The Official Fall 2011 Smoky Mtn. BMW Brodeo
The Official Fall 2011 Smokey Mtn. BMW Brodeo!
**RSVP Through Facebook Event HERE**:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156672284404642
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When?
Thursday October 20th - Sunday October 23rd 2011
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Where?
Look Rock Campground - Tallassee, TN off Foothills Parkway
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Who?
Anyone who owns and/or appreciates BMWs.
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Why?
Just because its always a great time and there are many great roads to drive..
- US-129 - The Tail of the Dragon
- The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- The Cherohala Skyway
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Moonshiner 28 / Fontana Dam
- Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- All the free candy and Popsicles you can eat!
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Itinerary
[size=4]Thurs. Oct. 20th
* 12PM-6PM - Meet & Greet / Setup Camp / Check-In
* 6PM-??? - Campfire Hangout Time
Friday Oct. 21st
***Usually this was reserved for whatever the group would decide but there has been requests to make the Friday drive unique from the normal 129 / Skyway Loop.
* 8AM-9AM - Breakfast
* 9AM-10AM - Foothills Pkwy to 321 -> Scenic 73 -> 441 into Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
* 10AM-11AM - Deals Gaps to Pigeon Forge (Ride Go Karts / Have Lunch)
* 1PM-6PM - Drive 441 -> Cherokee -> Blue Ridge Pkwy -> Hwy 23/74 (Balsam) -> Moonshiner 28 -> US 129 -> Foothills Pkwy -> Campsite.
* 6PM-??? - Campfire Shenanigans
Saturday Oct. 22nd
*8AM-10AM - Breakfast
*10AM-11AM - Foothills Pkwy -> US129 -> Hwy 28 / Fontana Dam
*11AM-12PM - Hwy 28 -> Robinsville, NC (Lunch)
*1PM-4PM - Robinsville, RN - 143/165 Cherohala Skyway -> Hwy 360 -> Hwy 411 -> Hwy 72 -> US129 -> Foothills Pkwy -> Campground.
*4pm-??? - Campfire Shenanigans
Sunday Oct. 23rd
*8AM-9AM - Packup Camp
*9AM-10AM - Foothills Pkwy - Hwy 321 (Townsend) -> Back Porch Restaurant
*10AM-12PM - Eat Breakfast / Say Goodbyes / Go Home
** We will try our best to stick to the itinerary but keep in mind the times are tentative depending on weather and group activities.
*** Saturday night is usually "Drink up what's left and build a giant campfire fire" night and Sunday is an awesome country breakfast at the Back Porch Diner in Townsend, TN.
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Important Information!
Where do I sign up?
Best way - RSVP Through the Facebook Event (see top of thread)
OR
Send PM or post to this thread and I'll add you to the list. If possible, let me know what car you will be driving and when you plan to arrive.
What to Bring
- Tent (each campsite is required to pitch 1 tent - Per Park Rules)
- Fire wood (you cannot chop down any trees in the park)
- 2 Way Radio
- Food & Drinks
- $15 per campsite per night (up to 6 people per campsite)
- Plenty of Gas Money
- Bug Repellent
- Flashlight
- Plastic Tarp
- Your License, Proof of Insurance & Registration
Additional Information
There is one picnic table and fire pit at each site and 2 bathroom facilities located on the campgrounds.
Law Enforcement
Beware, TN Troopers pretty much live on the Tail of the Dragon out looking for dumbass drivers so please drive responsibly. Driving like an irresponsible idiot makes the whole group look like a bunch of assholes, and we will probably make fun of you behind your back like high school bitches... No Seriously.. we're like that.
Here is a map and brochure for the campsite with the best sites circled in red.
or Download the PDFs here:
Who's Coming?
1 - RobertK - 325i / 325is - Thursday 3pm ish
2 - Stevie30 - 318is - Thursday noon.
3 - DinanM3atl - 97 M3/4/5 - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
4 - DinanM3atl - 87 325iS - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
5 - borrihong - 89 325i undecided
6 - PsychoCemia - 05 330Ci ZHP - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
7 - agent (Chris) - E30 or E39 - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
8 - James - maybe my E30 if I drive the E39, otherwise riding shotgun - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
9 - Lee - E36 'vert - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
10 - PrestonK - 89 325is - Friday afternoon
11 - buc_nasty - 89 325is - Thursday evening
12 - luckyz180
**RSVP Through Facebook Event HERE**:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156672284404642
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When?
