View Full Version : Bimmerfest East 2011 on August 6 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland
billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 04:29 AM
What is it?: Bimmerfest is the largest BMW car show in North America. Typically held in California -- Bimmerfest is hitting the east coast for a second show in 2011. Come check out the hottest BMWs and the best BMW tuners!
Date / Time: Saturday August 6, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Entry Fee: $20 per BMW to park in the show -- $10 per person to walk in -- kids 12 and under are free
Bimmerfest East 2011 website: http://www.bimmerfest.com/bmw-events/Bimmerfest-East-2011/
Registration stats: http://www.bimmerfest.com/bmw-events...st-2011/stats/ (http://www.bimmerfest.com/bmw-events...st-2011/stats/)
Sub-forum discussions on Bimmerfest: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=165
Anyone interested in attending?
Official BMWMafia Caravan to Bimmerfest East - August 6, 2011 (http://www.bmwmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?734-Official-BMWMafia-Caravan-to-Bimmerfest-East-August-6-2011)
Official ZHPMafia Caravan to Bimmerfest East - August 6, 2011 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3426-Official-ZHPMafia-Caravan-to-Bimmerfest-East-August-6-2011)
Hornung418
06-16-2011, 04:44 AM
Gonna have to leave the beach a day early...Aberdeen is my back yard ;)
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billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 05:58 AM
Sweet Horny. Which beach are you headed in from? Ocean City, MD?
I'd like to attend this. Maybe as time gets closer I can arrange a Mafia meeting spot and we can all roll together in one of the caravans.
Ryans323i
06-16-2011, 06:12 AM
I seriously might be able to make this. My munchkin's supposed to see you her dad for a couple weeks at the end of July in Southern MD. Maybe we can push the dates back.
billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 06:14 AM
Awesome Ryan!
Do you guys and gals think I should I make a potential attendees list in the first post?
I want to go reallllly bad!! I have this anniversary thing that falls on that weekend...damnit. I think I might come out anyways...I have friends in the Balitmore area and could do the drive thing...hrrrmmmmmm
Hornung418
06-16-2011, 06:26 AM
I want to go reallllly bad!! I have this anniversary thing that falls on that weekend...damnit. I think I might come out anyways...I have friends in the Balitmore area and could do the drive thing...hrrrmmmmmm
+1
Bill, I'll be leavin from OC, MD.
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billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 06:41 AM
You have a friend in the Hanover, PA area too... :shifty
Would be great if you could make it Kristen.
I'm (finally) getting some nibbles on my house, but if I'm not packing boxes I'll go.
You have a friend in the Hanover, PA area too... :shifty
Would be great if you could make it Kristen.
You're so sweet! I'm not going to commit yet til I KNOW I can make it, then I may see who wants to keep me around for a night or two :)
billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 07:26 AM
I'm (finally) getting some nibbles on my house, but if I'm not packing boxes I'll go.
Awesome! GLWS (your house)....
danewilson77
06-16-2011, 07:46 AM
That can't be that far from my house....
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^ nope, like 3 hours or so :)
danewilson77
06-16-2011, 09:02 AM
^ nope, like 3 hours or so :)
mmmmm
Hornung418
06-16-2011, 09:12 AM
You're so sweet! I'm not going to commit yet til I KNOW I can make it, then I may see who wants to keep me around for a night or two :)
:hi Hi, Kristen!
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Marcus-SanDiego
06-16-2011, 09:32 AM
I just talked with Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest. He says that he will be making the trip to Maryland. I told him that I would make sure that the ZHP Mafia guys walk up to him and shake his hand. Don't let me down, guys. Jon is one of the really nice guys in the forum biz. Tell him that Marcus insisted that you meet him.
Hornung418
06-16-2011, 09:38 AM
I just talked with Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest. He says that he will be making the trip to Maryland. I told him that I would make sure that the ZHP Mafia guys walk up to him and shake his hand. Don't let me down, guys. Jon is one of the really nice guys in the forum biz. Tell him that Marcus insisted that you meet him.
