A MESSAGE TO THE PRANCING PONIES COMMUNTY
Dear Prancing Sisters and the Men We Love,
It’s July, and I know many of you have already been planning, prepping your cars, blocking your calendars, some of you for months. That’s exactly why this is so hard to write.
The Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show 2026 is not going to happen this year.
Due to health reasons, I’m not able to give this year’s show the time and care it deserves, and I refuse to bring you anything less than the Prancing Ponies experience you’ve come to know and love.
Nine years ago, I started this show because women in the automotive world deserved a stage of their own, a place where their cars, their skill, and their community came first. Every year since, I’ve watched that grow into something bigger than I imagined: friendships, a scholarship that’s opened doors for young women, a fashion show, and a Sisterhood. Canceling this year does not undo any of that, and it does not mean the mission stops here.
I am so sorry. Not the polite kind of sorry, the real kind, the kind that comes from knowing how many of you rearranged your lives, and for some of you, your finances, for this.
If you registered you have two options:
A full refund of your registration fee, no questions asked.
Donate your registration fee to the Prancing Ponies Leadership Scholarship, which continues to open doors for young women pursuing leadership and career growth, even in a year without the show.
Simply reply to this email and let us know which option you’d prefer, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please know this mission continues regardless of which you choose, and either way, I’m deeply grateful you were part of this year’s show.
Thank you for nine years of grace, glamour, and showing up for each other. Thank you for understanding, even when it’s hard.
In appreciation,
Chanterria McGilbra, MBA
Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show Fundraiser
‘Creating Women Leaders One Girl at a Time’All Makes & Models Welcomed
Premier Women’s Car Show Experience
Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show is dedicated to creating opportunities for low-income Women by fundraising to support their attendance at leadership conferences, workshops, and seminars to advance their careers and better their family’s lives.
Established in 2017, we are the only car show that exclusively includes Women in Monterey Car Week and we encourage the ‘Men We Love’ and support Women to attend our car show as well. All car models can participate and we welcome all who identify as Women. Together we can create an event that is welcoming to all.
Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating women in the automotive world. Experience over 100+ cars, a fashion show, our Pony VIP lounge, live music, and come dressed in this year’s theme: ‘THE PINK PARTY’!
All makes/models welcomed! IF YOU LOVE IT – SHOW IT!
Event Schedule & Highlights
12:00 PM
Immerse yourself in a day filled with cars, fashion, music, and fun. Bring the whole family (and fur babies) for a memorable experience.
Meet Our Distinguished Presenters & Entertainers
Co-Mistress of Ceremonies
Heather, the owner of Monterey Touring Vehicles, holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from U.C. Davis and earned her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to starting a family in 2002, Heather amassed several patents and authored scientific papers while working in Silicon Valley’s biotech sector. Her passion for cars ignited at 18 when she purchased her first vehicle—a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. This early love for automobiles inspired her to establish Monterey’s sole privately owned Classic Car Rental company. Today, enthusiasts can select from a diverse fleet of 40 classic and vintage cars to experience along one of the world’s most picturesque coastlines.
Mayor, City of Monterey
Tyller grew up in a military family. His mom served in the Navy for 20 years so they moved around the country and never lived anywhere long enough to grow roots. His military upbringing was a formative experience, and led him to seek long-term connections and community on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
For the last eight years, he has worked at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). He also earned a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Monterey Bay in 2013. He is also a graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at NPS.
When he arrived here on the Central Coast, he did not know how much this area would mean to him. He realized that he had finally found a community that accepted and loved him; and he knew he would never want to live anywhere else. He and his partner, Ivan, bought their first home together in Monterey because of the beautiful environment —from the climate and landscape to the amazing community activists they have grown to love. Through his community work on the Monterey Peninsula, Tyller has truly found a lifelong home. His work with fellow community members was fundamental in the decision to run for Monterey City Council.
