Rochester Corvette Club upcoming events

Watkins Glen International Raceway Opening Day (Saturday, April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Registration Open

Watkins Glen International Opening Day

Saturday April 11th

Enjoy the thrill of driving your Corvette (or street car) for three paced laps on the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway. Watkins Glen International Raceway is a 3.4 mile road race course featuring 11 turns.

https://www.theglen.com/events/opening-weekend/

Opening Day, Saturday, April 11^th is the first day Watkins Glen International opens the track back up to fans after the winter and allows fans to drive the track for 3 paced laps (for a reduced club cost). All ticket proceeds go to the R.A.C.E. foundation and will be donated to a charity of the track’s choosing.

How much does it cost? How do I buy tickets?

RCC Ticket Price: $29 per car Regular Pre-event Ticket Price: $34 per car Event Day Ticket Price: $35 per car

Ticket Link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgir/buy/opening-day?promocode=V0dJRFJJVkUy

Follow Link: https://www.theglen.com/events/opening-weekend/

Press BUY NOW - Enter Promo Code: WGIDRIVE2 - Press Apply - Cost goes to $29 – Choose 1 or more sessions - Go To Checkout - Pay with credit card

1 ticket per car permits three laps around the raceway and you may purchase additional tickets to receive take additional laps.

After purchasing your laps, please register here so that we know who is planning to attend. Any questions, please contact event organizer: Gil Alexander see roster for contact information.

ROCHESTER CORVETTE CLUB specifics for Opening Day, Saturday, April 11^th

Meeting Place: Wegman’s Canandaigua (Routes 5 & 20)

Gather: 9:30 am to 10:00 am Restrooms available

Depart for WGI: 10:00 am Arrive WGI: 11:00 am On Track: 11:30 am

If going separately, wait at Gate 2 on right side of driveway for the group. We will sign waivers and enter as a group. I expect that we will stage up behind the race garages. Restrooms available

Watkins Glen International is located at 2790 County Rt 16, Watkins Glen NY, 14891

When arriving, use Gate 2 directly off of County Rt 16 to enter the facility.

Staff will assist you in signing a waiver to participate in track laps. Each guest in the car will need to fill out and sign the waiver to participate.

RULES

Seatbelts must be worn at all times

Please keep your hands and mobile devices inside the vehicle

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you

Maintain the speed as set by the pace car

DO NOT pass another vehicle, especially not the pace car

All participants are required to remain in their personal vehicles

Vehicle MUST be street legal. Motorcycles, rental cars, ATVs, golf carts, and/or large-capacity vehicles (15-passenger vans & buses) will not be permitted to drive the track

Drivers must be 18 years or older and a valid driver’s license & insurance are required upon arrival

Parent/legal guardian must accompany minors in the vehicle

All occupants must remain inside the vehicle at all times, with seatbelts on

Passengers are not permitted in truck beds

Helmets are not required.

The pace is set by the pace car and is meant to give visitors the opportunity to experience the raceway at a safe speed.

CORNER PITSTOP

After completing your laps, be sure to visit our 4 Corner Pit Stop area for refreshing drinks, snacks, exclusive merchandise, and much more!

I am told that TrackTime Photos will be onsite again taking pictures. Usually coming up the Esses at Turn 4 and by the Bus Stop at Turn 6.

RCC Event Organizer: Gil Alexander (See roster for contact information)

Cavalcade of Cars - Syracuse (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Center of Progress Building, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209

April 18 - April 19

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 9am-4pm

https://www.cavalcadeofcarscny.com/

Club Meeting - Van Bortel Chevrolet (Monday, April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

Hemlock Super Cruise & Car Show (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Corvette Thunder in the Glen RCC (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

May 15-16, 2026

Corvette Thunder in the Glen

Here is a link for more information if you’re interested.

https://watkinsglen.com/corvette-thunder-in-the-glen/

RCC Spring Banquet - Casa Larga Winery (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

RCC Spring Banquet

The Rochester Corvette Club Spring Banquet

will be held at

Casa Larga Winery

2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY 14450

Save the date - May 17, 2026

More details to follow!

