Every year we try too keep on top off the many, many events that are held up and down the country, too help keep our lists up to date, if you wish to have your event posted on this page which is not currently posted please email us.
MARCH 21-22
Northumberland Borders Rally
Mini Cooper Register navigational road rally event, open to MCR members and affiliated clubs.
www.northumberlandbordersrally.co.uk
March 29
Brooklands Mini Day
Head to Brooklands proving ground and challenge your Mini on Test Hill, or just enjoy the show, trade, concours and spring sunshine.
www.brooklandsmuseum.com
April 13
Jamie's Run IV
The East Coast Mini Club's tribute run around East Anglia before grabbing a bite to eat.
www.eastcoastminiclub.co.uk
APRIL 13
Surrey Hills Mini Group Run
Just £2 per car, the run will start and finish at The Worpleston Place Hotel, on the A322, GU3 3RY
www.shmg.co.uk
April 11-13
Silly Mini Sunday
The fifth annual family weekender starts from Crealy Adventure Park and will involve runs, fun and lots of fundraising.
www.sillymini.co.uk
APRIL 19
Suffolk Run
Popular Anglian run starting at Ram Meadow car park in Bury St Edmunds heading to Aldeburgh sea front. £15 per car.
www.buryminiclub.co.uk
APRIL 19
Lincoln BIG Mini day
Join Trent Valley MOC for its second annual event at Brayford Wharf in Lincoln.
www.trentvalleymoc.co.uk
APRIL 19 CANCELLED
International Mini Show and Spares Day
Returning to Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, expect trade, clubs stands, Minis for sale and much more. £10.
www.classiccarshows.org.uk
April 22-25
Mini 50, Party in the Smokies
Classic Minis United will be hosting the only all classic Mini event in North America next year in honour of the Mini's 50th birthday. It is likely to be the biggest classic Mini Meet nationwide in 2009.
www.classicminis.org/
APRIL 25-27
Mini Magazine Champagne Tour
Celebrate the Mini's 50th birthday in style with a Champagne tour of the French region.
www.continentalcartours.co.uk
APRIL 25
TMF South Central Rolling Road Day
Head to Pitstop Garage in Brize Norton and check your bhp, chat and eat.
www.theminiforum.com
APRIL 26
H2H Run
This two hour run from Huntingdon to Hunstanton takes in some superb countryside as it makes its way to the Norfolk coast, raising money for Sue Ryder Care.
www.hamoc.co.uk
APRIL 26
Newark Mini Show
Andrew Greenwood's Newark show makes its Spring debut at the Newark and Notts Showground.
www.classicshows.org
MAY 1-4
Scottish Mini Splash Dash
Join the Cumbria Mini Cruisers for its Bank Holiday weekend event and camp at the historic Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders.
www.cumbriaminicruisers.co.uk
MAY 2-4
Riviera Run
A weekend away in Newquay with a run from Reading's M4 motorway services.
www.rivierarun.co.uk
MAY 10
Himley Hall
The British Mini Club's popular show, set in country house surroundings, is one of the best on the scene with concours, trade, clubs stands and Win a Mini for £1.
www.britishminiclub.co.uk
MAY 17
Minis In The City
Static show with auto jumble, trade stands and entertainment. All ages and types of Mini welcome. Wallace Park, Lisburn. Co. Antrim.
www.minisinnorthernireland.com
MAY 17
London to Brighton
One of the biggest and best Mini shows of the year. Start off at Crystal Palace and join hundreds of Minis as they make their way down to Brighton, ending up on Madeira Drive for a packed Mini show.
www.lsmoc.co.uk
www.london-to-brighton.co.uk
May 17
Esprit Mini Track Day
Head to France for a track day at La Ferté Gaucher, 60kms east of Paris. Camping can be arranged if you fancy a weekend abroad. The flyer says free entry, but we'd suggest you check this beforehand.
www.esprit-mini.net
MAY 22
Mizen Head to Malin
The Irish Mini Club's equivalent to the LEJOG run reverses its route this year, but still takes in stunning sights and 450 miles in a day.
