LCOC Western Region Event Calendar

On Saturday April 5 starting at 11:30 a.m. our own Scott Balanda has arranged a stellar wine tasting event and lunch at the beautiful Mystic Hills Vineyard, 79550 Watkins Lane, San Miguel, CA. Mystic Hills is located in the scenic Paso Robles wine producing region of central California. This small family-owned winery offers white and blush wines and is renowned for its red wine varietals and blends. Their wine quality, hospitality and friendliness have been cited in numerous 5 star tasting reviews and LCOC will expect no less.

After the host’s wonderful introduction to the property, tasting will take place outside on the patio overlooking the vineyard. Mystic HIlls has been named Monterey County Winery of the Year and San Luis Obispo County Winery of the Year.

This tasting also will include a pre-arranged box lunch featuring a delicious vegan, deli or gluten free sandwich, side dish choice of broccoli, coleslaw, fruit cup, macaroni, pasta salad, potato salad, quinoa or side green, plus potato chip bag, and a gourmet dessert cookie, water and soft drinks. In a nostalgic throwback to the free tastings of earlier days of California’s nascent wine industry, the entire event including lunch will be just $30 per person paid directly to Scott.

Contact him by March 15 at scott.balanda@gmail.com to reserve your space and lunch selection. We are limited to the first 30 visitors to sign up so you won’t want to delay your reservation. There is ample parking if you choose to arrive in your classic Lincoln; however, all makes, models and years of vehicles are welcome.

The Mystic HIlls outing is planned as a day trip, but should you wish to arrive the night before or spend the weekend in the area, your best bet for reasonable accommodations isin nearby Atascadero.

Fresh on the heels of its beautiful new Nautilus being named Motor Trend’s 2025 SUV of the Year, Lincoln has scheduled the debut of the all-new flagship Navigator family on April 12 with a gala introductory event in Southern California.  Save the date and return here for details coming soon.

On Saturday, April 12, the groundbreaking new Lincoln Navigator is being shown to journalists at The Inn at  Rancho Santa Fe, near Del Mar, CA, and we are all invited to share in the fun at the adjacent Cars & Coffee gathering from 7 to 11 a.m. Bring your classic to C&C or just come on down to see the Navigator and all the new LIncoln models, heritage LCOC cars and all the other attending vehicles. Then stay for lunch with LCOC members as an option.

C&C at Rancho Santa Fe consists of about 200 cars parked along streets for several blocks, with people walking among them throughout the morning. This led to the idea of displaying a Navigator on the grassy point across from the Cars & Coffee intersection that is the focal spot for the morning.

In the tradition of Lincoln & Lattes, Ford Motor Company will be serving coffee and pastries by the Navigator.

And, four LCOC members will display their cars in a Lincoln Heritage display adjacent to the Navigator.  Additionally, we will have the full line of new Lincolns displayed on the hotel front lawn.

Here are the details from John Clinard, Ford Motor Company Communications … The diagram below shows how our planned set-up will look. On the top right of the image, we will have the full Lincoln vehicle line-up on display on the grass. On the left side of the diagram, we will have a black label lawn with three additional vehicles on display. Finally, on the bottom of the diagram we will have the “hero” Navigator on display. Near the hero Navigator, I’ve added a red box which is where we have LCOC’s four heritage vehicles displayed.

Who: Hundreds of car enthusiasts of all ages children to seniors. Lincoln corporate representatives and product design staff who you will want to meet.

What: Cars & Coffee is an unstructured, spontaneous gathering featuring cars of all makes.  It’s fun to walk the streets and take in the sights. I would suggest bringing a hat as there is little shade.  Your classic Lincolns will add much to the day!

Where: In at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, (858) 221-4000  It is at the end of Paseo Delicias (the main street into town), where Avenida De Acacias intersects to the right and La Gracia to the left.

When: Saturday, April 12, All morning, with first cars arriving 7 a.m. and the last departing 11 a.m.

The hotel restaurant serves a great menu and we encourage staying for lunch with fellow Lincoln owners at 11:30.

We hope you can join us for an enjoyable morning!

John Clinard, Ford Motor Company Communications, 3 Glen Bell Way, Irvine, CA 92618

LCOC is pleased and proud to announce a new event for 2025—a joint car show with the SoCal Cougar Club featuring Mercury Cougars, Comets, Lincolns, AMC & More.   The event will feature fun, prizes and the ability to socialize with fellow car buffs.  A cafe and food trucks will be onsite for all exhibitors.

DATE: May 3rd, 2025, TIME: 8AM, LOCATION: Fullerton Airport – 4011 Commonwealth Fullerton

Raffle, 50/50 Raffle and Concessions, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place and Best of Show Trophies

Limited to 90 Cars Sign Up Now…Don’t Delay!!!

$25.00 per car.

No Alcohol Permitted

Click here to view show classes and registration form. To register send Class choice and contact info and payment from form to:

Mike Brown 818-599-5741 /// mikeragtop@yahoo.com or Dann Allen at 310-614-0379///dann.allen@yahoo.com

LCOC is encouraging and inviting you to register your pre-1980 Lincolns and Marks for one of San Diego’s oldest and best car events—this year’s 36th Annual MotorCars on MainStreet, Sunday May 4, 2025 on Coronado Island.

We are shooting for extensive club support so we can pre-stage nearby, enter as a group to proudly wave LCOC’s banner at this show and compete for individual and club awards. Registrants receive a free event T-shirt and raffle tickets good for chances to win numerous prizes. Registration fee for car owners is $50.

The event is entirely free for spectators, and all are welcome to join in on the fun — from vintage cars to state-of-the-art technology, live music, raffles, and more. 

 If we generate enough out-of-town interest we will book a block of rooms at a local hotel and add more events on the day before the show. If you are planning to attend, please register below, contact Elayne Bendel at epbendel@sbcglobal.net and Marjo Miller at miller.marjo@gmail.com and indicate your interest in a hotel and/or pre-event (Saturday) activities.

Please visit https://www.coronadomainstreet.org/motorcars to register and for more information. Early bird registration closes April 10.

MotorCars on MainStreet isn’t just a car show—it’s an experience—an extraordinary celebration of classic and custom automobiles. In 2024 it featured over 400 pre-73 restored classic cars and trucks, live music, commemorative T-shirts, a raffle, and an award ceremony. The streets were filled with a variety of classic, custom, electric, and exotic vehicles, alongside countless car enthusiasts eager to discuss their passion.

This year, MainStreet anticipates an even bigger and better event. This year’s show will feature 1980 and older restored antiques, classics, rods, and custom cars, trucks, and Lowriders for the first time showcasing the craftsmanship, passion, and history that make these vehicles so iconic. The show will run Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Isabella and Orange Avenues.

Save the date for one of LCOC’s best events of the year!  Once again we’ll gather for a splendid day  of car cruising followed by a gourmet lunch complete with wine served at a beautiful Sonoma winery after we display our cars,  Details and signup information to come.