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Air Speed News, Events & Gatherings => Events & Gatherings => Topic started by: miketolliver on December 20, 2010, 03:30:27 PM
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Suggestions for PNW SpringMeet
www.pnwspringmeet.com
April 3rd
mike@pnwspringmeet.com
setup time is 8-10am
open to public is 10am to 3pm
Registration is now open
HI all .... I'm sure I've meet many of you over the years either through SpringMeet , BugOut or GC weekend. I'm a member of many northwest Vw clubs and been involved one way or another in events for over 10 years .
I've been out of the air scene for a while building my family and since one of my favorite shows and swap meets has went defunked. I've spoken to the elders at NWVWC about bringing this back and they just don’t have ability to make it happen. I’d like to bring this event back to life but without your help and suggestions it just might not happen.
Have you been to springmeet in the past down in the states ?
Remember cool crisp spring mornings , PNW rain ,aisles of swap , some of the best winter project cars indoors ?
I want to make it how it was ten years ago, relaxed , fun and an overall great time. NO flashy stuff here , great people , great cars and good old parts.
I’m targeting April and I want to flush ideas with forums and clubs before I get to ahead of myself. I have a location of 85,000sqft indoor to hold the event that should make 70+ swap spaces , 30-40 cars for nice show , and room for everyone.
what suggestions or requests would like to see , this your chance to have your voice heard. I know most of you are bit far away so I want to know what would insure you coming to participate.
miketolliver2@gmail.com
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I used to Drive up from Portland and show. The location was good till the back lot was being used which was muddy and small. Swap was alway good, car show got smaller and smaller each year. The front parking lot always had a good amount of nice cars in it. It would be nice to have VW parking in a area close to the showing area, similar to what Woodburn does.
I would go up for it.
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There was always a large crew from Vancouver that would go every year, I'd say 50-60 people at least. Everyone here misses this event and i'm sure we would all support you and it if it can be brought back.
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There was always a large crew from Vancouver that would go every year, I'd say 50-60 people at least. Everyone here misses this event and i'm sure we would all support you and it if it can be brought back.
:stupid: This is great news. Always had a fun time down there. Dont know what I could add to make it better But I will be there.
Thanks!
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oh man ,.. i miss the road trips ,.. the great swap and partying the night before
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I'd go. Another somewhat local show would be great.
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well starting to see alot of feedback and I've love to hear what everyone has to say .
So far I found out that the XXX Rootbeer meet for NWVWC is march 20th , so I think just a few weeks after would be a good timeing.
Another question .
Had a few folks mail me about camping at the new location, I talked with them today and they are looking into it, I think it wont be an issue . So maybe midnight swap sales pre event with big bonfire . we"ll see
Please post some comments , more feed back the better .
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Im down for sure. I miss those trips along with the camping
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This is great and I am happy to help out if I can , The only concern I have so far is the the Capital City spring Fling is in April, which will be in its 3rd year and seems to draw a good crowd. There are also a couple of out of state events happening as well that are well attended by VW folks from up here in the NW
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This is great and I am happy to help out if I can , The only concern I have so far is the the Capital City spring Fling is in April, which will be in its 3rd year and seems to draw a good crowd. There are also a couple of out of state events happening as well that are well attended by VW folks from up here in the NW
well if you can let me know when Capital City spring Fling is the better , we are looking at april 3rd now as a date . If anyone knows an orginizer for that show please pass my infor along .
There is a facebook site if you are at FB person .
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PNW-Springmeet/152740904771621?ref=sgm (http://www.facebook.com/pages/PNW-Springmeet/152740904771621?ref=sgm)
a few folks have asked about camping , I'm getting that cleared now , far as I can see I dont this it will be a issue, and location would be an epic camp.
Please continue with feedback , since the Capital City spring Fling is in Oly I'm scarping that location I have there and using for another event.
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I believe the show was also held on the 1st. weekend of April, But I've spoken to a couple peeps that are down in that area , Its sounding like the Cap. City spring fling may not happen this year. A buddy of mine is contacting the organizer to get more info. However the Portland Swap meet is always on the 1st weekend of April and that draws a lot of car people to Oregon that weekend.
Where are you planning on having the show at ?
Hope I am not coming off a a nay sayer , just throwing out all for consideration.
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Please let me know more about Springfling , I'd love to work with them if possable . email me direct as needed
the location is at a new facility recentlyu purchused for the dirtfish crew . Roughly hwy 18 and I-90 , Its 240 acres with 85,000sqft of perfect space.
So far still planning on April 3rd , owner likes the idea of old bus guys out camping the night before :)
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How's the hotel situation in that area? It's near Snoqualmie?
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So far still planning on April 3rd
Hopefully this won't interfere with the DCI Spring BBQ
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How's the hotel situation in that area? It's near Snoqualmie?
That is actually super close to me , Like maybe 15 min. . So I can tell you that there are a couple of descent hotels in Issaquah that are right off of I-90.
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Motels
Sunset motel
227 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA (425) 888-0381
Northbend Motel
322 East North Bend Way, North Bend, WA (425) 888-1121
The website is now live as well guys
www.pnwspringmeet.com
mike@pnwspringmeet.com
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So far still planning on April 3rd
Hopefully this won't interfere with the DCI Spring BBQ
I'd hate to interfere with that , but this is more a swapmeet and classic car show, this should be a good afternoon seeing the greasy parts and seeing some classic great cars and busses.
