2nd annual Buick meet in NC, Hope you can come!!

Discussion in 'Buick Events and Clubs' started by pooods, Apr 3, 2005.

  1. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    2nd Annual Gathering of the Buicks. Hope you can come!

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    Well, I'm not helping organize this, but I am helping promote it. I have talked with Randall Crain in Sophia, NC a couple of times now via phone and he has invited any/all Buick lovers to this event. He is a respected Buick man in the ROA. I did speak with a couple of others who attended last year and they were thrilled with the turn out for a first year event. Well over 50 Buicks made the trip with one coming all the way from Texas (no doubt the long distance award). The local Buick dealer will be displaying some new models. Plenty of room for vendors of new or used Buick parts and with the same addmission price of a single car entry. Cars will be grouped via model (assuming there are several of each). Room for 600 cars. Well organized show with trophies available. Bring any Buick. From the early 1900's to today's models. Want to display a race car, Bring it. I know you folks up north have good luck with your get-togethers, and I hope this one builds each year also. I know, it's hard to make trips for a 1 day event, but how many Buick events are there? We are a tight group so I hope some of you will join us.


    Below is some more detailed info. I will also post motel info. soon. There is a discount on rooms for all Buick attendants.

    2 nd Annual Gathering of the Buicks

    Saturday June 18,2005 , just in time to have your Riviera ready for the National ROA Meet! Once again John Herold #9908, Randall Crain #5360, and Jerry Bodden #8691 are planning an all Buick get together from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Western Carolina Expo and High Country Flea Market in Lenoir, NC. A Show for all BUICKS, 1904 2005 Original, Restored, Unrestored, Daily Driver and Modified. Special trophies for BEST of SHOW, BEST PAINT, BEST INTERIOR, BEST ENGINE, BEST UNRESTORED ORIGINAL, and LONGEST DISTANCE in addition to other awards. Dash plaques for first 100 entries. Dress in period apparel if you wish. Door Prizes, Live Entertainment, Food Vendors and Activities for the entire Family. Buick Model Car and Literature Display. Indoor air-conditioned facilities with Food, Restrooms, and Shopping. If there is enough interest from ROA members we are planning special parking for Rivieras. Last year there was a lot of interest in purchasing the literature we had for display only, so if there are any dealers for parts and or literature interested in setting up let us know.

    VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE $15.00
    CAR CORRAL FEE $15.00
    VENDOR FEE $15.00

    Make check payable to: Carolina Chapter Buick Club of America % John W. Herold, P.O. Box 2103 , Lenoir , NC 28645


    PRE-ENTRY FORM

    Name______________________________________________ ___________________

    Address___________________________________________ ____________________

    City, State, Zip_______________________________________________ ___________

    Phone (_____)_________________________E-Mail____________________________

    Year_________ Model Name_______________ Model No.___________



    *For pre-entry and other information contact: John Herold @ (828) 754-9651 linherold@aol.com or Jerry Bodden @ (336) 627-9708, jerry_bodden@vfc.com or Randall Crain @ (336) 431-3854, roa5360@aol.com
     
  2. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member

    John, could you post some general directions to the event? Lenoir is easy enough to find on a map, but where do go after that?

    Thanks
     
  3. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    No directions have been sent to me yet. However, I do have the physical address. 304 Expo Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645. One of the direction web sites should send you to the desired address.

    Also, if any here plan on attending the ROA meet in Arkansas this summer, a group in NC will be in a caravan starting on June 26th. This group will be driving and hauling their classic Rivs. They will drive to Nashville, TN the first day and spend the night. Let me know if you might be interested and I will get the info. to them for a planned get-together.
     
  4. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member


    Thanks! :TU:
     
  5. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    Are you going to try and come Dwayne? Hope to see you there.
     
  6. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member

    I would like to attend, even if it were only as a spectator. Headed to Auto Fair this weekend and thought I might get an idea of the route to Lenoir while I'm traveling to Charlotte.
     
