The Sandhills Motoring Expo is a favorite annual event of Moore County that takes place on Memorial Day weekend. The fun begins Friday, May 24th and runs through Sunday, May 26th. Enjoy a variety of events lined up throughout the weekend! See the full schedule below.

Ramsey Potts will be the MC for the 2024 Sandhills Motoring Expo! “With his infectious energy, passion for automotive culture, and knack for being lively and engaging, Ramsey is the perfect choice to guide us through a weekend filled with excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories.”

Friday, May 24th: 

The SMF Block Party takes place at the Pine Crest Inn 5pm-9pm. Located in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst, this is a chance for all entrants and sponsors to come together for an informal car show. There will be a BBQ dinner and a live band at Pine Crest Inn.

Saturday, May 25th:

The Cars & Coffee “On The Ramp” takes place at the Moore County Airport 8am-11am. The public is invited to attend and enjoy viewing and interacting with vehicle owners. There can be up to 100 cars on the ramp. “Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow car enthusiasts.” Attendees will enjoy a front row view of airplanes taking off and landing at the airport, as well as the launch of the Saturday morning SMF Road Rally.

The Road Rally begins at the Moore County Airport at 8am. The rally will complete at 2pm at Pine Crest Inn in Pinehurst. The Sandhills Motoring Festival takes on the back roads of the local area. The Rally courses through the Sandhills area, providing challenging questions, and a tour of the countryside. At the finish, enjoy a cookout lunch.

Artisan Tour and judged Car Show will be at Starworks in Star, NC, about a 1-hour drive from the Village of Pinehurst. Starworks is unique and features artwork from more than 30 international artists. Their passion is using fire to create incredible works of art, including glass, ceramics and metal. The group will view a hot glass demonstration and see how art is crafted. Event is 10am-3pm.

Hangar Soiree takes place at the Moore County Airport 6pm-9pm. The evening features special display cars, at the Moore County Airport’s Main Hangar along with a a catered dinner by Elliott’s on Linden, exotic cars and airplanes on display. Come celebrate the Expo in style!

Sunday, May 26th:

Concours In The Village runs from 9am-3pm. This is the premier car show event with automobiles displayed in the streets of the historic Village of Pinehurst. The awards show begins at 2pm. The show is free and open to the general public.

Any proceeds after expenses and operating costs from the events go to benefit the Sandhills Motoring Festival Endowment at Sandhills Community College which provides a scholarship fund for students in the Automotive Technologies Program. To view the full details, schedule of events and registration, follow the link provided below.