2026 Meetings and Events

CVMC meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. We meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Hogshead Cafe, 8902 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. Members gather at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a meal and social time, which is followed by a discussion of club business and the opportunity to share news about our cars or other information of interest to club members.

Drives, tours and special events are held throughout the year and provide opportunities to enjoy a group Miata drive through the beautiful Virginia countryside. Although the schedule varies, drives are generally held on the Saturday following the monthly meeting, weather permitting.

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January

2026 Planning Meeting: Tuesday, January 20

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

If you will be joining us, PLEASE RSVP using this link to SIGNUP GENIUS by Thursday, January 15. Thanks!

Hogshead Cafe
8902 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 308-0281

(Upstairs room - no elevator)

Hosted by Christi

SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, January 24- Hanover Cars & Coffee

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

February

Meeting: Tuesday, February 17

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Hogshead Cafe
8902 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 308-0281

(Upstairs room - no elevator)

Hosted by Christi

Cruise or Activity: Saturday, February 21 - Cruise to the "Brew" Ridge

We hope you can join us for our February Cruise to the "Brew" Ridge on Saturday, February 21st! We are keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate.

Please RSVP for the cruise and lunch at the Three Notch'd Brewery by EOD Tuesday, February 17th using this SIGNUP GENIUS LINK.

We'll meet at the Sheetz Gas Station at 9:00am and depart at 9:30am.

SHEETZ GAS STATION
2600 James Anderson Hghwy (Rt 60)
Powhatan, VA 23139-7401
Phone: 804-598-9474

(At the intersection of Dorset Rd. and Rt 60)

ROUTE 1

ROUTE 2 - BLADDER BUSTER RUN

Hosted by Brian & Suzie / Bud & Susan.

March

Meeting: Tuesday, March 17

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Hogshead Cafe
8902 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 308-0281

(Upstairs room - no elevator)

Hosted by Christi

 

Cruise: Saturday, March 21 - "From Here to Vesuvius & Beyond"

We hope you can join us for our March Cruise to Staunton, VA.

Arrive at the Sheetz gas Station no later than 8:00am. Departure is scheduled for 8:30am

Sheets Gas Station
2600 Anderson Highway
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-9474
(Located at the intersection of US 60 and Dorset Road in Powhatan County)

The cruise will begin with a ride through some of the best country roads of Albemarle County cumulating in lunch at Chili's restaurant in Staunton between 12:30 - 1:00 pm.

Chili's Grill and Bar
1025 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
540-887-0082

ROUTE

Hosted by Bud & Susan

Cruise: Sunday, March 22 - "Maple Festival Cruise" (from Staunton to Highland County, VA)

Some of you may choose to get hotel reservations in Staunton, VA on Saturday, March 21, and join us Sunday morning for a second day of cruising! If you would like to join us, make reservations at a hotel in Staunton ASAP. A few of us have made reservations at:

  •  TRU BY HILTON
    120 Crossing Way
    Staunton, VA 24401
    540-213-4000

On Sunday, we will drive over 100 miles back roads from Staunton through the mountains and valleys (over hill, over dale) of Highland County with a few stops along the way… including a Trout Farm and a Sugar Camp or two. Sometime later Sunday afternoon, we will end up in Monterey, VA – The center of the activity for their 66th Annual Highland County Maple Festival. (But Sunday will focus more on driving through the beautiful Highland County countryside!)

This will be the LAST day of the Maple Festival. Most of the Craft/Food vendors will be open on Sunday from 9 am – 4 pm.

Please note: Once we arrive in Monterey will be very busy during the maple festival so, once we arrive, parking and exploring will probably be "on-our-own."

ROUTE

Hosted by Bud & Susan

April

Meeting: Tuesday, April 21

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP for the April dinner meeting by Thursday, April 16th using this SignUp Genius link.

THIS RESTAURANT CHARGES A 3% SERVICE CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.

Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
10120 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 553-9903

Hosted by Greg & Dee.

Cruise: Saturday, April 25 - Cruise to Bowling Green

We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 25th for a Cruise to Bowling Green! We will gather in the parking lot of the Kroger in Mechanicsville. We will take a break at the Burger King/Sheetz in Tappahannock before continuing on to Bowling Green for lunch at Roma’s Italian Restaurant. Lots of unmarked roads and some great zoomie spots in the route.

