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
LINK TO 2026 IJF EVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jaguar Marque Show at Schenley Park – July 18/19 Weekend
The Marque of the Year Car Show is beside the British Car Display on the Bob O’Connor Golf Course. Registration is for the entire weekend. Park your Jaguar on the golf course in the middle of the International Car Show with a weekend view of the track.
Your $100 Entry Donation includes:
- Weekend Parking spot with the International Jaguar Festival Display on the golf course all weekend.
- 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.
If you do not have a Jaguar to park at the show but plan to attend, you will receive a race program, pin, poster, and a weekend pass to Schenley Park for $35. Does not apply to passengers in a Jaguar that is already registered. Parking for non-Jaguar vehicles is available on Flagstaff Hill.
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.
Vintage Racing in Schenley Park – July 17-19 Weekend
We have a strong representation of British racing legends racing through the stone-walled streets of Schenley Park, including E-Types and XK 120s. This is the only vintage street race in the country and represents one of the most challenging tracks in the world.
We invite Jaguar race drivers to participate. Applicants must hold a competition license and be a member in good standing with a recognized racing organization. The PVGP will scrutinize cars that qualify within our Race Groups based on the vehicle preparation and safety equipment rules of their respective vintage race organizations.
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.
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.
Grand Prix Garden Party at Phipps Conservatory – Thursday, July 16
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix planted the seeds for a fabulous new event in Schenley Park at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens alongside the race track. The party showcases a variety of cars. The Garden Party features palate-pleasing food stations, wine, Helltown Beer and bar cocktails throughout one of the nation’s oldest and largest Victorian greenhouses. It promises to be an elegant and entertaining evening.
With Jaguar as the Marque of the Year for the and the International Jaguar Festival taking place during PVGP Race Week, we are seeking historically significant Jaguars to display at the Garden Party. If you own a historically significant Jaguar, please send a photo and a brief description to Bob Speer for consideration by our committee for the special display in front of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. A second dedicated parking area will also be available for the other Jaguars, which can be displayed together during the event.
Tickets are $295 per person. DETAILS
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.
Tune-Up @ SouthSide Works – Wednesday, July 15
The PVGP Tune-Up was started in 2006 and has become a highlight of our Race Week Car Shows.
Participation in this year’s Tune-Up Party is just $50. You get a reserved parking spot within the Automotive Showcase on the streets of the SouthSide Works. You will receive a car decal. Also included are two drink coupons for the driver, redeemable at any drink station. You can also register any guests for $20 each, and they will receive two complimentary drink coupons. DETAILS
Downtown Car Display – Wednesday, July 15
If you work downtown, Wednesday of Race Week is a great day to take a long lunch break. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix hosts a car display in the Golden Triangle. Race cars and show cars form displays among the skyscrapers at downtown’s most prominent address at PPG Place and the plaza surrounding the fountain. Any Jaguar that registers will be given a preferential parking spot. Online registration will open in 2026. The cost is $35 per car to participate in the Downtown Plaza Display. All vehicles must stay in place until 1:45 pm and depart plazas by 2:00 pm. DETAILS
Sewickley Stampede – Tuesday, July 14
Get ready for the Sewickley Stampede and RoundUp. It’s a street block party with race and exotic cars. Join us for an exclusive RoundUp at The Hotel and Rosa’s Cantina hosted by Robin Fernandez that will have you “Hootin’ and Hollerin’” for more.
The night begins with a RevLimiting, Rip Roarin’ Stampede Parade of Cars through the downtown business district of Sewickley, followed by the ‘Wrangling and Staging’ of cars in front of the hotel. Grab your best Pardner and come out to take in all the magnificent cars on the street, or purchase admission to the exclusive private party in The Hotel, featuring a light food menu, a cash bar, and live music.
The party begins at 6:00 PM at the Hotel and Rosa’s Cantina at 509 Beaver Street in Sewickley. Robin Fernandez is working on a special menu. DETAILS
Walnut Street Car Show – Monday, July 13
Nestled on Shadyside’s charming Walnut Street, you will see 135 rare, classic and exotic cars the length of the street. This is a glimpse of what you will see that weekend at the PVGP International Car Show, which will occur a few days later. This popular long-running show features some of the region’s finest and most unique vehicles. Cars are carefully selected for the show by invitation only, so this promises to include show cars rarely seen at other car shows and cruises. The Marque of the Year is assigned 6 display spots – held for the most notable examples. DETAILS
PVGP Kick-Off Rallye – Sunday, July 12
If you like cars and country roads, this is a great way to spend a summer Sunday in your Jaguar. The Rallye is a driving tour and a scavenger hunt rolled into one. This is a casual and fun event with no experience required.
Your $80 entry includes participation in the Rallye for driver and navigator. We’re starting and concluding in Houston, PA, at Dual Devils Garage with a special award for the top-finishing Jaguar. Includes a deluxe cookout dinner and a great seasonal rotation of 17 Helltown Taproom craft beers. Tour their car exhibits and check out upcoming auction cars in their showroom. DETAILS
Blacktie & Tailpipes at Kamin Science Center- Saturday, July 11
Our Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala opens Grand Prix Race Week in formal style! This is a must for any auto enthusiast who enjoys shiny cars, fine dining and great company. In addition to being one of the city’s best summer parties, it is also a significant fundraiser for our charity partners.
We are excited to announce that the gala will be held at the Kamin Science Center on the North Shore. The PVGP will have access to the entire facility, and the new chair, Ev Kelly Searle, is planning a fabulous event. DETAILS
Host Hotel – The DoubleTree Hotel in Cranberry
The DoubleTree by Hilton in Cranberry Township serves as the official host hotel, offering comfort, convenience, and welcoming hospitality. With spacious accommodations and a large parking area well-suited for trailers and support vehicles, it is an ideal home base for participants. Located at the junction of Interstate 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the hotel provides easy access for travelers and is just a short drive from Schenley Park and event activities. The hotel is located at 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16046.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a very reasonable rate of $169 per night plus 14% taxes for a net of $192.66 per night. While the rooms have been blocked off for the nights of Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18, 2026 for which one can use the link below to the Hotel to reserve rooms, the same rate is available for the days immediately prior to, and after, the above dates. Contact Kristen Oakes at the hotel with any questions. (koakes@doubletreecranberry.com or 724-778.4172. Please note that at the top right of the hotel reservation page, there is an ‘Edit Stay’ button to select the nights you wish to reserve.
Ample surface parking is available at no extra charge. Parking accommodates trailers, especially on the far side of the hotel. Arrangements have been made to have hoses available, hooked up to running water, should any owner wish to wash their car on site at the hotel. There is no extra charge for this. The car owners need to bring their own buckets and any other washing/cleaning materials.
Many thanks to the Jaguar Clubs of North America and the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh, the host club for the International Jaguar Festival