Sounds good boss. Ill let my peeps know!
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Awesome! GLWS (your house)....
Thanks Bill !
billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 09:53 AM
I just talked with Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest. He says that he will be making the trip to Maryland. I told him that I would make sure that the ZHP Mafia guys walk up to him and shake his hand. Don't let me down, guys. Jon is one of the really nice guys in the forum biz. Tell him that Marcus insisted that you meet him.
Would love to meet Jon.
Right now I can go. However, last year my wife and I made plans to be somewhere that weekend - but she doesn't want to go... for now. So I have to keep that weekend tentatively on my schedule. I'll be able to firm up a few weeks before.
I noted we didn't have a thread on here yet for this... so I wanted to facilitate since I heard a few of us mention this at Dane's house.
I just talked with Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest. He says that he will be making the trip to Maryland. I told him that I would make sure that the ZHP Mafia guys walk up to him and shake his hand. Don't let me down, guys. Jon is one of the really nice guys in the forum biz. Tell him that Marcus insisted that you meet him.
Definately. I can do professional when the situation arrises :)
billschusteriv
06-16-2011, 10:07 AM
mmmmm
1167
Total Time: 3 hours 54 mins, Total Distance: 221.37 mi
Marcus-SanDiego
06-16-2011, 11:49 AM
Dane, that's a short drive. Do it.
danewilson77
06-16-2011, 01:52 PM
I'm in. Sure. Who's starting the caravan thread. I have to come back that night though....Logans birthday on the 7th.
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Hornung418
06-16-2011, 02:01 PM
Just checked my exact distance from the event...It's 9.7 miles from my house. But, I'll be coming from the beach so it will be a little longer than that unfortunately hehe.
danewilson77
06-16-2011, 02:03 PM
Just checked my exact distance from the event...It's 9.7 miles from my house. But, I'll be coming from the beach so it will be a little longer than that unfortunately hehe.
Lol....
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Horney, damn thats close!
I mentioned coming out to this to the hubby last night and he's butthurt about it. So, I asked if he would like to come, and he declined. He did say to do whatever I want :) So looks like I'm driving back to the coast in 2 months! Gotta work out lodging and if Im bringing wife or not...
M3TA5IN
06-17-2011, 10:59 AM
45 mins from me, I will be there.
billschusteriv
06-17-2011, 11:00 AM
I'm in. Sure. Who's starting the caravan thread. I have to come back that night though....Logans birthday on the 7th.
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If you want to see a caravan thread now, I will start one this weekend. Where do you want it - here or in another subforum?
We can work on where we are meeting, if we will join up with an official caravan, or make our own.
Thoughts?
M3TA5IN
06-17-2011, 11:03 AM
If you want to see a caravan thread now, I will start one this weekend. Where do you want it - here or in another subforum?
We can work on where we are meeting, if we will join up with an official caravan, or make our own.
Thoughts?
The guy I am meeting with tomorrow morning to caravan to MPACT has an amazing place for awesome photos... Ill ask him if he will be doing it for Bimmerfest too.
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz67/SchnellM3/car001-1.jpg
Said he has room for about 100 cars.
danewilson77
06-17-2011, 11:20 AM
45 mins from me, I will be there.
Looking forward to meeting you Cody.
danewilson77
06-17-2011, 11:20 AM
If you want to see a caravan thread now, I will start one this weekend. Where do you want it - here or in another subforum?
We can work on where we are meeting, if we will join up with an official caravan, or make our own.
Thoughts?
Put it in the regional section...East....Maryland.
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 07:03 AM
The guy I am meeting with tomorrow morning to caravan to MPACT has an amazing place for awesome photos... Ill ask him if he will be doing it for Bimmerfest too.
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz67/SchnellM3/car001-1.jpg
Said he has room for about 100 cars.
Awesome!
