2025 Calendar of Events
356CAR sponsored events are designated with this graphic:
North meets South: 2025 - May 1-4 in Cambria
North meets South returns to the beautiful Cambria Pines Lodge, a long-time favorite venue for this special gathering. This year’s event promises to be more exciting than ever, with fun drives, exceptional food, engaging technical sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Registration Details:
Early Bird Pricing: $275 (available through February 15, 2025)
Standard Registration: $325 (after February 15, 2025)
Guest Registration Fee: $200
Please note: Registration for the event does not include lodging. Book your hotel accommodations directly with the Cambria Pines Lodge.
Additional information and a link to the event registration is available HERE. (this link will take you to the 356 Club website event page)
April
11- 13
Kelly Park Weekend
The Golden Gate Chapter of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America will be hosting their 40th Annual Spring Meet in San Jose at Kelley Park in San Jose on Sunday, April 13 from 8 am to 3 pm. All air-cooled VW's are welcome.
The 27th annual swap meet will be held at the Red Barn venue off of 101 in Aromas on Saturday, April 12.
12
Sacramento Breakfast Meeting
The April breakfast meeting will be held at the home of Tom and Kristi Besemer in the Sierra Foothills near Grass Valley starting about 9:30 to allow extra time for driving. Detailed information will be in the monthly email blast at the end of March sent to all members, including an RSVP button.
12
Monterey Breakfast
Location: Black Bear Diner. 2450 N. Fremont Monterey. (1/2 block west on the Canyon Del Rey Blvd., next to the Safeway).
Time: 8:30 AM
Park in the upper lot to the right. We have reserved the "back room" for our group.
Please RSVP to Steve Stiles via email for questions.
13
Porsches and Coffee in Aptos
Location: contact Steve Douglas for details if interested.
19
Bay Area Breakfast
Location: The April Bay Area breakfast will be held a the home of John and Larkin Evans in Half Moon Bay. Additional details and directions will be available in the monthly email blast at the end of March sent to all members.
20
North Bay Breakfast- cancelled
No breakfast this month due to Easter Sunday falling on the same date.
May
1-4
North meets South
Location: Cambria
Hosted by the 356 Club of Southern California.
10
Sacramento Breakfast Meeting
Location: Pending.
If a suitable location is identified, we will provide additional details in the email blast at the end of March.
10
Monterey Breakfast
Location: Black Bear Diner. 2450 N. Fremont Monterey. (1/2 block west on the Canyon Del Rey Blvd., next to the Safeway).
Time: 8:30 AM
Park in the upper lot to the right. We have reserved the "back room" for our group.
Please RSVP to Steve Stiles via email for questions.
17
South Bay Breakfast
Breakfast will be held at Michael’s Restaurant at Shorelines Golf Links in Mountain View
Location: Michaels Restaurant at Shoreline’s Golf Links.
2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
Time: 8:30 am parking lot tire kicking; 9 am breakfast.
RSVP to John Bertoloti via email or for additional information.
18
North Bay Breakfast
Location: IHop 144 Vintage Way, Novato, CA
Breakfast starts about 8:30 or so.
Contact Dana McDaniel for more information if needed.
Upcoming Events- Save the DATES!
June 4 - 356CAR Drives to Locke
356CAR has planned for drives from multiple directions to convene in the Sacramento River Delta at the historic town of Locke. We will meet at Al the Wops restaurant for lunch and socializing. Details are still be finialized and will be published in upcoming email blasts.
October 26 - Gathering of the Faithful
The semi-annual Gathering of the Faithful is planned for Sunday, October 26 in Lodi at “Wine & Roses”. More details and registration information will be available in late summer.