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well so far so good , website is fully done . Working to get the pre register peice completed .
what other things do folks need to know ?
OH yeah , if you are on facebook look us up and "LIKE" us for the most upt to date information
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PNW-Springmeet/152740904771621?ref=sgm (http://www.facebook.com/pages/PNW-Springmeet/152740904771621?ref=sgm)
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Registration is now open
time to get you spot now , selling out fast
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So, who from this side of the border is actually driving their ACVW's down? My car will be on the road. :D
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let me know , maybe I can get a drive thread going for you guys. I know the yakima clubs ( apple valley) is having a cruise to springmeet.
Pic from the weekend , main hall
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So, who from this side of the border is actually driving their ACVW's down? My car will be on the road. :D
Hey Darren, My buddy and I are planning on putting permits on our cars and driving them down. Just have to make sure I can get the inlaws to watch the kids. Are you going?
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I'm working on it, and will let you know in the next few days. I'll call you.
Darren.
So, who from this side of the border is actually driving their ACVW's down? My car will be on the road. :D
Hey Darren, My buddy and I are planning on putting permits on our cars and driving them down. Just have to make sure I can get the inlaws to watch the kids. Are you going?
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good chance i'm going
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good chance i'm going
you guys need to get your pre registation done , hit the website and register so I can get on in some good spots
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shirts are being printed today , here is proof , the image was moved up a bit .
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We only will be making a limited run , so I suggest register and order a shirt to make sure you get one.
http://pnwspringmeet.com/pre.htm
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I want one of those shirts! PDT_Armataz_01_37 But, unfortunately I can't make it down. :'(
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Anyone else heading down? I am driving my car down on Sat afternoon. Anyone else leaving around then? Up for cruising together? Does anyone have hotels booked? Looking for a hotel close to the show. Let me know.
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I'm heading down sat afternoon as well. There's a sick reggae band called Katchafire playing at the snoqualmie casino that night, so it's gonna make for a great weekend!
We'll be staying at the north bend motel in, uh, north bend. Let's get a Cruise goin!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIySfQ6Qurs
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I'm heading down sat afternoon as well. There's a sick reggae band called Katchafire playing at the snoqualmie casino that night, so it's gonna make for a great weekend!
We'll be staying at the north bend motel in, uh, north bend. Let's get a Cruise goin!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIySfQ6Qurs
Did you make reservations at the North Bend Motel or are just going to wing it? Have you stayed there before? I read a few reveiws on the local motels on the show website, not great. I dont really care what a place looks like as long as the shower is hot, the roof dont leak and the bed sheets are clean, but when I start reading complaints of ants in the rooms and the bed, well, that crosses a line for me. On the other hand, I dont want to stay at a $230/night couples retreat that is listed at the top of the page either. Maybe I will take a chance with the cheep place and bring a sleeping bag incase I have to sleep in the tub. LOL.
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i stayed there 2 years ago after a show at snoqualmie casino. its only a few minutes away so its pretty convienent. It ended up being the hotel the band was staying at, and we partied late with no problems. Haha, I didn't see bugs or anything...it's your typical small town motel. Clean, warm, and cheap.
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Well, thats good enough for me. Did you make reservations?
Thanks.
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I've inquired with the motel about reservations; there doesn't seem to be a page for bookings.
Pre-registered for the car show, and got tickets for the gig. Sorted.
-Victor
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Victor - http://www.pnwspringmeet.com/motels.htm
the best plan would be sunset motel , I dont have a price but I have been there before. Now if you want close try salish lodge , but will be $$$ but very nice
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Flyers will be hitting seattle and tacoma shops thursday , and we"ll be at XXX Rootbeer GTG this sunday .
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It was great meeting many of you at XXX Rootbeer , cant beleve how many spaces and shirts we sold.
Its not to late to pre-regeister for your spaces to show or swap , maybe pre-sale shirts. Looking like we may run short come show time.
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getting close now
setup is 8-10am
public gate opens at 10am
directions from the main road
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Lots of last minute swap spots are being sold. Car shows is half full and more email keeps coming .
cant wait.
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Pre-reg closes tonight
http://www.pnwspringmeet.com/pre.htm
One Space rented get you one pass in , extra passes are $5 each
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tonight I'll get the spaces orginized and setup to email out a build packets.
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all packets are greated and emailed out. See us at the gate sunday at 8am . Public gate opens at 10am
Flooding is not a problem , we are above the falls and have no issues.
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Well just back from setting up , can't wait
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I want to thank everyone who came out today, way over the expected 200-300 we thought would be there . We figure there was over 800 people and 420 cars in the parking lot. We'll be donating a large amount to Girl scouts of america for the help in the parking lot.
I need to thank my staff for all the hard hours you put in before , durning and after the event . It couldnt have been done without them.
The XXX Rootbeer video is done http://vimeo.com/21906910 (http://vimeo.com/21906910)
Next year :
4 Lanes coming into the show
Sat night setup
More food vendors
Later in April to help with the chill
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great first show! thanks again. A few comments. Waiting 45 minutes to get in (after the gates were to be open) is too long. Next time I'd suggest a prepaid line and a need to pay line. It would enhance your pre-paid people if they knew there was an advantage in getting easier. The other, more lights inside the building as we couldn't see much of the cars in the dark. We'll be back again next year!