As the Founder and Director of the Natchez Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show, I would like to express my appreciation to the citizens of Natchez for their above and beyond hospitality during the weekend of our event on April 8th and 9th. Automobile exhibitors from Illinois, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Louisiana and Mississippi were most impressed not only by the warm reception they received but with the charm of Natchez as well.

The Natchez Euro Fest has the opportunity to become one of, if not the premier, European auto and motorcycle shows in the entire Southeast. Besides the uniqueness of the wonderful 300-year old community, the fact that there is so much to see and do in your town was an additional reason that attracted such a broad variety of guests and their vehicles. Two automotive experts from California, who were judges, estimated the total value of the automobiles and motorcycles on the field at over $15 million. Automobiles on display for the enjoyment of the attendees included Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Detomaso, Saab, Porsche, McLaren, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, Land Rover, Merkur, Porsche, Jaguar, Renault and Lotus. Motorcycles represented included those manufactured by BSA, Triumph, Norton and Velocette. When it was all said and done the113 exhibitors and their vehicles/bikes departed Natchez ready to come back.

The event truly delivered its mission of combining Southern Hospitality with European Engineering. Thank you, Natchez, for making it happen.

 

Mike Marsh

Natchez Euro Fest founder