  7. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    COUNT ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE*
    *Advise Inn you are with the Buick Gathering on Saturday, June 18th

    COMFORT INN AAA&AARP $71.00
    REGULAR $79.99
    10 or more rooms $65.00 plus tax
    Phone No. 828-754-2090 Fax: 828-757-4595

    DAYS INN $44.95 plus tax
    Phone No. 828-754-0731 Fax: 828-754-1078

    JAMESON INN $56.00 plus tax
    Phone No. 828-758-1200 Fax: 828-758-1264

    RED CARPET INN $44.95 including tax
    Phone No. 1-866-766-8639
     
  8. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    BUICK BUICK
    2005
    Second Annual
    A GATHERING OF THE BUICKS



    SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH AT
    THE WESTERN CAROLINA EXPO &
    HIGH COUNTRY FLEA MARKET

    HWY 321 NORTH ACROSS FROM BROYHILL MAIN OFFICES
    IN LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA



    A SHOW FOR ALL BUICKS, 1904 2005 ORIGINAL, RESTORED, AND MODIFIED. SPECIAL TROPHIES FOR BEST OF SHOW, BEST PAINT, BEST INTERIOR, BEST ENGINE, BEST UNRESTORED ORIGINAL, LONGEST DISTANCE IN ADDITION TO OTHER AWARDS. DOOR PRIZES, FOOD AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, MODEL CAR DISPLAY, AND BUICK LITERATURE DISPLAY. YOU MAY DRESS IN PERIOD APPAREL IF YOU WISH. DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 100 ENTRIES.

    INDOOR FACILITIES WITH A/C, SHOPPING, FOOD AND
    RESTROOMS.

    VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE $15.00
    CAR CORRAL FEE $15.00
    VENDOR FEE $15.00
    Make check payable to: Carolina Chapter Buick Club of America
    % John W. Herold, P.O. Box 2103, Lenoir, NC 28645

    *For pre-entry and other information contact: John Herold, P.O. Box 2103,
    Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone #828-754-9651 linherold@aol.com or
    Jerry Bodden at 336-627-9708, jerry_bodden@vfc.com

    -rain or shine---gates open at 8:00 amadmission free for spectators-
    -registration from 8:00-12:00closing ceremony at 4:00-
     
  9. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    I drove to Lenoir yesterday and met the man organizing this event. He is truly a Buick lover! Exit off of I40 onto Hwy 321 going into Lenoir. Several miles later you will be in Lenoir. Look for Walmart there. The expo is just past it on the right.

    Others people up north may want to come through Blowing Rock, NC on hwy 321.

    If you bring a trailered car, The Red Carped INN is your best bet. More parking room.
     
  10. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member


    :TU: Thanks :TU:
     
  11. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

    ill try to have my electra ready. i live in goldsboro, so it should not be to far for me.
     
  12. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Dwayne,

    Didn't you and Wuwu go down to this last year? If I don't have a schedule conflict, sounds interesting.

    John
     
  13. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member

    I didn't, I'm not sure if James did or not. I'm hoping to try to make it this year. Let me know if you and/or James might be going.

    I could use a little road trip with my car to see how it does. :laugh:
     
  14. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    transporting..........

    I hate to say this, but that far away for me, I would most likely trailer mine down. But, then I could drive it around once there.
     
  15. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member

    Keep me posted on whether you plan to go.
     
  16. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    Hope you guys can come and bring the cars. I am going to trailer mine. Don't think I'm up to a 2.5 hr. drive in it yet.
     
  17. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

    what is the car corral fee for 15$ cover? so is it 30$ to enter a car? or is it 15$
     
  18. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    Not sure, but I think it is just $15.
     
  19. WUWU20

    WUWU20 Well-Known Member

    Any ideas of folks heading that way?? Not a bad drive, bout 214 miles, Dayne, you going? If so can your car run the speeds? If I go it aint gonna be like that trip to Char last year :laugh: I'm gonna be hammer down on the Buick if I go! :3gears:
     
  20. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member


    I'm trying to make plans to go. I drive the speed limit, and the speedo is pretty close to right. :grin: :TU:
     

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