The only point I'd raise is that we have peeps coming from OH and VA - York, PA isn't necessarily on their way... we (you and I) can always join them for the drive down, but anyone interested in trying to get Mafia parking should meet near Ripken Stadium and drive in together.
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 07:05 AM
Just checked my exact distance from the event...It's 9.7 miles from my house. But, I'll be coming from the beach so it will be a little longer than that unfortunately hehe.
Hey Horny... We should touch base... see if you can recommend a place with parking and in close proximity to manual car wash bays so we can arrange a place for the Mafia meet up and clean up before the caravan in.
I'll try to remember to hit you up with a PM.
Ryans323i
06-20-2011, 07:40 AM
I'm not going to make it after all. The ex wont change the dates and it's too much $$ to try to make two trips north. :crying
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 08:01 AM
I'm not going to make it after all. The ex wont change the dates and it's too much $$ to try to make two trips north. :crying
Bummer Ryan. Too bad it didn't work out this time.
Don't sweat it. We still want to meet you and the lucky guy.
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 08:04 AM
I'm in. Sure. Who's starting the caravan thread. I have to come back that night though....Logans birthday on the 7th.
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If you want to see a caravan thread now, I will start one this weekend. Where do you want it - here or in another subforum?
We can work on where we are meeting, if we will join up with an official caravan, or make our own.
Thoughts?
Put it in the regional section...East....Maryland.
Done.
Official BMWMafia Caravan to Bimmerfest East - August 6, 2011 (http://www.bmwmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?734-Official-BMWMafia-Caravan-to-Bimmerfest-East-August-6-2011)
Official ZHPMafia Caravan to Bimmerfest East - August 6, 2011 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3426-Official-ZHPMafia-Caravan-to-Bimmerfest-East-August-6-2011)
Hornung418
06-20-2011, 02:36 PM
Bill, I sent you a PM.
Fellas, there is a park and ride 11 miles from the venue with a dedicated car wash, no gas station included, just down the street from the lot. The ride to the stadium follows route 22 and is a 45 limit so nobody will have to worry about collecting more bugs and road crap :)
M3TA5IN
06-20-2011, 02:39 PM
Bill, I sent you a PM.
Fellas, there is a park and ride 11 miles from the venue with a dedicated car wash, no gas station included, just down the street from the lot. The ride to the stadium follows route 22 and is a 45 limit so nobody will have to worry about collecting more bugs and road crap :)
I like
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 03:32 PM
Bill, I sent you a PM.
Fellas, there is a park and ride 11 miles from the venue with a dedicated car wash, no gas station included, just down the street from the lot. The ride to the stadium follows route 22 and is a 45 limit so nobody will have to worry about collecting more bugs and road crap :)
Sweet! Nicely done Justin.
I'll take a look at maps and try to get an agenda set up.
danewilson77
06-20-2011, 03:45 PM
Sounds good. I'm all in.
GMATT
06-20-2011, 04:36 PM
Bill..All where is everybody staying? Would be nice to stay together!
Hornung418
06-20-2011, 04:46 PM
There are plenty of Hotels on 95, Gary. And get this...If you've ever been to Camden Yards, you know about the Warehouse. Well right next to Ripken Stadium there are several hotels in the form of the Warehouse in Baltimore. It's very cool! I would look into staying there, but it's probably pretty pricey ATM with the 'Fest coming to town and all. If the prices are high, you might score a last minute room through Expedia (ZHPMafia.com affiliate link) (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-4193730-10515020).
Marcus-SanDiego
06-20-2011, 04:57 PM
And if you guys use Expedia, they're an affiliate of ours (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?229-List-of-Affiliate-Advertisers-at-ZHP-Mafia). Crazy, eh?
danewilson77
06-20-2011, 05:17 PM
Would be nice to make this an overnighter...with the boys...and the Mafia.
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Marcus-SanDiego
06-20-2011, 05:21 PM
And since it is Logan's birthday the next day, you'd be with him on his birthday if it was an overnighter (and you brought Logan with you).
billschusteriv
06-20-2011, 07:23 PM
Bill..All where is everybody staying? Would be nice to stay together!
