Just British

Austin Healey Southeastern Classic XXXII
2018-10-04 - 2018-10-07 | Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Picture yourself having dinner on the USS Yorktown, with unmatched views of the Charleston harbor and the Charleston skyline, with 42,000 tons of steel underfoot. PATRIOTS POINT and the USS Yorktown will be an unforgettable location for Southeastern XXXII. Join the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club in Charleston for a fun-filled weekend!

18th Annual British Legends Weekend - Maine
2018-10-05 08:00 - 2018-10-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | Quaker Meeting House Road, Sandwich, ME, 02644, United States
Featured Marques Landrover & Jaguar. Concours d’ Evolution comparing new and vintage Landrovers and Jaguars. Hundreds of British autos, antiques, exotic race cars, Food trucks, Breweries tasting. vendors, local artisans and more.
A three-day event:
Friday night – Free meet and great for registered participants and vendors
Saturday – Two tours one driving and one a historic tour, dinner Saturday night
Sunday – Show
Looking for select vintage Landrovers and Jaguars.

Lindsay to Brighton Run - Ontario
2018-10-06 | Whistling Duck Restaurant Pub, 75 Harbour St., Brighton, Ontario, K0K1H0, Canada
This year, we will celebrate 16 years of great times, wonderful friends, beautiful Ontario Fall Foliage, exhilarating roads and fine food all rolled into one fabulous outing!
Headquarters to the Whistling Duck Restaurant Pub on Brighton Bay, Brighton, Ontario.

Shenandoah Valley British Car Festival - Virginia
2018-10-06 | Ridgeview Park, 620 South Linden Ave., Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
First held in 1982, our British Car Festival is among the oldest of its kind and one of the few multi-day British car events on the east coast. Over 150 entrants from more than 10 states participate each year.
We welcome all British marques and makes in all conditions. A show-quality car is not needed to share in the fun of this great event. Awards are based on voting by participants!
The car show is staged over several acres among the massive trees and lovely river views of Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro. The Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, and Blue Ridge Parkway are a 10-minute drive from the show.
Please note MAJOR changes to our show format!
There are some major changes to our event this year. Due to management changes, we have to move from the Holiday Inn that has been our host venue for many years and due to declining participation over the last several years, we will no longer be holding an Awards banquet.
Our new host hotel is the Days Inn, Waynesboro – see sidebar for more information.
Our Friday night reception has proved to be very popular, so please add it to your schedules.
This year we will be holding our Friday night reception at Waynesboro Country Club. The event is open to all participants. There will be a cash bar and a ‘cookout’ style buffet of hamburger/hot dog, baked beans, tossed salad, sides, cookies, coffee/tea (tax & tip included) is available for $20 with advance order. No other food will be available.

Myrtle Beach Britfest 2018 Car Show
2018-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | The Market Common, 4017 Deville Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577, United States
Myrtle Beach Britfest 2018” Car Show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at The Market Common, Johnson & Hendrick Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC. Come and enjoy a British car extravaganza and celebrate Octoberfest in the balmy warmth of autumn at the beach. New this year … a Friday night reception at Nacho Hippo and special guest hotel rates at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront!
The Myrtle Beach Britfest will be held at The Market Common located on Farrow Parkway between Highway 17 Business and Highway 17 By-Pass in Myrtle Beach. In addition to all of the beautiful British cars, only a block away is The Market Common which boasts lots of shops, restaurants, and a cinema so your weekend will be packed with fun for everyone!
Dash Plaques will be given to all early registration entrants and will be available for most late and “day-of” registrations. Award Plaques or Trophies will be presented to winners in each class. A Special Award for the entry with the “Best Picnic Presentation” will be given. And back by popular demand will be a “Ladies English Tea and Crumpets” featuring a contest for the “Best Hat”. Special “Britfest” t-shirts will also be available. Food vendors, restrooms, local restaurants, and shopping are available nearby all day!
2018 BritFest Registration Form

23rd Annual Hunt Country Classic, Virginia
2018-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Willoughby Farm, 7397 Frogtown Road, Marshall, VA, 20115, United States
Nestled midway between historic Marshall, and lovely Middleburg, deep in the rolling hills of Virginia’s incomparable Hunt Country, lies Willoughby Farm.
In October the vista is an artist’s palette of breath-taking color. This is the setting for the MG Car Club, Washington, D.C. Centre’s Hunt Country Classic British Vehicle Show.
And, there’s entertainment for everyone, from apple pressing for the kids, to hayrides for all to round out the day! Additional entertainment is provided by strolling pipers. Combine this with a delicious food, and you have the Hunt Country Classic experience…one without equal.

