Midwest Wagonfest

Any interested in organizing or helping organize a Midwest Wagonfest for next year?

-Mark

MarkH wrote:

Any interested in organizing or helping organize a Midwest Wagonfest for next year?

-Mark

Tentatively, yes. This Midwesterner would certainly like to attend such an event, but I really can't drop everything and go to the eastern US to pull it off.

I only say "tentatively" because right now a number of things are up in the air for me, and I have a lot of projects going on. I'm not moving anywhere, but there is some potential for upheaval in the employement department down the line. I don't know what will or will not happen.

I still say Memphis. Possibly St. Louis. Find a good middle-ground for everyone.

St Louis would be good....anyone recommend any sites besides the arch?

There's always the bluegrass state. plenty of nice parks and such that allow you to reserve the pavilions free of charge.

MarkH wrote:

St Louis would be good....anyone recommend any sites besides the arch?

Sure we can go to the brewery!

If the Chicago Area is OK there is a Auto Museum in VOLO IL.. They cater to the area car clubs. They have a large parking area that we could gather in. They also have group discounts for admission..

The HERD Club is talking about a trip in mid October on a Saturday..

Look at web site www volocars com

There is a Hampton INN in Mc Henry IL for lodging..

I can check with my Friends in St Louis, GRAIL Club for some info..
They co hosted the ISSCA Nationals in 2007 and 2008 at Gateway Motor Speedway.

paul.dumdiejr wrote:

If the Chicago Area is OK there is a Auto Museum in VOLO IL..

I like the idea of a Wagonfest (or equivalent/similar) in Illinois. Yet I'll readily admit I'm biased.

St. Louis works about the same for me as does Chicago area stuff. Kentucky is a bit further than I'd want to go, but I'd probably do it anyway.

I hosted a b-body meet at Volo several years ago, it was a good time, and worked out well.

Perhaps if more people would put them selves on our Forum map, it would be easier to "see" where the center of midwest folks would be.

If you have not done so, Please put yourselves on our map at:

http://goo.gl/maps/Smyr

lakeffect wrote:

Perhaps if more people would put them selves on our Forum map, it would be easier to "see" where the center of midwest folks would be.

If you have not done so, Please put yourselves on our map at:

http://goo.gl/maps/Smyr

GREAT suggestion! Let's see where everyone lines up and try and find a happy medium. Bill if you're worried about a long trip we could hike it together. I'm only about an hour east of Chicago. I'd like some if our brethren from MI to come too!

uxwbill wrote:

paul.dumdiejr wrote:

If the Chicago Area is OK there is a Auto Museum in VOLO IL..

I like the idea of a Wagonfest (or equivalent/similar) in Illinois. Yet I'll readily admit I'm biased.

St. Louis works about the same for me as does Chicago area stuff. Kentucky is a bit further than I'd want to go, but I'd probably do it anyway.

Volo is good!

Or I would do the drive to St Louis - St Charles Mo is nice too. Or Kentucky might be nice.

It looks like next years's International Station Wagon Club Convention may be in Ft. Wayne Indiana from June 18-22. Stay Tuned!

Volo Auto Museum sounds great to me! Roundlake is near there with lots of hotels etc... anyone else?

John Schnieder aka Bo Duke is going to be there on June 29th
http://volocars.com/event.php?evid=572

Is there serious planning for this event? I'm working with Chris to have WF 13 dash plaques done in time for Daytona WF.

Sprocket wrote:

Is there serious planning for this event? I'm working with Chris to have WF 13 dash plaques done in time for Daytona WF.

BOOM! Yes...?? (thank you Sprocket)

I second St. Charles Mo. right outside of St. Louis. It has a nice long road by a park that runs along the river. Plus, St. Charles has the old river walk with shops, a brewrey, places to eat and about 1mile away a casino. A little something for everyone. Being from Chicago, Volo would also be great, but I travel to St. Charles several times a summer and that might be a nice more central location. Either one would be good for me.

I like St Louis.

If it's St. Louis...I have a sibling that keeps asking me to visit them (at the AF Base) 

 When will you guys know?

Once again , My suggestion goes out to ALL members to put themselves on our map. Having just been there, the epicenter of Midwest members seem to be more along the area of Louisville or Evansville.

I highly doubt anyone lives in Louisville, KY or Evansville, IN (which is really splitting hairs on the map) 

Who is planning this? It's gonna be in their area...and so far it looks like nowhere.

brokecello wrote:

Who is planning this? It's gonna be in their area...and so far it looks like nowhere.

That's really the main point. Without someone to take the initiative and step up to the plate to get it going , it won't happen.

Wagon fest in New York is about fifty miles from my house. It takes picking a date, making a phone call and pulling out a credit card to secure a pavilion/tent for most places. The tent at  the  Original Wagonfest in NY is $100.00 to start with. Why NY? Because our beloved leader  Ruphrax (Fred) lived  and sold wagons there.  He stepped up to the plate and we've carried on. Keep in mind you will never please everyone


Dave

lakeffect wrote:

Once again , My suggestion goes out to ALL members to put themselves on our map. Having just been there, the epicenter of Midwest members seem to be more along the area of Louisville or Evansville.

Can someone explain how to do this or tell a dummy where to find the sticky instructions?

Indianapolis would make a good place if racing history/museum interests anyone.

It's a sticky in the members only section. You can use this link to the map of members, but make sure you are signed in first, or you'll never see it.

https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t6619-longroof-locator-powered-by-google-maps.

 The link to the  actual map is in the first post