Edition #18
Grand Meeting from 31 July to 2 August 2026
You are warmly welcome when the Rittgergut Birkhof transforms into a summer meeting place for motorists and fans of classic joie de vivre. Start a day or a whole long weekend with a garden party, motor festival, racing legends, Le Mans cars, pre-war racing cars or the Classic Meeting on the huge club grounds.
Be enchanted by participants dressed in period costumes matching the vehicles, fantastic cars, delicacies and incredible diversity at the Birkhof manor.
Established for years
The Classic Days would be almost inconceivable without you: our popular and well-known themed worlds:
- NOSTALGIC JOURNEYS –
Historic motorhomes - LOVELY HEROES –
Vehicles from the economic miracle era - CHARME & STYLE –
Nostalgic romantic picnic - MADE IN GERMANY –
Historic advertising vehicles - STARS & STRIPES –
US-Life- and Drive-Style.
You will find these again at the Grand Meeting 2026, along with many other unusual exhibits.
Action on the demo track
Much changes year after year at the classic car event on the first weekend in August. But one thing remains the same: it is the largest festival of its kind on the European continent and a pilgrimage destination for all classical music lovers and fans of historic motorsport, as there are always dynamic driving demonstrations and motorsport treats on offer.
Automotive history is presented in a tangible way – on the move – in exhibitions and in the exhibition areas on the large grounds of the Birkhof manor.
100% classic car fun
The Grand Meeting is a colourful mix of a large club gathering – we call it the ‘Classic Meeting’ – and many other events. Over 100 classic car clubs meet here, showcase themselves, demonstrate club life, seek contact with interested parties and celebrate with some magnificent cake tables.
The Grand Summer Garden Party
The largest automotive garden party – the classic car and motor festival in support of carefully selected charity projects – aims to delight visitors once again on the first weekend of August in 2026. Atmospheric and rare highlights are in store, and anniversaries will be celebrated. Further details will follow shortly.