Thursday October 20th - Sunday October 23rd 2011
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where?
Look Rock Campground - Tallassee, TN off Foothills Parkway
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who?
Anyone who owns and/or appreciates BMWs.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Why?
Just because its always a great time and there are many great roads to drive..
- US-129 - The Tail of the Dragon
- The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- The Cherohala Skyway
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Moonshiner 28 / Fontana Dam
- Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- All the free candy and Popsicles you can eat!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Itinerary
[size=4]Thurs. Oct. 20th
* 12PM-6PM - Meet & Greet / Setup Camp / Check-In
* 6PM-??? - Campfire Hangout Time
Friday Oct. 21st
***Usually this was reserved for whatever the group would decide but there has been requests to make the Friday drive unique from the normal 129 / Skyway Loop.
* 8AM-9AM - Breakfast
* 9AM-10AM - Foothills Pkwy to 321 -> Scenic 73 -> 441 into Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
* 10AM-11AM - Deals Gaps to Pigeon Forge (Ride Go Karts / Have Lunch)
* 1PM-6PM - Drive 441 -> Cherokee -> Blue Ridge Pkwy -> Hwy 23/74 (Balsam) -> Moonshiner 28 -> US 129 -> Foothills Pkwy -> Campsite.
* 6PM-??? - Campfire Shenanigans
Saturday Oct. 22nd
*8AM-10AM - Breakfast
*10AM-11AM - Foothills Pkwy -> US129 -> Hwy 28 / Fontana Dam
*11AM-12PM - Hwy 28 -> Robinsville, NC (Lunch)
*1PM-4PM - Robinsville, RN - 143/165 Cherohala Skyway -> Hwy 360 -> Hwy 411 -> Hwy 72 -> US129 -> Foothills Pkwy -> Campground.
*4pm-??? - Campfire Shenanigans
Sunday Oct. 23rd
*8AM-9AM - Packup Camp
*9AM-10AM - Foothills Pkwy - Hwy 321 (Townsend) -> Back Porch Restaurant
*10AM-12PM - Eat Breakfast / Say Goodbyes / Go Home
** We will try our best to stick to the itinerary but keep in mind the times are tentative depending on weather and group activities.
*** Saturday night is usually "Drink up what's left and build a giant campfire fire" night and Sunday is an awesome country breakfast at the Back Porch Diner in Townsend, TN.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Important Information!
Where do I sign up?
Best way - RSVP Through the Facebook Event (see top of thread)
OR
Send PM or post to this thread and I'll add you to the list. If possible, let me know what car you will be driving and when you plan to arrive.
What to Bring
- Tent (each campsite is required to pitch 1 tent - Per Park Rules)
- Fire wood (you cannot chop down any trees in the park)
- 2 Way Radio
- Food & Drinks
- $15 per campsite per night (up to 6 people per campsite)
- Plenty of Gas Money
- Bug Repellent
- Flashlight
- Plastic Tarp
- Your License, Proof of Insurance & Registration
Additional Information
There is one picnic table and fire pit at each site and 2 bathroom facilities located on the campgrounds.
Law Enforcement
Beware, TN Troopers pretty much live on the Tail of the Dragon out looking for dumbass drivers so please drive responsibly. Driving like an irresponsible idiot makes the whole group look like a bunch of assholes, and we will probably make fun of you behind your back like high school bitches... No Seriously.. we're like that.
Here is a map and brochure for the campsite with the best sites circled in red.
or Download the PDFs here:
Who's Coming?
1 - RobertK - 325i / 325is - Thursday 3pm ish
2 - Stevie30 - 318is - Thursday noon.
3 - DinanM3atl - 97 M3/4/5 - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
4 - DinanM3atl - 87 325iS - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
5 - borrihong - 89 325i undecided
6 - PsychoCemia - 05 330Ci ZHP - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
7 - agent (Chris) - E30 or E39 - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
8 - James - maybe my E30 if I drive the E39, otherwise riding shotgun - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
9 - Lee - E36 'vert - Thursday Afternoon/Dinner
10 - PrestonK - 89 325is - Friday afternoon
11 - buc_nasty - 89 325is - Thursday evening
12 - luckyz180
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