WagonFest Mid-Atlantic 2014 - The Sticky

More will be added to this thread over the next few days and weeks as things solidify. I'll keep this thread locked so things stay clean and readable. If you see something that's wrong or would like something added, send me a PM. We'll continue to use the other thread for general discussion, ideas and such.

What: WagonFest Mid-Atlantic
Where: Front Royal, Virginia
When: Saturday, 25 October 2014

Schedule of Events -

Friday:
Informal mod day/car detailing at Mike's house

About 5PM: Dinner in Front Royal at Spelunkers
http://www.spelunkerscustard.com/

Saturday:

10am – 4pm WagonFest Mid-Atlantic, Shelter #1 at Gertrude E. Miller Park

4pm Approximate 45minute cruise from the shelter via a slight detour to dinner.

5pm Dinner at Mom's Country Kitchen http://www.yelp.com/biz/moms-country-kitchen-front-royal-2

Prizes -
People's Choice Wagon
Long Hauler
Best Daily Driver
Best Themed/Modified

Parts Swap Thread
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10732-wagonfest-mid-atlantic-parts-swap

Convoy from western PA to WF
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10799-caravan-to-the-fest-morning-of-wf-front-royal-10-25-2014


Who's Coming -
If you aren't listed here or have a '?' next to your name, PM me so I can correct the list!  I will, eventually need a count for how many will be eating dinner.

Forum ID	Name(s)	Dinner
DBeaSSt	Mike	2
Brokecello	Chris	1
BigBlackBeaSSt	Tim	1
lakeffect	Dave	2
silverfox103	Tom	2
95brmw	David	1
yachtdriver	Douglas	1
oldguy	Roger	2
bamalongroof	Jeff	2
cadet57	Justin	2
theamcguy	Bill	?
lynol	Lynol	1
cbshea13	Chris	1
bigwagonguy	John	2
jayss	Jason	2
SWT SS	Chris	1
scoob	Mike	2
phantom309	Nick	4
1slow-wagon	Ryan	2
cbshea13	Chris	1
mtrhead79	John	2
shamelessTR	?	?
MacMasterMike	Mike	2

Maps and Directions -
Shelter #1 at Gertrude E. Miller Park
http://warrencountyva.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=507

Directions to Pavilion #1 -
Mapquest Location Map -
http://mapq.st/pB6rZ5

From points north (Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, etc)
Take US 522/340 South towards Front Royal
Bear left in town, staying on 522/340
Turn left at the first light on 522 (340 continues straight)
Turn left at second intersection onto East 8th Street
Make first left onto Stadium Drive
Pavilion 1 is on the left just past Bing Crosby Stadium (on right)

In town
Depending on your location, find your way to US522 and take it north into town
Turn right onto East 8th Street, it's just past Marlow Motors (Chrysler/Dodge dealer)
Make first left onto Stadium Drive
Pavilion 1 is on the left just past Bing Crosby Stadium (on right)

Points South via US 340
Take 340 North into town, at John Marshall Highway (US 55) turn right and stay in the left lane
Turn left onto US 522 North
Turn right onto East 8th Street, it's just past Marlow Motors (Chrysler/Dodge dealer)
Make first left onto Stadium Drive
Pavilion 1 is on the left just past Bing Crosby Stadium (on right)

Points South via US 522
Take US 522 North into town and remain on this road for a bit
Turn right onto East 8th Street, it's just past Marlow Motors (Chrysler/Dodge dealer)
Make first left onto Stadium Drive
Pavilion 1 is on the left just past Bing Crosby Stadium (on right)

Places to stay:
This isn't an exhaustive list as there are many smaller independent hotels/motels in and near Front Royal. Most camp locations are independent as well. TripAdvisor (link below) lists some of the smaller ones. There are also many hotels along the I-81 corridor and in Winchester with travel times to Front Royal varying.

Reserve your hotel early as WFMA will be held near the peak of the fall color change, things get quite busy.  Please also note the location for WFMA and book your stay accordingly.  

Winchester places will be approximately 20-30 minutes drive south to Front Royal.  If you choose to stay south, Luray is also about a 30 minute drive to Front Royal.

GROUP RATE!
Thanks to Tom for getting a group rate at the Hampton Inn in Winchester!
For info, go here:
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t10540-hotel-info-for-mid-atlantic-wf-hampton-inn

Hotel/Motel
tripadvisor.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g57755-Front_Royal_Virginia-Hotels.html

Holiday Inn – (furthest hotel from Fest site but also newest and nicest)
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/front-royal/ftryl/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn – (right off I-66)
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=JY0E2WSYI54IWCSGBIV222Q?ctyhocn=FTRYLHX

Super 8 – (inexpensive, older hotel, near town center)
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03777

Quality Inn – (older hotel, decent, near town center)
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-front_royal-virginia-VA017

Bed & Breakfasts -
http://www.bbonline.com/va/front+royal.html

Camping
Andy Guest State Park – (camping as well as cabins available, cabins are less than 5 years old, location is within about 3 miles of Mike's home)
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/and.shtml

Front Royal Camping – (Former KOA, just a few miles outside town)
http://www.frontroyalrvcampground.com/

Gooney Creek Campground – (rustic campground, right on the main highway, about mid way between Front Royal and Mike's home)
http://www.gooneycreek.com/
NOTE: Bridge replacement construction is taking place right next to this campground.  It is open but a bit of a mess right now.

Low Water Bridge Campground – (about two miles from Mike's home)
http://www.lowwaterbridgecampground.com/

Activities and things to do in/around Front Royal, VA

Front Royal, Virginia – “Canoe Capital” “Gateway to Skyline Drive”
http://www.discoverfrontroyal.com/

Canoeing and rafting allong the Shenandoah river is a popular attraction in Front Royal, these are the two main Canoe businesses. Both are open through the end of October.
Front Royal Canoe Co.
http://www.frontroyalcanoe.com/
Downriver Canoe Company
http://www.downriver.com/

The Blue Ridge Parkway begins as Skyline Drive in Front Royal and winds it's way along the Blue Ridge mountains through North Carolina. Entry is priced per car at $15 for a six day pass (annual pass available)
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=744

Underground caverns are common along the Blue Ridge mountains. Two of them are within a 30-45 minute drive of Front Royal.
http://www.skylinecaverns.com/
http://luraycaverns.com/

Virginia boasts one of the largest wine making industries in the US (4th or 5th top producer of wine). The vast majority of Virginia's wineries are “farm wineries” which are defined (among other things) as producing 5,000 cases or less per year. The Shenandoah valley is home to many of these small wineries most of which are open for tastings.
http://www.virginiawine.org/

Front Royal and the surrounding areas were hot spots of activity during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. You'll find many historical markers and battlefields in the area in and around Front Royal.
http://www.civilwar-va.com/EAST/VA/va-valley/index.html

Warren County Skate Park
http://warrencountyskatepark.com/

Summit Point Motorsports
Less than an hour drive from Front Royal is Summit Point. Roadcourse racing to go kart track racing is available here.
http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com/
http://www.summitpointkart.com/

Here's info on one of the nearby wineries, open to tours and tastings. (edit by Dave)
http://glenmanorvineyards.com/