Event 2007 Hybridfest announced

Since your link gave me a blank page here is the direct link Hybridfest.

Wayne

 

odds are good that i'll make a road trip out there this year... but i'll need some gentle reminders when the event gets closer - i'm sure those will happen anyways, though :-p

 

So the RSVP still not working?

I'm thinking of going. I just have to work out the time/money things.

Looks like it will be about an 11hr drive 580 miles for me. I'll need 2 nights at the hotel. This will be one long trip.

Anyone else planning on going?

 

Yep! Went last year, going again this year. Great time.

Wayne

 

I hope to attend - but having knee surgery in May, so I'm not sure I'll be mobile enough. I hear you can't drive for up to 2 months afterwards, so that's cutting it too close, perhaps.

 

I'm going. My dad may also come. Going to need 4 days at the hotel. I want to be there for the MPG challenge. I'll have to leave Thursday morning to get there that night. I plan on staying Sunday night and head out Monday. After hybridfest we are planning to go directly to Detroit for a corvair convention. I don't think the things will start until Wednesday so we will have to find some time killers in the area between the two places.

Cant register on hybridfest.com yet but plan on getting the reservations set first thing Monday.

 

we typically go back to WI sometime in july so we might be there.

i've got a friend in the USAF who's stationed in germany, and she's coming home for a visit this summer. i'm going to try to schedule our trip this year so that i can see her before she takes off again. i'm not sure exactly what's up date-wise yet.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Mar 4 2007, 11:15 PM) [snapback]400116[/snapback]</div>

Since everyone who registers receives tickets to the Fair you could always meet up somewhere on the Fairgrounds.

Another option is to walk or drive to the Colesium Bar which is realtively nearby. A group of people did that last year. http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/showphoto.p...to/1012/cat/525
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/showphoto.p...to/1014/cat/525

Most other options you'll need to drive to, in which case, the possibilities are endless.

 

We've got tag, so we'll be fine. :lol:

Even though it would be quite a long drive for me, I was hoping to make it this year. That was until one of my friends decided to get married that day.

I'm hoping to make it next year. If my wife will let me, of course.

 

Well since I'm not familiar with the area I think I may want a navigator for the MPG challenge.

I would like someone that is familiar with the area and wont mind riding 30 miles with no A/C, no tunes, doesn't mind fast sharp turns, and if necessary pushing the car.

Navigator must also watch traffic flow and look for cops.

Well I may have some tunes just to pass the time.

Anyone interested?

 

Hey theforce, I'll ride shotgun, but only if the tunes are on all the time.

Wayne

 

Deal!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ericbecky @ Mar 4 2007, 09:32 PM) [snapback]400124[/snapback]</div>

Wife and I are going , first timers. "Since everyone who registers receives tickets to the Fair you could always meet up somewhere on the Fairgrounds"
where do you get free tickets at and do you have to stay at a certain hotel? sorry for the newbie question but still am. Also what is this registering? is that only for a room? or is that to park the prius in a certain spot?
any more info would be great
thank you

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Mar 4 2007, 03:41 PM) [snapback]399994[/snapback]</div>

Here's your " Heck Yea" we are going !! it will be great to meet a lot of you guys and really learn the tricks to the prius.


and Wayne, (FireEngineer) I tried this weekend to do the EBH but my ramps are to big does not fit under front of the prius so If you have an ebh install in my neck of the midwest give me a yell or I can wait till the Hybridfest. I know you wanted to come out this way. We will be there Friday 20th at the RedRoof Inn.

thanks
Craig

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ May 6 2007, 08:31 PM) [snapback]436586[/snapback]</div>

Craig,
Good questions! I PM'd you a reply, but forgot to save it. So I'll retype my answer as best I can recall.

where do you get free tickets at...
*** We will get your free tickets to you ahead of time.

and do you have to stay at a certain hotel?
*** You are free to stay wherever you like. However, here is a hotel that is basically on the site of the Fairgrounds. It even has a walkway that attaches to the Exhibition Hall. This is the hotel that we have negotiated a special rate. See more info at http://hybridfest.com/Hotel.htm

Also what is this registering?
*** You see, Hybridfest is open to the public, and there is stuff for them to do on two days: Saturday, July 21 from 10-5pm, and Sunday, July 22 from noon-5pm. It costs them $6 to come to the festival. They will see and do some fun stuff...
BUT for people like you and I who want to get something extra from the Hybridfest experience, we can register and become Hybridfest members. ($30)
Hybridfest members have access to even more fun:
* An extra half day of activities on Friday, July 20
* Post-show activities Saturday evening, July 21
* Pre-show activities Sunday morning, July 22

Hybridfest Members who attend Hybridfest will receive:
* Hybridfest 2007 T-Shirt
* Hybridfest 2007 Goodie Bag
* Reserved space to show your car in the Hybrid Owners Car Showcase
* Eligibility to win awards in the Hybrid Owners Car 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 20-21-22)
* Full access to the Hybridfest members-only hospitality area
* Invitation to compete in the Hybridfest MPG Challenge (limited number of entrants) on Friday, July 20
* Hybridfest Member-only "How-To" sessions on Sunday morning July 22, 9 a.m. - noon.
* Invitations to the Hybridfest members-only gatherings during Hybridfest (see below)
* And, of course, you'll also receive the satisfaction of knowing you're helping make the Hybridfest event possible!

The Hybridfest member page has a lot more detail of what it means to be a member. http://hybridfest.com/Members.htm There is a link at the bottom of the Member page that takes you to the on-line registration/membership form.

Feel free to ask more questions as they come up!