Events

Chico Concours event information

Traditionally, the Chico Concours is comprised of two separate events. The official Chico Concours Show on Saturday, October 21, preceded by the Chico Concours Preview which is held the Friday evening before. You’re more than welcome to attend both events. Full details below.


// Chico Concours Preview

Join us at Butte Creek Country Club the evening before the Chico Concours Show for a sneak peek at some of this year’s entries. An optional dinner will also be available.

When

Friday 20 October 2023
5:00 PM
No-host cocktails

Where

Butte Creek Country Club
175 Estates Drive
Chico, California 95928
(530) 343-7979

Website: buttecreekcountryclub.com
Map: Butte Creek Country Club

Admission

  • Free
  • Open to all Chico Concours exhibitors, advertisers, vendors, friends, and guests.

Dinner

  • Optional
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Offered by Butte Creek Country Club.
  • Menu and pricing to be announced.

More information

Email: concourschico@gmail.com

Bring the family

A lot of people think car shows are just for snobs and “car guys” with nothing better to do on a Saturday afternoon. That may be true for some events, but not here. Our show is known for being unpretentious, casual, and kid-friendly. Your entire family is welcome.

// Chico Concours Show

The Chico Concours is the North State’s premier annual car show. Held since 1979, the show features a full day of music, friendship, and entertainment.

When

Saturday 21 October 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where

Butte Creek Country Club
175 Estates Drive
Chico, California 95928
(530) 343-7979

Website: buttecreekcountryclub.com
Map: Butte Creek Country Club

Spectator admission

  • Free
  • Open to everyone. Please, no pets.

For the kids


logo hot wheels miniature cars

While supplies last, the Chico Mini Cooper Club will be handing out free Hot Wheels miniature cars (in original packaging) to children 12 and under. Just stop by the Chico Mini Cooper Club tent any time during the show. No catch.

Schedule of events

7:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM Gates open
11:00 AM Concours begins
3:00 PM Trophy presentation begins
4:00 PM Concours ends

Proceeds benefit

  • Butte College Automotive Technology
  • Chico Rugby Foundation
  • Chico Rotary

More information

Email: concourschico@gmail.com

About Chico, California

The City of Chico was founded in 1860 by General John Bidwell and incorporated in 1872. The city has grown to over 33 square miles with a population of 101,475 (2020) in the incorporated area and a greater urbanized area population of approximately 110,000. Chico is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley of California, 90 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 99, in Butte County, east of Interstate 5.

The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, one of the country’s 25 largest municipal parks and the 13th largest municipally-owned park.

Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) include Paradise and Oroville, while local towns and villages (unincorporated areas) include Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Hamilton City, Nord, and Forest Ranch. The Chico Metropolitan Area is the 14th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in California.