YEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAWWWWWW!!!!! The 2012 Opel Nationals in GA can finally be announced!!
Come one, come all who can, from TX, TN, AL, LA, MS, FL, SC, NC, KY, GA, and all the other 50 States, and even those from around the world! :banana: Ya'll come on down, kick your shoes off and set a spell!
Place: Blairsville, GA in the beautiful north GA mountains.
Date: October 12-14, 2012
Time: When ever you get here!:veryhappy
Event: Blairsville Sorgum Festival
Hotel: Holiday In Express
OK, this is how we're got it going. We would like, for those who can, get here as early Fri the 12th, it will be a "meet and greet" affair. We plan to meet at a local steak house (to be detailed later) and then to go the hotel to meet in the conference room for the Carlisle-like "bench-racing" (wink wink, nudge nudge)
Saturday will start with a country breakfast, then we (all attending Opel's) will be in the town's parade. Even though there's another car show, in another part of the town, we will be the ones in the parade, then we'll meet at the town's square to park and show the cars. Those that want to can go to the local shops, vendors and such, but, mostly it'll be a time to relax and enjoy mixing with the local people. Then later, we'll return to the hotel for more bench-racing and a catered BBQ dinner from a local, but, great caterer.
Sunday will be for those who won't be leaving till later in the day, or whatever, another breakfast, and a Mountain run, again this is for those who are staying longer and want to do so.
There is another car show in town that weekend, but, we will be given the exclusive rights to be on the town square. The other car show will be about a mile away at a park. The Holiday Inn Express has recently been remodeled and according to our local member, the rooms are awesome, but, follow the links above and read the reviews. In addition to the conference room, there's an outside meeting area, made available to us, with a fire pit, so those that want to meet outside in the cool north GA air, can do so. The room rate will be about $76 a night.
Plan to come if you can, the more the merrier. We welcome all old friends from Carlisle, Charlotte, and Springfield, but, we would like to see new faces, to make new friends too, so, those from the nearby southeastern area, please make an effort to come and meet those from up north. We'd really like for those, who can work it out, to come on Friday as early as possible, but, we do realize that everyone situation is different.
Now, ya'll will notice that there has been no mention of judging cars, because we're not, EVERYONE who brings a car, will receive a grill badge, or a dash plaque. There's an event only hat-pin being designed as well as t-shirts and hats more details on these later, so stay tuned to this thread for more details.
There are options that were discussed, and those who want to can go to nearby Helen, GA Although, be forewarned, Helen will be in FULL Oktoberfest mode and it will be crowed, but, still worth a look for those that have never been there.
For those who have kids, there's nearby Hiawassee (about 20 minutes away) that has a "Malibu Gran Prix" like activities park, as well as more shops, for those who want to window shop.
There could be a run planned to nearby Brasstown Bald (Highest point in GA)
Additional note, it has been brought to my attention and should be noted, that the "other" car show will NOT be going on the same time as our Nationals. Their show is the next weekend, so we'll be the ONLY car show in town, making it a much better event.
Come one, come all who can, from TX, TN, AL, LA, MS, FL, SC, NC, KY, GA, and all the other 50 States, and even those from around the world! :banana: Ya'll come on down, kick your shoes off and set a spell!
Place: Blairsville, GA in the beautiful north GA mountains.
Date: October 12-14, 2012
Time: When ever you get here!:veryhappy
Event: Blairsville Sorgum Festival
Hotel: Holiday In Express
OK, this is how we're got it going. We would like, for those who can, get here as early Fri the 12th, it will be a "meet and greet" affair. We plan to meet at a local steak house (to be detailed later) and then to go the hotel to meet in the conference room for the Carlisle-like "bench-racing" (wink wink, nudge nudge)
Saturday will start with a country breakfast, then we (all attending Opel's) will be in the town's parade. Even though there's another car show, in another part of the town, we will be the ones in the parade, then we'll meet at the town's square to park and show the cars. Those that want to can go to the local shops, vendors and such, but, mostly it'll be a time to relax and enjoy mixing with the local people. Then later, we'll return to the hotel for more bench-racing and a catered BBQ dinner from a local, but, great caterer.
Sunday will be for those who won't be leaving till later in the day, or whatever, another breakfast, and a Mountain run, again this is for those who are staying longer and want to do so.
There is another car show in town that weekend, but, we will be given the exclusive rights to be on the town square. The other car show will be about a mile away at a park. The Holiday Inn Express has recently been remodeled and according to our local member, the rooms are awesome, but, follow the links above and read the reviews. In addition to the conference room, there's an outside meeting area, made available to us, with a fire pit, so those that want to meet outside in the cool north GA air, can do so. The room rate will be about $76 a night.
Plan to come if you can, the more the merrier. We welcome all old friends from Carlisle, Charlotte, and Springfield, but, we would like to see new faces, to make new friends too, so, those from the nearby southeastern area, please make an effort to come and meet those from up north. We'd really like for those, who can work it out, to come on Friday as early as possible, but, we do realize that everyone situation is different.
Now, ya'll will notice that there has been no mention of judging cars, because we're not, EVERYONE who brings a car, will receive a grill badge, or a dash plaque. There's an event only hat-pin being designed as well as t-shirts and hats more details on these later, so stay tuned to this thread for more details.
There are options that were discussed, and those who want to can go to nearby Helen, GA Although, be forewarned, Helen will be in FULL Oktoberfest mode and it will be crowed, but, still worth a look for those that have never been there.
For those who have kids, there's nearby Hiawassee (about 20 minutes away) that has a "Malibu Gran Prix" like activities park, as well as more shops, for those who want to window shop.
There could be a run planned to nearby Brasstown Bald (Highest point in GA)
Additional note, it has been brought to my attention and should be noted, that the "other" car show will NOT be going on the same time as our Nationals. Their show is the next weekend, so we'll be the ONLY car show in town, making it a much better event.