Cars & Cigars at the LeMay

From Left to Right: Jamie Will, AAT Board Member; David Madeira, AAT Vice Chairman; and Paul E. Miller, AAT Sr. Vice President

TGR Staff

America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) will hold its annual “Cars & Cigars: Havana Nights” event on Saturday, August 4 at LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, Washington. The festivities will include Montecristo cigar and Scotch whiskey tastings from Balvenie as well as tiki cocktails from Heritage Distilling Co., Hedges Family Estates wine, and food from award-winning Tacoma-based chefs.

The theme to this year’s Cars & Cigars – “Havana Nights” – will serve as a celebratory nod to Caribbean and Central American cigar makers, featuring Montecristo’s Cigar Lounge with a variety of exceptional stogies, four unique tastes of Balvenie Scotch whisky – including a 14-year, Caribbean Cask Scotch – and Hemmingway-approved rum cocktails from Heritage Distilling. 

The event will also include a pig roast from Master Pig Roaster Jonz Catering along with South American cuisine from leading Tacoma chefs including Nels Christiansen (Asado Cucina Argentina), Justin Mevs (Lobster Shop) and Gordon Naccarato (Pacific Grill). Meals can also be paired with a selection of a white wine or a bold red from Hedges Family Estate.

“Cuba is one of a few places outside the United States with a robust American classic car culture,” said AAT Vice Chairman David Madeira. “The Central American theme will be complemented by authentic cuisine, music, beverages and – of course – cigars.”

Additionally, Cars & Cigars: Havana Nights will have live music from Sabro Son, a group of accomplished musicians with a passion for Cuban music, who will be bringing their street-style Sonero to the Pacific Northwest.

“Year-over-year, Cars & Cigars remains one of the Trust’s premier attractions that visitors and locals in Tacoma look forward to each summer,” added Madeira. “None of this would be possible without the help of our many sponsors and the community members who come together to make this event a success year after year.”

Tickets for Cars & Cigars: Havana Nights are available at through 4pmPST on Saturday, August 4 or at the door: 20957.blackbaudhosting.com/20957/Cars--Cigars-2018. 

For more information visit americascarmuseum.org/carsandcigars.