www.irishminis.ie
MAY 22-24
Mini United
BMW's celebratory event at Silverstone will include the Mini Challenge, Mini Seven, live concerts, DJs, stunt shows, numerous driving activities.
www.miniunited.com
MAY 23-25
Enfield Pageant of Motoring
Attend the Enfield pageant at Enfield playing fields just off the A10 and visit Mini traders, see club cars and be entertained. Free, but book by May 1.
www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk
May 24
Thistle Run
Organised by the Mini Clan, this is one of the biggest and best Mini events north of the border in bonnie Scotland.
www.miniclan.com
May 24
Norfolk Mini Day
Back once again at Fakenham Racecourse with trade, show n shine, clubs stands and kids entertainment. Something for everyone.
www.drive.to/nmoc
norfolkminiownersclub@btinternet.com
MAY 30-31
Thong Run
The Clubman Estate Register's annual event at Kenilworth Rugby Club is often billed as the 'alternative' event of the year with less cobwebs and more fun! With a bar, barbeque, glow show, Jake Blues disco, team games, a Mini run and the infamous Thong flinging competition it's an activity packed weekend. All Minis welcome.
www.thongrun.co.uk
MAY 31
Bristol Mini Day
Returning to Puxton park, near Weston-Super-Mare, expect a good turnout of Minis, clubs and trade, plus some entertainment.
www.bristolminiday.co.uk
JUNE 6
Classic, Retro & Sportscar Action Day
Test your mettle against other retro cars at this track day at Castle Combe.
www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
JUNE 6-7
DEWS Club Hillclimb
Following the reformation of the Downton Engineering Works Club at Come Home to Downton last year, the club is hosting its first event at Gurston Down Hillclimb. On Saturday the public will be able to run their cars up the hill while on Sunday you can watch the professionals show you how it's done. Both days will include trade, hog roast and jamboree.
www.bjautobits.co.uk
JUNE 6-7
Chatsworth Rally Show
The increasingly popular event returns to Chatsworth with a host of rally cars and a special stage for spectators.
www.therallyshow.org
June 7
Guernsey Mini Owners Club
The annual show at Le Friquet Plant Centre returns for another year.
www.cwgsy.net/community/gmoc
JUNE 12-15
Lakelands Tour
Lots of driving and enjoying the breathtaking sights of the Lake District for this weekender, with karting, treasure hunt and disco.
www.minimadmerseyside.co.uk/6.html
JUNE 13
Ballymena Car Fest
Minisni.com are holding their Mini 50 birthday celebrations at Ballee playing fields in Ballymena, Co.Antrim. There's a show 'n' shine arena and the 'Meguiars Northern Ireland Car Of The Year' concours.
www.ballymenacarfest.com
JUNE 13-14
Heartbeat Run
Taking in the sights from the Yorkshire TV show, the run starts at Castle Howard and involves five hours of driving through the Moors 'Aidensfield', Rosedale Chimney and Hutton Le Hole.
01827 69771
JUNE 14
MCR Beaulieu Cooper Day
Head to the New Forest for another big Mini event at the Beaulieu Motor Museum with the Mini Cooper Register. All welcome.
www.minicooper.org
June 19-21
Mini Meet North
Held at the Mosport International Raceway, just outside Toronto, you can expect vintage auto racing, a road rally, parade laps, show 'n' shine, dyno testing and much, much more!
www.minimeetnorth.com
JUNE 21
New Mini Day
Manby Motorplex in Lincolnshire is hosting a New Mini day, but classic Mini owners are invited.
www.newminiday.com
June 21
Birmingham MOC Mini Show
Just because the BMOC is organising the IMM doesn't mean they can't multitask, and so their Cannon Hill show returns with more trade, clubs, concours and autotest.
www.birminghammoc.com
June 21
Normanby Hall
Hundreds of Minis will attend Normanby Hall Country Park along with trade stands, autojumble, classic motorbikes and cars, games, raffles.
www.trentvalleymoc.co.uk
JUNE 22-26
LEJOG
Join the North Devon Mini Register on its annual charity fundraiser from Land's End to John O'Groats. £200 + £300 raised funds.
