Bimmerfest 2010 May 22, 2010 Pasadena, California

[Bluebimma]

Bimmerfest is one, if not, the largest BMW gathering in the US and im planning on driving out to it this upcoming year with the new 357Tii. I thought id post up here to see if any of the other ti guys would be willing and wanting to join the caravan for this trip?

Here is the basic route we're taking to get there, but the trip home will involve us going north, mount rushmore, the bad lands, and some other scenic routes before heading into Chicago and heading home on the turnpike.






What is bimmerfest?

Bimmerfest is the celebration of being a BMW enthusiast...whether through ownership or admiration. Now in its 8th year, bimmerfest attracts well over 1,500 BMWs, 5,000 total attendees, 35 automotive related vendors and 7 major magazines for coverage! It is an experience that enthusiasts look forward to from the first day they can register online for the event until arriving and enjoying the day.


Why attend bimmerfest?

Bimmerfest is the single largest BMW event held in North America today bringing thousands of enthusiasts together to enjoy all aspects of the BMW world. Whether you are a lifetime owner, first time owner, perspective owner or just a fan of great german engineering, bimmerfest is an incredible event to experience!


A note from 2008's Bimmerfest:

Bimmerfest 2008 - The Ultimate BMW Show
May 3, 2008 - Santa Barbara, CA - Earl Warren Showgrounds

This year we celebrate the 9th annual Bimmerfest show in the incredible city of Santa Barbara, CA on May 3, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM! We are happy to once again be returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds and expect to have the biggest and best show once more this year.

In 2007, Bimmerfest blew by all expectations and attracted approximatley 2,000 BMWs and roughly 5,000 total attendees! In addition to our incredible crowd, the 2007 show also featured the largest display of BMW products including a showing from the BMW Performance Driving School coming all the way from Greer, SC! This year, you can once again expect to be exposed to the latest and greatest products from BMW and BMW aftermarket tuners as well as exceptional presentations from some of the leading tuners in the BMW industry!

We are also pleased to announce that the 2008 Headline sponsor is http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com who is planning on brining their latest and greatest projects to the show including their now world famous HPF750 E46 M3 Turbo System!

Mark your calendars today and start making plans to come to the most anticipated car show of the year, Bimmerfest 2008! More details including the online registration for the show will be coming shortly so keep checking back at http://wwww.bimmerfest2008.com or reading on the Bimmerfest 2008 Discussion Forums!

I copied and pasted from my local forum, sorry if this doesnt go well with some of you guys.

Bluebimma Says:

Ive been looking at timeframes and planning the trip out a bit more and have come up with a few ideas.

Leave Wednesday, April 28th, drive towards California, stopping at the Grand Canyon and a few other landmarks in between. There will be small pit-stops for others joining the Caravan from other states and areas for rendezvous. From there, we stop in Santa Barbara for the night, Friday night, and get a room (which should be reserved ASAP) so we can avoid higher rates and guarantee our spots for the night. Bimmerfest is like 9:00am to 4:00pm i think. After that, that gives us time to roll around California for a bit and then settle for the night or possible clubbing for those of you of age. Sunday, we leave Towards the north, head through the Rocky mountains, check out Mount Rushmore, and a few other sites heading towards home.

This will take some time, thats why its called sightseeing. Im thinking we will be out and about for a solid two days unless we continuously drive, which i know most people dont want to do, so wed need to find a place to stay or do some kind of bmw camping. From there, we head home on the turnpike leading into toledo. The other option is to take the route, on the first page, back home directly. End of trip would likely be the following Tuesday, May 4th, leaving you a day of rest before going back to work on Wednesday or Thursday.


Anyone down for it?

Tony

Add your name to the list below.

1. Bluebimma 357Ti [Tony and Justin] Toledo, Ohio
2. Cooljess76 332Ti [Jesse] Ventura, California (coming out of Toledo, Ohio for trip)
3. 325Ti [Jordan and Wife] Toledo, Ohio
4. dcskate102 332is [Clay and girlfriend] Forest Hill, MD
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[Bluebimma]

I will be putting up the deadline for people who would like to make reservations in santa barbara soon.

