Do you have an antique or classic car that you’re dying to show off around town?

Then look no further than Lopez’s annual car show, the Concourse de Elegance on Aug. 13. Each year this event grows in size and reputation, with vehicles from as far as Seattle and Portland.

Several years ago, Tex Gieling co-founded the event with Helen Cosgrove and they both continue to coordinate what started as a small local gathering dedicated to enjoying classic cars to now a parade of nearly 30 vehicles.

“It’s exciting every year because you never know who is going to show up,” said Cosgrove.

Two years ago, the event hosted an array of cars including a 1937 Cord, a 1923 Bugatti and a triumph TR4.

Car owners meet at the Lopez School at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The car parade around the island starts at 12 p.m.

The parade route starts northbound on Center Road, then follows Fisherman Bay Road to the Village, turning on Weeks Road, passing the new market and through the Village, passing the old market to Fisherman Bay Road and then heading south on Fisherman Bay Road to end up at Coffelt Road.

Everyone brings their own lunch and has a big picnic at Coffelt drive.

“There you get to kick tires and tell stories and talk about cars,” Gieling said.

Gieling says she has been interested in classic cars “probably from when I was in diapers. “

She bought her own 1932 Chrysler Roadster in 1952 and drives it to this day. Gieling attributes the fine condition of her car to islander Roy Berg, who has since passed away.

“He was the best classic car restorer on the West Coast,” Gieling said.

It is the beauty of the classic vehicle that appeals to Gieling.

“They’re so wonderfully designed and they’re fun,” she said. “I think contemporary cars are utility objects, a classic car you can just look at it and your heart goes out. And I think there are a number of people who have classic cars for that reason.”

The public is welcome, anybody with an interest in cars is invited to watch the parade and join in the picnic, and drivers are also welcome to dress in the costume of their car’s era.

“Anyone who loves a car loves to show it off and talk to other people,” Gieling said.