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Festa Spettacolo is AROCA Victoria's major festival event.
Festa Spettacolo comprises: Spettacolo Concorso; Spettacolo Dinner; and Spettacolo Show & Shine
Details can be found here: https://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/events/spettacolo/
Alfesta 2027 is being hosted by AROCA WA and will be held in the Busselton from 1st to 5th April.
Alfa Romeo and Luna Rossa, together for the 38th America’s Cup.
Alfa Romeo announces its partnership with Luna Rossa, an outstanding Italian sailing outfit; the two brands will face the challenge of the 38th America's Cup, the most prestigious sailing competition in the world, to be held in Italy for the first time, in the iconic setting of the Bay of Naples in July 2027.
View the full Stellantis report here.
President's Message - September 2026
Dear Members,
What a fantastic month August turned out to be for the AROCA (Victoria Division)! Spring is right around the corner, and the engagement and energy across our club events continues to be outstanding.
AROCA victorious at the Bocce Challenge!
The highlight of August was undoubtedly our victory at the 2026 Fiat vs Alfa Romeo - Bocce Challenge on Saturday, 8th August.
After a fiercely fought competition against our friends in the Fiat club, Alfa Romeo officially reclaimed the trophy!
A huge congratulations and thank you to all the members who came along to throw a ball, cheer from the sidelines, and bring such great spirit to the day.
It is always a high point of our calendar, and bringing the cup back home makes it all the sweeter.
Looking Back at August
Beyond the Bocce victory, August was packed with great camaraderie and motorsport action:
- Club Night at the Veneto Club: It was wonderful catching up with so many familiar faces and welcoming members to our regular monthly gathering. The guest speaker was Scott Anderson from Revival-ev. Revival-ev specialise in classic car conversions to include the latest EV technology. An entertaining and informative session. Read more about Revival-ev in this newsletter.
- Compass Club Cars & Coffee: Thank you to everyone who braved the morning chill at Rosanna to display such a magnificent cross-section of Alfa Romeos. Thanks to Tommy Fantin our new Social Media person for posting this event which increased the numbers for this event.
- Motorsport & Broadford Drive: Round 5 at Broadford was well supported - thanks to our Competition Team. We also had a strong convoy of members join the Sunday morning drive up from Bundoora and then drive a number of Parade Laps before heading to enjoy lunch at the Broadford Hotel.
- Maling Road Auto Classico: We closed out the month in style, showcasing some of our finest classic and exotic Alfas to the broader public. I met up with many members who were out enjoying the day and all were impressed with our display – thanks John Hanslow.
What's Ahead in September
We have a packed schedule lined up for September as the weather starts to warm up. Make sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
| Date | Event Details |
| Thursday, 3 Sept | Cross + Serpent Deadlines: Final call for contributions and articles for our next issue of Cross + Serpent. |
| Saturday, 5 Sept | Modern Classic Register Drive: A fantastic run tailored for our modern classic models. |
| Sunday, 6 Sept | Father's Day Club Breakfast: Celebrate Father's Day with fellow Alfisti at Brunetti Classico in Carlton. |
| Wednesday, 9 Sept | AROCA Victoria Club Night: Join us at the Veneto Club from 7:00 PM for our monthly catch-up and updates. |
| Sunday, 13 Sept | Goldfields Chapter Drive to Avoca: A scenic country cruise through the Pyrenees region led by our Goldfields team. |
| Saturday, 19 Sept | Register Captains Breakfast: An opportunity for our register leaders to connect and plan upcoming register activities. |
| Sunday, 20 Sept | Shannons Alfa Romeo Showroom Display: A special gathering showcasing our beloved marque. |
| Sunday, 27 Sept | Sunday Morning Drive - Tooradin to Corinella: meet up at Tooradin and then on Kernot for morning tea. We'll then proceed to our lunch destination at La Provincia in Corinella. |
Save the Date: Festa Spettacolo 2026!
A quick reminder to keep weekend 28th–29th November free for Festa Spettacolo, our marquee festival event of the year:
- Saturday, 28 Nov (9:00 AM): Spettacolo Concorso Judging at Mauceri Motors, Clayton
- Saturday, 28 Nov (6:00 PM): Spettacolo Dinner at the Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave
- Sunday, 29 Nov (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Spettacolo Show & Shine at South Oakleigh College
Thank you to all the committee members, event coordinators, and volunteers who dedicate their time to making these events seamless and enjoyable.
Enjoy the spring driving weather, stay safe on the roads, and I look forward to seeing you at Brunetti's or our next Club Night!
Grazie,
Bruce Roberts President, AROCA Victoria M:0417 551 880 e:President@alfaclubvic.org.au
About our club
The Alfa Romeo Owners' Club of Australia (AROCA) is a vibrant club, supporting Alfa Romeo owners & enthusiasts. AROCA (Victoria Division) was formed in Melbourne in August 1969.Coming events
Saturday, 19 September 2026
AROCA Vic - Register Captains Breakfast
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Shannons Alfa Romeo Showroom
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
AROCA Victoria - Committee Meeting
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Sunday Morning Drive - Tooradin to Corinella
Saturday, 10 October 2026 – Sunday, 11 October 2026
Alfa Club 10 Hr 10-11 Oct - Winton
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
AROCA Victoria - Club Night
Thursday, 15 October 2026 – Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Alfisti Spring Tour
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Italian Festa & Expo
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