I just received this info. from my local chapters' newsletter coordinator about BMWCCA's Oktoberfest for 2004. The rumors have been confirmed.....its in SoCal!!!! Here's what I got...
BMW CCA members will need to direct their on board navigation systems
and road maps to Pasadena, California, for the July 4th kick off to
Oktoberfest 2004, our first California event since the awesome Sonoma
Valley event of 1993. Our annual National Convention of club members,
friends and family members will gather for a week of driving fun and family
activities in the "City that feels like a Village." Known for that big
parade on New Year's Day, a football game in the Rose Bowl, and a
Little Old Lady with a heavy foot on the accelerator from that Village.
Pasadena is likely to feature more than just a few BMW Parades down
Colorado Boulevard during the week long BMW celebration.
Beginning with a 4th of July family picnic on the grounds of the
Huntington Ritz-Carlton and fireworks, Oktoberfest activities will fill the
days with driving activities and social events. Not to be overlooked is
the largest Vendor Exhibit Hall in our 34 year history of the BMW CCA
Oktoberfest as we take over the entire Exhibition Building at the
Pasadena Conference Center. Twenty-five foot ceilings and the capacity to
permit entire 18 wheeler displays into the Exhibit Hall will make this
event unlike any before. There should be no reason why any BMW specialty
part or accessory item should not be available in this display. Event
sponsors and exhibitors will provide an on-going series of Technical
presentations.
Our headquarters hotel for Oktoberfest 2004 will be the Hilton
Pasadena. Our satellite housing facilities will include the Huntington
Ritz-Carlton, the Pasadena Westin, and the Sheraton Pasadena. Excellent
housing value is always a goal of our Oktoberfest planners and this event
will truly demonstrate our success at creating one heck of a great
vacation deal, with the three downtown hotels surrounding the Conference
Center offering
exceptional rates at $109-$115 per night double occupancy. If you want
to truly pamper yourself or your family, the Huntington Spa and Resort
at the Ritz-Carlton will offer superior deluxe guest rooms at only $180
per night. And who knows which entertainment personalities you may run
into as you head for the pool or the spa in your luxurious robe.
Socializing with friends, new and old, will be a snap with evening
receptions in the Exhibit Hall and among the fountains surrounding the
building. Several other food based events are also planned for the week,
while also allowing the opportunity to sample some of the nearly 500
restaurants within the Village known as Pasadena. The California School
of Culinary Arts has done themselves proud by producing what is likely
the highest per capita concentration of Chefs anywhere to be found,
which will cause another Oktoberfest dilemma, too many great choices and
not enough time. The decision for where to dine on Friday evening has
been made for you as we will take over the entire Ritz-Carlton for
dinner before the theater style Awards presentations and program for the
lucky 1100 ticket holders. Many new BMWs will be drawn in the BMW CCA
Raffle during the awards presentation.
Driving schools on the track, such as the California Speedway at
Fontana, or Car Control Clinics as well as Autocross, High Speed Slaloms, and
Rally events will provide ample opportunity to enjoy the sheer joy of
driving your BMW. For those who also like to display the artistry of
the marque, we will conduct the Concours D'Elegance on the grounds and in
the gardens at the Ritz. The numerous museums in the Pasadena area,
along with various special tours, will provide fun for the entire family
through out the week.
The dates are July 4th through the 9th of 2004. Now is the time to
start making your plans to be there. You may now book your hotel
reservations at any of our four fine facilities. Watch the ROUNDEL for detailed
event registration information. Please call or email with any
questions:
BMW CCA, Inc.
864 250-0022
bmwcclub@aol.com
Jon
BMW CCA members will need to direct their on board navigation systems
and road maps to Pasadena, California, for the July 4th kick off to
Oktoberfest 2004, our first California event since the awesome Sonoma
Valley event of 1993. Our annual National Convention of club members,
friends and family members will gather for a week of driving fun and family
activities in the "City that feels like a Village." Known for that big
parade on New Year's Day, a football game in the Rose Bowl, and a
Little Old Lady with a heavy foot on the accelerator from that Village.
Pasadena is likely to feature more than just a few BMW Parades down
Colorado Boulevard during the week long BMW celebration.
Beginning with a 4th of July family picnic on the grounds of the
Huntington Ritz-Carlton and fireworks, Oktoberfest activities will fill the
days with driving activities and social events. Not to be overlooked is
the largest Vendor Exhibit Hall in our 34 year history of the BMW CCA
Oktoberfest as we take over the entire Exhibition Building at the
Pasadena Conference Center. Twenty-five foot ceilings and the capacity to
permit entire 18 wheeler displays into the Exhibit Hall will make this
event unlike any before. There should be no reason why any BMW specialty
part or accessory item should not be available in this display. Event
sponsors and exhibitors will provide an on-going series of Technical
presentations.
Our headquarters hotel for Oktoberfest 2004 will be the Hilton
Pasadena. Our satellite housing facilities will include the Huntington
Ritz-Carlton, the Pasadena Westin, and the Sheraton Pasadena. Excellent
housing value is always a goal of our Oktoberfest planners and this event
will truly demonstrate our success at creating one heck of a great
vacation deal, with the three downtown hotels surrounding the Conference
Center offering
exceptional rates at $109-$115 per night double occupancy. If you want
to truly pamper yourself or your family, the Huntington Spa and Resort
at the Ritz-Carlton will offer superior deluxe guest rooms at only $180
per night. And who knows which entertainment personalities you may run
into as you head for the pool or the spa in your luxurious robe.
Socializing with friends, new and old, will be a snap with evening
receptions in the Exhibit Hall and among the fountains surrounding the
building. Several other food based events are also planned for the week,
while also allowing the opportunity to sample some of the nearly 500
restaurants within the Village known as Pasadena. The California School
of Culinary Arts has done themselves proud by producing what is likely
the highest per capita concentration of Chefs anywhere to be found,
which will cause another Oktoberfest dilemma, too many great choices and
not enough time. The decision for where to dine on Friday evening has
been made for you as we will take over the entire Ritz-Carlton for
dinner before the theater style Awards presentations and program for the
lucky 1100 ticket holders. Many new BMWs will be drawn in the BMW CCA
Raffle during the awards presentation.
Driving schools on the track, such as the California Speedway at
Fontana, or Car Control Clinics as well as Autocross, High Speed Slaloms, and
Rally events will provide ample opportunity to enjoy the sheer joy of
driving your BMW. For those who also like to display the artistry of
the marque, we will conduct the Concours D'Elegance on the grounds and in
the gardens at the Ritz. The numerous museums in the Pasadena area,
along with various special tours, will provide fun for the entire family
through out the week.
The dates are July 4th through the 9th of 2004. Now is the time to
start making your plans to be there. You may now book your hotel
reservations at any of our four fine facilities. Watch the ROUNDEL for detailed
event registration information. Please call or email with any
questions:
BMW CCA, Inc.
864 250-0022
bmwcclub@aol.com
Jon
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