 OKTEENERFEST 2017 - Sept. 14-17, Well... THAT was fun!!! |
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| poorsche914 |
  Apr 20 2017, 05:27 PM
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2056...  Group: Members Posts: 2,405 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States  |
OKTEENERFEST 2017: Oktoberfest
September 14-17 in the Alpine village of Helen, GA! OKTEENERFEST PHOTO THREAD This year we travel to the Alpine village of Helen, GA during the town's 47th annual Oktoberfest celebrations! While we experience traditional Bavarian festivities and cuisine from oompah bands and lederhosen to hot pretzels and German bier, our Porsche 914s will feel as though they have traveled back to their homeland! So mark your calendars and be sure to join other 914 owners for some fantastic driving, plenty of socializing, a bit of showing off, and a truckload of give-aways in a unique setting that you won't want to miss. Join the Okteenerfest mailing list or LIKE us on Facebook for quickest access to information as it becomes available. In addition to the driving, Okteenerfest features plenty of good eating, an awards ceremony, tons of give-aways from the most awesome vendors, a Peoples Choice Car Show, and some of the nicest people you will ever meet gathered in a single place. Registration includes: · Thursday evening snack/beverages · Friday driving tour · Friday lunch at Jake Raby’s shop · Saturday entry to Peoples Choice Car Show · Saturday evening awards banquet dinner · Chance to win some great trophies · Tickets for a chance to win some AWESOME door prizes · Event T-Shirt · Lifetime of memories, meeting new friends, and a chance to bond with your 914 The Helendorf River Inn is our host hotel (33 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 Phone: (800) 445-2271) We have reserved a block of 25 Standard Rooms, 22 Riverfront Balcony Rooms and 8 Patio Rooms for our group for the nights of September 14, 15 and 16, 2017. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) You MUST mention you are with either Okteenerfest or the 914 club
The venue and festive atmosphere should more than make up for the extra cost! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) NB: The block of rooms AND OUR PREFERRED RATE will be held until August 1. After that, the rooms will be release to the public and the rate will revert back to their rack rate for everyone who books after August 1. So register and book as soon as you are able. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) These vendors SUPPORT Okteenerfest and the 914. The majority have supported Okteenerfest from the beginning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Stoddard - Event Sponsor LN Engineering - Gift Certificate Raby's Aircooled Technology - Friday lunch at Aircooled Heaven 914 Rubber - Lots and lots of stuff for your 914 Bruce Stone - Rebuilt pedal cluster Tim's Gauges - Custom LED gauge set AASE Sales - Gift Certificates and 914 parts Dakota Digital - CHT Restoration Design - TBD PMB Performance - Front and rear calipers Pirelli Tire LLC - Pirelli-branded giveaway items; Event lanyards, goody bags, banners Sierra Madre Collection - Goodies for all Cleaning Systems Inc - Samples of Bug Goo and Release Degreaser Sub Level 27 - Custom laser-engraved 914 items Vintage Car LEDs - VC5000 Light kit MSDS Inc. - High flow air intake system Maddogs Motor Sports - Front sway bar stiffening kit; early rear sway bar mount kit; 2 shim pack (one of each 2mm, 3mm, 4mm); heater block off kit Mike "Dr. Evil" Lesniak - $500 OFF transmission rebuild Driven Racing Oil - Oil discounts Perry Kiehl - Service cover Stuttgart DNA - TBD Zymol - TBD Porsche - Porsche branded Goodies Eckler's Automotion - $$Gift certificates$$ FiveO Motorsport - Goodie bag items Griot's Garage - Car care kits FCI Financial Concepts Inc. – Shannon Palmer - Cash sponsor Rix 914 Parts - Polycarbonate Rain Hats for 6-cyl carbs; Firewall pad; other goodies SK Tools - (2) Wrench sets; a SureGrip Pocket Screwdriver for ALL attendees Fertan – Rust Removal Solution (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| dlee6204 |
Apr 20 2017, 05:49 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 1,872 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 Region Association: South East States |
Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| Porschef |
Apr 20 2017, 06:18 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 1,397 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
Dinged on Hershey, here's an excellent shot at redemption... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| 914forme |
Apr 20 2017, 06:37 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 2,367 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 |
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| mepstein |
Apr 20 2017, 07:05 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 8,654 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had a great time last year. One of the best organized and fun events I've ever been to and I didn't even have a 914 to drive. This year I'll have a teener that runs.