1. Bluebimma 357Ti [Tony and Justin] Toledo, Ohio
2. Cooljess76 332Ti [Jesse] Ventura, California (coming out of Toledo, Ohio for trip)
3. 325Ti [Jordan and Wife] Toledo, Ohio
4. dcskate102 332is [Clay and girlfriend] Forest Hill, MD
5. Janibeans[Chrisnick] San Diego, CA
6. FarewelltoKings M3 [Phil] Toledo, Ohio
7. 318ti [Nick] Toledo, Ohio
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[1996 328ti]

Don't know if I will go this year.
I've been told no. We'll see.
If anything, I will be carless.

[Marv17]

well this year i'll be able to go, so count me in in meeting up with you guys. would be awesome to meet and hang out with the ppl from the north.

p.s.
Tony that'd be some bitching road trip to take.

[Minninips]

When is Bimmerfest going to be?... It shouldn't be more than about a 80 mile drive up the coast for me... so count me in!

[Bluebimma]

Originally Posted by Minninips

When is Bimmerfest going to be?... It shouldn't be more than about a 80 mile drive up the coast for me... so count me in!

Did you seriously just ask that? Please reread the first post. Thanks!

[Minninips]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

Did you seriously just ask that? Please reread the first post. Thanks!

And of course I overlooked the title..

I blame it on a combo of being sick and a long day at work



...sorry!

[Bluebimma]

LOL, hope you get better soon.

[Minninips]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

LOL, hope you get better soon.

Thanks!

[KINGAMR]

I'm trying to finish my project before then & drive it out there. I would be glad to meet up with you after you visit the grand canyons.

1. Bluebimma 357Ti [Tony and Justin] Toledo, Ohio
2. Cooljess76 332Ti [Jesse] Ventura, California (coming out of Toledo, Ohio for trip)
3. 325Ti [Jordan and Wife] Toledo, Ohio
4. dcskate102 332is [Clay and girlfriend] Forest Hill, MD
5. Janibeans[Chrisnick] San Diego, CA
6. FarewelltoKings M3 [Phil] Toledo, Ohio
7. 318ti [Nick] Toledo, Ohio
8. 332ti [Amr] Phoenix, Az
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[Bluebimma]

Ill continue to work on our actual route of travel for those who want to meet somewhere else rather than going out of their way. Since there isnt much to see out this way anyways, im sure we can work a route where its no too inconvenient for people to join in. I also need everyones input on which directions to take for this specific reason as well as, exactly where people are and where theyd be willing to go to jump in the caravan.

1. Bluebimma 357Ti [Tony and Justin] Toledo, Ohio
2. Cooljess76 332Ti [Jesse] Ventura, California (coming out of Toledo, Ohio for trip)
3. 325Ti [Jordan and Wife] Toledo, Ohio
4. dcskate102 332is [Clay and girlfriend] Forest Hill, MD
5. Janibeans[Chrisnick] San Diego, CA
6. FarewelltoKings M3 [Phil] Toledo, Ohio
7. 318ti [Nick] Toledo, Ohio
8. 332ti [Amr] Phoenix, Az
9. AAron86 E36 M3/Topless Cincy, Ohio
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[30yrMbr]

May is turning out to be a busy month. 1st weekend - Bimmerfest, 2nd weekend - Mother's Day, 3rd weekend - BMW CCA Los Angeles Driving School at Calif. Speedway (aka Auto Club Speedway) in Fontana then Memorial Day on the next weekend or one after.

I will be most interested in meeting the long distance crew, and checking out the 357ti. Got to be awesome BlueBimma and welcome all to Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara.

[Bluebimma]

Please add your name to the list if youre available to join the caravan.

[lazoh]

Almost certain that I will be able to meet you guys at the event, been there for the past three years and this is the "ULTIMATE BMW EVENT".

See you there!!!

[Bluebimma]

Sweet, see you there.