2026 EVENTS CALENDAR





The calendar is updated monthly during the season. Check back often for updates.


DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTOL, EVENTS MAY CHANGE RAPIDLY AND MAY BE CANCELLED (WITH LITTLE NOTICE).


CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATES. STAY IN CONTACT WITH YOUR AREA REP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AN EVENT, SO THEY CAN CONTACT YOU REGARDING CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES.


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REGIONAL ICE CREAM NIGHTS





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Thursday, July 9- Miata’s in a “Time Machine”





Event Coordinators - Elisha Kasinskas, Rochester Chapter

Register by July 2. Rain or shine.



We’re going back in time in a time machine! We’ll enjoy a onehour drive to Newark to visit the Hoffman Clock Museum,

stepping into a "time machine." We’ll see a unique collection of over 400 clocks, with a special emphasis on the history of New York State clockmakers. We’ll have lunch at the nearby Canal View Family Restaurant, followed by ice cream in Palmyra at the Chill N Grill. Mileage: 50 miles. Meet at Sunoco 7-Eleven 265 Macedon Center Rd, Fairport, NY. Time: Meet at 10:00 AM, driver’s meeting at 10:15, depart at 10:30.


​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by July 2 if you can join us.



Saturday, July 18 - Genesee Country Village & Museum





Event Coordinator - Kevin Smith, Syracuse Chapter
Register by July 10. This is a Shine Only event – Rain Date TBD.




For those from Syracuse who want to take the scenic route and aren’t afraid to get an early start, we will meet at the Green Hills Plaza parking lot, Nedrow, at 7:00 AM, driver’s meeting at 7:15 AM and departure at 7:30 AM.


We will drive along Rts 80, 20 & 5 with a stop in Seneca Falls to pick up hearty souls from Binghamton & Ithaca and a second stop in Avon to collect Rochester folk. Then it’s on to Mumford with arrival at the museum around 10:30am. For those who don’t wish to take the scenic ride, we’ll meet you there. Meet up details to follow.


When we arrive as a group, self-guided tickets can be purchased at a discount, so if you plan on arriving by yourself, wait for the group before purchasing your ticket (and don’t be late either). The museum is open 10-4. No group tour is planned, this will be self-guided at your own pace. Those who want to stick together, you are welcome to do so. There’s lots to see, and it can take the entire time, so bring your best walking shoes and plan on moving right along. If you prefer, guided tours are available for purchase. With the layout of a small 19th-century village, 68 restored and furnished buildings are available to walk through. A wide spectrum of buildings is presented, from the simple frontier cabin to an elaborate Victorian mansion, with professional, religious, and business buildings as well. Most buildings are staffed by costumed interpreters, providing information about the history of the building, the time period, and in certain instances, demonstrating a craft or trade. There is a snack venue on the grounds or you can bring food to eat in the park. When the museum closes at 4 PM, those who wish to caravan back toward Syracuse, can follow Kevin to Bailiwick Market in Elbridge for dinner and ice cream, arriving at around 6-6:30 PM. Let Kevin know before hand and meet up in the parking lot a little after 4 PM. To RSVP email Kevin at ksmith03@twcny.rr.com by July 10. Indicate whether you will be joining the drive in Syracuse, Seneca Falls, or Avon, or if you will meet us at the museum. Be sure to copy your Area Rep.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by July 10 if you can join us.



Saturday, July 25 - MX-5 Therapy: Curves, Hills, and Ice Cream





Event Coordinator - John Amon, Rochester Chapter
Register by July 16




Some drives are about getting somewhere. This one is about remembering why you bought the MX-5.


South of Mendon Ponds is a network of roads most of us have never driven. We didn’t know they were there either — and once we found them, we knew we had to share them. Twisty. Hilly. Scenic. Quiet. The kind of pavement where the car just flows and you forget about traffic, errands, and the rest of the world for a while. This is not a “tour.”


This is a driver’s drive.


