Mississippi’s largest European car show has announced plans for its 19th year.
Renaissance Euro Fest will take place Oct. 2-4, with events in Ridgeland and Jackson. This year’s edition will feature more than 1,600 European automobiles and motorcycles entered by owners from 12 states.
Euro Fest has grown in popularity since its inception in 2007, drawing hundreds of thousands of people over the years, according to organizers. The niche car show features only European vehicles that are more than 25 years old and has been named one of the top car shows in America by USA Today.
The 2026 Euro Fest will begin Friday, Oct. 2, when officers with the Capitol Police Department lead an envoy of approximately 75 European automobiles from the Renaissance at Colony Park mall in Ridgeland through downtown Jackson to the Governor’s Mansion.
The automobiles will be parked at the Governor’s Mansion for three hours for public viewing. The Governor’s Choice Award will be presented, with food vendors and live music also on site.
That evening, a free outdoor concert will be held at The Cove, Renaissance’s green space. The musical act is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the main show will open across four city blocks at Renaissance. Models from Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, BMW, and Aston Martin are among those expected to be on display. A new event for 2026 will feature a “Ford vs. Land Rover” showcase.
The festival will close Sunday, Oct. 4, with the “Sunday Send Off,” where coffee and beignets will be served along the Renaissance promenade before the cars return to their respective hometowns.
“Ridgeland is the perfect destination for a fall weekend, and Euro Fest is one of the best reasons to come,” Explore Ridgeland President and CEO Shane Aldridge said. “With a USA Today Top 10 car show right here in our backyard, world-class dining and shopping steps away, and a full weekend of programming, we invite everyone from across the region to make plans now and join us in October.”
All Euro Fest events are free and open to the public.
