EVENTS
AvantsFest 2026
Get ready for AvantsFest 2026, presented by Cars&Bids & STEK USA! The biggest Avants event of the year is coming Saturday, August 1st, at Pacific Raceways, and for the first time ever, it’s open to all!
Corks & Cars at Tumwater Vineyard
Join us at Tumwater Vineyard on Saturday, August 1st for a relaxing afternoon of wine and cars.
Avants at San Diego Cars and Coffee Golden Hour
Join us on Saturday, August 1st at the largest Cars & Coffee gathering in San Diego, proudly presented by Elite Finish!
Charter Member Photo Shoot - Seattle
Avants Charter Member photo shoots are back and happen each month, May through October.
Avants Autocross at Sanderson Field
Join us for Autocross at Sanderson Field with Bridge City Autosports on Sunday, August 2nd!
Avants Track Day at The Ridge
Join us for an Avants Track Day at The Ridge Motorsports Park on Thursday, August 6th with our friends from Turn2 Lapping.
Avants: Drop in at Culinary Dropout
Join us as we drop in at Culinary Dropout for an evening of great food, beverages, and plenty of car talk in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Audi Club Northwest Strassenlage 2026
Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) present Strassenlage, a High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) event at the Ridge Motorsports Park!
Avants IndyCar Drivers Parade - Grand Prix of Portland
Ever dream of driving in the IndyCar race? Sign up for the next best thing. Drive an IndyCar driver in the parade lap before the race in your convertible!
Audi Club Northwest Strassenlage 2026
Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) present Strassenlage, a High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) event at the Ridge Motorsports Park!
Avants at Monterey Car Week
It’s like Disneyland for car enthusiasts! From car spotting in Carmel to the famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Monterey Car Week is jam-packed with amazing events. Going to Monterey Car Week? Let us know.
Avants Monterey Pit Stop
Save the date for the Avants Monterey Pit Stop on Thursday, August 13th, 2026!
Camp Goodtimes Drive-a-Thon
We’re partnering with Turn2 Lapping to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to raising money for and producing programs that support the children, siblings, and families in Washington and Alaska dealing with pediatric cancer.
DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit 2026
Save the Date! Avants is proud to support the fifth annual Women in Motorsport Summit, presented by DirtFish, where industry-leading women engage in meaningful conversation about the sport we love.
Avants x Elite Finish Detail Clinic
Join us on Saturday, August 22nd at Elite Finish in San Diego for an in-depth tech session focused on DIY detailing, as well as PPF vs Ceramic Coatings!
Taste of Motorsports 2026
We’re excited to be partnering with Taste of Motorsports again for a fun-filled day of fast cars and gourmet food & drinks.
Avants x HRE Presents: Porsche Summer
Join us on Saturday, August 29th at HRE Wheels in Vista, CA!
Enjoy a morning full of amazing wheels, awesome people, and incredible Porsches. Plus, Avants members get something extra: an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes tour of the HRE production facility to see how their wheels are engineered, tested, and perfected.
Microsoft Charity Car Show
The Microsoft Give Campaign Car Show is one of the signature events of Microsoft’s annual, month-long employee giving campaign. The Car Show benefits United Way of King County’s Reconnecting Youth program and has donated more than $300,000 to this program over the past 8 years.
CSCC Track Day at Portland International Raceway
Join us for a track day at PIR with our friends Cascade Sports Car Club. We’ll have beginner to advanced sessions with coaching available. If you’ve never done a track day, this is a perfect opportunity to try it out.
WagonFest Seattle
WagonFest Seattle returns for its ninth year on Saturday, September 19th at LeMay – America's Car Museum.
Avants Autocross at Sanderson Field
Join us for Autocross at Sanderson Field with Bridge City Autosports on Sunday, September 20th!
WagonFest Northeast
WagonFest is officially heading to the East Coast, landing at Lime Rock Park on Sunday, September 20th for its inaugural Northeast celebration!
Avants Track Day at The Ridge
Join us for an Avants Track Day at The Ridge Motorsports Park on Friday, September 25th. This is a fully coached HPDE event with groups from Beginner to Advanced.
Oktoberfest
OktoberFest returns to Griot's Garage for a celebration of German automotive culture, community, and Bavarian-inspired fun! Throw on your lederhosen, dirndls, or favorite Oktoberfest attire and come celebrate with fellow enthusiasts.
Avants Track Day at The Ridge
Join us for an Avants Track Day at The Ridge Motorsports Park on Friday, October 9th. This is a fully coached HPDE event with groups from Beginner to Advanced.
Avants - Kicking Tires w/ Discount Tire
Let’s kick some tires! Come hang out on Sunday, October 18th with our friends at Discount Tire. Bring your ride and help us celebrate our partnership with Discount Tire.
Seattle International Auto Show - Avants Exhibit
Save the date for the 2026 Seattle International Auto Show, November 13th - 15th! Avants has been invited back, and you won't want to miss this year's exhibit!
Off The Grid
Calling all adventure rigs! Safari 911’s, lifted Crosstreks, built Land Cruisers, etc., We have a special day just for you. Join us on Saturday, February 13th at Allied Motorsports for the fourth annual Off The Grid — a celebration of vehicles built for adventure and exploration.
