2026 Nonprofit Partners
Join the Movement

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is proud to partner with three distinguished community organizations for this year’s event: the Monterey County Heritage Foundation, the Monterey County Family Justice Center, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Northern California. The festival will begin with a powerful and symbolic moment—the ceremonial Special Olympics Torch Run—celebrating unity, perseverance, and purpose.

In addition to our featured partners, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with a dynamic lineup of nonprofit organizations on-site, including BirchBark, Alliance on Aging, I Cantori di Carmel, Holding on to Hope Family Justice Center, and Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula.

Our Premier Nonprofit Partners

Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Northern California Special Olympics

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics movement worldwide. It also aims to build lifelong friendships with Special Olympics athletes, make an impact in society, and protect vulnerable citizens. The torch run is a key part of this mission, symbolizing the “Flame of Hope” and the commitment of law enforcement to supporting Special Olympics athletes.

Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

The vision of this nonprofit is to ensure the future of the Monterey County Fair & Event Center as a vibrant and diverse community venue. MCFEC boasts two outdoor performance stages, sprawling lawns, concessions kitchens, barns, seven rentable halls, a full service RV Park and an off track betting facility called Monterey Bay Race Place. Built in 1936, it has been home to many renowned events, including the annual Monterey County Fair, the Monterey Jazz Festival and the 1967 Monterey International Pop Music Festival.

The Monterey County Family Justice Center

The center shares a commitment of healing, community and safety, striving to integrate partners to create a comprehensive service network to alleviate or prevent crimes of violence. It’s a place for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking to receive the services they need.

Our Nonprofit Partners

We are currently welcoming a select group of nonprofit organizations to join us for the 2026 Festival on Saturday, August 15 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

This is a working partnership. It is not passive.

Organizations that participate are looking to:

Raise meaningful funds
Show up in the community in a visible way
Engage their audience with purpose
Be part of something that feels bigger than a single event

If that aligns, we encourage you to reach out.

What This Partnership Looks Like

Each nonprofit partner receives:

A dedicated ticket code tied directly to your organization
20 tickets to use for donors, fundraising, or your team
Inclusion in Festival marketing and storytelling
Social collaboration opportunities leading into the event

In return, we ask partners to be active:

Share the event across your platforms
Include the Festival in your newsletters
Encourage your network to participate
Be present and engaged

We LOVE Our Community!

MMF is more than a celebration of car culture—it’s a platform for local impact. If your organization shares our mission of community, connection, and visibility, we’re still welcoming nonprofit partners.

Nonprofit Partner Inquiries:
info@thebuzzpr.net

You Are the Heart of This Event

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is not just about cars. It is about community.

Our nonprofit partners are what bring meaning, energy, and purpose to this event. You are the reason this experience goes beyond Automotive Week and becomes something people remember.

We are grateful to welcome back our three presenting nonprofit partners, whose leadership and commitment continue to shape what this event stands for.