Meet-Up: Mendon Ponds Park — West Lodge parking area. North side off Canfield Road (yes, the restrooms with the good plumbing)


Meet: 11:00 AM and wheels rolling: 11:15 AM sharp


GPS tip: Enter “95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls.” It’s the park mailing address and drops you close where you need to be.


The Plan: We head south on a collection of backroads that surprised even us. After about 40 miles of uninterrupted driving joy, we arrive just outside of Naples for lunch at Reservoir Creek Golf Course, where the views compete with the drive that got us there.


Then we turn north on an entirely different set of entertaining roads and finish the day exactly the way a summer MX-5 drive should end: Homemade ice cream at Shark’s Ice Cream. Another 30 miles of the good stuff.


What to Expect: Elevation changes you’ll feel, lakes that appear out of nowhere, corners that link together like they were designed for us, almost no traffic, and about 2 hours of pure driving enjoyment. Bring a full tank.


Bring your appetite. Bring the MX-5 you bought for days like this. Because this isn’t a ride you’ll attend. It’s a ride you’ll talk about.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by July 16 if you can join us.



Saturday, August 1 - West Side Barns





Event Coordinators - Merrilee & Al MacWilliam, Rochester Chapter
Register by July 26



We will meet at 9:30 AM at Quicklee's, 1722 Lake Rd N. in Hamlin, NY. After a driver's meeting, each team (car) will go their own way as they follow a map to find area barns decorated with quilt blocks on them. After a three hour time period we will meet for lunch and awards for the most barns identified will be given out. Then caravan to another location for ice cream. I have a fair amount of printing to do before this event, so please let me know by July 26 if you can join us so I have time to get it done.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by July 26 if you can join us.



Sunday, August 2 – Midstate Miata Club Polo and Barbecue!





Event Coordinators - Dale & Cathy Nagel, Syracuse Chapter
Register by Friday, July 31.

This will be a shine and dry field only event.





Back again this year! Polo starts at 3:00 PM at the Skaneateles Polo Club, 783 Andrews Rd, Skaneateles.


You have several options to join in the fun:


1) Cathy and I plan to lead a caravan from the Syracuse area. We’ll meet at Byrne Dairy, Route 20, Lafayette at 11:15 AM for an 11:30 departure. We’ll then take a scenic drive to Bob’s Barbecue on Route 281 in Little York and arrive there at about 12:30 PM. You can either eat there or get something to go to eat later at the polo grounds in Skaneateles. We then will depart Bob’s at about 1:15 PM for an approximately one-hour drive to the Skaneateles Polo Grounds on Andrews Road. There we can tailgate prior to the start of the match at 3:00 PM.


2) Your second option is to meet-up with us at Bob’s Barbecue on Route 281 in Little York. You can arrive early at Bob’s and either eat there or get something to go to eat later at the polo grounds in Skaneateles. We will depart Bob’s at about 1:15 PM.


3) Third option is to meet at the polo grounds. Sign-up by Friday, July 31. Let us know if you plan to attend and where you will meet us: Byrne Dairy, Bob’s, or the Polo grounds.


Area reps should try to coordinate caravans from their area to the Skaneateles Polo Grounds, Bob’s in Little York, or the Lafayette Byrne Dairy.


This will be a shine and dry field only event. The Skaneateles Polo Club usually announces if the match is canceled on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=100057079405561) on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. As soon as I know, I will email those who have notified me they are planning to attend if the match is canceled.


This has been a great, well attended event with 20-30 cars in past years. Unfortunately, some years have been wet and we were lucky to even get in a ride. Last year however, was a beautiful day. Assuming we get a sunny day, there will be plenty of time to sit and talk with your fellow club members and enjoy watching the polo match. On top of that, you get to fix divots on the field at halftime. Just watch out for the land mines.



​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by July 31 if you can join us.













