Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat

Car collectors, enthusiasts and those looking for a good time are invited to enjoy spring in the Lowcountry on Kiawah Island at the 2016 Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat (KIMR).

The event will feature classic and antique cars, Lowcountry cuisine, craft beer and spirits plus house tours, expert-led seminars and more.

An entire weekend of activities is designed to thrill attendees of all ages – and you won't want to miss out. Spend the day soaking in the sun at Ocean Park on Kiawah Island at the entrance of the famed Ocean Course and gawking over classic and antique cars and drinking local craft beer and spirits – plus, much more!

KIMR has release its full schedule of events and tickets are live and available for purchase at kiawahconcours.com.

Event parking is located next to Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Lane, Kiawah.

Shuttles will run every 15 minutes from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. from event parking to Ocean Park.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, April 15

10 a.m.-1 p.m.: The Kiawah Motoring Tour; explore scenic Johns, Wadmalaw, and Kiawah Islands and enjoy local refreshments.

2:30-4:30 p.m.: Automotive seminars, featuring classic-car valuation trends and the art of detailing your favorite car.

6-9 p.m.: Lowcountry oyster roast and craft beer tasting; watch the sun set over the river while enjoying fresh local cuisine. Charleston’s Palmetto Brewery will guide guests through a tasting of six beers, and Honey Smoke will provide music.

6:30-9 p.m.: The Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat presents a superb offering of wines and food at the Golf Club at Briars Creek; includes a wine reception with passed hors d'oeuvres followed by a five-course gourmet meal coupled with upscale wine pairings. This experience will benefit Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic.

Saturday, April 16

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Cars on Kiawah, This free event takes place at the Ocean Park Concours site and features more than 200 cars from local and regional car clubs and individual collectors.

7 a.m.-10 p.m.: BBQ and Bourbon; experience a true Southern BBQ with all the fixin's. Sip bourbon cocktails, beer, wine and taste bourbon with top experts.

Sunday, April 17

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Judged concourse at Ocean Park

10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Gullah brunch in Patron’s Tent

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Kiawah Island Open House Tours

2 p.m.: Awards ceremony at Ocean Park