Latest Update
10.07.2021
THE ED WETTACH LOVE OF THE AUTOMOBILE AWARD
We apologize for not listing all of the Wettach and Collums family in our Recap of the 13th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest, then it occurred to me that many Euro Fest participants don't know about Ed and therefore we share the following with you.
This year's award went to the Turner Family, Kent, Becky & Stephen
Included in the photo is Eleanor Wettach, her son Webb Collums his wife Holly and their daughter Hanna. Also pictured is Ed & Eleanor's son Eddie the IVth and their grandson, Master Edward the Vth.
This award is presented to a person or family that has supported the Renaissance in a significant way with entries, volunteerism, year around efforts and many other ways of helping raise the bar yearly.
Ed was the Ferrari dealer in Jackson and then he and Eleanor purchased Ferrari of Atlanta. They were instrumental in the formation of The Renaissance Euro Fest from day one. Without being asked, Ed volunteered, "I can bring some cars over from Atlanta to help you" and indeed he did. In our first year, 2008, most of us were on pins and needles with a wait and see attitude but he rolled in with his big tractor trailer rig, with it's exciting Ferrari logos on the sides. As the ramp was lowered, first off was an Enzo, followed by a Dino, then The Spice Race car and finally a 250 GT. I could hardly breathe or talk, I and all there that day were excited beyond description! Needless to say Ed had us coming off of the starting line in a Grand Style. He will never be forgotten and his memory abounds in the Renaissance Euro Fest.
10.05.2021
GREAT DAY, GREAT SHOW FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE EURO-FEST OCTOBER 1st-2nd, 2021
The weather had the 13th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest off to an iffy start Saturday, October 2nd, but as the day went on, the skies cleared and the crowd started building. Once again the smiles and excitement were abound and we were thankful for a great day. Hats off and thanks to the many who make this event possible, The Renaissance and it's outstanding staff team, sponsors, volunteers, Ridgeland Police Department, the many appreciative merchants at The Renaissance and finally, a great group of owners who graciously shared their passion with us. Visit our Homepage to view the 2021 show winners and also click the photo album links to see hundreds of photos from the show.
Mike Marsh
Phone: 601-946-1950
E-mail: Mike_Marsh@bellsouth.net
Founder and Director
Renaissance Euro Fest
Towne Center Euro Fest
L'auberge Euro Fest
Natchez Euro Fest
9.27.2021
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE EURO-FEST OCTOBER 1st-2nd
Registration is now closed. Please take this time to prepare yourself and your entry by reviewing all of the show details on our website. If you have any questions please contact us and we will be glad to help. Look forward to a great show and seeing all of our old friends and meeting new ones.
Recent Entries
1985 Yugo Model 65
2020 Ferrari F8
1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
1967 Triumph T100C
1969 Rickman Triumph Rickman Metisse
1970 MG MGB
1975 Mercedes-Benz 300D
1979 Volkswagen Camper
1987 Jaguar XJ6
1988 Bentley Mulsanne S
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
1994 Land Rover Defender 110
1995 Rover Mini
1996 BMW 750iL
1996 Ducati 996
Porsche 356
2018 Porsche GT3
9.23.2021
FINAL WEEKEND TO REGISTER FOR THE RENAISSANCE
FINAL WEEKEND TO REGISTER FOR THE RENAISSANCE
At Midnight this Sunday, September 26th we will close registration for the 2021 Renaissance. Please take the time to get it done and by doing so help us prepare for a a smooth and enjoyable event for all!.
HERE COME DA' JUDGES WITH DA' NEW FORM
We will have a new judging form this year. Note that bonus points will be given for participating in the Friday drive and for placing a fire extinguisher behind the rear wheel of your entry. Friday drive participants will receive a white ribbon prior to the start of the drive which will need to be displayed on your entry during Saturday's show in order to receive the bonus points. The new judging forms will be inside your instruction packet and you must place them on your entry in order to be judged. A clipboard will be provided for motorcycle entries to be placed against the front wheel.
Friday Drive Update
Along with receiving a white drive ribbon, there will be complimentary Italian Ice refreshments starting at 2:00PM prior to the start of the afternoon drive. Drive route TBA. Meet on the eastside of the Renaissance, the drive will begin at 3:00 PM!
COFFEE & CARS AT THE JACKSON YACHT CLUB 9-25-21
Join us for complimentary coffee and donuts (while they last) as we view automobiles at The Jackson Yacht Club on the reservoir and talk about the upcoming 13th Annual Renaissance Euro-Fest. All makes and models are welcome, come and go from 7:00am to 10:00am.
700 Yacht Club Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Recent Entries
1949 MG TC
2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
2016 Vanderhall Laguna
1977 Porsche 911
1994 Jaguar XJS
1987 Rolls Royce Corniche
1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet
2017 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
1989 Volkswagen Vanagon - Westfalia
2018 Ferrari 488 GTB
1957 MG MGA
1962 Rover P4
1972 Jensen Healey MK1
1973 MG B GT
2005 Lotus Elise
1972 Lotus Europa
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
2019 Morgan Roadster 1965 Tribute
1966 Volkswagen Beetle
1962 Triumph Trophy
1984 Porsche 928S
1969 Triumph TR6
1973 Norton Commando 850
1964 Austin Healey BJ8 MK111
9.16.2021
RENAISSANCE EURO FEST TO BE OPEN AIR!