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| Tom_T |
Apr 20 2017, 07:55 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 7,386 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Fun tubin' there too, if there's enough water runnin'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
I may be in the east area then too, but sans my 914 since i'd be flying for biz. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| mgp4591 |
Apr 20 2017, 08:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,268 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
You realize that this is in direct conflict with RRC? That's not fair to those who got to go to both last year.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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| hot_shoe914 |
Apr 20 2017, 09:17 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,769 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Memphis, Tn Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I plan to be there this year with or without a car. I have two that run currently and one that is drivable, so hopefully I will enjoy the drives as well.
Shoe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| bandjoey |
Apr 20 2017, 09:45 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,171 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Apr 20 2017, 10:17 PM)  I plan to be there this year with or without a car. I have two that run currently and one that is drivable, so hopefully I will enjoy the drives as well. Shoe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Hay Shoe. What's the drive time from Memphis to Helen? 9 hours to Memphis from DFW + ? I might be able to swing the time off but won't know until June. |
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| Minerva's 914 |
Apr 20 2017, 09:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States |
I'm in this year! After having to forgo Okteenerfest for the last forever due to the ride not being ready, this year I am ready to go!!!
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| 914Next |
Apr 21 2017, 03:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 566 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Atlanta Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: South East States |
86 miles from home! Looking like we'll be making it this year. Looking forward to it.
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| mepstein |
Apr 21 2017, 05:06 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 8,654 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(914Next @ Apr 21 2017, 05:11 AM) 86 miles from home! Looking like we'll be making it this year. Looking forward to it. 655 miles for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Looks like I can swing by charlotte, NC and visit my son on the way down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| BIGKAT_83 |
Apr 21 2017, 06:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States  |
Family has a cabin 3miles from Helen. Count me in this year.
If you guys need any help with routes I'm only 35 miles away and know most of the good motorcycle roads up there. |
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| 914dave |
Apr 21 2017, 06:52 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
I'm in for sure. We should get a northeast caravan.
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| Garland |
Apr 21 2017, 07:27 AM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 962 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: None |
693 miles for me, and many hours of preparation before that.
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| Betty |
Apr 21 2017, 07:42 AM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States |
Only 894 miles and 13 hours of driving; you're trying to make it too easy for us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| mepstein |
Apr 21 2017, 07:53 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 8,654 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(914dave @ Apr 21 2017, 08:52 AM) I'm in for sure. We should get a northeast caravan. Good idea. |
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| naro914 |
Apr 21 2017, 08:01 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,153 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Hey all
We sincerely apologize about the conflict with RRC, but that weekend is the only one that the venue had available, and they are the only venue in Helen that can handle our group. As Okteenerfest has grown, we've run into a bit of a good problem to have: we have lots more people attending (GOOD!!!) but finding a venue to handle us (110+ people/60+ cars), including rooms, parking, good roads in the area, a car show location, etc. has become a huge challenge. (Problem). Then when we find it, we have to go with their availability. As Steve said, this is Helen' Oktoberfest time which runs deom Sept 9 through all of October. We are coming near the beginning so it's a little quieter (slightly) and had availability. After this weekend, rates go WAY up and we couldn't get the room block. OH...one other thing we haven't worked out yet...at this point, there is no room for trailers. We are working on that but we can't park them at the hotel and we don't have an alternate location yet. I'm trying to work with the city on a spot, but there's no guarantees at this point.... |
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| db9146 |
Apr 21 2017, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 |
I'll be there!!
Will we have a defined parking area? |
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| John Jentz |
Apr 21 2017, 09:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 729 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814  Region Association: South East States |
One less river view available, Made my reservation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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