FBCC Calendar
We are a car club that loves to get together and loves to drive our cars. Our main form of scheduling events is our Google Group Email Chain that you will be joined into when you become a member. Our events are very spontaneous so check this schedule often.
There are four sections to this page
1) Upcoming Events
2) Regular Events like monthly meetings
3) Non FBCC Events we attend as a club
4) Past Events
If you are a non member who would like to join us on one of our drives to check us out please do so. All are welcome. Contact Us and we will get you details. Let us know which drive(s) you are interested in.
Below is our Events Calendar so you can see items at a glance. Details for the events are further down the page. Much of what we do is spontaneous and shows up on our calendar within a few days of the actual event.
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Upcoming Events
Below are upcoming events we have planned
But keep in mind many events are spontaneous in nature and we communicate them to each through our Google Email Chain. All members get the notices and any member can initiate an event so always watch your emails for our pop up events. .
Drive Pick Up Points
We often have meetup/pickup points along our drives and you may see them mentioned in the event. Details about those including locations can be found by Clicking Here.
April 11, 2026
Time, Speed, Distance (TSD) Rally
The FBCC Inaugural FBCC Time, Distance, Speed (TSD) Rally. It will start from Jud’s Brown Building with a driver’s meeting at 9:30. We will end at Stubborn Mule Brewery in Landrum for lunch and a recap around 1 PM. This is being put on by FBCC member Carl Baker. Watch for more details but reserve the date. Open to all British Car Clubs
April 14, 2026
Monthly Meeting
Kouzina Restaurant.
1325 Miller Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Website
5:30 dinner and the meeting starts at 6:30
Presentation: Properly valuing and insuring your LBC
By Denny Trask. Owner Fine Line Auto Works.
Denny Trask is a member of FBCC and friend to us. He is going to talk about how to properly value your car for insurance purposes. Denny brings a unique perspective of years of being on the end of the shop that does the work after accidents happen. Properly valuing and insuring your car will help make sure it goes smoothly.
April 18, 2026
Jack’s Place
617 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29609, USA
The entrance is on Hammeet Street Ex. Behind the building.
Jack’s Place is our 2 bay garage. While it’s open to members all month, on the third Saturday of the month we gather for tech sessions, work on cars and hang out. Usually followed by lunch. Open to all members and a great place for non members to come and meet everyone.
We generally do a tech session first.
After the session, both lifts will be available for whoever needs them. Let Tom Buto know if you want to reserve some time on one of the lifts.
April 25, 2026
Broad River European Classic – Downtown Shelby, NC
The Broad River Classic put on by the Broad River European Motor Club returns to downtown Shelby, NC! We will organize a drive out there and watch for more details to come. Show starts at 9 AM so we will likely leave Jud’s Brown Building around 7:30.
April 30-May 3
Annual President’s Overnighter
Our annual President’s Overnighter this year will be centered out of Marion, VA which is one end of the Back Of The Dragon. Great drives, fellowship, food and FBCC fun are all on tap.
May 1, 2026
First Friday at Silos
One of our monthly social gatherings. Arrive somewhere around 11:30, order food from the various food vendors on site, the brewery opens at noon and we all gather in the central eating area to hang out.
Afterward we head out to the Dawley’s “6-Mile Mountain Museum of Transportation, Technology & Whatnot” for more fun and frivolity.
May 6, 2026
Board Meeting
Open to all members. We will have lunch there.
May 9, 2026 (Rain Date is May 30)
Spring 2026 Croquet Tournament
The Spring 2026 Croquet Tournament hosted by Jud Chapin.
May 12, 2026
Monthly Meeting
Kouzina Restaurant.
1325 Miller Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Website
5:30 dinner and the meeting starts at 6:30
Presentation: My Life In Comedy and Show Business with Pam Stone.
Pam Stone is best known for her role of Judy Watkins in the hit ABC Sitcom ‘Coach’. She is also a stand-up comic, author and columnist. Join us for an evening with Pam as she shares stories of her life in Hollywood. Pam is also the wife of our President Paul Zimmerman.
May 23, 2026
4th Saturday Breakfast
Since this is the day of the Great Scot Car Show, we have coffee and donuts at the show. Watch for times and we’ll see you there.
May 23, 2026
Great Scot Car Show
Put on by our friends at SBMOC and held at Furman University in conjunction with the Scottish Highland Games. A great event many of us attend.
June 13, 2026
10-2
Annual Summer Picnic and June Monthly Meeting
Our annual summer picnic at the Dacusville Community Center. All are welcome. 2671 Earls Bridge Rd. Easley, SC 29640.
June 6, 2025
Pistons and Props Car Show
At Triple Tree Aerodrome. Use the button below to check out our drive to get there and also how to register for the event and the drive.
August 8, 2026
Chimney Rock State Park Cruise In, Picnic & Monthly Meeting
Join us at Chimney Rock State Park for a cruise in and pack a picnic. This is chance to spend time with fellow car enthusiasts and visit Chimney Rock State Park and all it has to offer. This will also be our August monthly meeting.
