SOUTH BEND, IN — Celebrate the Un-Best of the Automotive World.

Terrible cars, worse trophies, lots of fun.

The Concours d’Lemons, a tongue in cheek show celebrating the Very Un-Best of the automotive world clatters into South Bend, Indiana, on July 10, 2026, as part of this year’s eighth annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm. Held on the grounds of the Museum Campus, participants will share their affection of their less than loved autos with spectators and capricious, bribery-prone judges who award thrift store sources prizes in hilarious categories such as “Rust Belt American Junk,” “Most Dangerous,” and “Best Back Seat.” The whole debacle culminates in the presentation of the coveted “Worst of Show” trophy that sees the owner and hooptie showered in silly string.

“Ferraris and Duesenbergs are fine cars,” states Concours d’Lemons ‘Head Gasket’ Alan Galbraith, “but Pintos and Pacers need love too. We’ve found that owners of these cars are just as passionate about their rides and spectators love them even more. It is all about how much fun you can have and share with others and not how much you spent.”

The Concours d’Lemons is free for spectators while admission is charged to the Museums on Friday. There is a small fee to register your hooptie for the show and registered Concours d’Lemons exhibitors will get Friday-Saturday passes that includes the museums and Concours.

Those wanting to show their wonderful wrecks at the event can register their hooptie here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concours-dlemons-south-bend-2026-tickets-1987550654511?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Concours d’Lemons is sponsored by these otherwise respectable companies:

Griot’s Garage

Classic Motorsports Magazine

The Concours d’Lemons South Bend takes place on Friday, July 10, 2026, from Noon to 5pm on the grounds of the Studebaker National Museum at 897 Thomas Street, South Bend, IN 46601

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