With more entries coming, the Copshaholm Concours in South Bend, Indiana is shaping up nicely. While the event is always filled with stunningly surprising cars, trucks, and motorcycles, this year, the Concours d’Lemons joins the festivities to expand on the display. Find out more here.
Friday, July 10, 2026 from Noon-5pm
Terrible cars, worse trophies, lots of fun.
The Concours d’Lemons, a tongue in cheek show celebrating the Un-Best of the automotive world, clatters into South Bend, Indiana on July 10, 2026, as part of the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm. Held on the grounds of the Museum Campus, participants will share their affection of their less than loved autos with spectators and capricious, bribery prone judges who award thrift store sources prizes in hilarious categories such as “Rust Belt American Junk”, “Most Dangerous”, and “Best Back Seat”. The whole debacle culminates in the presentation of the coveted “Worst of Show” trophy that sees the owner and hooptie showered in silly string.
The Concours d’Lemons is free for spectators, while admission is charged to the Museums. There is a small fee to register your hooptie for the show and registered Concours d’Lemons exhibitors will get Friday-Saturday passes that includes the Museum Campus, Automotive History Live: An Automotive Forum, and the Saturday Concours.
Sign up your Hooptie
Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm — The main event, this Concours showcases world-class automobiles in the historic gardens of the Copshaholm mansion. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy a lively atmosphere with local food trucks, a specialty ice cream vendor, and plenty of opportunities to relax, explore, and connect. The Concours will open to the public Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m., with the highly anticipated Pass-In-Review and Awards Ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets & Packages
A variety of ticketing options are available. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance to take advantage of special early bird discounts.
- Concours Weekend Pass – All Friday and Saturday Events.
- Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm Only – Just the Saturday Event.
