Lamar VIP Pavilion

July 18/19, 2026 Weekend

The Lamar VIP Pavilion is one of the premier ways to experience the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend. This expansive private trackside tent places guests just 75 feet from the racing action, delivering an incredible up-close view of the competition as vintage race cars thunder through Schenley Park.

Located in the heart of the International Car Show on the golf course, the pavilion also provides easy access to thousands of show cars and sponsor displays throughout the weekend festival.

Many of our sponsorship packages offer Lamar Pavilion tickets as an alternative to hosting a private tent, eliminating the need to coordinate tent rentals, tables, chairs, and catering while still providing a first-class hospitality experience for your guests.

Medure’s Catering creates an exceptional rotating menu throughout the weekend, a favorite tradition among Pavilion guests year after year.

Hours of Operation

The tent opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Food and beverage service starts at 11:00 AM. each day. Lamar hosts this special tent near turn 15 along the racecourse in Schenley Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 10 do not require a ticket.

Lamar VIP Pavilion Experience – $200 Per Person/Per Day

Looking for a VIP experience? You can purchase tickets for Saturday, July 18 or Sunday, July 19. Enjoy our premium package featuring a full-service lunch buffet, delicious desserts, soft drinks, cold beer, and wine—all served in the exclusive, trackside Lamar VIP Pavilion. Whether you’re a race fan eager to get close to the action or a car show enthusiast browsing the display, the Pavilion offers the perfect vantage point. This spacious tent is outfitted with large tables and padded chairs, providing a comfortable place to relax and escape the sun. VIP tickets offer the flexibility to come and go throughout the day.

All amenities are taken care of including a full-service lunch buffet, desserts, soft drinks and cold beer and wine. The 3,200 square foot tent is decorated and supplied with tables and padded chairs. This is a great location for race fans who want to get close to the action or car show aficionados. It is also a great refuge to get out of the sun and relax. Wrist bands allow guests to come and go as they please.

Many thanks to Ramona Corey, Dan Taylor and their volunteers for the awesome job they do in the VIP Pavilion. It takes months of preparation and long hours on the weekend but each year it gets better and better!