PLEASE RSVP for both the drive and lunch by EOD Tuesday, April 21st using this SignUp Genius link.

STARTING TIME:

  • Please meet at 8:45 a.m. for a departure at 9:15 a.m.

STARTING LOCATION:

  • Krogers
    6335 Mechanicsville Turnpike
    Mechanicsville, VA 23111
    (This Krogers is out of business. There is a WaWa Gas Station at 7847 Compass Point Ln, Mechanicsville where you can stop for gas/facilities just before getting to the Krogers start point (coming from I-295).

LUNCH LOCATION:

  • Roma's Italian Restaurant
    114 West Broaddus Avenue
    Bowling Green, VA 22427
    (804) 633-5760 (They expect us to arrive 12-12:30 p.m.)

ROUTES:

Hosted by Roger & Judy.

May

Meeting: Tuesday, May19

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP for the May dinner meeting by Thursday, May 14th using this SignUp Genius link.

THIS RESTAURANT CHARGES A 3% SERVICE CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.

Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
10120 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 553-9903

Hosted by Greg & Dee.

Cruise: RESCHEDULED FOR Saturday, May 30 - Ferry to the Patio for a Picnic

So sorry we had to reschedule the May 23 cruise to Saturday, May 30th due to weather. We hope you can join us for our "Ferry to the Patio" cruise on this new date. Roger and Judy are hosting our cruise as a BYOPL (bring your own picnic lunch) on the patio at their home at the end of the cruise.

PLEASE RSVP for the May cruise by Thursday, May 28th using this SignUp Genius link. (NOTE - THIS SIGNUP LINK IS DIFFERENT THEN THE ORIGINAL ONE FOR 5/23.)

STARTING TIME:

  • ARRIVE AT 9:00 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. departure.

STARTING LOCATION:

We will travel through New Kent County then down towards Williamsburg. Our mid-point stop will be at the Jamestown Settlement Facility at 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA.

We will leave as one group and board the James River Ferry then meander through Surry and Prince George Counties. Hopefully we will get some great pictures of our Miata’s on the Ferry.

THE PICNIC LUNCH:

Our destination is Roger and Judy’s home where we'll have a picnic on their patio at:

Once we arrive at Judy's home, please do not park on any cultivated grass! They, and their neighbors, have irrigation heads placed along the roadway edges.

REMEMBER to bring your own picnic lunch and beverage, a camp chair, one per car should work! Judy has seating for 20 folks on the patio and 10 or so in the “Chesapeake Room” (4 season room attached to their house) and more in the house if weather pushes us indoors.

Roger and Judy will have some bottled water and a limited beer selection available.

ROUTE:

Host and Group 1 Lead - Roger & Judy
Group 2 Lead - Bud & Susan

June

Meeting: Tuesday, June 16

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

THIS RESTAURANT CHARGES A 3% SERVICE CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.

PLEASE RSVP for the dinner meeting by Thursday, June 11th using this SIGNUP GENIUS LINK.

Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
10120 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 553-9903

Hosted by Greg & Dee.

SPECIAL EVENT: AACA 57th Annual Richmond Collector Car Show & Swap Meet - Saturday, June 13

RAIN OR SHINE... The Richmond Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America is holding its Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 13th at St. Joseph's Villa in Richmond. Once again, our Club has been invited to participate. If we have enough participants, we may have our own class (and trophies) again this year. The Class will either be named Miata or Mazda.

2025 winners from the CVMC:

  • CLASS 20 - MAZDA First in Class Winner 1994 Mazda Miata Roadster, Charlie and Genie Passut, Glen Allen, VA
  • Old Dominion Award 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster, Nino Sofia, Midlothian, VA

PLEASE NOTE: Members who are not entering their cars are very welcome to come to the show as spectators and hang out with us. You will need to pay admission at the gate.

REGISTER FOR AACA CAR SHOW HERE 

Hosted by Brian & Lisa

Cruise: Saturday, June 20 - Don't Get Your Hopes Up Cruise

Join us for a fun Miata cruise through the scenic backroads of Hanover, New Kent, and King William counties! The drive will take us along some of the area’s best curvy roads, plenty of beautiful countryside, and great driving along the way.

