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Cannery Row Hosts Second Annual Exotics on Cannery Row
MONTEREY, CALIF. – August 4, 2016 - Monterey Car Week will bring some of the world's most stunning automobiles to Cannery Row. The second annual Exotics on Cannery Row will be held on Friday, August 19th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. At this free event guests can mingle with drivers and view one-of-a-kind vehicles modified for power and performance.
Exotics on Cannery Row was organized last year by Cannery Row Company and the founders of the world famous goldRush Rally. The vision for the event was to offer a fresh new take on Monterey Car Week: A public showcase of the rarest and most exciting Super, Hyper and Exotic cars alongside a collection of exclusive companies capable of enhancing them to the cutting edge of performance and showmanship.
"Exotics on Cannery Row was a huge success last year and an incredible showcase of automotive excellence. We're thrilled to once again share the excitement of some of the hottest cars at Monterey Car Week in this public event on Cannery Row," states Ted Balestreri, CEO of the Cannery Row Company.
In meticulously planning Exotics on Cannery Row, the founders of the world famous goldRush Rally have hand curated the participating vehicles and vendors for an awesome display of exotic cars, products and services that are certain to impress and delight even the most discerning automotive enthusiasts. On display will be sleek models from Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, McLaren and more. Headliners expected this year will include a rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GT and a pair of exceptional Koenigseggs. The event's vendor marketplace also gathers top transport companies, parts manufacturers and gear makers in one location.
Staged along Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary provides a stunning setting for this world class event. With an abundance of award winning hotels, restaurants and boutique stores along the waterfront, there is sure to be something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
Cannery Row will be closed to all vehicles from 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Spectator parking is available at the City of Monterey Cannery Row Garage at the corner of Foam between Hoffman and Prescott. For more information about "Exotics on Cannery Row" visit CanneryRow.com and ExoticsOnCanneryRow.com or call 831.649.6690
About Cannery Row
Cannery Row was made famous in John Steinbeck's classic novel depicting life in the "the sardine capital of the world." Today, Cannery Row is a beautiful waterfront playground where visitors from all over the world seek a California getaway as authentic as the coast itself. Cannery Row was named “One of the Seven Wonders of Monterey County” by the Monterey County Herald readers. Cannery Row remains a treasure of California's Central Coast, where a discovery awaits every type of visitor. For more information, visit the official Cannery Row website at www.canneryrow.com.