September 13-22, 2026
England Grand Tour of British Motorcars
A 10 day/9 night tour in England of everything British Motorcars. Ending at the Goodwood Revival.
The Tour is sold out for 2026. We are starting a wait list in case someone drops out and to gauge interest for 2027. Email Paul Zimmerman to be added to the list(s). paul@paulzimmermanroses.com.
October 3, 2026
Fall 2026 Croquet Tournament
The Fall 2026 Croquet Tournament hosted by Jud Chapin.
October 10, 2026
British Car Parts Swap Meet
Location TBD
Bring your parts, bring your wallet, bring your car and join us for a British Car Parts swap meet. All British Car Clubs, British Car Owners and Enthusiasts are welcome.
There is no vendor fee so just come bring what you want to sell. Everyone is welcome to come browse and buy regardless if you are selling or not.
If you are not selling bring your British Car for a casual cruise in. Pack a picnic lunch, bring something to drink and something to sit on and/or under.
Everyone is welcome!
October 24, 2026
Victoria Valley Vineyard Cruise In
Our 2nd annual casual all British Car Cruise In. This is not a show. Just come to hang out with fellow British Car Enthusiasts. Anyone with a British Car is welcome. You do not have to belong to our club or any club. Just come!
March 18, 2027
Jack’s Place 10th Anniversary
Details coming but mark the date and be sure to come celebrate this milestone of a very special place.
April 10, 2027
Casual Club Cruise in at the Tryon International Equestrian Center
This will be our 3rd annual. The event is free and anyone with a British, European Classic or European Exotic Car is welcome. You do not have to be a member of anyone of the clubs. We are steps away from all the shops and restaurants at TIEC. This is a casual “cars and coffee” style event but please register so we have an idea of numbers..
Regular Events
These are events that occur either monthly or annually. One time events are further down.
Monthly Meetings
2nd Tuesday of every month
Kouzina Restaurant.
1325 Miller Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Website
The meeting can rotate to other places so please contact us before you come if you are not a member. Optional dinner at 5:30 and meeting at 6:30
Jack’s Place
Jack’s Place – 3rd Saturday of the month.
617 Poinsett Hwy
Greenville, SC. 29609
Jack’s Place is our own 2 bay, 2 lift garage that we have access to 365 days of the year with a club supervisor. The 3rd Saturday is open to all members.Jack’s Place. 3rd Saturday of the month. Jack’s Place is our own 2 bay, 2 lift garage that we have access to 365 days of the year with a club supervisor. The 3rd Saturday is open to all members.
Annual Summer Picnic
Dates vary but we hold them every summer. And often more than once!
President’s Overnighter
Generally September
The location is chose by our current President and involves overnight stays from 2-3 nights. And driving!
Holiday Party
December
Our annual holiday party.
Non FBCC Events
These are hosted by other clubs but they are the ones we also regularly attend.
April 10-11, 2026
Euro Auto Festival
The Euro Auto Festival is an annual 2-day European car meet in Greenville, SC. Featuring classic European cars, supercars and motorcycles shown on a rolling grassy field, the auto festival combines European technology and performance with southern hospitality.
April 13-14, 2026
Spring Convoy to MG Car Show in Port Canaveral, Florida
This is posted on behalf of the Grand Strand British Car Club. They are organizing this so contact them directly for all details and to register via the button below
I am organizing an MG convoy from South Carolina to the 60th Gathering of the Faithful MG Car Show in Port Canaveral, FL: in April. I’d like to extend an invite to members of your club who drive MG’s to join us.
Show registration, show schedules, etc are online for the 60th Gathering of the Faithful South MG Car Show. Rather than have upstate SC members drive all the way to Myrtle Beach for the convoy (although they can if they want to), it might be easier for them to join up in Charleston, or at the convoy’s overnight hotel stop just outside Savannah, GA on April 13. 2026.
The convoy will depart for Port Canaveral the next morning (4/14) with stops as needed for gas, lunch, bio-breaks, etc. We will select a route and maximum speed to match the capabilities of the cars in the convoy. I will have a trunk full of MBG parts and tools to handle most roadside repair issues, and a couple of walkie-talkies.
I set up a convoy web page on my club’s website where your members can sign up to let us know if they would like to participate. When they sign up I’ll send them all the details, overnight hotel info, etc.
Let you MG members know about the convoy!
Thanks,
Ethan
September 24-27
Southeast British Car Festival – Young Harris, GA
A bi-annual event many of our club members attend. FBCC is not involved in the event but look for details to come regarding some members attending.
October 17, 2026
British Car Day
Their annual car show. Check out their website for details.
Carolina Classics car show in April, in the Columbia area; We organize a drive to the show.
Broad River Classic show in April in the Shelby, NC area hosted by the Broad River European Motor Club. We usually organizes a drive to this event.
