MBCA/SFBA Napa Valley Tour & Rally

Napa Valley Auto Rally & Culinary Tour

By Eva Schlosser, Director at Large

Being a member of a car club means that you will eventually have the opportunity to do a Car Rally. Our club is no exception. We live in one of the world’s most beautiful areas and so we are proud to host the Napa Auto Rally and Culinary Tour. The title says it all, if you are an Auto Rally Enthusiast and a Foodie and love Trivia this tour is for you!

We are customizing a fabulous weekend tour through the world famous Napa Valley during the best time of the year – Spring! The valley will be vibrant blooming with color. For the folks who want to make a weekend of it, we have added a Friday event. Friday events begin at 11:00am with a tour of the De Rosa Art Center in Carneros and then head to Napa for a lunch at the famous Oxbow Public Market. Friday night will be on your own.

Saturday is the Rally and we will meet at 9:00am near St Helena. Participants will get their gourmet box lunch and instructions then head out for the day. Each car will receive a set of clues to locate as much trivia you can along the way. For you history buffs, the trivia is designed to include some of California's historical markers. You will want to gas up before you go because you will be covering 90+ miles.  Participants will have a chance to freshen up before the awards dinner and the spectacular Tra Vigne Restaurant in St Helena. Sunday is still in the works, but we are thinking of capping off the weekend with a Vinyard Brunch!

We highly recommend you make a hotel reservation EARLY as rooms book up fast.

We suggest the El Bonita Motel in St Helena. Rooms start at $99 with a 2 night minimum.

There is an option if you choose to just come up for the rally day. Be sure to specify if you are coming for both Friday and Saturday or just Saturday when you sign up. Hotel arrangement are on your own.

Friday Cost is $15 pp, this includes the De Rosa Art tour with an optional lunch at Oxbow Public Market.

Saturday only cost is $100 per person, includes; Rally, lunch and awards dinner. Due to some constraints, we are limited to 50 persons so sign up early.

Box Lunch Options are: Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Roast Beef Sandwich or Vegetarian sandwich all include; Tortellini Salad, Sweet Melon Trio and Cream Cheesecake Brownie.

Dinner options: are Fettuccini Bolognese with fresh pasta ribbons, slow cooked pork and tomato ragu or

Spinich Ravioli, fresh ricotta cheese,san marzano tomato arrabbiata sauce. Select options when you register.

Details of where to meet will be sent out closer to the date after you sign up.

If you have additional questions, you can contact Eva Schlosser at eva@well.com.