Thursday, August 6- “Coffee” Run





Event coordinator- Elisha Kasinskas, Rochester Chapter
Register by August 3. Rain or Shine




Ever “played hooky” with your Miata, telling your significant other you’re going out for a short errand like getting coffee, and then take your Miata out for a short drive instead? This drive is for you! It’s a short, sweet, smooth loop of 36 miles that takes about an hour. We start and end in Victor, navigating curvy and hilly roads that include Powder Mill Park, timed to take advantage of the “golden hour” close to sunset. We’ll finish with a tasty treat at Molly V’s Homemade Ice Cream in Victor (coffee ice cream, anyone?!). And yes, bring your co-pilot - no need to sneak around - share the enjoyment!


Meet at: Byrne Dairy 6215 NY-96, Farmington, NY 14425 at 6:15PM. Short driver’s meeting 6:20. Depart 6:30. Molly V’s Homemade Ice Cream 31 W Main St, Victor, NY at ~ 7:30.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by August 3 if you can join us.



Thursday, August 13 – Laps at Watkins Glen





Event coordinator- Frank Cantone, Ithaca Chapter
Register by August 6.



​How would you like to experience the thrill of being a Nascar race driver? Now you can have that opportunity. Join us for this Drive the Glen event at Watkins Glen International Speedway. Following a pace car, we will drive three laps around right and left curves, and accelerate thru the straight aways. At the end we will stop at the start/finish area for photos. After the event we will dine together at a local restaurant, and of course, indulge in an ice cream treat. It should be a lot of fun.


This event is open to members of all chapters. Individual chapters may wish to organize caravans to the track. Participants will gather at Gate 2 by 11:15 AM where we will sign waivers and scan tickets in preparation for a 12:00 PM start. If we have at least 25 cars, we will have the track all to ourselves!


The event costs $40. RSVP and payment due by August 6 with Frank Cantone.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by August 6 if you can join us.



Saturday, August 15 – Northeast Classic Car Museum





Event coordinator- Bill Krause, Syracuse Chapter
Register by August 10.



​We will meet at Casanovia Lakeland Park at 9:30 AM with a drivers meeting at 9:45 for a departure time of 10:00. Casanovia Lakeland Park has public restrooms. We will drive approximately one hour southeast to visit the Northeast Classic Car Museum.


The Museum has had a face-lift and a new paved parking lot since the club last toured. The feature exhibit will be Muscle Cars. The tours is self paced, however knowledgeable volunteers are available throughout the museum to answer questions. The admission is $15, however if we have a group of 10 or more the price will be $13.


After the tour we will head north to Nate’s Place for lunch. Nate’s Place is a low keyed country restaurant offering an American Menu for hearty appetites. It also has a large parking lot so the goal is to have space for many Miatas.


We will conclude the event heading north toward Casanovia via Sherburne, Earlville, Hamilton (Colgate) and along the reservoirs south of Casanovia. We will conclude the day at Carter’s Creamery in Casanovia.


P.S. If you missed the Lorenzo event go home via Route 13 toward Chittenango Falls to view the historic site.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by August 10 if you can join us.



Saturday, August 22 – Lighthouse ride (west of Rochester)





Event coordinator- Karen and Ron McKissock, Rochester Chapter

Sunshine only. Register by August 4.



THIS RIDE WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 CARS MAX. We will hold an alternate list in case any of the first cars to register have to back out.


Meeting at 9:00 AM at Webster Park Lodge on Holt Road, Webster. Leaving at 9:20 AM for an approximately 180-mile roundtrip ride to several historic lighthouses and more along Lake Ontario heading toward Niagara Falls.


Our first stop will be at the 1896 Braddock Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse was out of commission from 1954 to 1996. It is now one of the few fully functioning lighthouses in the country that is privately owned. As per the website, the innkeeper’s quarters have been restored completely to the original government blueprints. While the tower is not entirely original, it has been reconstructed in honor of the original grand tower, and the original staircase remains intact.


