The Bear Mountain
Memorial Toyota MR2 Meet
in association with
September 13, 2025 | Lower Hudson Valley
What is The Bear Mountain Memorial Toyota MR2 Meet?
The Bear Mountain Memorial Toyota MR2 Meet is the largest annual Toyota MR2 gathering throughout North America. This event is comprised of a scenic drive through the lower Hudson River valley, and much more.
On a chilly Saturday morning, in the Fall of 1997, a handful of Toyota MR2 enthusiasts organized and led by Joe and Roxanne Pearlstein came together to enjoy their shared passions of photography, ham radios, and driving their Toyota MR2s over the twisty, windy roads of the lower Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, a little more than a year later, Joe passed away from a terminal illness. The MR2 community was distraught over the loss of a beloved member of the community and collectively decided to hold a “Bear Mountain Memorial Meet” annually and raise money at the event for a charitable donation in Joe’s memory.
Today, the event draws more than 350 passionate Toyota owners and enthusiasts from across North America for a scenic drive through the lower Hudson Valley, a car show with awards, a raffle, and plenty of opportunities to meet other Toyota enthusiasts.
On a chilly Saturday morning, in the Fall of 1997, a handful of Toyota MR2 enthusiasts organized and led by Joe and Roxanne Pearlstein came together to enjoy their shared passions of photography, ham radios, and driving their Toyota MR2s over the twisty, windy roads of the lower Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, a little more than a year later, Joe passed away from a terminal illness. The MR2 community was distraught over the loss of a beloved member of the community and collectively decided to hold a “Bear Mountain Memorial Meet” annually and raise money at the event for a charitable donation in Joe’s memory.
Today, the event draws more than 350 passionate Toyota owners and enthusiasts from across North America for a scenic drive through the lower Hudson Valley, a car show with awards, a raffle, and plenty of opportunities to meet other Toyota enthusiasts.