Charter Member Photo Shoot - Portland
Avants Charter Member photo shoots are back and happening in Portland!
Paint & Sip
Join us for a relaxed evening that combines cars, creativity, and community in one of the Valley's most unique automotive spaces. Guests will enjoy refreshments, instruction from artist RU Art.
Avants at RWB Experience
Get ready to see Nakai-San live on July 23rd - 26th at The Shop in Seattle, WA. Our friends at RWB Seattle are teaming up to bring you an exciting four-day event featuring two RWB builds.
Avants / Cars & Bids Summer Social
Join us on Sunday, July 19th for a fun social at the Cars & Bids Headquarters.
Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance and Avants Exhibition Corral
Enjoy more than 300 classic and modified cars on the tree-shaded campus of Pacific University. Enter your car in the Avants Club Corral at the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance under “Exhibition Non-Judged”. You’ll receive two tickets when you register as part of Avants.
Charter Member Photo Shoot - Seattle
Avants Charter Member photo shoots are back and happen each month, May through October.
Avants at Pacific Auto Fest
Join us at Pacific Auto Fest 2026 in the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, July 18th!
RADwood PNW 2026
RADwood returns to Griot's Garage for a celebration of all things '80s and '90s! Enjoy hundreds of period-correct vehicles, a special appearance by Jason Cammisa, food vendors, music, awards, and more.
Avants: SIMs & Coffee
Join us at World of Racing for a morning of sim racing! Experience the thrill of racing on world-famous circuits with state-of-the-art simulators and immersive full-motion technology designed to bring the intensity of real motorsports to life in a safe and exciting environment.
Avants Classics On The Green
Join us on Sunday, July 12th for the 6th annual Avants Classics on the Green at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Enjoy an afternoon filled with gourmet food, great music, and the finest selection of Chateau Ste. Michelle wines while experiencing an exquisite display of rare and vintage automobiles set among the beautiful grounds of the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. Tickets available soon!
Avants Scuderia Social
Get ready to rev up your weekend with an exclusive morning celebrating all things Ferrari and high-performance supercars. Hosted at GP Autoworks, the premier Ferrari maintenance and performance specialists, for an unforgettable gathering of automotive enthusiasts.
Women Setting the Pace 2026
Join our friends at ProFormance Racing School for a special Women’s three-day track experience at Pacific Raceways!
Euro Hangout w/ D1 Euro Imports and Rose City Performance
Join us for a Euro themed hangout with D1 Imports and Rose City Performance in Oregon City, OR!
Avants: 1 Year Anniversary Social at OHSO
Join us as we celebrate Avants Phoenix/Scottsdale's 1-Year Anniversary Social at OHSO North Scottsdale!
Avants Track Day at The Ridge
Join us for an Avants Track Day at The Ridge Motorsports Park on Thursday, July 2nd. This is a fully coached HPDE event with groups from Beginner to Advanced.
M Cars & Coffee at BMW Seattle
Come hang out with us at BMW Seattle for “M Cars & Coffee” on Sunday, June 28th.
WagonFest NorCal
NorCal, the wait is over — WagonFest is officially rolling into the Bay Area for the very first time.
Avants MasterClass: The Analog M Era
Get ready to geek out over BMW’s golden era of ///M cars — from the E46 to the E60 and E90, and of course, the legendary E39.
Lap of the Woods Presented by Vintage Underground
Special invitation for Avants members! Join us for a five‑day drive through the stunning Central and Southwest regions of Oregon and into Northern California, presented by Vintage Underground.
Vintage Underground Pop-Up Car Meet
Join us for a Pop-Up Meet with Vintage Underground in Eugene, OR!
Avants Presents: Timeless
Join us on Saturday, June 20th for Timeless — a red-carpet evening celebrating the passions we never outgrow. From timeless cars and fine luxury timepieces to automotive art, curated Hot Wheels collections, and high-street fashion, Timeless brings together the passions that define automotive culture beyond the driver’s seat.
WagonFest PDX
Get ready, Portland—WagonFest is back for another awesome year! Cruise over to The Pumpkin Patch to load up on groceries at WagonFest PDX on Saturday, June 20th.
Avants At PNWGR Toyota Summer Jam
Avants is proud to support PNW Gazoo Racing for Toyota Summer Jam 2026 — bringing together Toyota enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest for a summer gathering at Griot's Garage.
Avants Formula 1 Watch Party at Camber & Caster
Join us Sunday, June 14th st for a day of sim racing and Formula 1 watch party at Camber & Caster.
Avants Summit: Online Auctions SOCAL
Avants will be conducting a summit focusing on the ins/outs of online car auctions.
Avants Autocross at Sanderson Field
Join us for Autocross at Sanderson Field with Bridge City Autosports on Saturday, June 13th!
The Dash For Kids at Portland International Raceway
The Dash for Kids is a free, family-friendly charity event at Portland International Raceway that combines exciting road racing with opportunities to support local organizations.
CSCC Track Day at Portland International Raceway
Join us for a track day at PIR with our friends Cascade Sports Car Club. We’ll have beginner to advanced sessions with coaching available. If you’ve never done a track day, this is a perfect opportunity to try it out.
SHIFT
Join us on Sunday, June 7th for SHIFT — a new season, a fresh vibe, and renewed energy.