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Posted by: poorsche914 May 8 2024, 12:20 PM

Okteenerfest will once again be held in Townsend, TN – the peaceful side of the Smokies. With a location bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within a 30 minute drive along the wonderful Foothills Parkway to the world-famous Dragon and its 318 curves in 11 miles, the mountain roads in the area are some of the best in the southeast. Where else can you experience multiple series of twisties, sweepers, elevation changes, and amazing views? All just a short drive from the host hotel.

THURSDAY – The fun begins with event check-in. Meet up with 914 friends new and old to catch up on what’s been going on throughout the past year. Optional “Sunset Drive” to view the sun setting over the Smokies.
FRIDAY – The “main event” – a drive on the area’s fantastic mountain roads. With planned rest and lunch stops along the way, the daylong drive will feature challenging mountain roads and amazing scenery.
SATURDAY – Marvel at the “rainbow of colors” at the Car Show. Find that much needed part at the Swap Meet (or sell some of your junk stuff). Attend a Tech Session or two. Go for a drive. Take a nap. Feast at the awards banquet. It’s a day filled with activities!
SUNDAY – Revel in the sounds and smells of dozens of 914s firing up to hit the road for home.

YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
Check-in Packet w/ Event Details
Thursday Evening Sunset Drive (optional)
Friday Drive
Saturday entry to Peoples Choice Car Show & Swap Meet
914 Tech Quiz entry
Informative Tech Sessions
Saturday Evening Awards Banquet
Tickets for Door Prize Drawings
Event T-Shirt
Lifetime of memories, meeting up with friends new & old, and a chance to bond with your 914

REGISTER at https://okteenerfest.com/events/okteenerfest-2024/

LODGING INFO
HIGHLAND MANOR INN – Townsend, TN
Reservations: You MUST Call (865) 448-2211 and mention code “Okteenerfest” or “Porsche 914 Group”
Venue Website: http://www.highlandmanor.com/ No online reservations. Entire hotel is blocked for us.
Address: 7766 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, Tennessee, 37882

Posted by: Jamie May 9 2024, 08:41 AM

Just made reservation at Highland Manor Hotel attempting to use their web site, and it stated No Reservations Available. The hotel has blocked all rooms for the event, so have to make reservations by phone. Done! It was a perfect location last year, good breakfast at Pancake House right across the road from the hotel.

Posted by: bdstone914 May 9 2024, 10:26 AM

Call them to reserve a room. Dont go on their web site to check for rooms. They blocked out the rooms for us so it shows no availability. Hope to make it this year.

Posted by: Olympic 914 May 14 2024, 11:19 AM

Registered and room booked.

See you all then.



BTW. it seems the Itinerary on the website is for "Attendees Only" and Password protected. Will I receive an email with the password?

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10419

Posted by: poorsche914 May 14 2024, 08:35 PM

Yes, you should have received an email with event info including the password to that section of the web site. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll send to you.

steve

Posted by: bahnzai May 15 2024, 07:48 AM

Registered and room booked as well…only 120 days left, gotta get busy !

FYI Steven, I did not see a password either. Thx

Posted by: Olympic 914 May 15 2024, 11:24 AM

Got it. Mine was hidden in thr JUNK folder.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6509

Posted by: bahnzai May 15 2024, 01:52 PM

Thanks Tom, but it is not in my junk folder...no biggie, just glad to get registered!

Edit: Steve fixed me up, thanks. All fired up for the event!!

Posted by: Dr Evil May 17 2024, 07:21 AM

Right on. Got to put this on the To-Do list. Did anyone hit me up for sponsorship yet? I dont recall an email.

Posted by: adolimpio May 17 2024, 06:49 PM

Registered and room booked!

Posted by: adolimpio May 26 2024, 09:41 AM

I'm surprised by the lack of activity in this thread.

In past years the Okteenerfest thread was highlighted in Orange to call attention to it. Maybe this could be done again.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 27 2024, 06:09 PM

Booked and registered. Let me know what you want me to talk about regarding transmissions. I can bring examples, again.

Posted by: iankarr May 27 2024, 06:30 PM

So bummed I can’t make it. Sounds like an awesome gathering. I plan to sell my BB soon to make room for the -6, so hopefully someone else will take my car

Posted by: jfort May 28 2024, 01:26 PM

Anyone know if there is a place reasonably close that allows a pet?

Posted by: 914dave May 29 2024, 08:27 AM

Registered and booked!!! See everyone in September

Posted by: lvnzdrm May 29 2024, 07:00 PM

Booked hotel and registered!!! Should be a great week!!

Posted by: poorsche914 May 30 2024, 10:57 AM

I don't know of any specific places but there are plenty of lodging choices in Townsend from hotels to airbnb types.
Wish I could be of more help.

steve