RROC Can-Am Prairie Region
Welcome to the Road Trips and Events section of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club. The Can-Am Prairie Region will mark this historic anniversary with several special events and displays throughout the year. The event calendar continues to take shape as event coordinators in Alberta (Calgary/Edmonton) continue to release dates. Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Montana are encouraged to support events in their area.
CLUB EVENTS
RROC ANNUAL MEET
Palm Springs, California
Tuesday-Sunday, May 5-10
Palm Springs, California is the destination for Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners and the 2026 RROC annual meet. The RROC San Diego Region rolls out the welcome mat Tuesday, May 5th to Sunday, May 10th. The Desert Princess Golf Resort/Hilton Double Tree is the host hotel for the annual meet. Several incredible driving tours of the area are planned including Joshua Tree National Park. Special seminars on all Rolls-Royce and Bentley models will be held. 2026 is the 75th anniversary of the RROC. The Can-Am Prairie Region hosted the 2001 RROC annual meet in Calgary which was the 50th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club.
BREAKFAST MEET
Calgary, Alberta
Thursday, May 14th
Calgary and area Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners gather for breakfast at Phils Restaurant on Thursday, May 14th. This became our new monthly ‘get-together’ location last year. Phils has been serving up delicious food (including breakfast) since 1956. This is an RROC Can-Am Prairie Region social. Non-members welcome to come out and meet with fellow Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners. Plenty of parking for PMCs at Phils located just east of Crowchild Trail on 16th Avenue NW (Trans Canada Highway).
DRIVE & DINE
Priddis, Alberta
Sunday, May 24th
Calgary and area members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region head to Priddis, Alberta southwest of Calgary on Sunday morning, May 24th for brunch at the Azuridge Estate Hotel. The Opal Restaurant is known for its incredible Sunday brunch. Reservations have already been made for 10-guests (11:00am). Please let Alan Dixon know if you plan on attending. This is a perfect morning out with your significant other.
BRITISH CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, June 6th
The second British Cars & Coffee/Tea of 2026 takes place Saturday, June 6th. The Fifendekel Cafe', located at 12028 - 149th Street, opens its doors to owners of British vehicles for an automotive social from 9:00am till 11:30am. There will be breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon buns, pie, coffee and tea. It's a perfect Saturday morning out with your spouse or significant other. This event is organized by the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region as an outreach to other British Car clubs in the Edmonton area. A total of 5 British Car clubs were represented at the last British Cars & Coffee/Tea event in May.
DRIVE & DINE
Rosebud, Alberta
Thursday, June 18th
RROC Can- Am Prairie Region members head to the community of Rosebud, Alberta northeast of Calgary in the Alberta Badlands on Thursday, June 18th for a special mid-day/mid-week social. The Rosebud Theatre School of the Arts, which combines food, incredible hospitality and live theatre, presents the family musical Anne of Green Gables. Buffet and Live Theatre tickets start at $99.00. On your own or group drive. The group drive will meet at the Delacour Community Centre at 10:30am for the 50-minute scenic drive to the theatre in Rosebud.
OTHER EVENTS
The RROC Can-Am Prairie Region is proud to support/attend events hosted by other car clubs and organizations. Events with potential or confirmed participation by Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners will be posted here. Events with a British theme, not held in our region, will also be posted as a courtesy.
ALL BRITISH FIELD MEET
Vancouver, British Columbia
Saturday, May 16th
The 41st anniversary of the Vancouver All British Field Meet is Saturday, May 16th. Over 600 British built vehicles will be on display at the VanDuesen Botanical Gardens located south of Downtown Vancouver. Brass and pipe bands, food trucks, plus a huge swap meet and commercial vendors display area make for an incredible day. Gates open at 7:30 am for participant parking and set-up. Gates open to the public at 10:00am. The show runs till 4:30pm. Many members of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Owners Club have already registered for the big show in Vancouver.
NOTE: To maintain a balance and variety of vehicles, show organizers have implemented a cap on entrants in certain classes of British vehicles. Registration for the 2026 event continues.
On Sunday, May 17th the optional All British Drive takes place. A parade of British cars (pre-registered) will participate in a 125-kilometer drive on scenic Highway 7 to Harrison Hot Springs for a wrap-up social event.
BOOGIE IN THE BADLANDS #28
Drumheller, Alberta
Saturday, May 23rd
The Valley Cruisers host the 28th Boogie in the Badlands Show and Shine in downtown Drumheller, Alberta on Saturday, May 23rd. This all-makes event attracts owners from all over Southern and Central Alberta. The scenic drive in the Drumheller region is an added bonus for participants. On-site registration begins at 9:00am on the corner of 3rd Avenue East and 1st Street East. The show runs from 11:00am - 3:00pm. The RROC Can-Am Prairie Region will have representation at this event.
BRITISH CAR WEEK
Worldwide!!!
Sat, May 30th - Sun, June 7th
Owners of British cars, trucks & motorcycles are encouraged to uncover their machines and go for a drive!! This is the 30th annual 'worldwide' British Car Week. Phone up your fellow British vehicle owners and visit a local Fish & Chips shop or go for a country cruise and wrap-up the drive with some ice cream. The goal is simple..... enjoy your British vehicle!!
4th annual SHOW & SHINE
County of Parkland, Alberta
Sunday, May 31st
Clymont Hall, located southwest of Edmonton on Highway 60, hosts its 4th annual Family Fun Day and Show & Shine. This family friendly event will feature Bouncy Castles for the Kids and a Petting Zoo. The all makes & models car show is held on the grass. Plenty of food and cold beverages. This is a no admission fee event. The show field opens up at 9:00am. Show & Shine runs from 10:00am - 3:30pm. Several RROC Can-Am Prairie Region members are expected to attend this event.
FISH & CHIPS DAY
Worldwide!!!
Friday, June 5th
National Fish and Chips day originated in Britain back in 2015 as a way to recognize restaurants, pubs and also fishermen. Since then the official Fish and Chips 'acknowledgement' day has spread worldwide. Britain’s favorite comfort food will again be celebrated the first Friday of June. Phone up your fellow British Car owners on Friday, June 5th , go for a drive, head to your favorite local Chippy and indulge!!
ALL BRITISH FIELD MEET
Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, June 13th
Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners join MG, Mini, Jaguar, Rover, Lotus and many other owners for the largest All British show in Alberta. This annual event is held on the grass in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley at Victoria Park. The show is organized by the Alberta All British Motoring Society. More than 100 vehicles will be on display. Show starts at 10am and runs till 4pm. (Car registration is $20.00) Monies raised will go towards the Edmonton Food Bank. Non-perishable donations to the Food Bank will also be accepted on site.