2026 USA WESTERN EVENTS (all):
- May 29 – 31 ’26 — West Coast Rendezvous — Santa Cruz, CA. Annual event, organized this year by the San Francisco Regional Citroën Car Club (SFRCCC). The host hotel will be the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley. Our group rate is $189/night ($217 with taxes) and they’ve agreed to offer that rate for 40 rooms. We have exhausted our allocation of reduced-rate rooms, but the hotel has kindly offered to honour the discount beyond the initial room count. To receive this discount you must contact Sarah Skwarek <Sarah.Skwarek@Hilton.com> ON OR BEFORE MAY 8th.
- IMPORTANT: in addition to registering for Rendez-Vous AT THIS LINK, you MUST separately make a hotel booking AT THIS LINK.
- Please use the link provided to book your hotel rooms, otherwise they will NOT count towards our minimum room spend. Please do NOT book through Expedia, Travelocity, etc. For questions, please drop us a note at CitroenSF@gmail.com
- THE PROGRAMME:
- FRIDAY: Arrival & Automotive Art
- ● Kickoff at the Hilton: Mingle with fellow enthusiasts as the parking lot transforms into a live gallery of unique vehicles.
- ● Must-See: Visit the world-renowned Canepa Motorsports Museum right in Scotts Valley, a sanctuary for some of the rarest cars in history.
- ● Evening: Tim Clark hosts our introduction session at 6:00 p.m., followed by Happy Hour and no-host local dinner. Insider Tip: For a local vibe, try The Crow’s Nest for views of the harbor or Samba Rock Açai for a quick, healthy bite.
- SATURDAY: The Grand Tour
- ● The Scenic Drive: Grab breakfast at the hotel before our 10:00 a.m. departure through the redwood-canopied roads of UCSC, winding up the coast to meet at the Greyhound Rock parking area.
- ● West Cliff Drive: We’ll cruise one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, passing the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
- ● Capitola Village: Enjoy lunch on the Esplanade, right on the water.
- ○ Recommended Dining: Try Zelda’s on the Beach for classic beachfront dining or Paradise Beach Grille for upscale island vibes.
- ● Afternoon: It so happens that the annual VDubs in the Village event (200+ air-cooled Volkswagens) will be happening that day. So, take in the cars and live entertainment, but be sure to head back to the hotel by 4pm for a Tech Session and Swap Meet.
- ● Evening: Join us from 6pm for cocktails followed at 7pm by a Grand Buffet Dinner with live entertainment.
- SUNDAY: The Scenic Route Home
- ● Local History: Visit Lon Price’s legendary Citroën shop and explore a nearby collection of vintage cars.
- ● Relaxation: Wind down with a tour of a local mountain winery.
- ○ Local Favorite: Bargetto Winery in nearby Soquel offers a historic tasting room right on the creek.
- Register for the event here: http://r26.sfrccc.org/
- June 14 ’26 – San Marino Motor Classic. French Cars are a feature! It will be attended by the Citroën Car Club Los Angeles. Location – Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108. If we get enough Citroëns we will have our own class. Enter your car here: https://sanmarinomotorclassic.com/vehicle-application. Entry deadline date is April 30.
- June 28 ’26 – NWCOC May Meet. Details to come. NWCOC@earthlink.net.
- June 26 – 27 ’26 — Weekend Down on the Farm — Springville, CA. (Citroën Car Club (Los Angeles). Tad Welborn has invited us to his ranch in Springville for a drive in the country followed by a bar-b-que dinner. Arrive in Porterville Friday night. Dinner at Don Vino’s restaurant. Saturday Breakfast at Cow Punchers Cafe in Springville 9:00 AM. Then take a scenic drive ending with a French lunch at the Eden Cafe in Tulare. After lunch return to Porterville or check out the charming town of Springville and tour Tad’s shop and farm before dinner. Tad will grill some tri-tip and chicken and other surprises. Dinner with sides and drinks, $35. Bring a bottle of wine. Please RSVP to club@citroencarclub.us. Tad needs a head count by June 21. There are several options for places to stay in Porterville. Holiday Inn Express, Best Western and America’s Best Value. Camping available at Lake Success. More info and maps at: https://citroencarclub.us/newevents/sunday-drive-and-dinner-down-on-the-farm/
- Aug. 23 ’26 – 1:00 pm – NWCOC Cit Chat & BBQ – at 2CVsRus in Seattle. The North West Citroën Owners Club invites you to Enjoy an afternoon with your Citroën friends at Uschi & Axel’s home. Bring: Meat for BBQ and/or other dishes. We will provide German Bratwurst, soft drinks, and entertainment! If it rains, the party room in the garage will be ready and the grill will be covered. Please bring items to donate to the NWCOC Silent Auction. These need not be Citroën or even car related! Please make sure that auto parts are clean or wrapped for protection. Call 206-439-0202 or e-mail info@2CVsRus.com for directions.
- Oct. 18 ’26 – NWCOC Autumn Drive. Details to come. NWCOC@earthlink.net.
- Nov. 7, ’26 – Best of France and Italy Car Show – Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA. More info at: www.franceanditaly.com