the latest one in Nov here is the 12th... in Solvang... which is about 5 hours north... here's the link just in case!
http://www.planetultra.com/SolFinest/index.htm
I sooooooo feel for you on the entire family thing. It can be stressful... usually one person has put in a LOT of effort and is tired and cranky... ugh!
I will be around that weekend as far as I know... maybe we can hook up and ride! Keep it in mind and we can touch bases as it gets nearer...
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".