Ayrburn Classic VB 0099

Ayrburn Classic Car Owners Guide 2026

20th - 22nd February

Ayrburn Classic Car Owners Guide

A Message from Our Founder

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2026 Ayrburn Classic. Only in its second year, the event is already building impressively on the foundations we laid last year, moving with confidence toward becoming a truly world-class celebration of automotive excellence.

This year, we have refined the format to feature significantly more cars on display and far greater movement throughout the breathtaking Ayrburn grounds. To see these magnificent vehicles positioned so beautifully within the landscape is a privilege in itself - but when paired with the sound and scent of them gliding gracefully through the precinct, we promise nothing short of a full sensory experience.

Our show area has expanded considerably, as has our food and drink offering with the opening of ‘Billy’s’ – our newest restaurant. Notably, the Winton design team has shaped the grounds with the Ayrburn Classic front of mind. Framed by the Southern Alps, there is surely no finer place to showcase such a remarkable assembly of automobiles.

As we strive to position the Ayrburn Classic alongside the great motoring events of the world - Goodwood and Pebble Beach among them - we remain deeply grateful for the support of our exhibitors, sponsors, car owners and motoring enthusists. I am confident that the dedicated and talented team behind the Ayrburn Classic will place New Zealand firmly on the global stage of elite automotive showcases, creating an event we can all take immense pride in for many years to come.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Chris Meehan
CEO

Ayrburn Precinct

Entry Inclusion & Terms

What's Included

  • Friday Night - Owners & Exhibitors Welcome Party (x2) 
    • Please RSVP below
  • Festival Entry - Owners Admission (x2)
    • For you and your passenger
  • Preferential Access to Restaurant Reservations
  • Premium Car Display Parking within the Ayrburn Grounds
  • 8am Access to Ayrburn Precinct across the 21st & 22nd Weekend
  • Owners VIP Parking (RSVP essential) // sold out 
  • Gift Bag

What's Required

  • $300 per car entered
  • Car to be placed at Ayrburn from allotted time on Friday to 5pm Sunday (on site security provided) 
  • Car must be driveable and registered and warranted
  • Ready for judging from 9am Saturday morning
  • Available for one of the Dell showcases if selected
  • Available to drive in the grand parade and judging, Sunday 22nd afternoon 3pm on the Dell if selected.
  • Permission to use photographs and description of your car for event-related publicity, both before and after the show

Please see full Terms & Conditions

 

Arrival Information | Friday 20th February

 

Available Arrival Slots

During the registration process, each Ayrburn Classic car entry nominated an arrival time on Friday 20th. These details can be found in your original email confirmation.

If you would like to adjust your nominated arrival time - please email kieran.turnbull@ayrburn.com

10am - 5pm

Check-In Area  Ayrburn Classic Office
Map Ref
#14
Parking Area During Check-In Process  Show Field Park (Temporarily)
Map Ref
SF3 & SF2

Please enter via William Close (entrance of SF1)

CHECK IN PROCESS

Check In Parking

Check-In at the Ayrburn Classic Office will take approx. 5 minutes. 

Upon arrival, please enter via William Close (entrance of SF1) and park in SF3 during the check in process. 

Owners Lanyards
x2

Lanyards will be issued to Ayrburn Classic Car Owners at check in.

Lanyards will need to be worn at all time during festival hours and to gain entry into the Precinct. 

Lost lanyards will not be replaced. 

If you have additional passengers, you can purchase a Weekend GA Pass at check-in. 

Tickets to Friday's Owners & Exhibitors Welcome Party
x2

Presented by Assurant

Tickets to Friday's Owners & Exhibitors Welcome Party will be issued during the check in process on Friday. 

You will need to present these tickets at the door to gain entry.

No additional tickets can be purchased for this event. 

Please RSVP below

Owners & Exhibitors Welcome Party

RSVP

Due Friday 13th Feb

Presented by Assurant

RSVP via by clicking on the link here

Welcome Bag

We have upped our game and would like to thank you for your support for our second year!

You'll have to wait and see... but you don't want to miss out!

Parking in Ayrburn Classic Display

After you have checked in at the Ayrburn Classic Office, you will be shown to your Ayrburn Classic display park for the duration of the weekend. 

Once your vehicle is parked, your vehicle cannot be moved until after 5pm on Sunday. All Ayrburn Classic cars must be in position by 5pm Friday 20th. 

If you need assistance parking from Downforce when parking your car, please ensure you arrive during the 3pm - 5pm allotted time slots.

Additional Information 

Pre-Booked

Trailer Arrival & Parking

If you requested trailer parking on your original application, please follow the below map and instructions. 

Trailer Arrival & Map Here

Trailer Parking

Limited Spots

If you did not request Trailer Parking in your original application and require trailer parking, please email the Event Manager and we will try to accommodate your request.

katherine.flanagan@ayrburn.com

Pre-Booked

Additional Car Park

Now Sold Out 

If you requested an additional car parking on your original application, you will receive a parking pass upon check in.

Ensure you have your parking pass visible in your daily driver upon arrival - our traffic management team will direct you to your allocated car park upon arrival each day. 

Additional Car Park

For car owners who did not RSVP for an additional park for their daily driver - please follow signs to Event Parking.

Judging 

If you wish to change your vehicles entry from judged to non-judged (or vice versa), please email, prior to the 16th of February. 

kieran.turnbull@ayrburn.com

 

 

Friday 20th February

10am - 5pm
Check In & Park Your Car on Display
See Instructions Above

1pm - 3pm
The Tour D'Elegance 2026
Presented by Bayleys
More Info on Link Below


7pm - 9pm
Owners & Exhibitors Welcome Party
Presented by Assurant
More Info on Link Below

Saturday 21st February

8am
Meet, Greet and Mingle
As an Ayrburn Classic car owner, you have exclusive access to Ayrburn Precinct from 8am. See you in the Bakehouse for a coffee and croissant. Study the festival programme and work out a plan of attack for todays events!

8am - 9am
Prep Your Car for Judging
If you would like to opt out of judging and havent yet done so, please email kieran.turnbull@ayrburn.com
See Judging Info Below

9am
Judging Commences
Please ensure you are familiar with the judging criteria to ensure your car can be judged.

11am or 1pm
Attend a Garden Tour
(bookings essential, limited spots - see below link)

10am - 4pm
Hartfield's Jeweller
Attend an exclusive appointment at Billy's, Drawing Room
(bookings essential, limited spots - see below link)

10am - 5pm
Family Zone
Go check out the Family Zone, with e-karts, free face painting, bouncy castle and photobooth!

11am and 2pm
Star Insure Dell Showcase
With Unveilings and the Curator Choice, selected by our Chief Car Curator, Jonathan Paape - these are not to be missed!

3.30pm
Auction Catalog Viewing on the Dell
Check out the cars that will shortly be going under the hammer

4.30pm - 8pm*
Ayrburn Classic Live Car Auction
Presented by Sunday Drive
Make sure you have registered and have a paddle waiting... what a show this will be!

7pm - Late
Summer Gala, Presented by Ayrburn
Ayrburn turns up the heat with the Summer Gala - a signature social event hosted during the Ayrburn Classic.

Sunday 22nd February

8am
Meet, Greet and Mingle
As an Ayrburn Classic car owner, you have exclusive access to Ayrburn Precinct from 8am. See you in the Bakehouse for a coffee and croissant. Study the festival programme and work out a plan of attack for todays events!

8am - 9am
Prep Your Car for Judging
Any additional judging will be carried out between 9am - 12pm
(if necessary)

9am
Judging Commences

11am or 1pm
Attend a Garden Tour
(bookings essential, limited spots - see below link)

10am - 4pm
Hartfield's Jeweller
Attend an exclusive appointment at Billy's, Drawing Room
(bookings essential, limited spots - see below link)

10am - 5pm
Family Zone
Go check out the Family Zone, with e-karts, free face painting, bouncy castle and photobooth!

11am and 2pm
Star Insure Dell Showcase
With Exhibitors and an all Female Owners line up, gather on the Dell for what will be an epic performance, with cars and owner Q&A's!

3pm
Fashions on the Field
Expect to be rewarded for elegance, originality, and classic flair across our best dressed categories; best dressed male, female, couple and child.
Register & find more information below

3.30pm
Ayrburn Classic Awards for 2026
See you on the Dell for best in class, People's Choice and Ayrburn Classics, Best in Show!

5pm - Onwards
Ayrburn Classic Cars Departure
After the awards and the festivities, if you would like to move your Ayrburn Classic Car, you can drive out of the Precinct. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to leave your car onsite until end of day Monday 23rd if necessary.