great automotive cities deserves an automotive tradition of its own.
Built around extraordinary automobiles, passionate collectors and the community that brings them together, Chicago Concours launches on October 2, 2027, at Itasca Country Club.
In the spring of 2026, members of our team walked the show fields of Amelia Island, surrounded by extraordinary automobiles, passionate collectors and an entire community brought together by a shared appreciation for the automobile.
The experience was incredible. But it also got us thinking:
Why doesn’t Chicago have something like this of its own?
Chicago and the surrounding region are home to remarkable private collections, a deeply rooted automotive community, world-class businesses and generations of enthusiasts.
The cars are here. The collectors are here. The passion is here.
What has been missing is an experience that brings it all together.
Chicago Concours was created to do exactly that.
Chicago Concours is being built as a new kind of automotive tradition – one that respects the heritage and standards of the world’s great concours events while embracing the evolution of car culture and collecting.
Our vision extends beyond the automobiles themselves. It’s equally about the people, stories, hospitality and community surrounding them.
That means bringing established collectors together with a new generation of enthusiasts, and celebrating historically significant automobiles alongside the cars becoming collectible today.
Set on the beautiful grounds of Itasca Country Club, Chicago Concours provides the ideal setting for discovery, conversation, and celebration. The expansive fairways create a stunning backdrop for exceptional automobiles while offering guests the opportunity to experience every vehicle at a relaxed pace.
Just minutes from O'Hare International Airport, the venue makes Chicago Concours easily accessible to visitors from across the Midwest and beyond.
This isn’t about recreating Amelia Island, or any other concours, in Chicago.
It’s about creating Chicago’s own.
A new automotive tradition built around the cars we love, the people who make the culture special, and a city that deserves an automotive experience worthy of its community.
October 2027 is only the beginning.
Whether you’re planning to attend, showcase an exceptional automobile or simply follow the journey, we look forward to welcoming you to Chicago Concours.