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before departing for any listed event.
The Register encourages local groups and clubs to submit their MG events
to the "MGB Driver". Information must include
date, location, and contact phone number.
Please submit events at least two months in advance to:
Editor
Robert
Rushing
5444 Sutherland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
For submissions
to this Website list of events, e-mail to Rick Brown at mgrick@mgcars.org.uk
Please send the email in the format shown below. (i.e. Date(s) City, State,
Description of event, website if any, contact email if any.
Major British
Car Events
2008
October 11, 2008 - Peddler's Village/Lahaska, PA.
- Brits at the Village
Hosted by The Philly MG Club, Inc. After Hosting a very successful MG
2008 National Convention we now are presenting our Twelfth Annual All
British Car & Bike Show at Peddler's Village in Lahaska PA. This is
a Popular Vote Awards Show, Classes are determined by pre-registration.
Dash plaques to the first 150 cars/bikes. A special award to the Club
that have the most pre-registered, so make this one of your Clubs Event
in October. Pre-registration $12.00 by Sept 20th. $20.00 reg. fee day
of show. For more info. and registration forms: > or call Bill 215.932.0295
or Steve 215.275.7960 Contact: Bill Hixson. Phone: 215-932-. Email: MGBV6T5@phillymgclub.com.
October 12, 2008 - Gruene Texas- All British Car
Day -The Alamo MG Association is proud to host the 2008 All British Car
Club Day. This year it will be at Gruene , Texas on October 12, 2008 from
10:00 till 3:00 . Awards for several different classes. T-Shirts will
be available. We will be taking pre-orders on T-shirts. Gruene has several
historic buildings and antique stores. More information soon. Please contact
Larry for more information. mgrollers@yahoo.com Put ABCD in subject box
please.
October 12, 2008 Middleburg, VA. The annual
Hunt Country Classic British Car Show is arguably the best British car
show in the mid-Atlantic region. Held at Willoughby Farm near beautiful
Middleburg, Virginia, it is hosted by champion race car driver Bill Scott
and his wife Barbara, and put on by the MG Car Club, Washington DC Centre.
The show includes not only classic British cars the best MGs, Jaguars,
Triumphs, Healeys, Sprites & Midgets, Rolls Royces & Bentleys,
TVRs, and Morgans but also legendary British bikes, exotic British
sports and race cars, and upper class touring sedans. Awards are given
to winners in 23 classes. One special award given is the "Ambassador's
Choice Award," presented by the British Ambassador or his designee.
In addition to the beautiful automobiles, there will be hayrides, apple
cider pressing, pipers, a silent auction, vendors, and hot food, including
British favourites, cooked on site, and deli sandwiches for your dining
enjoyment. A fall British Car Show in the beautiful Virginia Hunt Country!
It just doesn't get any better than the Hunt Country Classic. The first
cars begin arriving by 9 am and the show concludes about 2pm, shortly
after awards are presented. Show car registration is $25 and spectator
admission is $5 per carload. For entry information and directions, visit
www.mgcarclubdc.com. We very
much hope to see you there
October 17-19, 2008 - Greenville, SC. - Drive-In
# 11
The eleventh annual gathering of the M.G. Drivers Club of North America
will be held in conjunction with the "Euro Auto Festival". Car
show (open to all European marques), vendor flea market, road rally, BMW
auto factory and museum tour and more! Contact: Richard Miller. Phone:
908-713-6251. Email: mgdriversclub@hotmail.com.
Website: www.mgdriversclub.com
October 23 - 26, 2008 - Waco, Texas, Texas MG Register,
Fall GoF
Make plans to attend Abingdon on Brazos II in the heart of Texas. Weekend
events include drives down those winding Texas country roads, car parade
along the Brazos River (there's even a suspension bridge) through downtown
Waco to the Cameron Park Zoo site of the car show. Special guest, John
Twist will conduct Saturday's tech session. Banquet, awards, shopping
and good old-fashion parking lot camaraderie round out the weekend activities.
For more information email WacoGoF2008@aol.com
October 24-26, 2008 - Mount Pleasant, SC. - 24Th Annual British
Car Day Charleston
All British Car Show at Historic Patriots Point, home of The Yorktowne
in Mount Pleasant, SC. This year's show to again benefit students in the
Garrett Academy Auto Collision Body Shop Program. Early guests can enjoy
a complimentary Historic Downtown Charleston tour and return in time to
share the camaraderie at our Barbacue Welcome Reception at the show grounds.
The 24th Annual British Car Day will be held on Saturday from 9 am with
trophies awarded on-site at 3:30 pm. For those spending the night in the
Charleston area, there will be a post show "Meet and Greet"
with refreshments until about 6 pm. On Sunday morning, we offer a short
escorted drive through the historic Old Village area of Mount Pleasant
with "Thank You" Reception at Alhambra Park after which you
will be escorted to I-26 at 10:30 am for your drive home. Dash plaques
to the first 120 entrants; vendors, 50/50 drawing, silent auction items
and Valve Cover Races. For application form and more info, log on to britishcarclubcharleston.com.
We welcome you all and look forward to spending time with you! Contact:
Dennis Wunsch. Phone: 843-696-0910. Email: HD1CH@AOL.COM.
