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Mar 31, 2006 | 09:01 PM

jctoy

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Chicago Vette Fest

First time to any vette rally or Show. Is this worth going to?. 2 1/2 hour ride. Interested in Vendor info. I have been to the web-site and notice a few of the vendors ,MAM, Madhouse Marketing,etc. But how about any others that are not mentioned, or any other info .

Thanks JC

Mar 31, 2006 | 09:28 PM

Midnight 85

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MAM, CorvetteCentral, Eckler's, Al Knoch, Corvette Sports, Chicago Corvette, are just off the top of my head. If you can't find it used in good shape you can order new, no problem. There are also lots of smaller businesses there to sell you what you need. Come on down, you won't be sorry.

Mar 31, 2006 | 09:29 PM

WYTEOUT92

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JC-
I am wondering the same thing- I will go if it is halfway worth it, but don't want to deal w/the drive hassle if it's not worth it.
Can anybody help us out here?
Steve

Mar 31, 2006 | 11:10 PM

corvetteronw

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I went last November but have to work this weekend. There were lots of Corvettes and most of them were beautiful. Bring a camera as they really pop under the lights. Stop by and say hello to Rick Anthony Motorsports. He is a Forum member and has a gorgeous C4 and C5. He is a tuner and parts distributor. Good guy!

It will be worth the trip. There is a group of black (African/Americans) that have their own Corvette club. Their cars are strikingly beautiful and detailed to the max.
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Mar 31, 2006 | 11:24 PM

Paul G

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If you like looking at Corvettes and Chevy's you'll like this show. It takes a few hours to see it all if you dont stop and talk a lot.

Mar 31, 2006 | 11:30 PM

jctoy

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Sounds and looks to be a great time , worth the ride for us Badger State Fans...My wife just read this and told me not to spend our summer vacation away. Few other threads with more info...Enjoy the ride...It not that bad. JC

Apr 1, 2006 | 08:30 AM

Paul Workman

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Vette Fest!!

I've been to one, and hope to go tomorrow. It is Corvette overload, if you're into "overload"

One better is the Bloomington Gold event in June, simply b/c much of it is outdoors and if you drive your Vette, you get to display/park it on the lawn in one of the biggest Corvette displays I've ever seen.

BUT! I digress... The Vette Fest is well worth doing. You'll meet lots of people and pick up lots of sources for parts and accessories and expert advise. I'ts a good show - plenty of parking in the garage under the center.

MIght see ya there!

P