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

NCCC 2026 Syracuse Convention (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For more information go to: 2026 NCCC Convention

Rev-On Harborfest Car Show (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Father's Day 2026 Car Show, Sonnenberg Gardens (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Father’s Day Car Show

Sonnenberg Gardens

Sunday June 21st, 11am – 3pm

Bring the whole family and treat Dad to a special day among timeless classic cars on the mansion’s shaded south lawn.
While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to stroll through the gardens and explore the mansion for a full day of fun and discovery.

$15.00 for a carload of 4 people or less.

Pre-sale online sales through 3 pm Friday, June 19th.

After this time, you can still bring your car to “Show Off Your Wheels” and register at the Show Car Entrance for $20.00 on the day of the show.

https://www.sonnenberg.org/event/fathers-day-car-show-2026/

Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

June 25, 2026 to June 28, 2026

Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

This is a multi-day event at Watkins Glen International culminating with the 6 Hour race on Sunday. There is a Corvette Corral on Saturday & Sunday. The Corral has guest speakers, raffles, autograph signing and food. This is usually on the inside of the track in Turn 1.

A number of RCC members attend this event. Some drive from the Rochester area on various day to attend the events. Others stay in the Watkins Glen area. I have a block of rooms for Thursday 19^th thru Sunday 22^nd. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting. If you’re interested in tickets for the Corvette Corral for the races, contact Watkin Glen International 866.461.7223. Make sure you tell them you want tickets for the “Corvette Corral”. The Corral does sell out.

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

RCC Summer Picnic - Chef"s Party House (Sunday, July 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RCC Summer Picnic

The Rochester Corvette Club Summer Picnic

will be held at

Chef's Party House

1875 N. Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559

Save the date - July 12, 2026

More details to follow!

Syracuse Nationals (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

July 16 to July 18, 2026

Syracuse Nationals

This is the Largest car show in the Northeast

Show is held at the New York State Fairgrounds

Here is a link for more info: https://www.syracusenationals.com/

Syracuse Corvette Club - Vettes At The Beach (Sunday, July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

July 26, 2026

Syracuse Corvette Club

Vettes at the Beach

A great car show with over 400 Vettes on the shore of Onieda Lake in Sylvan Beach. Great day if you like to see Vettes from all generations. We usually have someone lead a group from Rochester. Again this year we have a block of rooms in Vernon, NY for Saturday night for a short drive Sunday morning. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting. Below is a link to info about the show.

Here is a link for more info

https://www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/vettes-at-the-beach

No Club Meeting (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

No General Club

Membership

Meeting

This Month

Corvettes of Buffalo 22nd Annual Caravan (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Corvettes of Buffalo 22nd Annual Caravan

3893 Bowen Rd., Lancaster, NY 14086

https://www.corvettesofbuffalo.com/

Corvettes at Carlisle (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

August 27 to August 29, 2026

CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS • Corvettes at Carlisle is the largest and most fun-filled Corvette event in the world. The annual Corvettes at Carlisle event features nearly 3,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America’s classic sports car.

A number of RCC members attend this annual event and have for a number of years. If you would like to find out what people think about this event, attend a meeting and ask.

Here is a link for more info: https://www.carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/index?id=corvettes+at+carlisle

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

Hilliard U. S. Vintage Grand Prix Weekend (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Hilliard U. S. Vintage Grand Prix Weekend

September 10th – 13th

https://www.theglen.com/events/hilliard-u-s-vintage-grand-prix/

Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

September 11, 2025

Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival

At the Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen, there is something for everyone! Parked along the main streets of the village you will find over 600 classic sports cars of all ages and marques for your enjoyment. In addition to live music, wine tasting, food courts, and assorted other family activities, a variety of vendors of racing items and related Merchandise are provided for your entertainment and pleasure.

If you own a qualifying automobile and would also like to participate in the festival, you are not alone. Nearly twelve hundred festival attendees will choose to participate in the Festival by registering, as driver/navigator teams, in one of seven Stone Bridge Driver events. Each of the participants in these events share two things in common: a passion for driving classic sports cars and a desire to relive some of the excitement of driving on the original 6.6 mile circuit during the festival

A number of RCC members stay the weekend and attend the SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) Races on Saturday and Sunday at Watkins Glen International. These races require a separate ticket from the festival.

