Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance

The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance is held annually during August on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall since 1979.<ref>The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance home page, retrieved on August 9, 2008.</ref> This week-long event is one of the largest and most prestigious collector car shows in the world, making it a premiere social event. an exhibition of automotive design, craftsmanship, and history, as well as an elegant marketing tool for automobile manufacturers to reach the market for beautiful high design products.<ref>"The History of the Concours d'Elegance", The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, undated page, retrieved on August 9, 2008.</ref> Over the years, this event has served as a significant fundraiser for the preservation of Meadow Brook Hall.<ref>"About Meadow Brook Hall", The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, undated page, retrieved on August 9, 2008.</ref>