The Elegance at Hershey is a celebration of a bygone era when the automobile stirred our imaginations and quickened our hearts.
Today, people both young and old marvel at the extravagances of the cars of the past. From race cars to street cars that were not only about pure performance but also incorporated artistic design, a symphony of sound and sensory overload worthy of the finest wines. Cars were not just about transportation; they were a statement.
The Elegance at Hershey will bring the finest of race cars and show quality collector cars of the pre-World War II and immediate post-World War II period together for a weekend celebrating the automobile. But, this is so much more than a celebration, it is also about causes. Raising money for charity is the ultimate point of this event; JDRF, the AACA Museum, and AACA Library & Research Center will benefit.
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Schedule of Events
Friday June 13, 2014
The Grand Ascent – A Revival of The Hershey Hill Climb
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: McCarthy Tire and Automotive Centers
Located on the Challenging Hershey Hill Climb Course behind the historic Hotel Hershey featuring vintage race cars, a vendors’ midway, special car exhibits food and more!
The Kick-off Cocktail Party (By Invitation)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
AACAMuseum
Sponsored by: The Ryon Agency and Maurer & Scott Sales
Saturday June 14, 2014
The “Elegance Challenge” 5K Run (Runners only, no walkers please)
6:45 a.m. Registration (non pre-registered)
7:15 a.m. Pre-Register Check-In
7:45 a.m. Run Begins
9:15 a.m. Award Presentation
Sponsored by: Susquehanna Bank
Cool Down Tent Sponsored by: Fromuth Tennis
Snacks provided by Wegmans
A 5K timed runners’ race (please no walkers) with including a run up the Grand Ascent Hill Climb Course to help raise money for the beneficiaries of The Elegance At Hershey – The JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), The AACA Museum, and the AACA Library & Research Center. A total of $1,500 in cash prizes will be distributed to top winners.
The Grand Ascent Continues
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: McCarthy Tire and Automotive Centers
Located on the Challenging Hershey Hill Climb Course behind the historic Hotel Hershey featuring vintage race cars, a vendors’ midway, special car exhibits food and more! NOON fund raising – take a ride up the hill in a vintage race car (early registration suggested day of – limited rides available).
The Gala Dinner Party & Charity Auction (must reserve seats in advance)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Dinner / Auction / Entertainment
Sponsored by: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, RM Auctions, M&T Bank,PhiladelphiaTrust, Midlantic Machinery
Sunday June 15, 2014
The Elegance
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: M & T Bank, PP & L Plus
More than 60 of the world’s finest collector cars from all eras displayed through the formal gardens at The Hotel Hershey.