The Gathering
Friday October 2nd, 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Gathering is a day-long bespoke luxury event at Doris Duke’s spectacular estate, Rough Point.
This elite garden party offers the best food and beverages that Rhode Island and New England have to offer, as well as custom automobile marques, luxury lifestyle brands, new car unveilings, celebrities, and more!
Guests will enjoy complementary food and drink while soaking in Rough Point’s sprawling iconic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Rough Point is a historic house museum with an extensive collection of fine arts, experienced today largely as it was lived in during the lifetime of its most famous owner, the heiress, philanthropist, and preservationist Doris Duke (1912-1993).
About NRF: NRF is a nonprofit organization founded by Doris Duke in 1968 to protect and preserve the unique architectural and cultural heritage of Newport. Their multi-faceted approach to historic preservation centers on sustainability, adaptability, and resiliency as outcomes of our initiatives in preservation trades training, shaping urban environments, and collaborative community storytelling. Learn more at newportrestoration.org and follow @nptrestoration.
Get up close with three of the most entertaining voices in the automotive world as Spike Feresten and Jonny Lieberman talk with Jay Leno while recording a live episode of Spike's Car Radio at The Gathering during Audrain Motor Week.
Known for candid conversations, insider stories, and passion for all things automotive, Spike’s Car Radio brings together industry icons, collectors, racers, and special guests for an unscripted discussion you won't hear anywhere else.
Join fellow enthusiasts, enjoy the atmosphere of The Gathering, and be part of the audience as automotive history, opinions, and unforgettable stories unfold live on stage.
Don’t miss one of the most anticipated conversations of Audrain Motor Week. Included in tickets to The Gathering.
There is no parking available at Rough Point. Complementary shuttles are available from the Audrain Auto Museum and Brenton Point.
Please note, a ticket to The Gathering does not include entry for your car on the display field.
If you have an exceptional vehicle you would like to be considered for display, please email photos and information to ben@audrainconcours.com
