QUOTE(914dave @ Sep 4 2026, 09:24 AM) 
Steve
Do we have a car and head count?
Do we have a car and head count?
We do!
A total of 76 people are registered to attend representing 46 914s
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Full Version: OKTEENERFEST 2026 - Sept 17-20
We do!
A total of 76 people are registered to attend representing 46 914s
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Sep 4 2026, 10:58 AM)
QUOTE(914dave @ Sep 4 2026, 09:24 AM)
Steve
Do we have a car and head count?
Do we have a car and head count?
We do!
A total of 76 people are registered to attend representing 46 914s
27
19
Katie and I registered for the event a couple of weeks ago and are looking forward to it!
Sad news. My mother who has been battling dementia for the past few years has passed away. 
We had just moved her into long term memory care too. The decline was awful to watch but I'm glad she is no longer suffering. I'm going to cancel my plans to attend Okteenerfest next weekend and redirect to CO to be with family. Sorry to have to cancel.
We had just moved her into long term memory care too. The decline was awful to watch but I'm glad she is no longer suffering. I'm going to cancel my plans to attend Okteenerfest next weekend and redirect to CO to be with family. Sorry to have to cancel.
QUOTE(friethmiller @ Sep 9 2026, 02:31 PM)
Sad news. My mother who has been battling dementia for the past few years has passed away. We had just moved her into long term memory care too. The decline was awful to watch but I'm glad she is no longer suffering. I'm going to cancel my plans to attend Okteenerfest next weekend and redirect to CO to be with family. Sorry to have to cancel.
We had just moved her into long term memory care too. The decline was awful to watch but I'm glad she is no longer suffering. I'm going to cancel my plans to attend Okteenerfest next weekend and redirect to CO to be with family. Sorry to have to cancel.So sorry to hear that, Fred. My condolences.
Family first.
Hope to see you next year.
Steve
QUOTE(bam914 @ Sep 1 2026, 08:21 PM)
This is Al Meredith's son.
For the first time in I do not know how many years my dad will not be making it this year. He had back surgery a week ago and is still in the hospital. Looks like he might be there for another week or so. Hope you guys have a good time. Looks like someone else gets to be the oldest one there. Hopefully he can return next year.
Blake Meredith
Blake, sorry to hear that, but I hope this helps him get mobile again after his recovery. I know the last 2 times i saw him he was having a hard time getting around.
Tell him to hang in there and we hope to see him soon.
- Phil
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QUOTE(friethmiller @ Sep 9 2026, 02:31 PM)
Sad news. My mother who has been battling dementia for the past few years has passed away.
We had just moved her into long term memory care too. The decline was awful to watch but I'm glad she is no longer suffering. I'm going to cancel my plans to attend Okteenerfest next weekend and redirect to CO to be with family. Sorry to have to cancel.Sorry for your loss. We’ll see you next year
@friethmiller
Condolences on the passing of your mother.
On a brighter note, Spokeworks will donate 2 sets of 914 LED brake lights for the raffle.
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Condolences on the passing of your mother.
On a brighter note, Spokeworks will donate 2 sets of 914 LED brake lights for the raffle.
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A HUGE "THANK YOU" TO THESE VENDORS SUPPORTING OKTEENERFEST 2026
914 Locks- 914locks.com - gift certificate for $$ off lock service
Bruce Stone- @bdstone - rebuilt pedal cluster and other items for the 914
Evilwerks - evilwerks.com - certificate for free labor on a transmission rebuild from the Dr. Evil
LN Engineering- lnengineering.com - $250 gift certificate
Maddogs Motorsports - maddogsmotorsports.com - variety of items including VW-Porsche emblems, Luftgekuhlt emblems, 2 Rear camber shim packs, Rear Swaybar install kit (1970-1974), and front sway bar reinforcement kit.
Mom's Service Covers - available at pmbperformance.com - updated version of the original 914 service cover made by Garold's mom.
MSDS - msdsinc.com - Header systems and More!
