Oktoberfast 2016

For 2016, Oktoberfast has multiple events over the weekend, culminating with a car show in The Village at Meridian on Sunday (video from 2014). On Saturday you can join the morning Coffee & Cars tour, enjoy an afternoon Wine Tasting, and finish the day at the Welcome Dinner.

Coffee & Cars Tour 

• Saturday, October 1; meet at 8:00 am for an 8:30 departure (return by noon)
• Start and end at Porsche of Boise; enjoy some coffee and pastries before leaving
• Enjoy a scenic and spirited drive through the Treasure Valley
• Tour leaders are Dave Keim and Jim Parkinson
• No charge for this tour

Wine Tasting

• Saturday, October 1, 2:30-4:00 pm
• Enjoy tastings from Telaya and Coiled wineries, located on the Boise River Greenbelt; near Boise's new Whitewater Park
• Coordinated by Vicki Pentecost
• $20 per person
• Register early, capacity is 40

Welcome Dinner

• Saturday, October 1, 6:00-10:00 pm
• Buffet dinner at Big Al's at The Village in Meridian with no host bar available
• Guest speaker is Can-Am and Trans-Am Champion George Follmer; George will be signing copies of his book Follmer - American Wheel Man
• There will be a raffle for a special limited edition autographed copy of the book valued at $150
• $28 per person

Oktoberfast Car Show

• Sunday, October 2, 12:00-4:00 pm; staging starts at 10:30 am
• Porsche marque only; limit of 140 cars
• Included with entry is a t-shirt, poker walk, and door prize opportunities
• After cars are placed, the streets are closed for the duration of the show
• Expect thousands of spectators
• Judging of cars will be by participants with many classes; trophies by Usful Glassworks
• Best of Show winner will be featured with next year's promotions
• George Follmer will award a trophy to his favorite car
• During the show you may enjoy lunch and beverages in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations; The Fabulous Chancellors will be playing on the center stage
• Entry fee is $25 per car; additional cars $15, no t-shirt
• Souvenir logo beer mugs can be ordered for $12 each
• A commemorative photo of your car by Porsche of Boise will be sent to you after the event
• The Silver Sage Region's charity effort will benefit Miles of Smiles, an organization dedicated to providing dental care for under priviledged children. Learn more about this group at their mobile clinic on display

The deadline to sign up is Sunday, September 18 or when 140 cars have registered. There will be no registration at the event due to parking restrictions.

For our out of town guests, the following may be useful.

• Host hotel is the Marriott Courtyard Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID (map) (208)287-4769; contact your region president to learn if a block of rooms has been arranged
• Hotel will furnish special parking and a car wash station

Click on the "Register Now!" button below to sign up for Oktoberfast. If you have registration questions, contact Bob at SilverSagePCA@cableone.net or 208-850-7254.

If you have questions about the weekend, contact
Gary Cuddeford (gary.cuddeford@gmail.com 208-863-9068) or
Sid Cannon (cannonsid@cableone.net or 208-501-4541).

Registration closes Sunday, September 18 or
when 140 cars have entered.

 

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