2026 USA WESTERN EVENTS (all):
- Apr. 29 ’26 – 10:00 AM. San Francisco Region Citroën Car Club – Mallard Slough Trail Hike. Join us at the Mallard Slough Trail in Alviso! https://www.yelp.com/biz/hike-the-mallard-slough-trail-alviso-alviso. We will meet at Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. From the Environmental Education Centre we’ll take a moderate 3.7 mile hike (about 1.5 hours) along the levees amongst white pelicans, ducks, Caspian terns, taking in views of Drawbridge, the refuge’s ghost town. After the hike we will enjoy a picnic and optional visit to the nearby Laughing Monk (https://sunnyvale.laughingmonk.com/) brewpub. To sign up or for more information send an email to: CitroenSF@gmail.com.
- Apr. 26 ’26 – Northwest Citroën Owners Club Tulip Run & Spring Potluck Lunch. Join us for the NWCOC Spring Potluck lunch at Mitch and Cami Lindborg’s house in Marysville, WA. (Marysville is about 35 miles north of Seattle and 100 miles from Vancouver BC.) We will have a relaxing potluck lunch in their large, comfortable yard. Lunch time: 11:00 to 2:00 . RSVP Requested by April 15. NWCOC@earthlink.net.
- May 2 ’26 – Marrs Automotive Open House — Citroën Car Club (Los Angeles) — All French makes and models welcome. It will be a day full of fun activities.
- Agenda :
- 8:00-10:00 – We are invited to the cars and coffee at the Porsche dealership in Santa Clarita for their monthly cars and coffee. 23645 Creekside Rd, Santa Clarita, CA. Come and show off your car! We have tentatively 12 spots reserved in their prime front parking area. We may be indoors in their museum area depending on weather. The organizer, Joseph Finnigan is a big aficionado and cannot wait to meet us all.
- 10:00-1:00 – social at the Atelier/swapmeet at Marrs Automotive – Coffee, pastries, whatever you’d like to bring. 26950 Furnivall Avenue, Santa Clarita CA 91351. Annual club meeting – we need a VP.
- 1:00-2:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant (location TBD).
- 2:30-3:30 – Local drive.
- Please RSVP to marrsautomotive@gmail.com so we can do a car count for the car show in the morning. We look forward to seeing you all! Jean-Francois, Melissa and Jean-Luc.
- 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.
- 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. ENTRY DEADLINE IS MARCH 31. Enter your car here: https://sanmarinomotorclassic.com/vehicle-application
- June 28 ’26 – NWCOC May Meet. Details to come. NWCOC@earthlink.net.
- 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