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, served with 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.”
Visit the PVGP landing page for all Jaguar events – registration opens February 10. The Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh also has details on all activities.
Contacts
Dan DelBianco
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
412 559-3500 delbianco@pvgp.org
Stu Benson
Chairman
International Jaguar Festival
( 412) 491-1586 stubenson3@gmail.com