About this event
The Cars & Coffee will be open to the general public and all makes and models are welcome! We have a total capacity of 450 cars, so advance registration is required. There is no registration fee, but we kindly ask that all participants bring food donations to benefit the United Ministries’ food pantry. Spectators are welcome and general parking will be available across the street.
We will be weighing the bags you collect, and the winner, as determined by the overall weight of goods, will be awarded two (2) Track Meet seats (a value of $499 each) from the BMW Performance Center. The Track Meet offering is a half-day program that begins with lunch at 12 noon, with driving events until 4 p.m., and then a reception afterwards. Additional prizes will be awarded including GENESIS exhibit-themed apparel from the BMW CCA Foundation!
Everyone who makes a donation to the food pantry at the event will receive coupons for $5 off at the BMW CCA onsite merchandise tent, 20% off Le Mans Karting, and $5 off BMW CCA Foundation Museum admission.
Food Donations For United Ministries Food Pantry
Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis, and has put many families in a tough financial spot, thus resulting in an even greater need for food donations during the holidays. However, we know the generosity of our BMW Car Club of America members and local enthusiast community can make a big difference!
Here are some examples of needed goods:
- Canned meats (beef stew, tuna, chili)
- Canned fruit and veggies (green beans, peas, corn)
- Dry goods like pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, powdered milk
- Others: rice, noodles, mac & cheese
- Of course, monetary donations are always welcome! For more info, please visit United-Ministries.org.
Event requirements
Directions, Parking, and Food Drop-Off
This event will be held at the BMW CCA Headquarters, located at 2350 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651. All registered participants who wish to park in the Cars & Coffee on the lawn of the headquarters will need to enter from the far, southeast corner of the property from Highway 101. If you are coming from the direction of I-85, then you will drive past the main buildings until you see the blue, 10x10 BMW CCA tent on your right, at the far end of the field. That’s where you will turn in. If you are coming from the south and driving north on Highway 101, then you will make a left off Highway 101 onto the field before you get to the main buildings.
We ask that everyone park first and then bring their food donations to the tables located beside the main BMW CCA building. When you present your food donations, you will be given the discount coupons, and we will weigh your donations then for your chance to win the BMW Performance Center Track Meet seats.
Please note: In the event of rain, the Cars & Coffee portion of the event will be cancelled due to the parking being on grass.
