Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

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Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

A classic car show like no other. Are you ready to celebrate automotive quirks from the 70s to the 2000s? This year sees the cars eligible for the Concours de L’Ordinaire cross in to the 21st century, as cars from 1970 to 2000 can now apply.

Concours de l’Ordinaire

Think your car embodies the spirit of the unexceptional? Enter the Concours de L’Ordinaire! Share photos and tell us why your vehicle deserves the spotlight. Our judges are looking for the quirkiest, most charming examples of everyday classics.

Want to get a feel for the types of vehicles you could be up against? Read our article on last year’s winning vehicle, a 1982 Toyota Hilux or our ultimate guide to entering the concours!

What happened in 2025?

Our ever popular live stage is making a comeback plus Jonny Smith and Richard Porter return to this year’s Festival with their unique brand of motoring humour. Stay tuned to our websitesign up for our newsletter and follow us across our social media channels for news on Smith and Sniff’s plans for FOTU 2025.

Have an unexceptional car that you’re looking to sell? Then choose our FOTU for Sale ticket to book a space in our new area. There’s no better place to sell your mundane motor than FOTU.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT A PORSCHE EXCLUSIVE EVENT.

Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional | 25 July 2026, 07:30 – 17:00 | Grimsthorpe Castle | Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne PE10 0LY | Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional | 25 July 2026, 07:30 – 17:00 | Grimsthorpe Castle | Estate...

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