photos courtesy of Concours on the Palisades
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
FORT LEE, NJ — Car lovers, mark your calendars! The fourth annual Concours on the Palisades is rolling back into downtown Fort Lee on Sunday, July 13, featuring more than 100 luxury, exotic, and vintage vehicles from around the globe. From historic classics to cutting-edge supercars, this free-to-attend event promises a high-octane celebration for auto enthusiasts of all ages.
📍 Event Details:
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Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Downtown Fort Lee, Main Street
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Rain Date: Saturday, August 17, 2025
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Admission: Free
🚘 A World-Class Showcase of Automotive Excellence
Hosted by the Business District Alliance (BDA) of Fort Lee, this year’s Concours will spotlight more than 120 vehicles, including entries from the Tri-State Area and collectors across the nation. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to speak with vehicle owners and learn firsthand about the unique history and performance of each model.
“We are thrilled to present this incredible lineup,” said Natalie Chapé, Executive Director of the BDA. “Concours on the Palisades is a lively celebration of cars and car lovers from every walk—or drive—of life.”
🇩🇪 BMW 50th Anniversary Celebration + Movie Screening
In a special highlight for 2025, the Concours will honor BMW North America’s 50th anniversary with a featured showcase of BMW models spanning five decades. After the car show, don’t miss a free screening of the iconic BMW film series The Hire at 3:30 p.m. at the Barrymore Film Center. Tickets are available at barrymorefilmcenter.com.
🏆 Awards, Judging & Special Classes
This prestigious event includes competitive judging in various award classes:
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British, Italian, German, Scandinavian, American, Japanese, Korean
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BMW
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Movie Cars
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Vintage (Pre-1960)
Judges will include automotive experts, restoration specialists, and veteran concours judges from top shows across the country. Awards include:
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Best of Show
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Best of Class
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Mayor’s Choice
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Junior Judging Award
🎖️ Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project
Many vehicle owners participating in the event are military veterans. In recognition of their service, this year’s event will support the Wounded Warrior Project, helping empower and honor wounded veterans. Donations can be made online at woundedwarriorproject.org, through Fundraiser-for-Wounded-Warrior-Pro, or at the event.
🙌 Event Sponsors
This year’s Concours is proudly supported by:
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Benzel-Busch Mercedes
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Genesis
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The Barrymore Film Center
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Trinity Cadillac
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BMW North America
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Park Avenue BMW
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ConnectOne Bank
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Luppino Developers
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CVS
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Motor Car Manor
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UBS
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Hagerty
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Rennsport Motorworks
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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
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Detailer’s Domain
📩 Want to Register a Vehicle?
Car owners who want to participate can register online at bdaftlee.com/car-show/, email office@bdaftlee.com, or call 201-585-6099.
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