Illinois Energy Fair-Hybrid Showcase 8-11/8-12

[FireEngineer]

Hello hybrid owners and those interested in hybrids. It is time for another ChicagoPriusGroup public outreach event: The 6th annual Renewable Energy Fair produced by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association check it out here. This will be the ChicagoPriusGroup's 3rd year participating. The Fair will be on Saturday, August 11 from 9:00AM-6:00PM and Sunday, August 12 from 9:00AM-5:00PM. The Fair will be held at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon, IL. 61061.

This year's Fair will have over 100 booths and 60 workshops all free with Fair admission. Even entertainment. The theme this year is Local Sustainability.

We are looking for hybrid owners to come out and display your vehicles with us. We are typically given a good spot overlooking the parking lot on a small hill with room for 5-6 vehicles spread out or 10 bunched together a bit, but there is actually more space we could "muscle" into. You do not need to have your car open, some of us will be doing that. There will be no test drives given by our group.

And now the good and bad news. The good news is that all vehicles registered on the list we give the Fair will be admitted FREE. The bad is this, you have to park with the group, stay at least 4 hours and help talk to people for at least 90 minutes. We understand this is quite a drive for many, but it is worthwhile if you have an interest in renewable energy or talking about hybrids. And we certainly can't ask you to stand by your vehicle all day with so much to learn, but you also need to help give something back by teaching the public about hybrids. You don't have to know the technical "ins and outs" of everything; others in the group will take care of that. Just let everyone know how you enjoy your hybrid. If you would be willing to stay the whole day please try to get there as close to 9:00AM as possible.

If you are willing to participate please E-mail your vehicle's make / model / vehicle color / license plate number / state of registration / day(s) and times participating to events@chicagopriusgroup.com. You can E-mail as late as Thursday, August 9. If you can't make it after you E-mail we understand things come up, but if you don't E-mail you'll have to pay at the gate each day. Hope to see you there.

Wayne

[TonyPSchaefer]

Wayne. Dangit, you left off the CPG logo. Everyone loves a slick logo.

Oh yeah, and I'll see you there!

(logo below)

[priussoris]

FireEngineer,
Do you have any pics of the Fairgrounds camp area?
We would love to come out the Renewable Energy Fair and put the Prius in the showcase., Since it now sports a EBH!!!

But will have to double chk with the boss

and is a little cleaner now.




Craig

[priussoris]

Well I guess we will not be going to this one, just chked out the fairgrounds and no dogs allowed not even in the parking lot!!!!
Wife wanted to bring the dog this time.
what is it with the No dogs even in the parking lot in your car with windows down.
Oh well

[Godiva]

No dogs?

[Neicy]

FireEngineer,

Just got confirmation today that I have the time off to drive out. Do you still need cars for display? I will be leaving Mass. Wed. to head out. I posted on the NE forum looking for someone to drive out at the same time or ride with me but I guess no one from around here is going since everyone just got back from Hybridfest, so I'll be on my own. So now I just need tips on where to stay when I get there.

[FireEngineer]

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If you are willing to participate please E-mail your vehicle's make / model / vehicle color / license plate number / state of registration / day(s) and times participating to events@chicagopriusgroup.com. You can E-mail as late as Thursday, August 9.

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Don't forget to e-mail the info to the ChicagoPriusGroup :: events@chicagopriusgroup.com

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So now I just need tips on where to stay when I get there.
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Great that you are coming. The lodging close by, what there was, is all taken, however you can check in Rockford and DeKalb for rooms.

Wayne

[douglas001001]

Oh this is awesome, just in time for planning a purchase or building of home.

I'll email when I know what days/times.

Now I need a low speed route so I can get 80-90+ on the MFD.

Are there county roads that parallel il-64 on the way out? Off to google earth I go.

[FireEngineer]

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Now I need a low speed route so I can get 80-90+ on the MFD.

Are there county roads that parallel il-64 on the way out? Off to google earth I go.
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And when you find out let me know, I'm intending on holding on to my current tank, the best I've ever had.

Wayne

[Danny Hamilton]

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And when you find out let me know, I'm intending on holding on to my current tank, the best I've ever had.

Wayne
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I'm not sure where you're coming from, but you might want to look into Perry->Reynolds->(a couple hops)->Daysville

If you are coming from further south, you might want to look into Caton Farm, Walker, or Newark, to get out to 42nd Rd. until you get to Mendota, then head north from there.

Your profile says Southwest side. I grew up in Oak Lawn. You from anywhere around there?

I'm planning on getting the EBH with this group buy. I'd appreciate some assistance with the install whenever you've got some time. No big hurry.