Concours in the Hills of Fountain Hills benefits Phoenix Children’s
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Phoenix Children’s 11th annual Concours in the Hills is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Fountain Park in Fountain Hills.
The “Greatest Car Show on Grass,” will showcase car, motorcycle, helicopter, and military vehicles all supporting Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as well as the Cardiothoracic Surgery Support Fund.
Concours in the Hills creator Peter Volny built a thriving advertising business around promoting the automobile industry. Migrating to Arizona, a “mecca” for car collectors, he turned his passion for speed and exotic cars into the premier auto show that draws car enthusiasts from across the southwest. As a childhood cancer survivor, Phoenix Children’s is a cause near to Mr. Volny’s heart.
“We are honored to be celebrating the 11th anniversary of Concours in the Hills in 2024,” Mr. Volny said in a prepared statement. “The car enthusiast community is just as generous as it is passionate, creating a truly special event that attracts participants from across the country and around the world.”
While the money raised has always gone to the Phoenix Children’s, Mr. Volny handed the reins of the event over to Phoenix Children’s in 2022. The auxiliary group, PCH50, now leads Concours in the Hills, with member Dr. Kris Birkeland as chair.
“The mission of PCH50 is to support Phoenix Children’s through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and raising awareness,” said Dr. Birkeland. “Concours in The Hills gives our members the opportunity to further that mission with this successful event, and we are committed to growing it for many years to come.”
Concours in the Hills began in 2014 with 220 cars and 3,000 spectators. In 2024, there were approximately 50,000 spectators, 1,200 vehicles and more than 100 vendor and sponsor booths.