PMB Performance - pmbperformance.com - gift certificate to the largest vintage caliper restoration and refinishing service in the world
Restoration Design- restoration-design.com/ - cool skateboard deck
Signs and Wonders - signsandwonderstn.com - design. print. wrap. Supplier of banners, signs, etc at Okteenerfest
Spokeworks- spokeworksled.com/ - LED Brake Lights!
VANTA Color PPF Wraps - vantacolorppfwraps.com - protect your Porsche's paint with clear PPF or change its color entirely!
129 Photos - 129photos.com - highest quality photos on The Dragon
914 Locks- 914locks.com - gift certificate for $$ off lock service
Bruce Stone- @bdstone - rebuilt pedal cluster and other items for the 914
Evilwerks - evilwerks.com - certificate for free labor on a transmission rebuild from the Dr. Evil
LN Engineering- lnengineering.com - $250 gift certificate
Maddogs Motorsports - maddogsmotorsports.com - variety of items including VW-Porsche emblems, Luftgekuhlt emblems, 2 Rear camber shim packs, Rear Swaybar install kit (1970-1974), and front sway bar reinforcement kit.
Mom's Service Covers - available at pmbperformance.com - updated version of the original 914 service cover made by Garold's mom.
MSDS - msdsinc.com - Header systems and More!
PMB Performance - pmbperformance.com - gift certificate to the largest vintage caliper restoration and refinishing service in the world
Restoration Design- restoration-design.com/ - cool skateboard deck
Signs and Wonders - signsandwonderstn.com - design. print. wrap. Supplier of banners, signs, etc at Okteenerfest
Spokeworks- spokeworksled.com/ - LED Brake Lights!
VANTA Color PPF Wraps - vantacolorppfwraps.com - protect your Porsche's paint with clear PPF or change its color entirely!
129 Photos - 129photos.com - highest quality photos on The Dragon
My wife and I just went on a nice evening drive along Foothills Parkway in preparation for Okteenerfest.
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!
Nice! Looking forward to seeing more pics.
Another great Okteenerfest in the books! Thanks, Steve for a great weekend and an even bigger THANK YOU to the sponsors!
And some more
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And to add you own pictures to Okteenerfest files (or view previous years )
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I hope these photos will be added to the Okteenerfest 2026 records that already exists. 
java script:emoticon(':beer1:','smid_13') This was the first one that Mistress and I missed!
java script:emoticon(':beer1:','smid_13') This was the first one that Mistress and I missed!
Katie and I had a great time at Okteenerfest! About 45 Porsche 914s meet up in Townsend, TN. Friday was a drive through the Smoky Mountains National Park to Waynesville, NC for lunch. We drove on parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway and passed through Maggie Valley. On the way back, Katie and went to a farm in Bryson City to buy some apples and pumpkins.
Saturday was the car show and a tech demo about wrapping cars. A group of us went and drove Butterfly Gap Road to the Top of the World Saturday afternoon. It was great to catch up with some friends we hadn't seen since last year and see so many 914s in one spot.
Here are a couple of photos taken with my Leica MP and an early 1950's 50mm f/1.2. I like shooting with the older lenses as they have so much character. This lens definitely shows its age, particularly when shot wide open (or close to wide open).
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We are looking forward to next year!
Saturday was the car show and a tech demo about wrapping cars. A group of us went and drove Butterfly Gap Road to the Top of the World Saturday afternoon. It was great to catch up with some friends we hadn't seen since last year and see so many 914s in one spot.
Here are a couple of photos taken with my Leica MP and an early 1950's 50mm f/1.2. I like shooting with the older lenses as they have so much character. This lens definitely shows its age, particularly when shot wide open (or close to wide open).
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We are looking forward to next year!
More photos taken with the Leica MP and an early 1950s 28mm f/3.5:
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A couple of photos from the car show (with the Leica MP and the 50mm f/1.2):
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More at the car show:
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The tech demo featured a talk and demonstration about wrapping a car and the prep work necessary before wrapping the car.
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The tech demo featured a talk and demonstration about wrapping a car and the prep work necessary before wrapping the car.
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