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GENEVA CONCOURS d’Elegance
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva, Illinois and view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third street and some will be awarded one of the coveted “Benz” Trophies. Third Street is the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. This event is open to the public at no cost making this a wonderful family event with something for everyone to enjoy and marvel. The Geneva Concours d’Elegance is your only opportunity in the area to view this fantastic collection of award-winning, unique and rare automobiles.
Location
The historic and beautiful town of Geneva, Illinois is located in Kane County. A city of 23,000 residents, it is located 32 miles west of Chicago, and is situated perfectly in the Fox River Valley. The event is held on Third Street, the heart of the downtown district’s charming shops, boutiques and wide variety of restaurants.
Schedule of events
Sunday, August 25, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00pm Open to the public Free of cost. Donations accepted
The Geneva Concours d’Elegance
S. Third Street from W. State to South Street All side streets
7:00 am Registration Fulton and South Second Street
9:00 am Judging Commences
10:00 am Concours Opens Free to the Public
2:30 pm Awards Ceremony & Drive-By Franklin and S. Third Street
4:00 pm Geneva Concours Concludes
Celebrate with us on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The mission of the Geneva Concours d’Elegance NFP* is to produce the best classic, exotic and race automobile event that showcases the heritage, artistic and engineering significance of the automobile in the surroundings of historic Geneva, Illinois.
Benefiting Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center.
Geneva’s Metra Station is a short 2 block walk from the Geneva Concours Entrance BUT due to continuing track construction this summer, be sure to double check the train schedule before you depart.
Pedal To The Metal
Classic cars race back to the Tri-Cities for the return of the popular Geneva Concours d’Elegance
The Geneva Concours d’Elegance is returning this year on Sunday, August 25, 2024. It will be open to the public from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Geneva’s vibrant South Third Street. “People of all ages will enjoy strolling through a wonderful variety of the best classic, exotic and race automobiles that showcase the heritage, artistic and engineering significance of the automobile through the ages,” says Sheila Joynt from Concours d’Elegance. The event allows the additional opportunity to explore the many shops and dining options Geneva has to offer before, during, or after the event.
This year, over 175 cars will be on display on S. Third Street and the cross streets from State Street to South Street. Our Special Features this year will include the Magnificent Locomobile, Recognition of Carl Benz’ 180th Birthday, A Century of the Morris Garage (MG), A Lite Truck retrospective and the Sports Car Club of America’s June Sprints-2025 Kick-Off. Plus the show will also include vintage sports cars, race cars and modern exotics as well as a fine variety of collector cars from the brass era up to 1976.
In addition to having the opportunity to see these amazing cars from yesteryear, Geneva Concours d’Elegance provides the benefit of supporting a vital organization - Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. Living Well is a place where people may find common ground through the shared experience of a cancer diagnosis. It exists to provide compassionate care that empowers, encourages, supports and provides hope to cancer patients and their families.
“It’s not just about all the cars, but also the beneficiaries,” Barrett says. “Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources with facilities in Geneva and Warrenville, is a great place with great programs that are free of charge for cancer patients, their loved ones and families.” The Geneva Concours d’Elegance supports their beneficiary Living Well Cancer Resources, through the generous donations from spectators, sponsors and car enthusiasts. To learn more about Living Well Cancer Resource Center and discover additional ways to support the organization, please visit: www.livingwellcrc.org.
Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources
Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources is a community-based, community-funded organization support center where people impacted by cancer gather for education, counseling and support.
Located in Geneva and Warrenville, Living Well’s professionally trained, licensed clinical staff and volunteers facilitate more than 100 programs and services to patients and their families, all free of charge. The Living Well team is dedicated to providing programs to empower patients, families and caregivers to confidently navigate a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Living Well focuses on:
• Evidence-based medically mainstream programs
• Empowerment through education
• Strength and healing through stress management activities
• Providing support and education in a variety of formats
Living Well is celebrating their 18th year and is honored to have supported more than 80,000 clients during this time.
