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The British Invasion of West Coast Meet 2025
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Get ready for three days of the best in British-themed enjoyment!
We'll kick off Thursday night with a screening of "Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery". A swingin' fashion photographer by day and a groovy British secret agent by night, superspy Austin Powers must foil the sinister schemes of Dr. Evil. This will be an exclusive outdoor screening in the gardens behind the hotel. (Free event)
On Friday morning, we'll have a Drive Tour Fit for a King (or Queen). We'll caravan around the scenic hills near Atascadero, ending at the lovely, 3.5 acre Templeton Park. Your choice of delicious British-style sandwiches or vegan salad will await you there.
What's more British than having a traditional Afternoon Tea? On Friday afternoon, yummy scones, cakes, and cucumber sandwiches will be served by the attentive and properly-attired staff. And to complete the experience, a live jazz trio will provide the background while you catch up with old friends. It will be the social event of the season!
"Lacroix, darling. Lacroix."
Who better to host a British fashion show than the fashion mavens, Patsy Stone and Edina Monsoon from "Absolutely Fabulous"? Come in British garb on Friday night and parade your stuff on the ballroom runway! We're looking for royalty, chimney sweeps, bobbies, 60's Carnaby Street fashions, and characters like Sherlock Holmes, Mrs. Slocombe, and James Bond. Trophies will be awarded by our wigged-out British judges! A delicious, English-style buffet dinner is included.
The featured marques at the Saturday car show will be British, but all makes and models, foreign and domestic, will be on display. We'll even have a special VW category for Beetlemania! Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
And once balloting is completed, we'll have a Sign & Ride event where you'll be able to take short rides in our special cars. If you'd like to take people for rides, please indicate that during the registration process.
NOTE: This year, we'll have digital voting through your smart phone! A link to the voting app can be sent to your phone either by email or text. When registering, please choose which method you'd like to use to receive the app.
The Saturday night awards banquet, featuring quintessentially British cuisine, will have a fun, multi-media stage event, parodying several British genres, with specially-written songs, special effects and cheeky humor. Top car honors will be awarded by the King himself! All the Saturday events –the car show, lunch and banquet – are included in your basic registration. Sign up today!
Springhill Suites is offering a limited number of rooms at discounted rates. If you want to come early, the rate for Wednesday night is $135.00. For Thursday through Saturday nights, the West Coast Meet special price is $225.00. You can book these online using these links:
Wednesday Night Block:
Book your group rate for West Coast Meet Wednesday
Thursday – Saturday Night Block:
Book your group rate for West Coast Meet Weekend
You can also call the hotel directly and speak to someone at the front desk to help with a reservation. (805) 462-3500
The roommate registry has been closed due to lack of interest.
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Registration is required before Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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