Our second stop will be a tour at the 1871 – Replica, Oak Orchard Lighthouse. The first lighthouse was located on the west side of Oak Orchard River. It was operational from 1871 to 1916. A replica of the lighthouse was constructed in 2010 using a 1909 survey. You can find the replica lighthouse in the Orleans County Marine Park on the east side of the river. The lighthouse features local maritime historical artifacts and a gift shop. Visitors can climb the lighthouse keeper’s ladder to the 3rd floor to get a closer look at the light and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Ontario.


Next we’ll move along the lake to the 1876 – Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse, located in Golden Hill State Park, was used as a coastal light. This point is located thirty miles to the east of the Niagara River’s mouth, making it the northernmost point on Lake Ontario’s southern shore. Due to its distance from the major cities of Rochester and Buffalo, the region boasts one of the darkest skies, making it an ideal spot for stargazing or trying to catch the Northern Lights in action. There is a $7 per person fee to enter the park, but if you have your own State Park pass you can use that. You can also go on a lighthouse tour for $1 per person.


By then we’ll all need a break for lunch at the Wilson Boat House which is directly on Wilson Harbor with beautiful views of a ton of stunning boats. wilsonboatyardmarina.com/boat-house


Following lunch we will proceed to the 1873 – Replica, Olcott Lighthouse. In 2003, a replica of this lighthouse was constructed using old photographs. The lighthouse is open to the public from 8 AM to 7 PM every day. It is located right next to the Lakeview Village Shoppes, which is a colorful boardwalk of shops featuring ice cream and lake-themed clothing and decor.


We’ll leave Olcott with a surprise for everyone before proceeding to the Circle R Fruit farm for our traditional conclusion to pretty much every ride… ice cream, of course.


SPECIAL NOTE: As of the date of this newsletter, we need to share a concern about the condition of some of the roads being less than ‘comfortable’ due to wear and tear. We are going to drive it at least once more prior to the event to determine if repairs are done (or are in progress) and adjust the route if necessary. Any changes in plans will be sent to registered cars.


​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by August 4 if you can join us.



Monday-Wednesday, September 14-16 – 3 Days to Burlington





Event coordinator- Merrilee & Al MacWilliam, Rochester Chapter



This is a three day event, which we are limiting to ten cars. We will meet in Central Square and drive through the southern Adirondack Mountains to Burlington, VT on Day 1. On Day 2, we will do a joint ride with the Vermont Miata Club through great scenery in Vermont, on great Miata roads! On Day 3 we will take the ferry across Lake Champlain, then cross the northern Adirondack Mountains back to our finish point, in Pulaski.


Start and finish points are in villages on I-81 to make it easy for members from all Chapters to get to the start and home again. I've used Butler Motorcycle Maps to find some great Miata roads to travel! This event has a lot of driving time! From the start to Burlington is about 240 miles. The Day 2 ride is about 200, and Day 3 is around 260!


We have procured a significant group rate on a block of rooms at the Best Western Windjammer Hotel in South Burlington, but you will need to make your reservation by August 15.



​​Contact the Event Coordinator and your Area Rep by August 15 if you can join us.



Saturday, October 17 - End of Season Wrap-Up Party





Event coordinator- Frank Cantone




The event will be held at the American Legion in Skaneateles. The Club will provide food and non-alcoholic beverages (a bar, tended by Legion members, will be available). We will again have a pie contest, so break out those old recipes from your grandmother.


As the age old idiom goes, “Many hands make light work.” We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, pie contest, and coordination of games and activities.


Contact Frank Cantone if you can volunteer, have any suggestions on activities or format of the event.​​





Regional Events



Due to the size of the club, it can be difficult to attend some events that are far away. The purpose of our Regional Events are so club members can enhance the miata club experience within their local area. The events are planned by the area reps as 'local events', however are not limited to members from that area.


Any interested club members can join in as well. Information may be posted in the newsletter or on the website and Area Reps may be kept updated with details as the events approach. We will be going through the normal Area Rep. contacts for counts, so please contact the reps if you'd like to participate and/or RSVP is requested.




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