Sunday July 29th
10 am – 4:30 pm
DOCENTS ON ELEGANCE – Join our select group of automotive experts, historians and/or designers at 3-4 classes of cars on the field, for an informative presentation. During these presentations they will be providing an educational perspective and opportunity for guests to become more informed about the history, design and relevance of the vehicles on display. (See selected classes and schedule for each docent presentation at the entrance to the show field)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
EXHIBITOR/VIP LUNCHEON – (Advance ticket purchase necessary)
A gourmet buffet luncheon served in the Grande Ballroom and the Garden Gallery. This luncheon will be host to over 1,000 Exhibitors, their guests, Judges and Concours VIP ticket holders.
VIP Packages are available starting at $150.00 (which includes early entry to the field, on-site parking, this exquisite lunch and more).
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
d’ELEGANCE ON PARADE – Awards Ceremony
The d’Elegance on Parade is a time honored tradition of parading over 80 of the finest cars/motorcycles on our show field. These select few are chosen by our esteemed judges. During the parade owners are presented with their prospective awards. Awards ranging from Best in Class, Lion and Grand award winners as well as Best in Show Foreign and American.
1:30 – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Vehicles are chosen based on the year’s theme by invitation only, and between 200 and 300 vehicles are at the show on Father’s Day. In addition, EyesOn Design features special exhibitions and concept and production vehicles which debuted during the previous year’s auto show circuit, including ones which were awarded at EyesOn Design at the North American International Auto Show.
EyesOn Design receives its support from both domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers, as well as automotive suppliers and other loyal companies. Judging is facilitated by active and retired exterior and interior designers from leading automotive and supplier companies.
2018 Event Information
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN EXHIBITION
Site: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
Date: Father’s Day, June 17 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tickets: $25 per person. Children 12 & under free w/adult.
Active duty military free w/ID.
Car show tickets may be purchased at the gate, day of the event.
Theme: The 31st annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition will highlight "Design Inspiration and Influences".
2018 Honorary Chairman: Michael Martini, President, OE Division at Bridgestone America (retired)
2018 Grand Marshal: Joe Ricci, Joe Ricci Automotive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
2018 Preserving the Vision Award Recipient: Myron Vernis, Akron, OH