You can support 4-H by participating in the Concours d’Elegance, an antique and classic car show held at Ironstone Winery in Murphys. This event raises funds for 4-H programs in foothill counties, FFA, and State Fair scholarships. When you volunteer, the Ironstone Concours Foundation helps support your local 4-H program.
Event Details
- Friday, September 25, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 26, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Ironstone Winery, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA
You can help in several ways:
- Create and host a 4-H project display to share your experiences with the public.
- Take part in the impromptu speaking contest.
- Bake homemade cookies (not store-bought) and package 4 to 6 cookies per bag.
- Volunteer by taking lunch tickets, handing out programs, assembling award bags, or helping at the 4-H Information Booth.
Project Displays
You can create a display about any 4-H project or activity. Plan to set up your display by 9:30 a.m. and stay with it to talk with visitors. You may bring an EZ-Up and a small table in case extra shade is needed. Small live animals are welcome if they are safely contained.
Cookie Donations
Your county needs to provide at least 20 dozen homemade cookies. Package cookies in groups of 4 to 6 in sandwich-size bags. You can decorate the bags with green ribbon. You can:
- Drop off cookies at your local 4-H office (check with your office for the deadline), or
- Bring them to the event by 7:30 a.m. and drop them off in the Heritage Room kitchen at Ironstone Winery.
Ambassador Roles
If you are a 4-H Ambassador, you may take on additional responsibilities during the event. You can help in the Patron’s Tent and assist with handing out awards at the awards ceremony.
Additional Volunteer Roles
You and other 4-H members can help take lunch tickets, hand out programs, assemble award bags, and assist in the merchandise booth. If you are an Ambassador or Leadership Team member, you may also help with the Gala Lunch and Awards Ceremony. Adult volunteers are needed to supervise youth throughout the event.
Volunteer Benefits
You receive free admission and lunch when you volunteer, present, or supervise as one adult per family.
You can get more information and sign up to volunteer or present.
General Admission (for non-volunteers)
General admission is $30 per adult or $55 per couple or family of four. Children under 14 are free. The event features race cars, steam and electric-powered vehicles, hot rods, customs, and American and European classics.