Corvette Funfest 2010
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Pro
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Corvette Funfest 2010
I went to Funfest last year (first time I attended) and was quite underwhelmed. Weather probably had a lot to do with it, but I was disappointed. What's the general consensus on the forum about Funfest as an event? Many people from the forum going?
Melting Slicks
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I remember that hurricane last year on Saturday
. According to the weather reports their calling for dry weather this weekend. I'll be there on Friday and Saturday.
. According to the weather reports their calling for dry weather this weekend. I'll be there on Friday and Saturday.
Team Owner
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A buddy's C6 got stuck in the mud and had to be towed out. It was a mess.
Here's hoping this years weather/event is better.
If there will be any vendors doing header installs I would make the hour drive. But I've been asking for months now and none of our vendors have responded. Bummer.
Tom
Here's hoping this years weather/event is better.
If there will be any vendors doing header installs I would make the hour drive. But I've been asking for months now and none of our vendors have responded. Bummer.
Tom
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Planned on going last year but got called into work at the last minute. I'm interested in going this year but I've been told not to waste my time. Not many vendors and pricing isn't anything special either.
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St. Jude Donor '12
Can you enlighten us westerners. what is the corvette funfest and who hosts it? we dont seem to have the big vette events like you guys get back east. wish we did so i might be lookin for a road trip.
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Doug,
Funfest is an annual event in September each year held and put on by Mid America Motorworks in Effingham, Illinois. I have attached the link to check it out. It has anywhere from 10,000 to 17,000 Corvettes attend throughout a 4 day event. If you get a chance click around on the Mid America web site and read up on how Mike Yager, his family and employees at Mid America has built MAM into the world class business it is today. Funfest is a chance for Corvette enthusiasts of all ages get together for a fun filled week-end with other Corvette lovers. Check out the link:
http://corvettefunfest.com/
Take care,
Shooter
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St. Jude Donor '12
Dammit, of course its the weekend of the 18th. My daughter has been nominated to the "queens" court and the homecoming football game and naming of the homecoming queen is the 18th. Fathers of the nominees must participate so family first!
Maybe next year will work out. Thanks for the info guys!
Maybe next year will work out. Thanks for the info guys!
Drifting
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We have attended the past 5 years and really enjoyed it with the exception of the rain the past 2 years .. We had 10 cars / 20 people from our Club two years ago.
But we aren't going this year due to reasons other than the show....will likely go next year.
But we aren't going this year due to reasons other than the show....will likely go next year.
Drifting
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I've gone three out of the past four years. We live in St. Louis, so we drive over and come home on the same day. Twice we went on Saturday, and it was well worth our time. Two years ago we went on Friday. Attendance was way down compared to Saturday, possibly in part because gas prices skyrocketed that year. But we were lucky, because on Saturday they had a terrible storm. Didn't go last year, and the storm was worse. So we were lucky two years in a row.
In a couple of old threads I posted photos from Funfest. Click on the links below and you can get an idea what attendance at the event is like. If you've never been, then go. It is worth your time. If you are staying overnight, expect to locate a hotel about 50 miles away, or further unless you catch a cancellation.
From 2008 - my 2001 Navy Blue C5 (sold last year) in the photos
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nati...os-friday.html
From 2007
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nati...07-photos.html
In a couple of old threads I posted photos from Funfest. Click on the links below and you can get an idea what attendance at the event is like. If you've never been, then go. It is worth your time. If you are staying overnight, expect to locate a hotel about 50 miles away, or further unless you catch a cancellation.
From 2008 - my 2001 Navy Blue C5 (sold last year) in the photos
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nati...os-friday.html
From 2007
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nati...07-photos.html
Last edited by RA91925; Sep 13, 2010 at 06:40 PM.
Racer
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I purchased tickets to park in the "decades" section, as I have a 2010 Grand Sport. I was really looking forward to going but my girl and I are gonna take the kids up to Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena, Illinois.
Anyone in Geneva Illinois (or close) want the tickets? It was $50 for two but no charge as I have no use for them now and would like to see someone use them.
Mark
Anyone in Geneva Illinois (or close) want the tickets? It was $50 for two but no charge as I have no use for them now and would like to see someone use them.
Mark
Melting Slicks
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Yeah, last year was a wet mess. Still had fun, but this year's event should be dry and great temperatures!
We're taking a group of 8 Vettes from KC. I actually like the road trip as well as I do the event!
We're taking a group of 8 Vettes from KC. I actually like the road trip as well as I do the event!
Instructor
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I'm planning on going on Saturday. Never been to it and its only about a 90 mile drive. Can't really find out the agenda for Saturday, but thinking of leaving around 8 or so and coming home that afternoon.
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Racer
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Attended for the first time last year. Friday night our C6 was hit at the Garden Inn parking lot (hit & run). And Saturday was cold and wet. This year we'll be attending a car show in Franklin, KY. Have a great time and be careful where you park. 