Great Scot car show at Furman University in conjunction with Gallibrae Highlands Scottish festival. This is hosted by the Spartanburg British car club on Memorial Day weekend. Since this is a local event, we have not typically had an organized drive associated with it.
Autumn in the Mountains takes place in September and is hosted by the British Car Club of Western North Carolina in the Asheville area. We conduct a drive to this event.
Past Events
This have already occurred and we post the last 10 so you can see what we do. Many of these destinations will repeat throughout the year. We have our favorites!
April 3, 2026
A ‘Toodle-Pip’ Celebration for Mike Barefield
At our FBCC First Friday Social Gathering
Meet at Silos of Easley around 11:30.
Silos of Easley. 122 Folger St. Easley, SC 29640
Mike Barefield is moving to Atlanta sometime in early April. Mike has been a member of FBCC since 1995 (the club was formed in 1994) has been President, Treasurer and most of all a very active participant in the club.
So we are going to give him a proper FBCC send off on April 3 at Silos. Arrive around 11:30, order lunch, grab a beer, we’ll eat and then we have a few things up our sleeve for a little celebration. Because that’s the FBCC way!
We don’t need reservations for Silos but let us know if you are coming so we have an idea of head count.
Mike is not only a special member of this club but also a dear friend to us all. Drop whatever you have planned and come join us.
Paul & Chuck.
March 28, 2026
4th Saturday Breakfast Meet Up
In March we will meet at Roger’s Diner which is on the grounds of The Tryon International Equestrian Center. We will be holding our 2nd annual cruise in that day starting at 11. We’ll meet starting at 9:30 but come when you can and have a good breakfast before the cruise in starts.
There is an informal drive to get there leaving the Spinx Station at Hwy 11&14 in Gowensville at 9 AM. We will take back roads to get there.
Spinx – 5598 SC-14, Landrum, SC 29356
Tryon International Equestrian Center Multi Club Car Cruise In
March 28, 2026. 11 AM to 3 PM
Our first annual one was a success so we are doing it again. The event is free and anyone with a British, European Classic or European Exotic Car is welcome. You do not have to be a member of anyone of the clubs. We are steps away from all the shops and restaurants at TIEC. This is a casual “cars and coffee” style event but please register so we have an idea of numbers.
March 25, 2026
Breakfast at Wildflour Bakery in Saluda, NC
Leave Jud’s Brown Building at 9:30 AM.
March 20, 2026
Breakfast in Brevard Drive
Leave Jud’s Brown Building at 9:00.
Leave the other brown building (11&25) at 9:25.
Leave the wide place at 11 & 276 at 9:45 to go over Caesar’s Head and into Brevard.
March 19, 2026
Visit To Fine Line Auto Works and Lunch at Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria
We love dropping in on fellow member and owner of Fine Line Auto Works, Denny Trask to see what he’s up to. We will first have lunch at Barley’s in Spindale and the head down to hang out for the afternoon at Denny’s. We’ll leave Jud’s Brown Building at 10 for an 11:30 lunch reservation.
March 14, 2026
Time, Speed, Distance (TSD) Rally Practice Run
This is a practice run for our full event on April 11. It will start from Jud’s Brown at 10 AM but try to get there a few minutes early.
March 14, 2026
Greenville St Patrick’s Day Parade
Contact Brett Looper if you want to participate
Plan to meet me at the St Francis parking lot downtown. Here the closest address to the staff parking lot between the hospital and hwy 123.
5 St Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
Meet me at 8:30am to get your car decorated for the parade. At 9am we will proceed to line up on main street.
Brett
2026 Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, in downtown Greenville, SC. The parade begins at 10:00 AM at Fluor Field, followed by a festival at NOMA Square from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, featuring live music, vendors, and family activities.
Key Details for 2026
- Highlights: Live bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and a kid’s area
- Date: March 14, 2026
- Parade Start Time: 10:00 AM (starts at Fluor Field, ends at NOMA Square)
- Festival Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (NOMA Square, 220 N Main St)
- Cost: Free to attend
March 12, 2026
Sugar-n-Spice in Spartanburg
Sugar-n-Spice in Spartanburg meet there at 11:30
The address is:
212 S Pine St
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Just show up if you’d like to come. No RSVP required.
March 10, 2026
Monthly Meeting
This month it will be at Kouzina Restaurant.
1325 Miller Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Website
5:30 dinner and the meeting starts at 6:30
Presentation: General Motors Vehicle Development Process
By Terry Jackson. Former FBCC President
Description: Ever wonder about the various steps it takes to bring a car from concept into production? The creative work. The design and build work. The testing. The plant and equipment startups. How long does it take? What are the sequential and overlapping steps? Every car company has a ‘standardized’ process as a starting point. Terry Jackson will outline the many steps involved in working up a new car program for General Motors based on the time he worked there.
February, 18, 2026
A Visit to Hap Waldrop’s Garage and Lunch
Join us for a visit to Hap Waldrop’s Garage and lunch after at The Bohemian Cafe, Restaurant & Bar. We meet at Hap’s at 10 AM and lunch is noon.