PLEASE RSVP for both the cruise and lunch by Tuesday, June 16th using this SIGNUP GENIUS LINK.

STARTING TIME:

  • We’ll meet at 9:00 AM and plan to roll out by 9:30 AM sharp.

STARTING POINT:

  • Sheetz 
    7419 Pole Green Road 
    Ashland, VA 23005

LUNCH WILL BE AT:

Come enjoy a great morning of top-down driving, winding roads, and time with fellow Miata friends. Looking forward to another fantastic ride!

ROUTE:

Host & Group 1 Lead - Greg & Dee
Group 2 Lead - Bud & Susan

July

Meeting: Tuesday, July 21

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Capital Ale House
13831 Village Place Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 897-5815

Hosted by Nino & Fran

SPECIAL EVENT: Wheels & Warbirds - July 11

We hope you can join us on a cruise to the Culpeper Airport in Brandy Station, VA to attend Wheels & Warbirds, a display of exotic and classic cars and WW2 airplanes sponsored by the Capital Wing Commemorative Air Force.

PLEASE RSVP for both the cruise and lunch by Tuesday, June 16th using this SIGNUP GENIUS LINK.

STARTING TIME:

  • We'll meet at the Wawa in Ashland at 7:45 AM and plan to roll out by 8:15 AM sharp.

STARTING POINT:

  • WAWA
    100 North Washington Highway 
    Ashland, VA 23116

LUNCH:

  • Lunch will be on your own at the event site.

CAR SHOW PARTICIPATION (recommended):

  • A number of us will participate in the car show at the event. If you would like to participate, bring $20 cash to register for the car show. The car show starts at 10:00 AM. You can leave the show at anytime. 
  • Car show registration includes: prime parking, free admission to the event, a free hot dog from the Law Dawgs booth, a 5% discount on a ride in one of the Warbirds, and an entry in a raffle to win a ride in a Warbird. 

GENERAL ATTENDANCE/PARKING:

  • FREE
  • WWII Warbird Flights: $225 – $1,750: Depending on the chosen aircraft.

ROUTE: (Updated 7/10/26 to provide Pit Stop in Spotslvania Courthouse)

Hosted by Tom and JL.

 

Cruise: Saturday, July 25 - Deltaville or Bust!

Please join us for our July cruise—Deltaville or Bust!

We'll depart from Hanover and enjoy some of Virginia's finest country roads as we make our way to Deltaville. Once there, we'll spend some time exploring the Farmers Market and the Maritime
Museum.

It promises to be a great day of driving, food, music, and fellowship. We hope you'll join us!

Please plan to bring a chair so you can relax and enjoy the afternoon.

STARTING TIME:

  • We’ll meet in the parking lot behind Sheetz at 8:15 AM and plan to roll out by 8:45 AM sharp.

STARTING POINT:

  • Sheetz 
    7419 Pole Green Road 
    Mechanicsville Va 23116

PARKING:

A special space for CVMC MIATA PARKING will be clearly marked.

MARKET:

Closes at 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH:

For lunch, Dough Haus will be available until 1:00 PM. Place your orders ASAP after arrival at museum   Dough Haas pizza & sandwich menu.

You're also welcome to bring your own lunch.

CONCERT & MUSEUM:

After lunch, feel free to stay and enjoy the festivities. Visit the Deltaville Maritime Museum. The museum is FREE and open until 4:00 p.m. The Museum grounds are open all day.

Stay for the CONCERT featuring Dango ft. Danny Kensy and Barefoot Joe. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate.

DINNER:
Seafood and BBQ will be available for dinner..

ROUTE:

Hosted by Anne & Tom.
Group 2 Lead - Greg & Dee.

 

SPECIAL EVENT: Friday, July 31- "Karting with Paul"

Thanks to Paul for hosting a special “Karting” event at LEMANS Karting in Portsmouth, VA. For those of us planning to join him for a few rounds of karting, meet him at NOON, on Friday, July 31st at:

  • LEMANS Karting
    2882 Airline Boulevard
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
    (757) 606-1776

August

Meeting: Tuesday, August 18

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Capital Ale House
13831 Village Place Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 897-5815

Hosted by Nino & Fran

SPECIAL EVENT: Miatas at the Gap: Wednesday, August 5 - Sunday, August 9

Simply put, MATG is THE longest running and one of the largest Miata gatherings in the country. Located near the Tail of the Dragon, Miatas at the Gap brings enthusiasts together to drive some of the greatest roads in the country. 2026 will be the 30th anniversary of MATG!

