Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars at Cheekwood - Cheekwood
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Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among more than 100 impeccably maintained classic cars and vintage motorcycles from the early to mid-20th century during this dazzling two-day event. Elegant cars from a bygone era shine against the backdrop of Cheekwood’s lush gardens before the weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the city streets of Belle Meade.

Enjoy era-specific tunes, grab a drink from our bar stations, and enjoy tasty bites from the city’s favorite food trucks. With hands-on activities for kids and our Enchanted Castles exhibition, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family to enjoy a perfect Father’s Day weekend.

Explore the Cars of 2024 Exposition of Elegance

Schedule of Events


Saturday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
9 AM – 4 PM | Vintage Vinyl Queens Spin Music from 1910s-1970s | Arboretum Lawn
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Barry Stowe | Lot B – Car #8
11 AM | High Gravity (Barbershop Quartet) Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
11:30 AM | High Gravity Performance | Massey Auditorium
12 PM | High Gravity Performance | Frist Learning Center Courtyard
12:30 PM | The Lakes Brass Quintet Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Myke Schwartz | Massey Auditorium – Motorcycle #20
2:30 PM | Model T Jazz Revival Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden

Bradley’s Ice Cream
Good Humor Ice Cream
Loveless Cafe
Southern Spoon
The Little Cancun On the Go

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
9 AM – 4 PM | Vintage Vinyl Queens Spin Music from 1910s-1970s | Arboretum Lawn
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with David Nau | Lot B – Car #3
11 AM | High Gravity (Barbershop Quartet) Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
11:30 AM | High Gravity Performance | Massey Auditorium
12 PM | High Gravity Performance | Frist Learning Center Courtyard
12 PM |Two Wheel Tales with Somer Hooker | Massey Auditorium – Motorcycle #14
12:30 PM | The Lakes Brass Quintet Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Myke Schwartz | Massey Auditorium – Motorcycle #20
2:30 PM | Model T Jazz Revival Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
4:30 PM | Motorcycles and Cars Depart

Due to the high temperatures Sunday’s Tour d’Elegance planned for 4 PM has been canceled. The classic cars and motorcycles will remain on view at Cheekwood until 4:30 PM. 

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden

Daddy’s Dogs
Good Humor Ice Cream
King of Pops
Retro Sno
Southern Spoon
The Grilled Cheeserie

Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among impeccably maintained classic cars from the early to mid-twentieth century. Enjoy the sounds of a barbershop quartet, grab a drink from well-stocked bar stations, and savor tasty fare from local food trucks. The weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the streets of the City of Belle Meade. Something for everyone awaits, including hands-on activities for the kids, so bring the whole family for the perfect Father’s Day weekend.

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $22 $28
Youth (3-17) $15 $21
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members Adult  $12  $15
Members Youth  $10  $13

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.

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Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $22 $28
Youth (3-17) $15 $21
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members Adult  $12  $15
Members Youth  $10  $13

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