Some members stay in the Watkins Glen area Thursday to Sunday. I have a block of rooms for Thursday 10^th thru Sunday 13^th. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting..

Here is a link for more info on the festival: http://www.grandprixfestival.com/index.html

Here is a link for more info on the race tickets: https://www.theglen.com/events/hilliard-u-s-vintage-grand-prix/

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

Hilton Applefest Auto Show (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Hilton Applefest Auto Show

Saturday Oct 3rd, 8am - 4 pm. This is Rain or Shine event!

Here is a link to the flyer https://www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org/

RCC Fall Event - Wildwood Country Club (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

RCC Fall Banquet

The Rochester Corvette Club Fall Picnic

will be held at

Wildwood Country Club

1201 Rush West Rush Road, Rush, NY 14543

Save the date - October 4 2026

More details to come!

Club Meeting - Van Bortel Chevrolet (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, November 30, 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

General Membership Meeting

RCC Holiday Party - RIT Inn & Conference Center (Saturday, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

RCC Holiday Party

The Rochester Corvette Club Holiday Party

will be held at

RIT Inn and Conference Center

5257 West Henrietta Road (Route 15), Henrietta, NY 14467

Save the date - December 12, 2026

More details to follow!

No Club Meeting (Monday, December 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

No General Club

Membership

Meeting

This Month

Rochester Corvette Club upcoming events

Watkins Glen International Raceway Opening Day (Saturday, April 11, 2026)

Cavalcade of Cars - Syracuse (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

April 18 - April 19

Club Meeting - Van Bortel Chevrolet (Monday, April 27, 2026)

Hemlock Super Cruise & Car Show (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Corvette Thunder in the Glen RCC (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Corvette Thunder in the Glen

Here is a link for more information if you’re interested.

https://watkinsglen.com/corvette-thunder-in-the-glen/

RCC Spring Banquet - Casa Larga Winery (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, May 18, 2026)

NCCC 2026 Syracuse Convention (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Rev-On Harborfest Car Show (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Father's Day 2026 Car Show, Sonnenberg Gardens (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

This is a multi-day event at Watkins Glen International culminating with the 6 Hour race on Sunday. There is a Corvette Corral on Saturday & Sunday. The Corral has guest speakers, raffles, autograph signing and food. This is usually on the inside of the track in Turn 1.

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, June 29, 2026)

RCC Summer Picnic - Chef"s Party House (Sunday, July 12, 2026)

Syracuse Nationals (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

This is the Largest car show in the Northeast

Show is held at the New York State Fairgrounds

Here is a link for more info: https://www.syracusenationals.com/

Syracuse Corvette Club - Vettes At The Beach (Sunday, July 26, 2026)

Syracuse Corvette Club

Vettes at the Beach

No Club Meeting (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Corvettes of Buffalo 22nd Annual Caravan (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Corvettes at Carlisle (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Here is a link for more info: https://www.carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/index?id=corvettes+at+carlisle

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, August 31, 2026)

Hilliard U. S. Vintage Grand Prix Weekend (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival

A number of RCC members stay the weekend and attend the SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) Races on Saturday and Sunday at Watkins Glen International. These races require a separate ticket from the festival.

Some members stay in the Watkins Glen area Thursday to Sunday. I have a block of rooms for Thursday 10th thru Sunday 13th. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting..

Here is a link for more info on the festival: http://www.grandprixfestival.com/index.html

Here is a link for more info on the race tickets: https://www.theglen.com/events/hilliard-u-s-vintage-grand-prix/

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Hilton Applefest Auto Show (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

RCC Fall Event - Wildwood Country Club (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Club Meeting - Van Bortel Chevrolet (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Club Meeting - TELC (Monday, November 30, 2026)

RCC Holiday Party - RIT Inn & Conference Center (Saturday, December 12, 2026)

No Club Meeting (Monday, December 28, 2026)

Some members stay in the Watkins Glen area Thursday to Sunday. I have a block of rooms for Thursday 10^th thru Sunday 13^th. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting..