10th Anniversary WagonfestOverview - Wagonfest’s goals:
1. To meet, hang out with, and get to know other fellow forum members, and GM B-body wagon owners,
2. See lots of GM B-body wagons in one spot, some really neat modifications, and some
"What the hell was he thinking?" mods.
3. Trade, buy or swap parts for B-body wagons
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Date: Friday and Saturday July 25 & 26 2014 Place: Seneca Lake State Park, Geneva, NY, 20x40 tent along the lake front road just west of the pavilion used for past events.
Note:There is also a park entry fee collected by the Seneca Lake State Park, of $7.00 (unchanged) to enter the park facility for the day. This is a separate fee and
NOT park of the $10.00 Wagonfest event fee. If you simply get a day pass ticket when checking in and put it on your dash, you can leave and come back during the day if necessary, like for meals. The is a bathroom facility very close by, just yards away. Our entire area is wheelchair accessible, including the bathrooms.
Here's the park's link for more info:
http://nysparks.com/parks/125/details.aspxTime: 10:00 – 6:00. The park itself is open from dawn till dusk.
Car focus: As always, the event’s focus is primarily ’91-96 GM B-body wagons. This includes Chevy Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, and even the ultra rare Pontiac. The focus is clearly WAGONS.
Registration:• Entry fee is simplified for Saturday . It will be again be $10.00 per vehicle. This is to cover the cost of the 20 x 40 tent rented from the park, awards, and meal related supplies. Since I’d prefer not to have to track people down to pay at the park or burden people at the registration desk to collect monies so, with that in mind, checks can be made out to:
David J Buchholz
57 Northaven Terrace
Rochester NY 14621
(585) 266-3464
My direct email is: lakeffect@gmail.com
My paypal also is: lakeffect@gmail.comThere is an Official Wagonfest Roll Call thread. To help with planning PLEASE, Please sign up if you intend to come.
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10130-official-10th-anniversary-wagonfest-attendence-thread-now-openSchedule of events: Thursday: Historically, this is the unofficial arrival day for most out of town Wagonfesters, and a lot of festering goes on at the Micromotel on Route 5 & 20 in Waterloo. I’d suggest swapping some cell phone numbers beforehand with each other via the forum private message service so you know who's there and where. There might be some fellow forum members traveling the same route. In past years several members have "wagon trained" or met along the way to travel as a group. There is safety in members, in case you break down.
Friday July 25 The “Traditional” event includes a cruise to and from the famous Watkins Glen racetrack, home to past Formula o , Can-Am, Trans -Am, six hour enduro, and Nascar racestaking three laps at the track, getting pictures etc. I'll need a coordinator for this-- Mike?
Watkins Glen trip 2:00pm Cruise to Watkins Glen Racetrack. Leave the "Wegman's" lot, just west of downtown on Rts 5&20 at 2:30 SHARP. Driving time is about 1 hour south via Rt 14 which parallels the west side of the lake . We’ll have one person buy our group purchase in downtown Watkins Glen, as lots of cars simply plud up the narrow street. The rest of us will drive up the hill to the track, three laps on racetrack, take pictures at the start finish line etc. Cost is $25 per car for the Friday Watkins Glen activity. If we get 15 or more cars registered, this cost drops . If the event gets cancelled (Rain) your money will be refunded. Please fill up your gas tank, and empty your personal body tank before you get to the park.
• No helmets needed – everyone just needs to have seat belts on.
• You CAN NOT BE LATE. Tech instruction starts at 4:30 and they will not be wait for stragglers.
• Don’t buy tickets ahead of time. You can also meet us directly at the ticket store if you are coming up from the south.l. But please let the coordinator know of your intent, so your group ticket can be purchased with the others.
Here’s a link
http://www.theglen.com/Plan-Your-Visit/Thunder-Road-Tours.aspxFrom their website, here's the rules:
Watkins Glen International asks that you please follow these guidelines when visiting the track for Thunder Road Tours:
· Staging begins at 11:30am or 4:30pm at Gate 2
· Laps begin at approximately 12:15pm or 5:00pm
· Speeds will not exceed 55 mph
· Please no passing or hot-dogging
· Have your headlights and seatbelts ON at all times
· Sign a release waiver upon arrival at the track
· Must be 18 years of age or older to drive
· SORRY, NO MOTORCYCLESI need someone to volunteer and step up to the plate to organize the trip to the Glen for our group. Geneva Cruizin' NIght Car Show: The event organizers have not yet confirmed the date as of 04/27/14. In the past Wagonfest coincides with the downtown Geneva car show that night. It's a “Cruise in” event, giving us all a chance to see some upstate Hot Rods, Customs and High Performance vehicles. It was a great time last year. In its fourteenth year and includes three different stages of live entertainment as well.
*** Alternative to Watkins Glen, Some may want to or participate in the Geneva show rather than just look. If you choose to enter, Don't go to Watkins Glen, as you’ll get back too late to position your vehicle. For the show. more entry information will be posted as it becomes available (As of 06/01/2013 I could not find entry info on line yet).
Finger Lakes Winery Tours: Although not an officila organized event (as of 04/27/14) The Finger lakes area has somew incredible wineries in the area. You might like to sample some of nature's bounty. Her's some links to help you "lift your spirits".
http://www.senecalakewine.com/http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/seneca-lake-wine-trail.aspxhttp://www.fingerlakes.com/seneca/seneca-lake-winerieshttp://www.genevany.com/content/view/finger-lakes-wine.htmlFinger Lakes Waterfalls and Gorges The Ice Age left our area with an incredible abundance of scenic gorges and waterfalls. Learn more about seeing and hiking some of them here:
http://www.fingerlakes.com/parks/waterfalls• Saturday, July 26 WAGONFEST 2014 You can plan on coming to the wagon fest at 10:00 am for events, or earlier (9:00am)if you’d like to help set up. The park itself opens at dawn.
Wagonfest Lunch will follow last years format. Simply stuff your cooler with drinks, food, (dogs , burgers, subs, Alaskan king crab).. whatever. Supplied for you will be a large grill, charcoal, (and lighting fluid) cooking utensils, condiments, some munchies, plates, cups and napkins.
Again, there will be no food supplied. When all else fails, there is a concession stand within the park at the beach area, serving hot dogs, hamburgers fries etc..
1:00: Grills will be ready to get cooking! Sharing lunch under the big top!
3:00 judging ballots handed out.
4:00 ballots collected
4:30 Awards, you guessed it, under the big top.
It is anticipated that events at the Park will continue until about 6:00pm, when most people will want to catch some dinner. There is no formal dinner plan at this time (04/27/2014)
Awards (plaque given out):
People’s Choice: best overall Wagon
Best Exterior Mod (paint, woodgrain, detail, bodywork, etc.)
Best Interior mod (anything inside the vehicle
Best Mechanical mod (whether powertrain, suspension, or something unique)
Recognition: Farthest distance traveled
Dash Plaques: will be available to the first 40 vehicles that become registered at the event.
(If you don’t like plaques, feel free to show up late, or give it away to someone else.)
Suggestion: Some mods are so nicely done and subtle that people don’t realize changes were made . Free free to make up a one-page or two-page show flyer about your car to point out any modifications or work you have done. Got photos? Feel free to display a loose leaf book of pictures of your work your work for others to see. Most people put them on the cargo gate for viewing. by strolling forum members.
Shirts: It appears at this point that Nick (phantom309) is setting up the opportunity for embroidered polo style shirts for those who want them. Given the nature of this event being the 10th anniverasary, this is a nice departure from the normal event T-shirt offered in past years. Price has not been determined as of 04/27/2014. No doubt a thread will have ordering info as soon as things are finalized by Nick.
Rain plans: It’s Rain or shine baby. Bring a freaking umbrella and don’t whine about it! It is rare that it rains all day during the summer in Geneva. Actually, There will be plenty of tables and room under the big top for the auctions and sitting for lunch & gabfestering for everyone.
The Parts Exchange:, Many B-body wagon parts are becoming hard to find, or are heavy or bulky and therefore expensive to ship. One of the most valuable things we can do to help support owners is to provide a venue in which we can make parts available to each other. Thus, there will be an informal parts exchange happening all day at WF11.
The GMLR forum is hosting 2 threads for parts, One for selling a part, the other for needing a part as follows
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10133-10th-anniversary-wagonfest-parts-wanted-threadhttps://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10132-10th-anniversary-wagonfest-parts-for-sale-thread Most of us simply put the parts behind the car. Park rules strictly prohibit flea-market type activities. Do not post prices per park rules. The park staff has been gracious with us in the past and we’ve been discrete too.Please, let’s keep it that way. You are strongly encouraged to barter! Southerners, bring rust-free parts, and northerners, bring clean, non sun-damaged parts!
Saturday night:. In the past , mpost travelers meet back at the Microtel for some Saturday night elbow bending with 12 -16oz liquid weights. Hangout in Microtel parking lot until late.
Sunday: • No formal Sunday morning activities at the time of this writing. Some may want to gather for breakfast, and can make communal breakfast plans if they so desire. ( so swap some phone numbers ), See some of the beautiful sights around upstate NY, then head home.
Lodging:There are several hotels in Waterloo and Geneva, as well as campgrounds nearby. The Microtel just east of Waterloo is the preferred hotel spot as we will be hanging out there Saturday night.
Microtel contact info: 1966 Route 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY - (315) 539-8438
Camping: 1. Sampson State Park. Its only 20 minutes south of Waterloo and typically there’s room.
2. Cayuga Lake State Park located in Seneca Falls, NY. Just under 30 minutes east of the park, 15 minutes east of the Microtel.
Stuff at the park for the kids:
• Swingset just down the road next to the pavilion we used last year.
• Large grass area for frisbees, soccer balls and stuff (please keep this away from the cars )
• Long walking trails along Seneca lake
• Award-winning spray park about a 3 minute walk from the Fest.
Stuff for other family members:• Waterloo Outlet Malls are about 20 minutes away.
Winery tours locally and throughout the Finger lakes region.
• Watkins Glen State park has lots of walking trails.
There are some incrediblee waterfalls in the area gorges if you like to hike.
http://www.experiencefingerlakes.com/exp_gorges.htmlThere are some incredible micro breweries if you don't like to hike.
http://fingerlakesbeertrail.com/content/• Downtown Geneva is nearby (5 minute drive), lots of little eateries too.
Volunteer needs: I need folks to help with the following items:
1. Registration (need two folks for the morning to meet/greet)
2. Awards counting in the afternoon (need one or two persons to collect & tally votes from all entrants)
3. Lunch: one or two folks to help setup
4. Lunch could use a few to help clean upr
5. Cleanup in the evening (three people and vehicles just to collect garbage and take it back to the motel for disposal)
Parking at the fest:
• Follow the WF10 signs inside the park to the the lake front. When you see a big freakin’ tent with a bunch of wagons near it, there’s a pretty good chance that it's us.
• Park along the edge of the road in the grass like last year.
• PLEASE NOTE Park rules are that we can only park one car length into the grass, so if you can park perpendicular to the road and with plenty enough width away from the next car to open doors. We should be able to center things in both directions from the tent.
Wagon services near/enroute to the fest:Mechanical repairs: These are two local garages in case you have a mechanical problem that is not solvable at the event.
1. Community Car Care (Bill Twist) 363 East Main Street, Waterloo, NY - (315) 539-5300.
2. Seneca Auto - 66 Fayette Street, Waterloo, NY - (315) 539-8259 or 315-539-2090.
3. Buchholz Auto - 3200 State St, Caledonia NY (585) 538-9334 (This is my son Richard's)
Car washes: There is a DIY carwash in Waterloo on Rt 414 (Next to Holiday Inn in Waterloo), about 3 minutes north of the Microtel Hotel. There are other car washes in the area but I don't have their information right now.
Auto Parts store: Advance Auto Parts, store #4273 303 HAMILTON ST. GENEVA,NY 14456 315-789-8243
Friday-Saturday 7:30am-9pm Sunday 9am-8pm
Auto Zone 1963 US RTE20 WATERLOO NY 13165 (315) 539-0290
Other rea points of interest for vacationers:
http://visitfingerlakes.com/ ( a wealth of local info on some great things to do while in the area)
City of Geneva NY website, area activities, places to shop , other things to do, etc:
http://www.downtowngeneva.org/Phone: 315-789-5005
Web:
www.geneva.ny.usJuly 26, 2728
Thanks to all who have shared info and ideas with me, Please feel free to continue suggest other things to me as well so that this will be a wagonfest to remember! Any thoughts you may have for grab bags, things to do, etc. I'm open to ideas, so don't be shy.
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