Texas MG Register Fall Gathering of the Faithful
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-14 | Courtyard Waco, 101 Washington Ave., Waco, TX, 76701, United States
Git Along, Li’l Roadsters!
Yeehaw! Giddy up fast! Welcome to Waco October 11-14, 2018!
Your hosts, the Rattas and the Greens, are very much looking forward to having you join us for the TMGR Fall GoF in Waco, which has been named the MG Round-Up. Situated on the Chisholm Trail, Waco boasts a tradition of the herd gathering here by the river back in the day. So saddle up your roadster, GT, racer or saloon and gallop to the banks of the Brazos to join the party this fall.
The host hotel for the GoF is the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Waco. Not only is the location convenient, the hotel sits on a prime spot overlooking the Brazos River near the historic old iron bridge and the iconic suspension bridge. The hotel has been a gathering spot for other British car enthusiasts before, including a group of MG owners who crossed the country to attend the MGB national convention in San Diego last summer. In addition to a covered outdoor space with comfortable furnishings in the center courtyard, there also is ample room on the grass behind the hotel and the parking lot for those who wish to gather there. There are walkways on either side of the Brazos, but the more adventurous may want to take advantage of the opportunity for kayaking or biking the nearby trails.
On Saturday morning, we will make our way around the curves and over the hills of the Cameron Park roads to arrive at the Bosque River Stage on the campus of McLennan Community College for the car show. The amphitheater will provide a relaxed comfortable setting for our catered box lunch and for the club business meeting.
Your hosts are still considering some options for Saturday afternoon, but we invite you to explore some of the activities that have catapulted what was our sleepy hometown into the national—and international—limelight. As TripAdvisor’s #2 rising tourist destination, Waco has a range of offerings to interest just about anyone. We will be providing a more thorough list in next month’s Backroads, but here are a few nuggets to think about now. There is the Waco Mammoth Site, which was recently named among the top ten dinosaur destinations by Expedia—even though mammoths were mammals, not lizards. Some of you may have heard of a little HGTV program called Fixer Upper. If shiplap stirs your senses, make your pilgrimage to the Magnolia Market complex to find a souvenir and nosh on a cupcake. Reputed to be one of the finest smaller zoos in the country, the Cameron Park Zoo has gone through a few changes and acquisitions since our last GoF on its premises in 2008. If you can tolerate a sinking feeling, try the Titanic exhibit at the Mayborn Museum on the Baylor campus. It contains reclaimed artifacts from the sunken ship along with recreated first class and steerage cabins and stories of her passengers, both famous and obscure.
The evening schedule will bring us to the Press Room atop McLane Stadium where we will convene for a social hour, the awards banquet and the auction. Our venue affords great views of both the football field and the city of Waco. The Baylor Club will lay out their “On the Brazos Buffet” featuring Dr Pepper Roasted Pork Loin, Hand Breaded Chicken Fried Steak with Cracked Black Pepper Gravy and Smothered Chicken Breast with Grilled Onions, Jalapenos, Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. There will be a cash bar for those who have worked up a thirst after a long day on the dusty trail. We all can enjoy the company of our fellow MG cowboys and cowgirls while there, and we suspect the party will continue back in the hotel parking lot afterward.
For those arriving on Thursday, the Rattas will host an informal gathering of TMGR folks at Cricket’s Grill & Draft House, a downtown establishment not far from the hotel. There you will find pool tables and other games to show your skill while enjoying some hearty pub fare and a choice from dozens of brews. If that’s not your ticket, you might enjoy an evening with the Waco Symphony Orchestra featuring violin soloist Corey Cerovsek at Baylor’s Waco Hall, and wave at your other hosts, the Greens, from across the aisle before they join the crowd at Cricket’s.
On Friday morning we will embark on a long, beautiful drive in the countryside west of Waco, culminating in lunch together at the end of the drive. Later that afternoon there will be an opportunity to tour the Balcones Distillery and sample their products. Balcones has acquired worldwide fame among whiskey connoisseurs for their Texas Single Malt Whisky, and recently they were selected as the official whiskey for the Texas Live! food and entertainment venue being developed in Arlington.
Head ‘em up and move ‘em out to join the MG Round-Up in Waco in October! You can register for this event at TMGR.org. The Courtyard by Marriott is holding a block of rooms until September 11, 2018. To register online follow the link from the TMGR website or call 254.752.8686 ext. 6. Registration for the GoF can be done easily online or via mail. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you.

Autumn In the Mountains British Car Show, NC - 2018
2018-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
The British Car Club of Western North Carolina invites you to join us at the 19th annual “Autumn in the Mountains – British & European Automobile & Motorcycle Show” at the Asheville Outlets on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Autumn in the Mountains features a variety of classic, exotic and racing European cars and bikes from the 1930’s to today’s modern examples.
As the name suggests, “Autumn in the Mountains” of Western North Carolina typically means comfortable fall weather and unmatched autumn colors. Centrally located, the Asheville Outlets (I-26 and I-40) provides something for everyone and there’s so much to see and do within the surrounding area, so bring your British or European car or motorcycle, the entire family, and enjoy Western North Carolina hospitality!

In addition to the car show, the weekend’s events include live music, silent auctions, great food, various raffles and drawings, product exhibits, a 50-50 drawing, and the car and motorcycle show awards presentation.
Exhibiting participants will each receive a “Goodie Bag” with gifts and discount coupons to all of the 50+ stores at the Asheville Outlets! And, the best part of being a part of this great show is that all proceeds from “Autumn in the Mountains” benefit local Buncombe and Henderson County charities.