Legacy Judge
Chief Designer of the NA and FD Miata and FD RX-7. Pebble Beach & Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance judge. Professor of Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
Chief Judge
Alison has a deep appreciation for automotive design, performance, and craftsmanship, I bring a thorough understanding from classic beauties to cutting-edge innovations. My dedication to excellence is reflected in each critique, aiming to maintain the highest standards of evaluation and assist enthusiasts and professionals alike in making informed decisions. Over 14 years of devoted service as a car judge, I remain committed to influencing the future of automotive appreciation and understanding, particularly among women. In addition to my judging role, I serve as the President of the Mercedes Benz Club of America, San Francisco – Bay Area Section.
Women’s Leadership Grant Recipient
Patty has four years of experience in Human Resources, currently serving as the Human Resources/Safety Manager at Randazzo Enterprises. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in human resource management from Golden Gate University of San Francisco, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on International Business from Cal State Long Beach. As a mother of teenagers, She actively fosters their ambition to strive for success through diligence and determination.
Opera Singer
Fashion and Opera are my the loves I would like to share with with the world. The newly crowned Mrs. Europe Global 2024 and classically trained operatic Soprano I present a unique combination of awarded composers, designers, Djs to make your function truly exceptional. My team of music producers tailored to my classical voice will take your function or fashion show to the distinctive and one of a kind level. Your event can be customized to your unique message.
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Discover the Team Driving Our Success
Founder/Co-MC
Founder of the Prancing Ponies Foundation, empowering women leaders by funding their participation in leadership conferences and contribute to local scholarship programs supporting Women in Automotive. Known for pioneering the only Women’s Car Show at Monterey Car Week and the world’s first all-female Ferrari rally. These initiatives have garnered extensive media coverage, including features in Bloomberg, Huffington Post, MonacoLife, and TurboM6 France, Barron’s, Restoration Garage, and the Wall Street Journal #1 story of 2020. Chanterria, who has met luminaries such as Lyn St. James, Oprah Winfrey, and Mavis & Jay Leno, holds a BA from CSU Hayward and an MBA from the International University of Monaco. Her career includes serving as VP of an IT startup in Brussels and being pivotal in shaping GDPR legislation. She was also the first employee at Ultragenyx. Chanterria resides between Monaco and San Francisco, known as the first Black American woman to buy a Ferrari in California. She finds relaxation in racing her Ferrari ‘Coco’ in rallies across Europe and the US and continues to enjoy dancing, a passion since her days at San Francisco School of the Arts High School.
Automotive Logistics Manager
I attended California State University of Chico, but in my senior, year semester I decided to travel the South Pacific as a crew member on a yacht and learned life lessons along the way. I’ve gone on safari in Africa, met new cousins in Italy, and visited the Czech Republic, Fuji, New Caledonia, Australia, New Zealand and all the little reefs and Islands in between. Lived on both sides of the country, jumped out of airplanes, been a pilot, owned my own tattoo and body piercing studio. Have raced golf carts on the Laguna Seca raceway! Had an old corvette that I loved driving fast and put flow masters on it so people could hear me coming, loved them so much – put them on my Tahoe truck too. Planned Parenthood brought me to the Monterey Peninsula as a clinic manager. After leaving there I worked for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea for 32 years! My title when I retired was the Community
Activities Event Coordinator, Lead Steward for our General Employee Association and was on the Executive Board of LIUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America). I enjoy people and assisted event organizers in obtaining permits – such as the Prancing Ponies Car Show. I have always enjoyed the beauty, grace and raw power of the vehicles during car week. Currently I’m living in Carmel Valley with my sweetheart. We enjoy traveling, golfing, gardening, rock hounding, wine making and especially me – bee keeping. But most of all we enjoy having more time to spend with our friends and family.
Fashion Show Manager
A Holistic Approach Women and girls are change agents in their communities all over the world. When a woman’s mental health is supported, she is able to make change for herself, her family, and members of her community. For over a decade, we have been funding women’s mental health and empowerment work. We reaffirmed our commitment in 2018 when the founder of kate spade new york died by suicide, and today we continue to integrate mental health into our women’s and girls’ empowerment work globally.
Volunteer Team
Founder and Executive Director of the Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program. Reigning Miss Monterey County. Carmel Valley Rotary Club Member. Future Astrophysicist.
Prancing Mixer Volunteer
Abra attended the first Prancing Ponies Car Show and is a long-time community member of Monterey County. She has been a long-time supporter of our car show.
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