Monterey Motorsports Festival: The Ultimate Automotive Extravaganza

The Monterey Motorsports Festival, set to take place on August 17, 2024, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, promises to be the pinnacle event of the year for car enthusiasts and families alike. This event, running from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., offers an unparalleled blend of automotive displays, interactive experiences, live entertainment, and gourmet food, ensuring an unforgettable day for all attendees.

Don’t miss features MMF will bring to Monterey Car Week for the first time including: the Globe of Death Squad, a thrilling motorcycle show for the entire family; OVRland Outpost featuring a variety of new, classic, small, large and electric overlanding vehicles; Ride and Drives for guests to drive vehicles on-road, and many brands and products only at MMF.

Entertainment Schedule:

• Globe of Death Squad: 3:00 pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm
• Individual Owners Parade Laps: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Beyond City Limits Parade Laps: 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Drive In – Hypercar/Supercar Parade: 6:35 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Engine Revving Show: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Interactive Experiences:

• Vehicle Ride and Drives available to all attendees (with valid driver’s license)
• Meet and Greet with Influencers and Business Leaders
• Kids’ Zone: Featuring interactive experiences specifically designed for children.
• Climb on Heavy Steel Equipment

Food and Beverage:

• International Gourmet Cuisine
• Multiple Bars: Serving a variety of cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer.
• Beer Garden
• Gourmet Food Trucks

Entertainment Schedule:

• Individual Owners Parade Laps: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Beyond City Limits Parade Laps: 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Drive In – Hypercar/Supercar Parade: 6:35 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Engine Revving Show: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Detailed Schedule (subject to change):

• Main Arena:
  • 2:00 p.m.: DJ Khosmo Welcome
  • 2:30 p.m.: Paolo Manca Welcome followed by Special Olympics Torch Run
  • 2:40 – 3:00 p.m.: KTM Parade Laps / SP Motorsports Parade Laps
  • 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Globe of Death
  • 3:30 – 3:40 p.m.: RP, Daniele Turrisi
  • 3:40 – 3:50 p.m.: RP, Marialaura Luraghi
  • 3:50 – 4:00 p.m.: RP, Giuseppe Dell’Aversano (ASI) / Video ASI
  • 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.: Individual Owners Parade Laps
  • 4:30 – 4:45 p.m.: RP, Silvio Angori, Giuseppe Bonollo, Felix Kilbertus (Pininfarina) / Ferrari Testarossa 40th Anniversary / Video Pininfarina and Testarossa
  • 4:45 – 5:00 p.m.: Beyond City Limits Parade Laps
  • 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Globe of Death
  • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Hypercar Invitational (KTM – Vtopia)
  • 6:35 – 7:30 p.m.: Drive In – Hypercar/Supercar Parade
  • 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Globe of Death
  • 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Engine Revving Show
  • 9:00 – 9:30 p.m.: Globe of Death
  • 9:30 – 10:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
• Payton Stage:
  
  • 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: DJ Khosmo
  • 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.: River Songs
  • 4:45 – 6:00 p.m.: DJ Khosmo
  • 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.: TBD
  • 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.: DJ Khosmo
  • 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.: Sensory Tribe
  • 8:45 – 10:00 p.m.: DJ Khosmo + Burlesque

VIP Experience:

• VIP Lounge Open: 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• High-End Curated Collection of Vintage Auto Posters Display: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Farm Table Grazing Table: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Bubbles Tasting with Twisted Roots Vineyards: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Chocolate Tasting: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Curated Italian Wines by LadySomm: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Live Paella Demo and Tasting: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Italian Pasta Bar by Pasta Mia: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Dessert Grazing Bar and Italian Espressos: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Family Fun Zone Fun for All Ages at Gil Basketball Academy Kids Zone (2:00pm – 7:00pm):

• Interactive Activities for Children: Including games, educational exhibits, and hands-on experiences designed to entertain and engage young minds.
• Gil Basketball Academy (GBA) will lead the Kids Zone, offering a range of exciting attractions for all ages. Highlights include:
• Car-Themed Inflatables: Kids can race tricycles on an Oval Race Course, jump in car-themed bounce houses, and enjoy safe bumper cars for ages 2-6.
• E-Sports Truck: A massive truck offers a unique car-themed video gaming experience for older kids and teens.
• Interactive Activities: Children can paint a real car, pretend to wash cars, race mini electric cars, and participate in emcee-led interactive games. They can also build DIY race cars and race them on an obstacle course.
• Creative Fun: Talented artists will create car-themed caricatures and face paint. Kids can capture these fun moments with Polaroid pictures.
• Photo Ops: Pose like a champion on a Winner’s Podium or take memorable photos with giant #MMF marquee letters.
• This vibrant Kids Zone ensures fun for the whole family, with activities designed to engage and entertain everyone.

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is not just an event; it’s an experience that offers something for everyone. From the automotive enthusiast to families looking for a fun day out, MMF 2024 is the must-attend event of the year. Join us for a day filled with excitement, innovation, and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to be part of the ultimate motorsports celebration.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Monterey Motorsports Festival.