Dee and Greg have put together a tentative itinerary for our Miatas at the Gap trip. By no means do we need to follow it exactly, but they wanted to have a plan in the binder to give everyone an idea of what they're thinking. As always, we're on vacation, so flexibility is the key!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 – Travel Day

We'll caravan to Fontana Village with several planned meeting points and fuel/rest stops. Let Greg know which starting point you will be at, we don't want to leave without you.

6:25 AM – Meet for a 6:30 AM departure

7:20 AM – Pick up additional members. Depart at 7:35 AM

  • Sheetz
    6101 Back Chappell Drive
    Petersburg, VA 23803

Here is a link to the detailed Tentative Itinerary (pdf)

We're looking forward to another fantastic trip with our Central Virginia Miata Club family!

Order the CVMC T-Shirt for MATG using this link. (Designed by Michael Lee)

Hosted by Greg & Dee.

Cruise: Saturday, August 22 - "Norwood's Ascent to the Brew Ridge"

Join us for a fun day of cruising through the scenic backroads to the Brew Ridge! This is Justin's first experience at planning and hosting a cruise and it looks like an exciting one! Especially the "Norwood Road" section of the route. Don't miss it!

PLEASE RSVP for both the cruise and lunch by Tuesday, August 18th using this SIGNUP GENIUS LINK.

STARTING TIME:

  • We’ll meet at 9:00 AM and plan to roll out by 9:30 AM sharp.

STARTING POINT:

  • Sheetz 
    4201 Anderson Highway 
    Powhatan, VA 23139

LUNCH WILL BE AT:

ROUTE:

Host & Lead for Spirited Group - Justin
Lead for Scenic Group - Bud & Susan
Lead for a second Spirited Group (if needed) - Greg & Dee

Hosted by Justin.

September

Meeting: Tuesday, September 15

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Capital Ale House
13831 Village Place Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 897-5815

Hosted by Nino & Fran

Cruise: Saturday, September 19

Hosted by Nino & Fran.

October

Meeting: Tuesday, October 20

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Mexico Restaurant
7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 559-8126

Hosted by Christi

Cruise: Saturday, October 24

Hosted by Martha and Jerry.

November

Meeting: Tuesday, November 17

You are invited to our CVMC meeting! Be there by 6:00 p.m. so we can order by 6:30 p.m.

Mexico Restaurant
7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 559-8126

Hosted by Christi

Cruise: Saturday, November 21

Hosted by Greg & Dee.

December

CVMC FA LA LA LA ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM Christmas Party - Saturday, December 5 - 3:00 PM

Hosted by Martha and Jerry Sneary at their church:

Saint Martin's Episcopal Church
9000 St. Martins Lane
Richmond, VA 23294

The dress is very comfortable and casual.
We will will be collecting food items for FEED MORE again this year!
Please bring one or more of the following items to contribute when you come to the party. We will collect the items and deliver them to FEED MORE the week after our party.

  • Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • Lean Canned Protein (tuna, salmon or chicken in water)
  • Canned Vegetables (low sodium or no salt added)
  • Canned Fruits (in it's own juice or water)
  • Tomato Products (spaghetti sauce or diced tomatoes)
  • Beans (canned or dry)
  • Whole Grain Cereal (hot or cold)
  • Whole Grains (pasta, brown rice, quinoa)
  • Healthy Snacks (fruit cups, raisins, granola bars)
  • Condiments (mustard, ketchup)
  • Oils (canola, coconut, olive, vegetable)
  • Spices


SPECIAL EVENT - Dominion Raceway Holiday Laps - Date TBD

We can choose to participate in Holiday Laps on one (or more) of the following dates:

  • Saturday, December 12 - 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Saturday, December 19 - 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Sunday, December 20 - 10 AM - 2 PM

Host needed.

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