www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk
June 27
Oldham Mini Gathering
Join Oldham & District Mini Club for its annual gathering with free entry, show n shine and much more.
www.oldhamminiclub.co.uk
JUNE 27-28
Moorland and Coastal Run
The M&C run is back with a mystery tour and camping in the Yorkshire Moors. Expect woodland fun and adventure.
www.moorlandandcoastal.co.uk
JUNE 28
Pilgrimage 2009
The Eastbourne and District Mini Club will be embarking on a run to Canterbury Pilgrimage.
www.edmc.co.uk
JUNE 28
Blackpool Mini Run
Join the convoy to Blackpool from various locations and get involved with the Totally Transport event.
www.blackpoolminirun.co.uk
JUNE 29 - JULY 2
Mini Meet 09
Minnesota United Minis or 'MUM' is organising 'The Mini-sotan Job' in Winona, Minnesota, USA with a car show, rally, autocross (slalom) and 50th Mini birthday party with a band.
www.minimeet09.org
JULY 3-5
Compass MOC Weekender
Join Compass MOC at Phasels Wood Scout Camp for a weekend of fun with karaoke, quizzes, disco, show n shine, club stands and more.
www.compassminiownersclub.co.uk
July 4-5
Gaydon Mini Festival
The two-day event returns for its second year with hopefully more stuff planned for the Saturday. Expect trade, concours and club stands on the Sunday.
www.minifestival.co.uk
JULY 4-5
Waddington Airshow
Contact Lincs-Mini-Chaos-Club and join their Mini 50 display at this airshow and get to see some cool planes and classic cars while your car is admired by the public.
www.lincs-mini-chaos-club.com
JULY 11-12
Minis on the WrecK
Brighton Mini Club's south coast show returns to the Adur Recreation Ground in Shoreham for a bigger and better event.
www.brightonminiclub.co.uk
July 11-12
Haynes Great Mini Meet
With a cruise on the Saturday night, Sunday will see action on the test track plus concours and museum entry.
www.thegreatminimeet.co.uk
JULY 11-12
British Mini Showdown
Shakespeare County Raceway is the place to be if you like your Minis fast and furious. Make the best quarter-mile time and take home the coveted trophy.
www.britishminiclub.co.uk
JULY 11-12
Glamis Extravaganza
The Caledonian Mini Club has teamed up with the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club to celebrate the Mini 50th anniversaryas part of the Glamis Extravaganza 2009.
www.caledonianminiclub.com
July 11-12
Mini 50 Australia
Mini fans down under will be having a blast at their own Mini 50 event at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.
mini.org.au
JULY 14
Mini Spares Midlands Open Day
Visit Mini Spares Midlands for an evening of discounted parts, food, drink
and the occasional prize draw.
www.jagspares.co.uk/Mini/company
JULY 19
Great Western Mini Day
A fun day out at Blaise Castle, Henbury with autojumble, trade and club stands.
www.northavonminidrivers.co.uk
JULY 19
Central Minis Magical Mystery Tour
A tribute run to a secret destination. Limited to 20 Minis. £15 per car.
www.centralminis.co.uk
JULY 26
Crichway Mini Meet
Mini fun and celebrations at Crichway Tramway.
www.tramway.co.uk
JULY 24-26
International Mini Moke Meet
Based in the seaside town of De Panne, on the French/Belgium this event will be open to all those in the Mini Moke Club both from the UK and worldwide.
www.mokeclub.org
JULY 26
Dartington Crystal Mini Show
The North Devon Mini Register's informal show where owners turn up, relax, chat, have a picnic and enjoy the weather. £3.
www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk
JULY 28 - August 5
Italian Job Tour
Visit locations from the famous Italian Job film and stay at the Lingotto hotel with the Fist test track on the roof with this summer excursion to Italy. £400pp.
www.italianjobtours.com
JULY 31-August 2
Southern Mini Days
After 11 successful years at the Hop Farm, the Southern Mini Owners Club have decided to move Southern Mini Days to Bewl Water, Kent's largest reservoir. It offers huge amounts of space for camping and loads of family activities. The usual showers, toilets, camping and other facilities will be included and all of this for the same cost and substantially less for children. The Sat night party will still be on, with the usual DJ and disco, plus our Fri night band and Abba tribute.