Clients know when they turn to Living Well, their individualized psychosocial treatment plans are grounded in the world-class care of Northwestern Medicine.
For more information visit http://livingwellcrc.org or visit Living Well at either of its two locations:
Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center - Geneva 442 Williamsburg Avenue Geneva, IL 60134
630.933.7860
Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center - Warrenville 4525 Weaver Parkway, Suite 103 Warrenville, IL 60555
331.732.4900
Hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday
Geneva’s Festival of the Vine is a fabulous time for friends and families! Enjoy beer and wines from around the world. Feast on mouth-watering specialties from Geneva’s acclaimed eateries at our Flavor Fare. Find unique gifts at our Art and Crafts show. Find events schedule and festival details at visitgenevail.com.
GENEVA CONCOURS
What Living Well Needs...
Living Well Cancer Resources offers all of its programs and services at no cost and is able to do so thanks to the generosity of community members and individuals who are committed to its mission. Please consider donating any of the following items listed below to Living Well. They can be dropped off at their Geneva location, 442 Williamsburg Avenue, from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday.
You may also shop their Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation to Living Well by clicking on the “Wish List” or “Donate” links on their website at http://livingwellcrc.org.
Gift certificates
• To support the culinary programs: Meijer, Aldi, Jewel
• To support the art program: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Amazon
• To support general supplies and special programming: Amazon, Target
New Art Supplies
• Acrylic paint
• Alcohol Ink (Ranger brand)
• Paper (white cardstock, watercolor paper, mixed media paper)
• Canvas (Blank Paint Canvas panels)
• Caran d’Ahe neocolor water soluble pastels
• Sharpies (fine, chisel, ultra-fine)
• Prang 16 color water color paint
• Golden Open acrylic paint
• Journals (5x7 and 9x12)
Paper Products and Cleaning Supplies:
• Facial Tissues
• Paper Towels
• Laundry detergent – TIDE Free & Gentle
• Large/Gallon Ziploc baggies
Volunteer at Living Well Cancer Resources
Volunteers are an integral part of Living Well Cancer Resources. They play a vital role in the organization and positively impact people facing cancer. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please visit livingwellcrc.org/get-involved/volunteer.
Volunteers are used in a variety of roles, including:
• Front Desk/Clerical – Answer telephones, greet and guide patients and families as they arrive for programs or services, and other administrative support.
• Touch Therapists – Licensed Estheticians, Licensed
Massage Therapists, Certified Reflexology or Reiki practitioners who can volunteer a few hours weekly to provide services to patients.
• Fitness/Yoga Instructors – Volunteers who are certified and interested in teaching mind/body fitness classes for people who have or had cancer are appreciated.
• Ambassadors – community members who represent Living Well’s mission by participating in hosting informational tables at wellness fairs and other community events.
Upcoming Event
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine
For 45 years, Geneva has been celebrating the flavors of fall with Festival of the Vine. The centerpiece of this festival revolves around food in our Flavor Fare tent. The event runs September 6-8. See website below for exact times. Once again, this event will span James Street from South Fourth to Fifth streets. Everything you have come to expect and enjoy will be happening in 2024!
Geneva has a great number of fine restaurants showcased at the Flavor Fare along with glasses of unique wine to accompany your food, for purchase. The restaurants set up under one huge tent offering three of their favorite signature items. Visitors purchase tickets and buy a “taste” at one of the featured stalls in the tent. Versatile local and Chicagoland musical and dance entertainers will also be featured on the stage.
Other events during the Festival include arts and crafts fair, merchant wine events and seminars, horse drawn carriage rides plus great shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown. We invite you to fall into fun at Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of the Vine.
Check back in mid-August for advance ticket purchases information, complete schedule of events, hours, and a brochure at https://genevachamber.com/events/festival-ofthe-vine or call 630.232.6060.
GENEVA CONCOURS d’Elegance
Sunday, August 25, 2024
