9/26/08, Kokomo Oktoberfest Volkswagen Cruise-In

[Dustin]

This event sounds like alot of fun, I wanted to go last year but had to do something else. It would be awesome to do the Friday night cruise in.

September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008 - Oktoberfest Volkswagen Cruise-In
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo’s Oktoberfest Volkswagen Cruise-In

The Kokomo Downtown Association of Kokomo, Indiana is once again pleased to extend an invitation to ALL Volkswagen owners to be a part of its annual Oktoberfest to be held around the square downtown Kokomo Friday night September 26, 2008. The streets downtown will be closed for this event between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to allow Volkswagen enthusiasts to take ownership of the downtown area. Due to the overwhelming success of this event; KDA has approved additional “Cruise-In” parking closer to the stage and main event! So, let’s not disappoint them – LET’S FILL THE STREETS!

This will be the 4th annual Roger S. Wright Memorial VW Cruise-In for Kokomo’s Oktoberfest. This is a fun atmosphere for Volkswagen enthusiasts to come together and share their passion for the world’s greatest automotive success – The Volkswagen. All models of Volkswagens are welcomed! We will have goody bags for every participant and unbelievable door prizes! So, mark your calendars now! Come and enjoy live German music, great German food and much - much more. Last but not least, put on your danc’n shoes and get ready to Polka like you have never Polka’d before!

SPECIAL ATTRACTION - On Saturday, September 27th, 2008, at 12:00 noon, we will “circle our wagens” and meet downtown at the Sycamore Market Place to recap Friday night’s event, and give away more door prizes and have lunch. Then, “head’m up and move’m out” for a 30 - mile cruise, to the “Duck Tail Run;” one of the most incredible car shows in the Midwest. This event last year was an absolute blast! As always, the special event at the “Duck Tail Run” will be the ~ Flame Throwing Contest! If you have never witnessed this event, it is one that would make a pyromaniac drool! You will quickly see why it is known as one of the “Coolest” car shows in the Midwest.

We are very fortunate to have our events coincide and expect this to be another great time for all participants. This will be a week-end packed with Volkswagens, Hot Rods and Customs. If you plan on spending a night(s) in Kokomo for the Oktoberfest, Fairmount’s James Dean Festival or Gas City’s Duck Tail Run, you will need to make your reservations early. For hotel and festival information please visit the following websites: www.kokomo-in.org/lodging.htm - or -
www.jamesdean.com/community/festival/index.htm.

This has proven to be one of the most incredible experiences we have ever had an opportunity to participate in. So, prepare to enjoy German culture on Friday night and a cruise Saturday to an event where Volkswagens, Hot Rods and Custom Cars out number normal day transportation.

On Sunday September 28, 2008, @ 9:00am we will meet for breakfast to close out a fantastic weekend and say our goodbye’s as everyone heads for home.

For more information, please contact: Garry McNew: at 765-452-0786 or e-mail at: [e-mail], Brad Wood at: 765-419-2999 or e-mail at:[e-mail], or John Wiles at: 765-454-7926 or e-mail at: [e-mail]. or Larry Nolley at: 765-437-1144 or e-mail at [e-mail]

[Ruffuss]

It sounds good to me, but isn't there enough going on? Let me know what you decide. Later Kenn

[Dustin]

Besides the BugRun there isn't really any shows I'm dead set on going to. This one sounds like the most fun out of all the shows I have listed. I think it would be cool to go to a night show. That is followed by a day time show the next day. The only problem is it starts on Friday and its a 3 hour drive according to Mapquest so if we want to go we should start planning for it.

[Southpaw]

I have gone 2 of the past 3 years and this will be the 4th that the club will be running , 60-80 car plus trikes has been the norm . To have a car show from 4pm to 10pm at night and just hanging out is a BLAST . And also 30mi. East is a 4 day car show with 3,000 to 5,000 cars with camping . If my Green Machine is done , We are going to make it a 2-3 day run so I don't have to drive back that late @ night . Just drive to the VW show an back to Gas City after 10:00pm

[Dustin]

Here are some pics from last year from Old Fort's site. Looks like a good time.

www.oldfortvwclub.com/2007/Kokomo.htm

[Southpaw]

I think that's cool that my Bus is in or on web pages from other states ..

[Dustin]

Oh yeah I didn't even look that close

[Ruffuss]

Dustin, after expressing interest in the Kokmo show I'm going to have to bow out Grandkids both have socccer both days(turnnys) Sorry Kenn

[ghiastein]

My Grandparents live in Goshen IN I may go to this one this year but not sure. If I do go I have a place to spend the night.

AJ

[Dustin]

If we want to go as a group it would be nice to decide soon then get a motel room if needed and we can all cruise down together.

[Southpaw]

Had a blast , there was 93 VWs @ the last time I checked . 1 Ghia , 4 Things and one of them was BAHAed with two shocks on each rear wheel jacked up cage and big lights , 4 Buses , 2 356 kits And lots & lots of BUG's . We were unable to camp @ Gas City due to My bus was too new its 1972 and older , And last year they let me in . So we drove home Friday night doing 55,65 & 70 speed limits where it was posted , The bus ran real GOOOOOOD . Gas mileage down was about 18.3 and on the way back 19.62 MPG not bad @ 70 MPH or so .

[ghiastein]

Sounds like you had fun.

I feel that for the shows that are a distance away we should do more planning and reserve hotels or camping lots ahead of time. I don't mind camping in a tent to save coin. I was just to focused on fixing my invisible cars that I forgot all about this show.

Did you get any pictures? I want to see the lifted Thing.

[Southpaw]

Yes we did , We just have to transfer from the camera to the computer .