The annual get-together of hybrid owners and PriusChat members from across the country is only three weeks away! This is your chance to hang out with people who frequent PriusChat (and other green car sites) as well as have some fun. It’s kind of like our annual “family reunion” where we hang out exchanging ideas and sharing stories *gasp* in person! It’s also where you can check out the all the great exhibitors, speakers, test drives, and more!

In case you don’t already know about it, it’s called Hybridfest Green Drive Expo and this year, our fourth, it will be at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on July 18 & 19, 2009. Public show times are 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, noon – 5 pm on Sunday.

Do you own a hybrid?
Then we have a lot more in store for you!!!

In addition to what the public will see and do, there are also plenty of other VIP activities for hybrid owners who sign up to become members. So if you own a hybrid car or other green vehicle, here’s what’s in store for you:
• For those that are already in town, a Green Car Cruise-in on Thursday evening, July 16.
• An extra day of activities on Friday, July 17 including a special presentation in the morning from our Ruby Sponsor, Ford. Also the MPG Challenge all afternoon.
• Post-show activities Saturday evening, July 18
• Pre-show activities Sunday morning, July 19
Membership Registration for Hybridfest Green Drive Expo in Madison is $70 per person. Meals are extra.
Members who attend Hybridfest Green Drive Expo will receive:
• Hybridfest Green Drive Expo T-Shirt
• Hybridfest Green Drive Expo Goodie Bag
• Reserved space to show your green vehicle in the Green Drive Expo "Owners Showcase"
• Eligibility to win awards in the Hybridfest Green Drive Expo "Owners Showcase"
• Eligibility for special members-only door prizes
• You and your children (under age 16) receive free admission to the Dane County Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 17-18-19)
• Full access to the Hybridfest members hospitality area
• Invitation to compete in the Green Drive Expo MPG Challenge (limited number of entrants) on Friday, July 17
• Hybridfest Green Drive Expo Member-only "How-To" sessions on Sunday morning July 19, 9 a.m. - noon.
• Invitations to the Hybridfest Green Drive Expo members-only gatherings during the weekend
And, of course, you'll also receive the satisfaction of knowing you're helping make the Hybridfest Green Drive Expo event possible!

Please visit the web site for information and registration.

PriusChat has always been a great supporter of the event. Many of the people who attend are from PriusChat, and although Danny can't make it AGAIN this year (something about moving into a new house? Lame excuse!) we still manage to talk about PriusChat plenty.

And as always, feel free to ask any questions!!!