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The 38th Annual British Car Day
Saturday October 21
With a very special Friday reception day
Another very enjoyable and successful British Car Day!
Check out pictures from British Car Day,
pictures of all the exhibitors and the Award Winners
Saturday October 21
With a very special Friday reception day
Another very enjoyable and successful British Car Day!
Check out pictures from British Car Day,
pictures of all the exhibitors and the Award Winners
The Venue
British Car Day will be at the same venue that we have used for the past few years, Palmetto Islands County Park. We have use of the three shelters, Tall Pine, Sweet Gum and Big Oak, as well as the rest rooms. Click here to see pictures from the 2022 British Car Day.
British Car Day will be at the same venue that we have used for the past few years, Palmetto Islands County Park. We have use of the three shelters, Tall Pine, Sweet Gum and Big Oak, as well as the rest rooms. Click here to see pictures from the 2022 British Car Day.
You are cordially invited to join The British Car Club of Charleston, South Carolina as they celebrate 100 Years of MG on the weekend of 20-21 October 2023. The festivities will commence on Friday with a picnic or a delightful midday Authentic British Tea at Edisto Hall at James Island County Park. Next you can take your car on a tour of the scenic low country of South Carolina ending at Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery. Friday will end with an evening Welcome Reception. The highlight of Saturday's events will be the Club's 38th Annual British Car Show, featuring a special showcase of MGs that will trace the evolution of this legendary marque. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration!
The Spotlight Marque
100 years of the MG
100 years of the MG
Best Presentation
Dress up your car in the period it was built. A trophy will be given to the Best Presentation as voted by the participants.
Food Trucks
Saturday's Schedule
9:00-11:00 |
Registration |
11:00-1:30 |
Participant Voting via Smartphone Silent Auction Open |
1:00 |
Paper ballots must be submitted |
1:30 |
Silent Auction ends |
2:00 |
Trophy/ribbon Presentations 50/50 Winner Announced Silent Auction Winners Announced |
2:30 |
Raffle Winners Announced |
11:30-2:00 |
Lunch |
3:00 |
Show ends |
Production Design Associates will again be providing our incredible sound system
The Friday Events
For those who arrive on Thursday, we have a full Friday of events planned. Due to the resounding popularity last year, the Authentic British Tea is back. The Evening Welcome Reception runs from 5pm to 9pm.
For those who arrive on Thursday, we have a full Friday of events planned. Due to the resounding popularity last year, the Authentic British Tea is back. The Evening Welcome Reception runs from 5pm to 9pm.
Caravan with a picnic
Box lunch picnic behind Edisto Hall 12 noon to 2pm
Caravan to Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery 2pm to 4:30pm
British Tea 12 noon to 2pm
Inside Edisto Hall
Welcome Reception at the Edisto Hall 5pm to 9pm
Box lunch picnic behind Edisto Hall 12 noon to 2pm
Caravan to Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery 2pm to 4:30pm
British Tea 12 noon to 2pm
Inside Edisto Hall
Welcome Reception at the Edisto Hall 5pm to 9pm
Friday Evening Welcome Reception
We will have a Friday evening Welcome Reception at Edisto Hall at James Island County Park. Click here to see more pictures. The Welcome Reception will be from 5 to 9pm. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Come and join us for a relaxing evening and meet other British car enthusiasts. At registration you can sign up for more Friday events.
We will have a Friday evening Welcome Reception at Edisto Hall at James Island County Park. Click here to see more pictures. The Welcome Reception will be from 5 to 9pm. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Come and join us for a relaxing evening and meet other British car enthusiasts. At registration you can sign up for more Friday events.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Staybridge Suites in Mt Pleasant for Friday and Saturday nights. The normal price is $274 and the reserved rate is $164. Call 843-216-5400 and mention the British Car Club of Charleston to get the reduced rate. Or you can select this link and register online. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me, Dave Rosato. If you are trailering your car, this hotel has space for your car with the trailer.
Local Hotels
Directions
Select here to view a map of James Island County Park and directions to Edisto Hall
The first time you enter the park, it will cost $2 per person. Make sure that you get a receipt so you won't get charged the next time you enter.
Select here to view a map of James Island County Park and directions to Edisto Hall
The first time you enter the park, it will cost $2 per person. Make sure that you get a receipt so you won't get charged the next time you enter.
| Venue Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC Scroll down for: Edisto Hall at James Island County Park |
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DIRECTIONS To: Palmetto Islands County Park
From I-26—Use the right 2 lanes to take exit merge onto-526 EPleasant. Go 10.9 miles.
Take exit Long Point Rd. Go 0.2 miles. Use the left 2 lanes to turn Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4mi). Go 1.9 miles. At the traffic circle, take the2nd onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles.
From Rt-17—From the north, turn right onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. From the south, turn onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Go 1.2 miles. At the traffic circle, take the1st exit onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles
From I-26—Use the right 2 lanes to take exit merge onto-526 EPleasant. Go 10.9 miles.
Take exit Long Point Rd. Go 0.2 miles. Use the left 2 lanes to turn Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4mi). Go 1.9 miles. At the traffic circle, take the2nd onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles.
From Rt-17—From the north, turn right onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. From the south, turn onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Go 1.2 miles. At the traffic circle, take the1st exit onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles
Authentic British Tea on Friday
Friday Schedule
Friday caravan and picnic
Join us on a drive through the scenic Charleston area. We will have a box picnic lunch behind Edisto Hall from 12 to 2pm. At 2pm, we'll take a 50 minute drive through gorgeous Live Oak covered roads in James and Johns Island. We will end up at Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery. We will get a guided tour of the unique facility. At about 4, we'll take a half hour drive back to Edisto Hall. A short time later will be the British Car Day Welcome Reception.
Riverdogs Food Truck
We will have a visit from Charlie!
Click on any of the pictures to get more details on the drive.
Staybridge Suites Charleston/Mt Pleasant
251 Sessions Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-216-5400
251 Sessions Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-216-5400
Check out our Silent Auction, proceeds of which help defray the costs of the show.
Elliot Remington has once again donated an incredible ceramic coating for your car done at their facility.
Elliot Remington has once again donated an incredible ceramic coating for your car done at their facility.