British Motoring Club of Montgomery, AL Car Show
2018-10-13 09:00 - 14:00 | State Farmers Market, 1655 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
All British Cars, Motorcycles & European Sports Cars are invited
Awards will honor the Top Five Pre-1980 Cars, Top Five Post-1980 Cars, and the People’s Choice Award

Brits at The Village - Pennsylvannia
2018-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Bank of America at Peddler’s Village, 167 Carousel Lane, Lahaska, PA, 18931, United States
The “Brits at The Village” British Car & Bike Show is an informal, popular-vote show for owners of all British Cars and Bikes. It is designed to “finish off” the Car Show Season. Bring your car, bike, and family and enjoy the surroundings. See what Peddler’s Village has to offer in shopping and fine dining at many of its specialty shops and restaurants.
Special Guest – American MGB Association holding their 41st Annual AMGBA Meet 2018

Autumn Leaf Festival, PA
2018-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Moravian Academy, Merle-Smith Campus, 4313 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
The British Car Club of the Lehigh Valley’s Autumn Leaf Festival is a relaxed, popular-vote show for all British marques and other foreign classic and exotic cars, held in conjunction with Moravian Academy’s annual Country Fair.
Lots of entertainment, good food, rides, games, crafts, book sales and fun for the family at the fair while British car owners enjoy a day of laid-back camaraderie with their friends and their cars. Participation award for ALL cars, and commemorative dash plaques to the first 50 cars. Door prizes, too.

28th Annual British Car Festival 2018 - Alabama
2018-10-27 | Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
South Alabama British Car Club presents its 28th annual British Car Festival October 26–27, 2018, celebrating 70 years of Land Rover, at Fairhope United Methodist Church in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama, an artist colony on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The pre-show dinner will be held Friday at 7:00 pm at the church, and registration opens at 9:00 am on Saturday. Awards will be presented in 36 classes. Registration is $25 in advance (received on or before October 19) and $30 at the show; additional cars are $15 each. Trailer parking is available.

British Car Festival 2018 - Alabama
2018-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
The date for the 2018 BCF has been set for Saturday, October 27th. Registration details and other forms will be loaded soon! Go ahead and mark your calendar now and check back later for additional details!

Choo Choo Refugee New Home - British Car Show, TN
2018-10-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
The Southern British Car Club of Greater Chattanooga invites you to The Chattanoogan HotelOctober 26-28, 2018For “Choo Choo Refugee New Home” Car Show

Friday, October 26th
Registration: 4:30-6:30 pm, Welcome Reception: 6:00 pm, Main courtyard, music provided.Award for the Best Dressed Lord and Award for the Finest Lady.

Saturday, October 27th
NEW show field location: Crye-Leike lot, 1201 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Registration on show field: 8:30-10:30 am
Show field opens: 8:30 am
Participants Popular Vote ballots will be placed in cars at 11:00
Voting by participants: 11:00-2:00 pm
Food is available at the many eateries at The Chattanoogan Hotel (across the street)
Funkana: 3:00-4:30 pm
Awards Dinner: 6:00 pm, Walker Room, The Chattanoogan Hotel

Sunday, October 28th
Dutch treat breakfast: 8:00-10:00 am

34th Annual British Car Day - Charleston, SC
2018-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
The British Car Club of Charleston invites you to join in the festivities of our 34th Annual British Car Day at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The event is open to the public for admission cost to the park ($2pp). We invite all British cars, whether a member of the British Car Club of Charleston or not, to register for the event. We typically have a host of MG’s, Triumph’s, Austin Healey’s, Morgan’s, Aston Martins, Lotus’, Jaguars, Mini’s, Rolls Royce’s, Bentley’s and more. Registration includes admission to the park for two and an invitation to the Welcome Reception on the USS Yorktown. Register before October 11th and receive a BCD 2018 Tee shirt and be included in a $200 Moss Motors gift certificate drawing.
It costs $2 per person to enter the facility. For British Car Day, entrants will receive access vouchers to enter which is included with the BCD entrant fee.
Hagerty Youth Judging Program
Designed primarily for youth ages 8 to 14, the Youth Judging Program brings the world of classics to a kid-friendly level. The Young Judges are guided through the show field as a group to pre-selected show cars and interact with owners, allowing the judges to learn details, history and fun facts about each. A simplified scorecard that highlights five basic categories and is rated on a scale of 1-to-5 is used.
Moss Motors $200 gift certificate
A drawing will be held for pre-registrants to win a $200 gift certificate for Moss Motors.
Friday Reception
The Friday evening prior to the event, October 26th, we will be having a Welcome reception for participants on the USS YORKTOWN Fantail. Located on the rear deck of the YORKTOWN, the fantail is an enormously popular venue. The overhead aft section of the flight deck provides shelter from the elements with views of the Charleston Harbor and Charleston’s historic district. Space is limited so register early!

Uwharrie Mountains British Car Meet - NC (Moved to Sunday)
2018-10-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Higgins Farm, 2732 Bescher Chapel Road, Denton, NC, 27239, United States
Due to the heavy chance of rain of Saturday the Meet is being moved to the following day, Sunday October 28th. For Sunday, the weather looks very nice – 63 and sunny.
