Farmington Polo Club to Host New England Concours d’Elegance and Fall Festival
Farmington, CT – The Farmington Polo Club will host the New England Concours d’Elegance and Fall Festival of Local Artisan Vendors on . The event, benefiting The Hometown Foundation and the Klingberg Family Centers, will showcase a collection of classic and contemporary automobiles, alongside local crafts and family-friendly activities.
This year’s featured marque is the Chevrolet Corvette, spanning models from 1953 to 2026. Special parking will be reserved for spectators arriving in a Corvette, acknowledging the vehicle’s prominence at the event.
The New England Concours d’Elegance is designed to raise funds for The Hometown Foundation’s five pillars of support, as well as the Klingberg Family Center’s Automotive Restoration Program. The Hometown Foundation, Inc. Is a non-profit charitable organization, working in conjunction with Bozzuto’s, Inc., its family of retailers and community business partners.
Beyond the automotive displays, attendees can expect a diverse range of attractions. Food vendors will include You’re Fired Pizza, Cuisine Limousine, providers of fried dough and lemonade, and apple cider donuts. Beverage options will be available from Bruno’s coffee and Sip Whip.
The festival will also feature a goat petting area, adding to the family-oriented atmosphere. Exhibitions from Farmington Motorsports, including their heavy recovery equipment, will be on display, alongside cartoons by Booth Dealership. Motorcars Incorporated, United Ag and Turf, Lotus New London, Airstream of Southern New England, Pappas Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Davidson Chevrolet, and ACI Dynamics will also participate.
Vintage farm tractors from Arisco Farms LLC and new John Deere tractors from United Ag and Turf will provide a contrast to the classic automobiles. The event promises a blend of automotive history, local artistry, and community engagement.
The Hometown Foundation focuses its charitable efforts on several key areas: animal welfare, emergency response personnel support, military and veteran assistance, and aid for those facing major illness or hardship. The Dream Ride Experience, the signature fundraising event of The Hometown Foundation, Inc., is a year-round movement dedicated to making dreams come true.
The Dream Ride Experience encompasses a weekend of events, including a 40-mile police-escorted motorcycle tour through the Farmington countryside, a 17-mile cruise for classic and exotic vehicle owners paired with “Dream Riders,” and the Sunday Dream Show, described as the largest cause-related car show on the East Coast.
The “Dream Riders” are individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, representing communities from across the globe. The event aims to celebrate their achievements, advocate for inclusion, and build friendships between Dream Riders, participants, and attendees. The Dream Ride Experience welcomes thousands of motorcyclists, automotive enthusiasts, and guests annually to Farmington, Connecticut, to support The Hometown Foundation.
Individuals interested in supporting The Hometown Foundation can also make a general donation through the Dream Ride website. The organization’s work extends beyond the weekend event, operating as a year-long commitment to its beneficiaries.
