Canuck Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 12th Annual Western MeetPenticton, British Columbia, CanadaJune 25-28, 2015Western Meet Info:http://www.fgmcc.com/album/15WMeet/15WMeet.shtmlEventEvent: Peach City Beach CruiseEvent web site: http://www.peachcitybeachcruise.comWe are returning to Penticton for the 2015 Western Meet. This is a spectacular 3-day event with car shows, wine cruise, collector car auction, parade, live entertainment, etc. The event is held in the middle of BC wine country with large lakes, beaches and beautiful scenery. This event will provide special parking for our club in the park by the beach and they have added a Monte Carlo class for awards (1st and 2nd prize)! This will be the largest Western Meet to date with members coming from California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Newfoundland, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.Weekend ScheduleThursday:Morning/afternoon local cruise with stops at points of interest (beach, winery, viewpoints, etc).Pizza party at the HotelFriday:Wine cruise through the Okanagan ValleyCruising the beachBeach to Peach paradeCar show on the beach of Okanagan LakeSaturday:Car show on the beach of Okanagan LakeCruising the beachCollector car auctionFarmers marketLadies walk & shopSunday:Car showEvent trophies/prizesFGMCC banquet dinner with awards and prizesEvent registrationhttp://www.peachcitybeachcruise.com/$35 up to May 31, $40 after May 31.I recommend you pre-register if possible.DO NOT request VIP parking since our club will have its own area to park in.Make sure to put "FGMCC" in the car club line.Note that there is a "Monte Carlo" class.Hotel infoRosedale Motel14001 Rosedale AvenueSummerland, BC, Canadawww.rosedalemotel.com1-866-494-6431$109/nightThere are a block of rooms held for our club. Reserve your room as soon as possible as they tend to fill up closer to the event. There may be a room available. If they say they are full when you call, email me first before booking another hotel. Summerland Motel 2107 Tait StreetSummerland, BC, Canada www.summerlandmotel.com 1-877-245-4406 $105/night for 24th/25th$159/night 26th-28th This is the second option available. It is a 5 minute drive from the Rosedale Motel. US citizens travelling to CanadaIt is recommended to have a valid passport to cross the border as it makes it easier but here are the official documents per the CBSA and CBP web sites.Entry to Canada:If you are a U.S. citizen, ensure you carry proof of citizenship such as a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification. If you are a U.S. permanent resident, ensure you carry proof of your status such as a U.S. Permanent Resident Card.Re-entry to the US:U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to present a WHTI-compliant document such as a valid passport, U.S. passport card, Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST), or an Enhanced Driver’s License.If you have any questions regarding the meet, please don't hesitate to contact me.Some photos from meets in PentictonClick the link for more photos from the 2006 Western Meet in Pentictonhttp://www.fgmcc.com/album/06WMeet/06WMeet.shtml
ripleydale Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Me too. I missed you guys this year. Party on.
Canuck Posted August 17, 2014 Author Posted August 17, 2014 I have added some registration info for the event in my post above. I noticed on the event web site that they have added the Monte Carlo class to their award categories at my request. They will have a 1st and 2nd class trophy for the class. I will be posting hotel info in the next couple weeks. We will likely be having a BBQ at my house a few blocks from the hotel on the Sunday afternoon for the FGMCC awards and door prizes. EDIT: Due to the size of the group we are no longer doing a BBQ at me house. I will arrange to have the dinner at a local restaurant.
Canuck Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 I have added hotel info above. Just 10 short months to go!
Canuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 Here's a video I found from this year's event.
Canuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 My Classic Car filmed two episodes in the Penticton area. One at the Peach City Beach Cruise and one touring Summerland's wine country. (note some of the FGMCC cars at 2:11)
Leghome Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Did you ever find out what was with the dangling car?
Canuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 It started as a car in the fountain in the Lakeside Resort and they now do something different each year. One year it was hanging on the side of the Resort parkade.
58impala Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Registered for the show and reserved a room. Now just wait!
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Ditto Cameron. You beat me this time! Doug
Canuck Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Please note that I have a new email address. It is dodsyaaron@gmail.com
Canuck Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 The Okanagan Valley was voted as the 2nd best wine region to visit in the world. This might help sway some of your spouses who think this will just be a weekend of cars to attend the meet. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/des...egion/13944365/
Canuck Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 If there is anyone interested in arriving Wednesday instead of Thursday, I could arrange some activities for Thursday morning/afternoon. There is a classic car museum near the hotel and the club has not done the car museum in the past. We could also do a short scenic cruise and stop at a few points of interest (museum, beach, winery, viewpoint, etc). Let me know if you are interested.
Canuck Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 We have added an extra day to the meet for those who wish to arrive on Wednesday night. On Thursday we will be doing some cruising around Summerland stopping at the car museum as well as other points of interest (beach, winery, viewpoints, etc). It will not be too much driving that day, just a relaxing day and should be fun. Coming earlier also allows more time for getting the cars ready and of course more socializing.
Canuck Posted December 3, 2014 Author Posted December 3, 2014 We have a good number of members confirmed to attend the meet coming from Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon, Alberta and BC. We may also get members from Montana, Idaho and Manitoba.If this keeps up, we could reach 20 members at this meet.
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Not to detract from this Post Aaron. Just thought I would let you know that I received a call a few days back from the Flashback event we attended in Bend, OR. They were curious if we were going to attend the 2015 event. I let them know we had already decided on a location for 2015 for our club event. They said had we come, they were going to include a 1st Gen Monte Award. Just a FYI if unaware. Doug
Canuck Posted December 6, 2014 Author Posted December 6, 2014 Good to know. That would certainly encourage us to go back there again in the future.
Canuck Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Not to detract from this Post Aaron. Just thought I would let you know that I received a call a few days back from the Flashback event we attended in Bend, OR. They were curious if we were going to attend the 2015 event. I let them know we had already decided on a location for 2015 for our club event. They said had we come, they were going to include a 1st Gen Monte Award. Just a FYI if unaware. Doug The event we are attending for 2015 added a Monte Carlo class for us with a 1st and second prize!
Canuck Posted December 28, 2014 Author Posted December 28, 2014 6 months to go! :yay: I recommend you make the hotel reservations as soon as possible to ensure you secure a room.
LS5 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Hey Aaron, As uncertain as things have been with me and my continuing health issues, I am Booked at the Hotel and also registered at the Show and the Parade and NOT the VIP parking..... hope to see you all there.. Darren.
Canuck Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 Based on the list I've compiled, I'm fairly confident that we will have at least 20 members at this meet. We could even break the record we set in 2010 of 22 members!! :yay: :yay:
58impala Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Looks like I'll make the Western Meet, they're letting me leave the country, received my Passport today!!
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