To be held in Tampa's newest and most beautiful park, centrally located,
in Carrollwood Village
Car Clubs can schedule your annual holiday party at this event and we will help you make it a gathering to remember. We will help decorate your tent, help with optional catering arrangements, and make sure you get a special visit from Santa with a bag full of goodies for all your car club members. Just let us know how we can make it more special for you and your club.
A special appearance by GasparSanta kicking off the holidays and showing us all how to Party Like a Pirate!
Did you know that there are more than 67 Gasparilla Krewes in the Tampa Bay Area?!
We are welcoming all collectible vehicles to this show, 1900-present day... so bring your pre-war, post-war, hot rod, resto-mod, exotics, sports and specialty vehicles. We are celebrating all the fantastic collectible cars and motorcycles.
$15 Pre-Registration before Oct.
$20 Pre-Registration before Nov. 1 $25 Registration Nov. 1-Dec. 14, 2024
A uniquely designed Gasparilla trophy will be awarded by a qualified panel of judges. And while supplies last, each car entered will receive a canvas zipper “Booty Bag” filled with Pirate Treasures and Holiday Goodies!
There will be plenty of great food to choose from with your choice of Food Trucks, catering for the car club tents, or bring your own picnic basket!
Music and other entertainment will keep the party going!
Free Admission for the Public!
Family activities at Carrollwood Village Park include a waterpark, playground, skate park, small & large dog parks, nature trails, fishing, picnic areas.
Proceeds from the Gasparilla Cars in the Park will benefit
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
Champions for Children is a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.
100% of all auction proceeds go directly to Champions for Children.
Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit incorporated in the State of Florida. We support Tampa Bay Area charities that serve children most in need in our community. We operate through direct donations and money raised through our annual classic car competitions and auctions.
It's time to get the old clothes out of Grandma's closet for the Gasparilla Cars in the Park Vintage Fashion Show.
It's all just for fun, so join us in remembering a time gone by, when elegance and good form were cherished as a way of life.
12730 Citrus Park Lane, Tampa, Fl 33625
1-813-920-2011
We do NOT have a special rate or room block, so please contact them directly!
Highlights from the inaugural event.
Check out this great video about our Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance
Check out this great video about the History of the Gasparilla Season Events in Tampa Bay.
Check out this great video from the 2022 Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance.
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Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit incorporated in the State of Florida. We exist to support Tampa Bay Area charities that serve children who are most in need in our community. We operate through direct donations and monies raised through our annual juried classic car competition featuring rare, original, and historically important vehicles.
We love a good car show! We attend dozens each year, and many car enthusiasts know the difference between a car show and a Concours d'Elegance. Unfortunately, for those who do not know the difference, they can be misled into attending a car show that promotes itself as a Concours d'Elegance just to divert and mislead attendees, participants, sponsors and advertisers for the purpose of making profit. Profit is good, but it is not the motivating factor at a Concours d'Elegance.
The Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance is the only true Concours d'Elegance in the Tampa Bay Area.
What you will find as the major differences between a car show and a Concours d'Elegance include:
1. A charitable foundation, an IRS 501c3 recognized Non-Profit Organization, with a stated purpose to aid those in need. Those without may just be pocketing your contributions without your knowledge. The proof of donation to charity, and the amount, should be disclosed to the public. GCDE is a registered 501c3.
2. A substantial volunteer base. Most organizations require 100-300 volunteers to put on a proper Concours d'Elegance. GCDE has 150+ volunteers.
3. A Board of Directors who oversee the organization, the financial propriety, and the overall good business practices of the Concours d'Elegance. GCDE has a sizable BOD of experts that range in professional occupations of accounting, legal, entrepreneurs and car collectors.
4. A system of selection that is truly motivated by experts who form a Committee that evaluates and choose the field based on originality, historical importance, and rareness. Car shows are great to find cars of all sorts, including modified vehicles, but that is not what a Concours d'Elegance focuses on.
5. Quality is king. You expect a beautifully bound commemorative color Program, keepsake signage that shares the history of the vehicle, art components, multi day events, exceptional food and beverage offerings, live entertainment, exquisite awards, Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, a knowledgeable and professional Master of Ceremony, VIP's and Celebrities, a beautiful venue, such as golf courses, parks and airports with waterfront views. All these qualities add up to a substantial investment in producing a Concours d'Elegance, for the enjoyment of all involved.
6. Marketing and Capital. A Concours generally requires far more capital to produce, and the budget is well into the six figure mark. Professionally produced commercials on network television, radio, social media, print advertising. This allows the event to produce the results the attendees, participants and sponsors come to expect.
We hope you are able to visit many true Concours d'Elegances throughout the country, and the world. It is a truly unique experience.
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