The Green Mountain Chapter in Vermont is proud to present 2010 OktoberFAST all German Car Show located at Stratton, Vermont. All German cars are welcome!
Hosted By – Green Mountain Chapter, BMW CCA
Dates – October 8th & 9th, 2010 Columbus Day weekend
Schedule – On Friday October 8th a “Meet & Greet” will be held at the Inn at Stratton Mountain from 3:00 to 8:00pm. The evening will include registration for Saturday’s concours and distribution of gift bags to all pre-registered guests. All registrants will receive a gift bag which includes various materials and discount coupons donated by area businesses. Saturday the concours event will open at 9:00am and close at 4:00pm. Green Mountain Chapter is inviting all German Car Clubs from the New England, New York and surrounding areas to participate. Past events have seen cars from as far away as Nova Scotia, Canada and Virginia. Prizes will be awarded in all marquis classes as well as special awards for open categories including “Longest Drive” and “Highest Mileage” car driven to the event. BMWCCA’s very own Mike Miller will host a Q&A session from 12:00 to 2:00pm in the Grist Mill building on the pond. Raffle prizes will be given during the course of the day for correct trivia question answers. Following the concours we will host a scenic drive through the Stratton area.
Stratton Mountain Resort is located just 4 miles off Route 30 in Stratton, VT. The event will take place just below the Stratton Village shops and include the enclosed Grist Mill pond section to be used for the car display area. Stratton Village offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants that are open year round for our guests to shop and dine at their leisure. Stratton is offering guest condos at a reduced rate to all participants. The condos are located in the buildings surrounding the Grist Mill area and include underground parking and a car wash area available to all participants. Columbus Day weekend is a very busy time at Stratton and we hope to see many of the regulars at Stratton to be guests at the show. Stratton Mountain Resort
The Hemmings Concours d’Elegance: July 17-19, 2009. Photo: Stratton
Charity Affiliation – Green Mountain Chapter will donate a portion of its proceeds, a minimum of $500.00, to the local Manchester Area Food Bank. Green Mountain Chapter has supported local food banks in Vermont for several years in association with its OktoberFAST events.
OktoberFAST was revived by the Green Mountain Chapter in 2009. Previously held in conjunction with the Craft Fair in Stowe, VT, this year’s event was moved to Stratton due to a lack of space in Stowe. The support we have received from Stratton Mountain Resort is a great plus for our continued success with this event.
· Saturday, August 21st, 2010 with rain date of Sunday, August 22nd.
· Arrival Time between 11am and 1pm
· Hosted by Rick and Valerie Swinchoski, 17 Heritage Drive, South Hero, VT map
· Exit 17 off Interstate 89 – Look for “BMW EVENT” sign.
· Contact info: rickvalswinchoski@yahoo.com or (802) 644-5103
· Camp phone: (802) 372-3091 to contact day of or night before event.
· The Island Tour Drive will leave from Rick and Val’s camp at 1pm Sharp. Drive will last 1.5 to 2 hours depending upon length and number of stops. Plans are to stop at a local farm store that sells cheese, chocolate and the like. Also it has been suggested that we stop at St. Anne’s Shrine which has great frontage on the water. Other places to stop can be discussed the day of the event. It is important to observe local speed limits. Sorry- no “spirited” driving here. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
· The BBQ will begin around 3pm. Meat and non-alcoholic punch will be provided. Please bring a dish/salad/desert to share with others. BYOB.
· Rick and Val have 46’ of beach front on Keeler bay so feel free to bring swim suits, towels, kayaks or canoes. Some chairs are available, but if you have room please bring your favorite lawn chair.
· Free overnight camping on the property is available. Bring your own tent. Nobody will be thrown out after dark. If the weather cooperates there could be a bonfire on the beach at night.
· There are many places to stay locally if you want to stay overnight in the area but don’t feel like camping. Rick and Val also have a couple of beds in their camp. Contact info for a few places below.
· The Maples: 802 372-4658
· Cozy Cottages: 802 372-8229
· West Shore Cabins: 802 372-8832
· RSVP would be appreciated for food preparations, but not necessary.
The Patroon Chapter BMWCCA has invited us over to their side of the Lake to join them and attend the Saratoga Auto Museum Invitational!
Organized drive from Rutland - Saturday, May 15th, 2010.
5:30am -5:50am: Meet at Dunkin Donuts 142 South Main Street, Rutland Vt. (Right next to Good Year Tire)
6:00am Sharp: Leave for Saratoga Auto Museum
7:30am: Arrive at Saratoga Auto Museum
If you want to enter your car in the show, your car needs to be there by 7:45 am. Cost is $10 online or $15 at the door. Entrance for spectators into the show is $10 for both Saturday and Sunday. Check out their website for more information (www.saratogaautomuseum.org).
Your choice at the end of the day. The Auto Museum is hosting live music and dancing at 9:30 Saturday night, with more events on Sunday for those who wish to stay around.
The Boston Chapter is proud to host another driving school at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This is a great short yet technical track and is the “home track” for the Boston Chapter.
Multiple point inspection of any BMW or MINI for our female members. Hosted by Deb Maynard of 3D Auto Works One Industrial Drive, #7 Hudson, NH (details) (directions) Questions? Contact Laura Fallis at 603-682-5260.
Patroon Chapter Driving School at Calabogie Motorsports Park
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all about handling your vehicle with a trained and knowledgeable instructor. Please check out the web site for more information. We could always use volunteers if you would like to assist.
