The community of Forest Grove, Oregon, came together for its annual Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The event was held on the campus of Pacific University and attracted top-tier vehicles from a wide variety of genres. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Forest Grove, the Concours has become the longest-running event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest—dating all the way back to 1974. Proceeds for the event each year benefit the Rotary Club Foundation scholarships as well as various community service projects. Thanks to the Concours, the Rotary Club has returned more than $1 million to the community over the years.
This year, the Concours attracted over 3,000 patrons to the show field. When they weren’t admiring the automotive eye candy, attendees enjoyed the music, food, beer garden, and wine pavilion on the grounds. And for those who wanted to make an entire weekend of it, there was a vineyard tour and dinner the night prior to the formal show.
Forest Grove prides itself in having a diverse automotive community, and the Concours made that evident. Virtually every genre was represented. Four of the specific featured classes for 2025 included:
- 50 Years of Turbocharged Porsche (1974 through 2024)
- Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (through 1998)
- 60th Anniversary Shelby Mustang (1965 through 1970)
- Fabulous Fifties
In all, there were about 75 cars judged, and each one had a special story to tell. Some of this year’s standout participants included the following:
- Best of Show went to a stunning 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider owned by Fred Russell
- Best Classic Pre-War went to a 1931 Packard 840 Sport Phaeton owned by Dennis Gilman
- Best Open Car went to a 1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible owned by Daniel Cote
- Best Closed Car went to a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air four-door sedan owned by Keith Lerch
Stay connected to the Forest Hills Concours d’Elegance Facebook page and the official website for updates and announcements about future years events. Next year’s event will be held on July 19, 2026, so mark your calendars, because we look forward to seeing the event’s evolution.