www.southernminidays.co.uk
AUGUST 1-2
Malaysia Mini 50
AMC Motors Asia and a few enthusiasts are putting a two-day event together for the Mini's 50th birthday. The location is tentatively confirmed at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Local enthusiasts from Thailand and Singapore are also invited.
www.amcmotorsasia.com
AUGUST 3-16
Gaydon Mini Fortnight
A full two weeks of Mini activities at the Heritage Motor Centre.
www.minifestival.co.uk
August 7-10
IMM 2009
The 50th anniversary of the birth of the Mini comes back to Longbridge. A very important show not to be missed.
www.imm2009.co.uk
16th AUGUST, 2009
Mini in the Park 2009
MITP returns again this year for another promising spectacular with minis by the hundred, people by the thousand and a lovely drag strip for run what ya brung. More details can be found by visiting there website www.miniinthepark.co.uk
AUGUST 23-29
Mini 50 NZ
Our antipodean friends in New Zealand will be holding their own Mini celebrations in Nelson.
www.mini50th.co.nz
AUGUST 29-30
Gogarth to the Gower
Snowdon Minis is hosting a charity run a two-day run from the Gogarth (Great Orme, Llandudno) to the Gower Peninsula near Swansea. Taking in some of Wales' best roads with camping too.
www.snowdonminis.co.uk
AUGUST 29-31
Legendary North Devon Grand Tour
Famous fun and frolics around the coast of North Devon, all for charrridy mate. £15 entry + £50 sponsorship.
www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 3
Italian Job Auction
The annual fundraising auction at the Ace Café prior to the Italian Job run heading off in October. If you've never been before, make tonight the night.
www.ace-cafe-london.com
SEPTEMBER 6
British Mini Day
A grand day out at Uttoxeter Racecourse includes Premier Concours, clubs and trade stands, autojumble and more.
www.britishminiclub.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 6
Minis by the Sea
WSMOC hosts its annual event down by the beach at Steyne Gardens in Worthing.
www.wsmoc.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Dales Mini Run
Returning after a year away the run is back at Knight Stainforth Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Little Stainforth, Settle. Enjoy the drive and sights, £10.
www.dalesminirun.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 12-13
South Devon Mini Club Fun Day
Details are yet to be released but expect a larger event with clubs, trade, entertainment, raffle and more around the Plymouth area.
www.southdevonminiclub.com
SEPTEMBER 13
National Mini Owners' Club Show
The last big static show of the year at Stanford Hall is always popular before the winter break.
www.miniownersclub.co.uk
September 20
Kings Lynn to Great Yarmouth Run
With over 80 Minis turning out for 2008, expect a larger turnout for 2009!
www.kingslynnminiclub.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 20
Mouth 2 Mouth
Jurassic Coast Minis host their up and coming event with a run along the south coast.
www.jurassiccoastminis.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 20
Mersea Mini Meet
A fun meet at Waldegraves campsite on Mersea Island, Colchester.
www.merseaminimeet.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 26
Castle Combe Action Day
Castle Combe's popular Mini track day continues to thrive at the Wiltshire circuit.
www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
October 11
Newark Mini Show
Returning for second year, expect trade, autojumble and club stands.
www.classicshows.org
October 20-31
The Italian Job
The famous Italian Job tour from Turin back to Brighton with sights from the film and more.
www.italianjob.com
October 25
Malvern Mini Show
Popular show for picking up bits for winter projects. Expect trade, autojumble and club stands.
www.classicshows.org
November 4-7
15-50 November Sun Run
Visit the mountains of the Alsace, Vosges and Jura, finishing at the Peugeot Museum in Montbeliard, in this classic car challenge taking in some of the most breathtaking routes in the region.
www.15-50.sarahandjames.org
November 29
South West Mini Show
Andrew Greenwood is launching a new Mini show at the Bath & West Showground.
www.classicshows.org
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