RENAISSANCE EURO FEST TO BE OPEN AIR!
The 13th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest, October 1st-2nd, 2021 is fast approaching. Again this year, like last, we do not feel that an enclosed gathering for presentations would be wise, therefore winners will be presented with their award at their entry, starting at 4:00 pm. Mask will be of your choice at our open air "Packet Party" outside Lee Michael's Fine Jewelry on Friday, October 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
INSTRUCTION PACKETS
Your Instruction Packets will be available at The Packet Party, Friday, October 1st, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry or at the Southern entrance to the Renaissance off of Old Agency Road from 7:00am-8:00am Saturday morning. All vehicles must be in place by 9:00am.
HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!!!
To get the most enjoyment out of your Euro Fest weekend, we suggest you go to our web site, www.euro-fest.net and review the information found in Event Info, Schedule, Updates, and other items, especially Hotel to get a great, reduced rate. By doing so, perhaps you will save yourself a lot of questions and hassle.
Recent Entries
1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
2017 Audi R8 V10 Quattro
1968 VW Double Cab Pickup
2011 Audi R8
1987 Land Rover Defender
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 560
2007 Aston-Martin DB9 Volante
1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
9.09.2021
TIME IS TICKING…
The 13th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest, October 1st-2nd, 2021 is fast approaching. If you have yet to enter, please do so as soon as you can. We look forward to hearing from you.
Go to our entry form page and register! www.euro-fest.net
Ferrari 360 Challenge Race Car
To Be Featured In Special Interest Class
Recent Entries
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C
1958 Land Rover Series 1
1968 Austin Healey Sprite Mk IV
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
1970 Mercedes Benz 250S
1970 Volkswagen Beetle
1975 Norton Commando 850
1983 BMW 528e
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
1999 BMW Z3 2.8
2016 Morgan 3 Wheeler
8.27.2021
DO YOU KNOW?
Question, do you know what a 1965 Aermacchi is? How about 1950 Adler, or a 1983 Pinna Farina? Well surely you know what a 1968 Cafe Racer is, a 1950 Vincent Rapide or what a Spider Quadrifoglio looks like!
If you are not signed up for the 2021 Renaissance, please do so and you, like the exhibitors already entered, will be able to view these very rare entries.
Go to our entry form page and register!
Recent Entries
2018 Ferrari GTC Lusso
2021 Aston Martin Vantage
2008 Ferrari 430 Spyder
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
1988 Merecedes-Benz 560 SL
1984 BMW R100CS
1984 BMW 633 CSi
1983 Pininfarina Azzurra
1976 Truimph TR6
1975 BMW R90s
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
1968 Ducati Diana
1966 Fiat 500 Nuova
1965 Aermacchi Harley Davidson
1963 Porsche 356
1962 Ferrari GTO
1950 Adler M 100
8.19.2021
WHY WAIT, SIGN UP NOW!
If you have yet to sign up for this year's Renaissance Euro Fest please take the time to do so as soon as you can. We have yet to get enough direction to select The Featured Marque but hope to do so with just a few more entries. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
Go to our entry form page and register!
Many of you who have signed up plan to take the Friday escorted drive, leaving the Hyatt Hotel at 3:00 on Friday, October 1st. If you plan to display in Legends Of The Interstates, you too are also welcome on the drive.This is always enjoyable and we encourage others to join in. However, the guys in the following video will not be joining us, LOL!
We also invite you to the Legends of the Interstates auto show. This is an ALL EURO automobile display being held during the 13th Annual Renaissance Euro-Fest this October 2nd. The LOTI corral is free to participants and the public.
We are looking for all year model EUROPEAN marques, stock or tastefully modified, that are not registered for the judged portion of the Euro-Fest Classic European auto show. It's a Coffee & Cars kinda vibe with VIP event parking for the Euro-Fest show.
Recent Entries
1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
1964 Austin Healey 3000
1970 Triumph TR6
1976 Triumph TR6
2005 Lotus Elise
1986 Porsche 944
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
2003 Ferrari 575 M Maranello
2008 Ferrari F430_Spider
7.30.2021
FROM A RUSSIAN URAL TO A TRIUMPH HERALD, 1ST TIME EVER RENAISSANCE ENTRIES!
The 2021 Renaissance Euro Fest is off to a most diverse start with a strong mix of motorcycles and a broad assortment of European Classics. Also interesting to note that of our first entries, 12 are driving in the Friday escorted, Renaissance Road Rally Drive. Get your entry registered today!
