Date: Jul, 16 2026 Jul, 19 2026
The International Jaguar Festival (IJF)
will take place July 16–19, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as
part of the internationally recognized Pittsburgh Vintage Grand
Prix Motorsports Festival. Acclaimed Jaguar designer Ian Callum
will cross the pond to serve as Grand Marshal, as Jaguar is
honored as the 2026 Marque of the Year. A multiple-time nominee
of the International Historic Motoring Awards, presented annually
in London, the PVGP ranks among the world’s premier historic motorsport events.
Selected by the Jaguar Clubs of North America, the 2026 IJF will be fully embedded within
the PVGP, the largest vintage motorsports festival in the United States and the nation’s only
vintage street race. The event brings together classic and modern Jaguars for concours
competition, driving events, car shows, and social gatherings, all benefiting autism and
intellectual and developmental disability charities.
“The Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh is thrilled to host the 2026 International Jaguar Festival
alongside the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix,” said Stu Benson, IJF Chairman. “With the
Festival returning to the Mid-Atlantic area after many years, Pittsburgh is within easy driving
distance of half the U.S. population. We anticipate an exceptional turnout and an
unforgettable show.”
The Jaguar Marque of the Year Car Show and IJF Concours d’ Elegance will be held on
Saturday at Schenley Park on the Bob O’Connor Golf Course during the PVGP International
Car Show. Jaguars of all years and models are welcome. A $100 entry donation includes a
weekend parking spot on the golf course beside the British Car Display, access to the Jaguar
hospitality tent throughout the weekend, a PVGP race program, and an official Jaguar
Marque of the Year poster, pin, and sticker. Registered Jaguars are displayed in the heart of
the International Car Show, offering continuous views of vintage racing on the surrounding
streets.
Concours d’ Elegance judging will take place on Saturday, July 18. Entries will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis by class, subject to space and judge availability. Concours
vehicles are encouraged to be on the field by 8:00 a.m. to accommodate judging and event
logistics. Ian Callum will personally present concours awards on Saturday afternoon.
Participants may also purchase an optional Saturday food and beverage package served at
the IJF hospitality tent. With Jaguars required to be on the show field between 7:00 and 8:00
a.m., the package includes breakfast offerings accompanied by coffee or a proper cup of
British tea.
The PVGP International Car Show will feature 3,000 vehicles across multiple international
displays, with Jaguars prominently showcased as Marque of the Year alongside live vintage
racing throughout the day. The combination of concours judging, car show presentation, and
wheel-to-wheel racing creates one of the most distinctive automotive settings in the world.
“This event exemplifies the history that all racers and fans of these fantastic machines
represent,” said Mark Mayuga, 2025 President of the Jaguar Clubs of North America. “It
continues to remind us of innovation, competition, and a more romantic era of gentleman
racers and devoted enthusiasts.”
IJF Rally Thursday, July 16
A morning Rally and afternoon lunch are planned with the guidance of John Corey, JCNA Rally Committee Chair. Participants can either participate in the time-and-distance rally or drive the same route as an enjoyable tour. A lunch stop (at each person’s expense) will be scheduled halfway through. This event will end early enough in the day for attendees who choose to attend the Garden Party at Phipps to have time to clean up and travel to Phipps Conservatory in Schenley Park. $15 per car, prizes will be awarded. A navigator is required.
IJF Slalom – Friday, July 17
An IJF slalom will be conducted at the Manheim-Butler Auto Auction, which is only 4 miles from the Doubletree Hotel where IJF guests are staying.
This event will conclude early enough in the day for participants to clean up and travel to the Pittsburgh Golf Club in Schenley Park for the Friday evening IJF Dinner. $35 entry per car. Jaguars of all years are eligible. Prizes will be awarded.
International Jaguar Festival Dinner – Friday, July 17
You will not want to miss the official IJF Dinner, featuring Ian Callum as the keynote speaker. A sumptuous buffet will be served, featuring oven-roasted salmon with mango coulis and braised short ribs of beef, preceded by hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour and cash bar.
The Pittsburgh Golf Club sits alongside the Bob O’Connor Golf Course, where all of the weekend activities will take place. Set amid rolling hills, the Pittsburgh Golf Club is one of the region’s most distinguished private clubs, known for its classic architecture, rich history, and refined hospitality. IJF Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner in a gracious setting that reflects the club’s long tradition of exceptional dining and attentive service. Participants arriving in Jaguars will be invited to park together in a special designated area, creating a striking display that celebrates the marque’s style and heritage. $90 per person.
International Jaguar Festival Concours d’ Elegance Judging – Saturday, July 18
If you wish to do more than have your Jaguar in the IJF Display/Marque of the Year and you wish to have your Jaguar entered into the Concours d’ Elegance Judging for the IJF, you need to register here. When it’s available, you will need to complete the registration form and send it in. Registrations may be limited by class size and the number of available judges. Registration entries will be tracked by date received, on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
Your $150 Entry Donation includes:
Weekend Parking spot with the International Jaguar Festival Concours on Saturday and Display on Sunday.
Weekend pass for driver and all passengers
Jaguars of all years and models are welcome.
Entry into the Hospitality Tent on Saturday.
PVGP Race Program, PVGP Jaguar poster, pin and sticker.
You can purchase an all-day food and beverage package available at the IJF tent on Saturday, July 18. Since Jaguars for the IJF will need to be on the field by 7AM to 8:00 AM on July 18, breakfast sandwiches, fruit and pastries with coffee will be available and a wonderful selection of healthy and tasty lunch selections – including freshly grilled chicken and BBQ beef brisket with salad or brioche buns, along with appropriate side dishes. This is a deal too good to pass up. One must have registered for the Jaguar Marque of the Year/IJF to purchase this food package.
Due to the size of the International Car Show, it is recommended that Jaguars in the Concours be on the field by 8:00 AM at the latest. Parking for the first 20 trailers is available nearby. Please advise on your registration that you will be bringing a trailer to Schenley Park, and identify the truck or cab pulling the trailer, as well as the length of the entire cab/trailer package, to plan parking.
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