Oktoberfast 2017

The event is now accepting late registrations. You may enter to show a car, but you will not receive the T-shirt. Also, the optional items are no longer available. The Coffee & Cars Tour is available.

For 2017, Oktoberfast has multiple events over the weekend, culminating with a car show in The Village at Meridian on Sunday (video from previous event). On Saturday you can join the morning Coffee & Cars tour or the Winery Tour; finish the day at the Welcome Dinner.

Coffee & Cars Tour 

• Saturday, October 7; 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 leader is Bob Denton
• No charge for this tour

Winery Tour

• Saturday, October 7, meet at 9:30 for a 10:00 departure
• Start at Porsche of Boise; enjoy some coffee and pastries before leaving
• A scenic tour will take the group to the Sunnyslope region, Idaho's original wine country
• A box lunch will be provided at Koenig Winery
• After lunch you can pick and choose from a dozen wineries to visit before returning
• Coordinated by Vicki Pentecost
• $20 per person

Welcome Dinner

• Saturday, October 7, 6:00-10:00 pm
• Buffet dinner at Big Al's at The Village in Meridian with no host bar available
• The guest speaker is Sting Ray Robb, a new and upcoming race car driver; you'll find him entertaining and enthusiastic 
• $28 per person

Oktoberfast Car Show

• Sunday, October 8, 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 in two categories

1. "Casual Show & Shine" which is judged by show participants.
2. "Best of Show" which is judged by a team of judges. Cars will be graded based on cleanliness of exterior, interior, trunk, engine compartment, wheel wells and underneath as can easily be seen. Originality and authenticity are not judged; points will be balanced so a brand new car does not have an advantage over an older car. All car models may enter this class.

• 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; Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude 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 Jesse Tree, an organization dedicated to preventing homelessness

The deadline to sign up is Sunday, September 24 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.

• Recommended hotel is the Marriott Courtyard Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID (map) (208)287-4769; ask for the "Porsche Club of America" discount ($119) or click here to book your your discounted rate
• Last day to get the special rate is 9/6/2017
• Hotel will furnish a car wash station at the rear of the hotel

If you have questions about the weekend, contact 

Sid Cannon (cannonsid@cableone.net or 208-501-4541)
Gary Cuddeford (gary.cuddeford@gmail.com 208-863-9068).

Late registration closes Sunday, October 1. 

 

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