Recent Entries
1964 Triumph Herald
1950 Vincent Rapide
1964 Alfa Touring 2600 Touring Spider
1967 Morris Minor
1972 MG MGB
1979 Porsche 930
1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD
1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet
2017 Royal Enfiels Bullett 500
1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
1975 BMW R90
1967 Jaguar E Type
2014 Ural M70 Vintage
7.08.2021
Start your engines for the 2021 Renaissance Euro Fest!
PREREGISTRATION FOR CONSIDERATION IS NOW OPEN
Go to our entry form page and register! www.euro-fest.net
Again this year, the great automobiles and motorcycles of Europe will be coming to Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS for the 13th annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show. Entries in the show must be twenty-five years or older (built in 1996 or before) except for a selection of newer special interest autos of rare and limited production or provenance accepted at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
For European auto enthusiasts, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of British, Italian, German, and many other European vehicles. If brands such as Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Porsche, Land Rover, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Daimler, Jaguar, Norton, Ducati, Royal Enfield, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, (to name just a few) excite your senses, then you need to get all in!
It’s a perfect time of year to be outside, strolling through the Renaissance, and viewing gorgeous autos and motorcycles. This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show is open to all European Marques with no registration fees and is free to the public as well. Over 15,000 spectators are expected to view more than 150 entries, manufactured in five different countries, coming from ten different states.
If you are interested in entering an auto or motorcycle in the show, you may find an entry form THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR PARTICIPANTS. Awards will be presented to Best In Class of 15 Different Classes, 15 Sponsor’s Choice, Ridgeland Tourism “Inside + Out” award and Best of the Renaissance, both Vintage (1996 and older) and Nouveau (1997 and later). Additionally, the Mayor’s Travel Award and the Governor’s Travel Award will be presented to out of State entries.
This year’s show will begin Friday, October 1st with optional drives departing Memphis and New Orleans, coming together at the show site for the combine and escorted, Renaissance Rally Drive, starting at 3:00 on Friday, October 1st from the Hyatt Hotel at the Renaissance. The police-escorted drive will travel on an enjoyable route to an equally enjoyable location and then back to the Renaissance for the “Pick Up Your Packet” Reception that evening.
Go to our entry form page and register! www.euro-fest.net
Legends of the Interstate: THE RENAISSANCE EURO FEST ALL EURO CORRALS
We invite you to the Legends of the Interstates auto show. This is an ALL EURO automobile display being held during the 13th Annual Renaissance Euro-Fest this October 2nd. This gathering will include European auto clubs, a Biergarten, food, and music! The LOTI corral is free to participants and the public.
We are looking for all year model EUROPEAN marques, stock or tastefully modified, that are not registered for the judged portion of the Euro-Fest Classic European auto show. It's a Coffee & Cars kinda vibe with VIP event parking for the Euro-Fest show.
We already have the Mercedes-Benz Club of America set to display along with the Porsche Club of America and the BMW Car Club of America. Still looking for some organized groups of other European marques. Again this is open to all years and models of EUROPEAN marques. You do not have to be an affiliated club member to display, individuals are welcome too as long as your ride is all EUROPEAN!
Again it is completely free to display your car and you will enjoy many of the perks a concours participant in the Euro-Fest Classic Show would, such as the exclusive Friday afternoon drive, along with discounted rates at the nearby Hyatt hotel and more.
All cars need to be in place by 9:00 am and are encouraged to stay the entire day with us to attend the Euro-Fest awards ceremony later that afternoon. Organized by marques, we will display on the east side grass between the Renaissance and I-55. Each respective club is encouraged to have a tent setup in their corral areas and the beer/ food will be available for sale in the center of the auto display. Please contact the following for specific information concerning one of the Corrals
Magnolia Region Porsche Club of America President, Rob Rall robrall@icloud.com
NOLA Bimmers President, Brian Hardy brianshardy88@gmail.com
MS Section, Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Communications Director, Dan Hughes dch601@me.com
Also contact Dan Hughes if you would like to show other European autos not mentioned above.
6.05.2021
Save the Date 2021
The date is set for the 2021 Renaissance Euro Fest. Friday - Saturday, October 1 - 2, 2021. We'll see you then!
10.19.2020
Oh What a Day!
Beautiful autos and motorcycles, coupled with perfect weather, brought thousands of fans to the 2020 Renaissance Euro Fest for a most enjoyable day. The rescheduling from the previous Saturday proved to be a fortunate choice, as the weather and atmosphere could not have been better! A large Thank You to all those that made it happen, sharing their Passion with others.
Friday's Renaissance Road Rally Escorted Drive hosted approximately 25 autos driving through Madison County, then back to the Renaissance for the Packet Pick Up Reception. The next day entries began parking at 7:00 and by 9:00 a beautiful site was set.
The Legends of the Interstates had an impressive turn out as well, with approximately 75 autos gathered in the Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and BMW Corrals on the East Lawn of the Renaissance. This event is primarily for newer autos or for those owners who just want to relax with their cars and friends.
EURO FEST
WINNING COLLECTION
Click here to view all the 2020 Winners
Best of Show Neauveu
Nancy & John Baldwin With Their Award Winning AC Ace-Bristol
