The Last Roundup Tour – San Diego, CA
October 23, 2025 - October 26, 2025
WANTED
Dead or Alive
Model T Ford Club of San Diego Extends an invitation to the Model T and Horseless Carriage Clubs
The Last Roundup Tour (23-26 Oct, 2025)
Cattle Drovers:
Ron “Trail Boss” Lambrecht
Steven “Rowdy” Chase
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
Keep them doggies rollin’
Man my butt is swollen…Rawhide!
Make ‘em shine, air ‘em up, top ‘em off,
tune ‘em up, adjust the brakes, crank ‘em up, Rawhide!
Push the clutch, do not cry, jump for joy, smack your thighs,
A lick and a promise, Rawhide!
Okay fellow Cattle Drovers mark your calendars, saddle up and travel back in time as the Model T Ford Club of San Diego takes you on a journey through the rolling hills of southern California. This isn’t your Daddy’s cattle drive, no ma’am. You will need a sense of humor, a yearning for adventure, and a hankering for a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern California, the communities of Temecula, De Luz, Fallbrook, Rainbow, and Vista are known for lush landscapes, charming orchards, and scenic vistas. These backroad communities of past years beckon travelers to explore hidden gems. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of these quaint towns is by taking a scenic drive through the wind-ing roads and picturesque countryside. So, “light a shuck” and embark on a memorable journey.
The event will begin with a Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025 arrival and check-in at the Pala Masa Resort (2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, Ca. (760-728-5881)). A Boot Scootin’ Ice Breaker around the Rusty Water Bar will occur at 5:00PM in the parking lot.
The fun filled three-day tour promises to flip your bonnet and will begin on Friday, Oct 24 with a tour taking you on a scenic drive of the southern coast of California from Oceanside to Del Mar (or further if you like). Linking a string of charming beach commu-nities, Historic Highway 101 hugs the Pacific Ocean and offers a taste of California’s surf culture that can’t be duplicated anywhere in the world.
Day two will feature a road rally/tour. It is not a race and the directions will be clear. The intent is not to get you Cattle Drovers lost but to stimulate your creative juices as you progress along the trail. You will be presented with questions about the sur-roundings you encounter. Yes, it is a competitive event with valuable and highly coveted prizes awarded to the top three finish-ers so a navigator with a clipboard is strongly recommended. Cars will depart in 2-minute intervals. Incremental departures are meant to keep participants from playing “follow the leader!” Yeah, like that is going to work!! The rally will culminate with an opportunity to visit Old Town Temecula followed by a BBQ at John and Karen Pepe’s Ponderosa.
Day three will consist of a tour to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista where you will participate in the October En-gine and Tractor Festival. Entry is free for your car, driver and one passenger.
So “Acknowledge the corn” but if in doubt, let your horse do the thinkin’. It is time to dust off those bowler and Stetson hats, bandanas, ponchos, prairie skirts, gingham dresses, and boots. Polish up the ol’ motor car and steer your way toward Pala Mesa Resort for a knee slapping, rib tickling, and pointless shaggy dog event of buffoonery of the highest order.
October is a busy month for the Temecula area with many weddings and wine tasting events occurring in the community so get a wiggle on and make a grubstake at the Pala Mesa hotel. Oh, and Pony Express your registration. Giddy-up!
