Effingham Funfest [Pics]
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Nice pics,,thanks for posting!! LOTS of green showing in areas that used to be packed with cars way past the flag pole in the past!! Glad you got your pics before the rain,,most of that area had anywhere from 1/4" to 1-1/4" of water
!!Had fun,,wasn't worth the money though, IMO!! Less cars,less vendors,,and while the show was pretty good,it was nowhere as good as the free REO show a few years ago!!
!!Had fun,,wasn't worth the money though, IMO!! Less cars,less vendors,,and while the show was pretty good,it was nowhere as good as the free REO show a few years ago!!
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atteneance was down. they had a couple of screw-ups and some rude parkers. for 25$ you ought to be able to park closer, there were a lot of spaces left forthe higher cost "guests" that were not used. the club parking was not really well marked and FAR away from anything.
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The only line was the dinner we paid $8 a head for,,and even THAT one moved pretty quick. Neimerg's Family Restaurant catered that(MAM's one smart move)!! The food was good(We ALWAYS stop at their restaurant on the way into Effingham),,BUT it would of cost you about $5 or $6 if you'd eaten the same meal AT the restaurant!! I'm waiting to hear what "SPIN" they put on the attendance numbers!! Also waiting to hear what their plans are for next year!!
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Complaining about paying $25 for a 3-day car show, when they've spent THOUSANDS on mods? $25 won't even buy a decal!!! 
I spent almost that much on LUNCH!
I thoroughly enjoyed the event. I also like the staggered parking so you could swing your doors wide for easy exit and entry.....
We got out of there right before the BIG rains started! (We got hit on I-70.....
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I spent almost that much on LUNCH! I thoroughly enjoyed the event. I also like the staggered parking so you could swing your doors wide for easy exit and entry.....
We got out of there right before the BIG rains started! (We got hit on I-70.....
)
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From: Belleville Il
Complaining about paying $25 for a 3-day car show, when they've spent THOUSANDS on mods? $25 won't even buy a decal!!! I spent almost that much on LUNCH!
I thoroughly enjoyed the event. I also like the staggered parking so you could swing your doors wide for easy exit and entry.....
We got out of there right before the BIG rains started! (We got hit on I-70.....)
I spent almost that much on LUNCH! I thoroughly enjoyed the event. I also like the staggered parking so you could swing your doors wide for easy exit and entry.....
We got out of there right before the BIG rains started! (We got hit on I-70.....
)
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From: Washington Indiana
Welcome to Midwest weather, my wife and I were excited about owning a Vette this year and attending the show. We knew form our experience of owning a VW and attending those shows that Mike and his company would do whatever to put on a good show no matter the weather. We still enjoyed our first Funfest and plan to go back next year no matter the entry fee, where else could you see so many nice cars and top rated entertainment. Attaboy Mike and family. Thanks, Dave.
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First,,we don't ALL spend thousands on mods,,SOME of us ARE on a budget!Second While true it is a 3 day event,for all practical purposes MOST only go on Saturday,,in essence a 1 day event.Unless it there is a special reason(I come from a working class background)I wouldn't spend $25 on lunch for the two of us. Bottom line we spent $25 for something that was a lesser event than the ones that were free! There certainly was room for staggered parking since there was a LOT more room left over from all the cars that weren't there!I too enjoyed myself,,and stayed through the storm,enjoyed dinner and the music. Just get a little annoyed PAYING to attend a CUSTOMER APPRECIATION event!! Kind of like a doctor PAYING to perform a rectal exam!!
Did they have problems this year? You bet, undoubtedly, on top of the economy it probably couldn't have come at a worst time. But I would assume they know that and by next year will have a plan to work it out. You don't stay in business for 35 years by not caring about your customers.
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From: Camdenton MO
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I would still like to attend a FunFest if they are able to continue putting them on. It would be about a 5-hour drive from here. Who knows, I might be disappointed, but I would still like to try just once. Then again, I'd like to attend any of the larger Corvette events across the country, but scheduling conflicts and a tight income always prevent it.
Thanks for posting the pics, BTW.
Thanks for posting the pics, BTW.
