The 18th annual event date has been confirmed for Friday, August 13, 2021

Carmel, Calif. (April 23, 2020) — The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering announced today that the 2020 edition of the world-class motoring event will be suspended in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.     

The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events and Quail Lodge & Golf Club have been closely monitoring the global spread of the virus and strictly adhering to the advice of City, County, State, and Federal government authorities and health officials daily. We are following all recommended guidelines for preventing the spread of the virus and its impact on our community as the safety and security of our guests, entrants, partners, volunteers, and employees remain our highest priority. Therefore, after careful consideration we have made the difficult decision to suspend The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering that was scheduled to take place during Monterey Car Week on Friday, August 14, 2020, as well as The Quail Rally, our intimate multi-day motoring experience that was scheduled for Monday, August 10 through Wednesday, August 12, 2020.      

"The COVID-19 virus is currently affecting many regions around the world. We sympathize with the families and patients who have been affected by this virus and our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones,” said Kai Lermen, General Manager of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. “Now is a time to stay home and stay safe. The Quail will return in 2021 with all the grandeur, elegance, and excitement for which the event is renowned for. At that time, we will truly have much to honor and celebrate in the motoring world."    

 As a long term and loyal partner of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and The Peninsula Hotels, Bonhams is very much aligned with this decision and will also postpone the 23rd Quail Lodge Auction originally scheduled for August 13 and 14, 2020. They will hold an alternate auction in California around this time for which details will be communicated by Bonhams directly in the near future.     

With the suspension of this year’s event, we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the 18th annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on Friday, August 13, 2021, hosted on the stunning green grasses of Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. The Quail Rally will re-commence Monday, August 9 through Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The 23rd Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction will take place on Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13, 2021.     

Please reference the appropriate sections below for options regarding roll-overs or refunds for 2020.     

Ticketholders for The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering  Current ticket purchases are valid for the 2021 event date and can be rolled over to directly bypass the 2021 lottery process. If any guest is unable to join us in 2021, a full refund (including any transaction fees) will be granted.     

Entrants (Vehicles on Display) at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering  All confirmed Entrants for The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2020 have the option to either receive a full refund (including any transaction fees) or to roll-over their payment for automatic acceptance at the 2021 event. The 18th annual featured classes will remain as originally planned, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Urraco and Jarama, 50th Anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Montreal, and 50th Anniversary of the Citroën SM. The Quail’s traditional classes include Pre-War Sports and Racing, Post-War Racing, Post-War Sports, The Great Ferraris, The Evolution of the Supercar, Custom Coachwork, and Sports and Racing Motorcycles.     

Participants of The Quail Rally  All registered Participants for The Quail Rally 2020 have the option to either receive a full refund (including any transaction fees) or to roll-over their payment for the 2021 event. Regardless of the decision made, all confirmed 2020 Participants will automatically receive an advanced invitation to guarantee their spot on The Quail Rally 2021.     

All Ticketholders, Entrants, and Participants of The Quail Rally will receive an email on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, with further directions to select the option that best works for them and steps to roll-over their tickets or fees or to receive a refund. The Peninsula Signature Events Department operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be contacted via phone at +1 (831) 620-8879 or by email at thequail@quaillodge.com to assist with any questions or concerns that you may have.