Concours: Sky meets style at the Flights & Fancy event

Flights & Fancy Event - Concours — Looking for a first-class experience at Flights & Fancy? A priority boarding pass, priced at $400, includes access to a cocktail hour featuring specialty drinks, appetizers, a cold seafood station, on-site parking and commemorative artwork. General boarding passes are available for $300 at hhiconcours.com.

Step into an evening of sophistication and elegance at Flights & Fancy, happening from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at Hilton Head Island Airport (general aviation). Indulge in gourmet culinary delights and premium beverages while surrounded by a dazzling array of vintage and modern aircraft, as well as sleek, high-performance automobiles.

“We take over a hangar as well as part of the tarmac at the Hilton Head Island Airport,” Smith said. “We work hard to curate a collection there that you will not see the rest of the weekend. We will be pairing cars with similar-era planes. It’s magical because of the way it looks at night. So many people never get up close and personal with these kinds of planes, so it is very special.”

Adding to the excitement, the festival has partnered with BMW Performance, allowing party guests the chance to experience the thrill of their high-performance vehicles firsthand.

“It’s one of the best-kept secrets at the festival,” Smith reveals. “If you attend Flights & Fancy, you could potentially take a little nighttime ride on the flyway. They get you up to a hundred miles an hour for a ride in their performance cars with their professional drivers.”

Attendees are encouraged to don cocktail attire (jackets recommended for gentlemen) and dress for the weather, as the venue features both indoor and outdoor experiences. The gala will offer an array of gourmet food stations, premium beverages, guest chefs, live DJ entertainment and special guests — including 2013 X-Factor winner Alex Kinsey.