Mini Meet West is an annual gathering of fans of the classic Mini manufactured from 1959 to 2000 (including variants such as Mini-based Wolseley / Rileys, Innocenti / AUTHI, etc.) and the modern BMW MINI that is currently in production. A group of West Coast clubs held the first U.S. Mini Meet in Reno, Nevada back in 1973. There were 43 paid registrations at the first meet. Eventually, the Meet became known as the 1st Mini Meet West after the start up of the Mini Meet East events in 1975.

Mini Meet West 2016 is hosted by the Mini Owners of America Los Angeles, MOALA. and their venue is Crowne Plaza San Diego located close to Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, the first Franciscan mission in the Las Californias Province of the Vice royalty of New Spain. The dates are June 6th-9th, 2016. Many participants will want to come early and / or stay an extra day or more to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available in the area. Meet events include a car show (“Shine & Show”), autocross, funkhana, tour / rallye and an awards banquet.

For more info about this event visit www.minimeetwest2016.com or their Facebook page.

Members of Oregon Mini Society will be planning a caravan southbound via the Pacific Coast Highway and will be meeting up with member of Shasta Minis and Mini Owners of America – San Francisco along the way. We encourage any members of any club to join this group of Minis on route south.
Below is the caravan itinerary with hotel information. Make your reservations soon.

Thursday JUNE 2- Portland to Gold Beach
I-5, OR-38, US101

6 hrs, 302 miles

Gold Beach Resort – Gold Beach $109

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Friday JUNE 3- Gold Beach to Garberville

US101

4 hrs, 204 miles

Best Western – Garberville $160

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Saturday JUNE 4- Garberville to Santa Cruz

US101 from Garberville to Goldengate then US 1 to Santa Cruz

5 hrs 48 minutes 277 miles

Holiday Inn Express  – Santa Cruz $200

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Sunday JUNE 5- Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

CA-1, US101

5 hrs 45 minutes, 270 miles

Best Western Beachside Inn – Santa Barbara $168

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JUNE 6-9- Santa Barbara to MWM Hotel San Diego

US101, CA-1, I-5

6 hours 18 minutes, 226 Miles

Crowne Plaza San Diego $109 Per Night

The much anticipated Mini Meet West 2013 is now accepting your registration.

To register you and your Mini/MINI, go to: www.minimeetwest2013.com

Mini Meet West 2013 is hosted by the Oregon Mini Society and our venue is in Bend, Oregon located on the scenic Deschutes River in central Oregon. The dates are June 18th-20th, 2013 although many participants will want to come early and/or stay an extra day or more to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available in the area. Meet events include a  Shine & Show, Autocross, Funkhana, Rallye/Tour and an Awards Banquet.

The host hotel and central headquarters for Mini Meet West 2013 is the Riverhouse Resort and Conference Center.

Come on all you Minis… show the Cascades who’s the boss!

We look forward to seeing you in scenic Bend in June!

Make your plans now for next year’s MMW 2013!

WHEN:   Tuesday June 18th, 2013 – Thursday June 20th, 2013

WHERE:   Beautiful Bend, Oregon

SCHEDULED EVENTS:
–   Car Show and Group Photo Shoot
–   Timed Autocross
–   Funkhana
–   Rallye
–   Area Tours
–   Evening Mini Parade through downtown Bend!
–   Swap Meet
–   Banquet

REGISTRATION:   Event website will be up in early 2013

HOST HOTEL:   Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR

Special rates have been negotiated for MMW2013

Please call 1-800-547-3928   You must mention “Mini Meet West” to get this special rate

Also see    WWW.riverhouse.com