October 25, 2008 - Clearwater, FL. - All British
Field Meet and AutoJumble
The 22nd Annual All British car and bike show. A chance to show your British
car or bike for all makes and models. Awards given to all classes based
on popularity judging by the entrants. This is one of the biggest All
British shows in Florida and we will be adding new events and awards for
the 2008 show. Food, music, vendors and lots for British car enthusiests
to share car stories. Visit our web site for more details and registration
information after June 2008. Contact: Clete Gardenhour. Phone: 727-525-3604.
Email: tbahc11@verizon.net. Website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/tbahc/
October 25, 2008 -Fairhope, AL. - British Car Festival
The South Alabama British Car Club will host their 18th annual British
Car Festival at the Beautiful Fairhope Beach. The park display opens at
9:00am. Admission to the public is free. Vehicles on display will include
all the well known classic British marques- Austin-Healey, Jaguar, MG,
Sunbeam,Triumph. There will be an entrance fee of $25 for participating
owners. Our sponsored charity this year is the American Cancer Society.
Trophies will be awarded by vote of the show entrants and the awards ceremony
will be at 3:00pm. For further details visit www.sabcc.org or contact
Noel Eagleson at 251 751 2652. Email: noeleagleson@gmail.com.
October 31-November 1, 2008 - Chattanooga, TN. -
Southern British Car Club
Chattanooga CHOO-CHOO, Chattanooga www.southernbritishcarclub.net Contact:
Perky Long. Phone: 423-614-8897. Email: sbcc@wildblue.net.
November 1, 2008 - Melbourne, FL. - Brit Bash at
Wickham Brit Bash at Wickham, A Celebration of British Motorcars"
is the annual show of the MG Car Club - Florida and open to ALL British
cars. Held at beautiful Wickham Park on the lake in Melbourne, Florida.
Pre registration $25 by October 18, 2008, $30 day of show, vendors $35.
Goodie bags for first 25 pre registrants, free dash plaques for all. There
will be tech sessions, British regalia for sale, canvas & upholstery
consultation, 50/50 raffle and door prizes and of course awards. Meet
and Greet, Friday, October 31 from 6:00-8:00. For complete information
and details visit our website at www.mgcarclubflorida.org,
email to britbash@comcast.netor
call Danica Perhacs, (772) 770-0083.
November 7-9, 2008 ST PETERSBURG, FL. - MG JAMBOREE
16
Its Jamboree 16! The Florida Suncoast MG Car Club would like to
invite ALL British Car Owners to celebrate with us. Well have a
Sweet 16 party Friday night and a Slumber Party Saturday night. As in
past years, costumes are encouraged, and fun is mandatory (cant
be helped). Ladies attend the "Sweet 16 Tea Party. Bring a
photo of yourself as a 16 year old or at your 16th birthday party. Dress
like Jackie O or like someone else from the 1960s. Well
be having the event at the gorgeous Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in St.
Petersburg near the Skyway Bridge. It offers a beautiful view of the bridge
as well as having its own private beach! If you want to stay an extra
day or two, the hotel will extend your stay for the same MG Jamboree rate
of $89 a night. Contact: Gail Lenhard. Phone: 727-521-9890. Email: gail@glennsmg.com.
Website: www.fsmgcc.com.
November 23, 2008 - Fullerton, CA. - The Vintage
MG Club of Southern California 35th Annual ALL MG Parts Exchange
Sunday, November 23, 2008. The Vintage MG Club of Southern California
35th Annual ALL MG Parts Exchange. Location: College Park, College of
Communications, 2600 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA. 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact John Seim, 949-786-5697, kingseim@earthlink.net, Don Kosup, 714-828-5688,
dkosup@sbcglobal,net, or Bob Christian, 714-998-7281, Bob.Christian@minarik.com.
For more info, please go to our website. www.VintageMG.com Contact: John
Seim. Phone: 949-786-5697. Email: kingseim@earthlink.net. Website: www.VintageMG.com
April 4, 2009 - Miccosukee, FL. - Extravaganza Under the Oaks
The North Florida British Motoring Club will host Extravaganza Under
the Oaks on the lawn of the Van Brundt-Morris House in historic Miccosukee,
Florida. Cars will be on display from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starting
at approximately 3:30 PM, participants will enjoy a drive along some
of North Florida and South Georgias beautiful canopy roads. The
drive will end at the Miccosukee Community Center for a catered dinner
and presentation of awards. A silent auction will also take place, along
with a 50/50 drawing and live music throughout the day. Judging will
be Peoples Choice with trophies and cash awards going to First,
Second and Third place finishers. Pre-registration is encouraged and
can be done by downloading the registration form from http://www.nfbmc.com/show/registration.pdf.
While registering, participants can sign up for lunch (which will be
catered on site) and dinner (which will be catered at the Miccosukee
Community Center).www.nfbmc.com/show/event.asp. Contact: Charlie O'Connors.
Phone: 850-539-1104. Email: charlieoc@nfbmc.com. Website: http://www.nfbmc.com
July 12, 2009 - Fairfield, OH. - Cincinnati British Car Day
This is our 22nd annual British Car Celebration. Staged in a beautiful
rolling park in Fairfield, Ohio. We will conduct a fun drive on Saturday
July 11, and the main event On Sunday the 12th. This year we will feature
the 100th birthday of the Morgan Marque. Please visit our website for
a show flyer and evolving information. You can find us on the web at
bccgc.com. See You There! Bob Santoro Contact: Don Fales. Phone: 513-378-5805.
Email: bccgc@cinci.rr.com.
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