Our events are Thursday, September 9th and Friday, September 10th, 2027. The marque for 2027 is BMW.
Stone Bridge Drivers always have the first shot at next year’s registration until 10/15 but these events are still filled on a first come first served basis. After the 15th, whatever spaces are left are open to the public.These events are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and will fill up, so please register as soon as possible. Registrations are non-refundable, and we do not create waitlists.
The eligibility is as follows:
Scale House Brewery Grand Ramble- A one day event featuring over 100-mile fun road tour targeted at releasing the driving spirits of both driver and automobile. This event is Saturday, May 22, 2027. Open to sports and classic cars. Registration cost is $85 and includes brunch, rallye, and more.
FLX BMW Journey- A BMW only car show. This event held on Thursday, September 9th also includes a scenic Rallye/Tour with a stop at Lakewood Vineyards and culminates at the Main Deck restaurant in Penn Yan, NY, for dinner after the tour. Open to all BMW CARS, which includes sports cars, coupes, sedans, and wagons of any age (SUVs are not accepted). If you are joining in the dinner portion, each party will receive a separate check for dinner. Registration cost is $50; dinner is a la carte.
Tour de Marque launched from Chateau Lafayette Reneau-- The chosen marque for this event changes each year. BMW is the honored marque for 2027. Open to all BMWs of any age. Registration is $155 and includes: boxed lunches, rallye, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and parking downtown.
Concours d’Elegance, presented by Lotus of Western NY -- A judged event for Concours condition cars – selected cars of special significance - modern exotics also considered. Photo required for committee approval. Registration is $165 and includes a boxed lunch, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
The Glenora Run - Only vehicles that are pre-1986, but any marque is welcome. Registration is $155 and includes a boxed lunch, rally, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
Diamond on Seneca Sporting Roadster Tour - This event will continue to be open only to roadsters (defined as two-seat convertibles T-tops, Targas and unusual 2+2 roadsters will be admitted pending committee approval). Roadsters of any marque or vintage are eligible for this event. Registration is $155 and includes a boxed lunch, rallye, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
Ryan William Vineyard Founders’ Tour: This event is open to all Sport, Classic, and Muscle cars, as well as Electric (Sport or Classic) and Hybrid (Sport or Classic). Registration is $155 and includes two boxed lunches, a commemorative bottle of wine, rallye, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
Sawmill Creek Estate Glenkhana – A fun-khana for small cars only, please. As much fun to watch as to drive in; a true test of parking lot humor and driving skills! Registration is $60 and includes the obstacle course, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
Concorso Speciale by Community Bank, NA: This event celebrates the oddball, mundane or rare and exotic, and not quite perfect of the automotive world. Trailer queens need not apply. If you think your car might fit, SEND US A PHOTO! Entry confirmation will be sent via email if your ride is accepted. Registration is $60 and includes laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit and display parking downtown.
Lane’s Yamaha Motorcycle Rallye, Presented at Community Bank – A scenic tour of the hills and lakes of wine country open to riders with sporting motorcycles. The event is open to all marques but with an eye for the most classic, interesting, and beautiful. Registration is $50 and includes a rallye, laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit, and display parking downtown.
LOONY Lotus Rendezvous– A rendezvous of Lotus owners and their cars. There is no better way to spend a day than with your Lotus and other Lotus owners! Registration is $50 and includes laps of the Historic Grand Prix Circuit and display parking downtown.
Datsun Sport, Truck & Sedan at Watkins Glen: Calling all Datsuns! Park your Datsun with others right in the heart of downtown. Registration is $50 and includes downtown parking and Historic Grand Prix Circuit Laps.
*Important Note for Drivers: Please review all details carefully before submitting. Registration officially closes two weeks prior to the festival, and no changes or updates can be made to your registration after that deadline. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Watkins Glen Promotions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing free, community-focused events that promote tourism and support the local economy. The Grand Prix Festival is planned and budgeted based on anticipated attendance and the total number of registered participants.
Registration fees help us prepare for and support the event, including participant services, event logistics, staffing, and other expenses that are committed in advance. These costs are incurred based on the number of registrations received, regardless of whether an individual participant ultimately attends.
For this reason, registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred or rolled over to a future year. We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent a participant from attending, and we appreciate your understanding that registration fees represent a commitment to the event and help us continue offering this unique experience while keeping the festival free and accessible to the community.
Thank you for supporting Watkins Glen Promotions and the Grand Prix Festival!
NEW THIS YEAR: You can now preorder Event Tshirt and Event Polos using this same registration form. If purchased, please indicate correct sizing. Merchandise will be with your onsite check-in packets.
Questions about registration? E-mail maureen@watkinsglen.com