Effingham on the 20th
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From: near Indpls Indiana
Effingham on the 20th
I've never been and am thinking about driving in for the day on the 20th. Who has been and what advice do you have for it as a day trip. I'd be coming from the indpls area. Thanks! 
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From: Weeki Wachee Fl.
I've been there the last couple of years. I drove from South Bend area down to Indy and 70 over to Effingham 70 was a nice cruise. On Saturday night they have a band which has been great. A good time, Wife really enjoyed it. Mike Yeager puts on a nice Corvette gathering. I would be there but we've moved to Florida this year. It can be hard to find a room in the area without reservations. Go and enjoy!
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: alabama
Never been before, but we'll be heading up there next Thursday from Birmingham. I grew up in a farming community about 40+ miles north of Effingham and still have family there so lodging is not a problem. I'll finally be putting a few miles on my "new" C5. Getting new tires this week (Hankook Ventus V12s), and have a bra on order that hopefully will arrive on time. Just hope the weather is good. Should be a fun trip.
Last edited by BamaJ; Sep 8, 2014 at 10:58 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Topsail Beach NC
I'm on my Great Fall Trip right now. Left NC today to spend two days with my 83 year old Mother (who upon my arrival insisted on a top down Corvette ride), then to Ohio for a 4 day reunion with some of my best buddies in the whole world with whom I entered Iraq in March, 2003. From there it's west to Kansas City on Sunday for a college reunion. It gets over on Friday. I was just planning to remain in KC until Sunday but could easily point the Corvette east on I-70 and head to Effingham (325 miles) on Saturday. In fact, I'm planning to stay in Effingham this Sunday night on my trek west. I checked the website and .38 Special is playing on Saturday night. Might just have to stop at Mid-America on Monday morning on my way out of town.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Joliet IL
My son and I are planning on driving down for the day on Saturday. I'm wondering if it's worth it to spend the $35 on registration or just show up and hope for the best. Does it get you better parking maybe? Never been down there so I'm not sure what to expect.
http://registration.corvettefunfest.com/default.aspx
http://registration.corvettefunfest.com/default.aspx
