09/04/2026
Happy Fastest Family Friday!
Did you catch this AMG GT R at last month's Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville?
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📷 Eric Ruff
Check out more official photos of past C&O Jax events at DeremerStudios.com. Consider purchasing a high-resolution, watermark-free download or a product if you see your vehicle at an event; support our local, talented artists!
★ Events for Your Consideration ★
► September 12
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville
⏰ 7:30 a.m-10:00 a.m.
📍 Avenues Mall
10300 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville
Free for attendees and spectators. No registration is needed.
Suggested Mercedes-Benz parking:
tinyurl.com/COJaxMBSuggestedParking
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► September 12
Jacksonville Sports Car Museum
CRUIS’N JSCM
Cruise back to the '80s & '90s with a retro automotive experience! Explore the collection of 40+ rare sports cars, then step into the Grand Hall for a special showcase of 15 hand-selected 80s & 90s cars!
They'll unveil the newest hypercar to join the JSCM collection during the event.
🏎️ 40+ Rare Cars in the JSCM collection
🎵 80s & 90s Music
🎮 Game Room & Racing Entertainment
🛒 JSCM Merch
🍔 Food Truck on site
📸 Retro vibes, photo opportunities & more
⏰ 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
📍 Deerwood Castle
7601 Centurion Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL
If you have an '80s or '90s Mercedes-Benz, consider submitting it to be selected at the upcoming Jacksonville Sports Car Museum CRUIS’N JSCM to be featured indoors, in the hall, during their next event! (DM this account for more info!)
🎟️ Single General Admission – $15
Includes museum access, Grand Hall car showcase, game room and full event access.
🚓 Military & First Responders – $10
Discounted General Admission. Valid ID required.
👧 Kids 12 and Under – FREE
Free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
(Multi-pack tickets available at discount!)
🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/jax-sports-car-museum-cruisn-jscm-tickets-1998432981845
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► September 12
MBCA Southern Stars Oktoberfest Drive & Dine: Yalaha Bakery
Option 1: Meet in Palatka at about 10 a.m.
Option 2: Meet up at Yalaha Bakery at approximately 12:00 p.m.
Grab your keys and join fellow MBCA members for a scenic drive to one of Central Florida's hidden gems! Yalaha Bakery has served award-winning, family-owned German fare since 1995. Tucked in Lake County, this slice of Bavarian charm offers fresh-baked breads and pastries, a full deli, and a dog-friendly, open-air Biergarten with live music. Breads are handcrafted in European stone-slab ovens from organic flours — no chemical preservatives, additives, fat, or cholesterol. Save room for the pastries: danishes, bear claws, croissants, scones, and traditional European tortes. YalahaBakery.com
We shared full details, convoy location, and RSVP info with MBCA Southern Stars and MBCA Central Florida via email. Any MBCA Member is welcome to join us. If you are a member of either chapter and did not receive the email, or are a member of another MBCA Chapter, DM us for more info!
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► September 26
Staker Productions LLC
Endless Summer Showcase 4 (Downtown Edition)
⏰ 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
📍 315 East Bay St (across from Decca Live)
🎟️ Registration is open.
(MBCA Members, DM us before you register a Mercedes-Benz; we have a promo code!)
Spectator
- $20 per adult
- $10 per Teen 12-18
- Free kids under 12
- (50% off discount for all Active/Retired Military & First Responders.)
Vehicle Registration:
$40 ($10 discount for all Active/Retired Military & First Responders.)
VIP Experience:
First 25 tickets sold are $150 per ticket
Includes event admission + official event shirt
Access to Decca’s VIP rooftop bar
Includes one entrée of your choice
Two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
Premium view of the event that no one else will have!
Our friends at Patrons Club Jacksonville are a presenting Sponsor!
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► October 4
First Coast Car Council, Inc.
Annual “Cruisin’ to the Creek”
⏰ 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
📍 Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina
St. Augustine, FL
CarCouncil.org/show-registration
🎟️ Registration is open.
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► October 10
📍 MOTORE di ELITE - Daytona International Speedway
(Via our friends at Morning Motor Social)
MBCA chapters and members are officially invited to the inaugural Motore di Elite. Exceptional supercars, collector cars, and race cars may apply for the concours event and Mercedes-Benz Club of America space in the Car Club Corral — a dedicated gathering area near the fanzone.
MOTORE di ELITE is a curated celebration of performance, design, heritage, and purpose, bringing together supercars, collector cars, and race cars alongside luxury brands, collectors, business leaders, and community figures at one of motorsports' most iconic venues. Through a partnership with Chin Track Days, live road-course activity will provide a dynamic backdrop throughout the day as guests experience the event from within the Daytona International Speedway Fan Zone.
MBCA joins Aston Martin Owners Club, McLaren, and the Ferrari Club of America lineup. A number of our members have already accepted invitations and registered their cars for the concours — thank you!
Ten dollars from every Car Club Corral ticket benefits the Tebow Foundation. Car Club Corral tickets are $40 plus processing fees and applicable sales tax, and each admits one driver. Passengers need their own general admission ticket ($25 plus fees and tax). Children 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult ticket holder.
Purchase Car Club Corral ticket via:
MOTOREdiELITE.com
The day continues that evening inside the Daytona 500 Club with "DRIVEN: An Evening of Purpose", a VIP fundraiser benefiting the Tim Tebow Foundation featuring curated cocktails, premium whiskey tastings, live cigar rolling, a silent auction, and special programming. See less
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► October 16-18 (Fri-Sun)
27th Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show
Lake Mirror Classic 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th, with 100 Years of Pontiac!
Hot Rod Rendezvous (Friday evening)
Concours d'Elegance & Downtown Car Show (Sat.)
and Sunday Road Tour!
📍 Lakeland, FL
Registration for all events closes September 15.
https://lakemirrorclassic.com
Spectator entry is free!
► November 6-8
Time to Drive
Icons of Stuttgart
📍 Mana Wynwood, Miami
Bringing together 50+ of the most recognizable watch brands — from icons like Chopard, Zenith, and Grand Seiko to revolutionary independents like MB&F, Greubel Forsey, and Daniel Roth.
Icons of Stuttgart: 200+ of the rarest cars from Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Lamborghini, F1 & Rally champions, and so much more. Don’t miss live podcasts from Spike’s Radio w/ Spike Feresten and The Smoking Tire w/ Matt Farah, a masterclass in car photography w/ Larry Chen, plus panels and meet & greets with Porsche Racing Champions Felipe Nasr & Patrick Long.
🎟️ timetodrivefest.com/?ref=mercedesclubofamerica
Mercedes-Benz Club of America is an event partner.
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November 29, Sunday (4:00-6:00 p.m.)
SAVE THE DATE
MBCA Southern Stars Holiday Dinner
Details will be shared with members in an email.
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★ Are you aware of all the benefits you receive as a Mercedes-Benz Club of America Member?
Membership includes:
• Six bimonthly issues of the award-winning THE STAR® magazine
• Up to 5% off Hagerty Insurance (qualifying vehicles)
• Driving Events & Track Days
• Access to hundreds of member-only social and driving events, as well as club-hosted tech sessions.
• Up to two rebates per year of up to $11,000 on the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle
• International Travel Discounts: Exclusive tours of the AMG Factory, Mercedes-Benz Museum & Brand Center, Mechatronic Factory, and more.
• Prize opportunities from industry partners, including AMG Experience US.
• ... and many more! Benefits added regularly!
Join Mercedes-Benz Club of America today!
Learn more at MBCA.org
or call 719.633.6427 (Weekdays, 8-5, MT).
If you are in Northeast Florida, down to Palm Coast or so; in Southeast Georgia, or Hilton Head Island, Southern Stars Chapter is the chapter for you!
★ Join our public Facebook group: (Be sure to agree to the rules!) Mercedes-Benz Club of America
🔗 See MBCA Southern Stars Chapter's favorite links for additional events, sponsors, and resources!
Lnk.bio/MBCASouthernStars