Honestly Gary, I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it. M3TA5IN and I live about an hour north of Aberdeen; KPro has friends in the area; DW77 was just going to make it a day trip (until now?); and Horny lives close too, but is coming in from the beach.
There are plenty of Hotels on 95, Gary. And get this...If you've ever been to Camden Yards, you know about the Warehouse. Well right next to Ripken Stadium there are several hotels in the form of the Warehouse in Baltimore. It's very cool! I would look into staying there, but it's probably pretty pricey ATM with the 'Fest coming to town and all. If the prices are high, you might score a last minute room through Expedia (ZHPMafia.com affiliate link) (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-4193730-10515020).
There are lots of hotels - considering the numbers interested in the Fest, local ones will probably sell out quick if they haven't already.
I have some floor space, air matresses, and sleeping bags, but I'm a bit out of the way - except for anyone coming from the West and North.
Another option is to camp near the venue - I would be willing to search for some locations if this is desirable.
And if you guys use Expedia, they're an affiliate of ours (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?229-List-of-Affiliate-Advertisers-at-ZHP-Mafia). Crazy, eh?
WIN!
Would be nice to make this an overnighter...with the boys...and the Mafia.
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That would be nice. Thoughts? I'm out of your way, but I'm sure I can find a spot for you and the boys.
I got a lead on a place that makes awesome lump crab cakes. I'm sure Justin knows a few more places where we can go that evening.
And since it is Logan's birthday the next day, you'd be with him on his birthday if it was an overnighter (and you brought Logan with you).
WIN!
danewilson77
06-21-2011, 05:51 AM
Yeah...Logan, Cody, and Walker (Texas Ranger) will be in attendance. We could leave in the A.M and be home before 2nd service.
billschusteriv
06-21-2011, 06:05 AM
Early Sunday morning traffic on I-95 should be light. I had no issues leaving that Sunday from Hampton Roads around 4:30am until I got around DC and Baltimore at 9:00am. Even then, traffic was moving.
And you will be going the opposite direction.
billschusteriv
06-27-2011, 08:06 AM
I just talked with Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest. He says that he will be making the trip to Maryland. I told him that I would make sure that the ZHP Mafia guys walk up to him and shake his hand. Don't let me down, guys. Jon is one of the really nice guys in the forum biz. Tell him that Marcus insisted that you meet him.
I'm confirmed for that weekend. Will track down and shake hands with Jon. I'll be sure to post up in Bimmerfest forums that I'm coming and will be seeking him out.
Marcus-SanDiego
06-27-2011, 09:11 AM
He'll be tough to find, Bill. Ask some of the volunteers where he is. You'll have better luck with that tack.
billschusteriv
06-27-2011, 09:23 AM
Thanks for the tip, Marcus. I figured he'd be hard to find. We'll do our best to track him down.
billschusteriv
06-27-2011, 09:27 AM
Updated post 1 with Mafia Caravan links.
billschusteriv
06-29-2011, 11:09 AM
Updated post 1 with Date / Time and Entry Fee information.
Date / Time: Saturday August 6, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Entry Fee: $20 per BMW to park in the show -- $10 per person to walk in -- kids 12 and under are free
danewilson77
06-29-2011, 11:17 AM
Updated post 1 with Date / Time and Entry Fee information.
Date / Time: Saturday August 6, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Entry Fee: $20 per BMW to park in the show -- $10 per person to walk in -- kids 12 and under are free
Thanks Bill.
Yeah...Logan, Cody, and Walker (Texas Ranger) will be in attendance. We could leave in the A.M and be home before 2nd service.
I cracked up!
I'm really looking forward to this :) Trying to bring Gina along still. Husband has no interest... Oh well.
billschusteriv
07-08-2011, 02:08 PM
Should be some high HP and otherwise cool cars there...
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M3TA5IN
07-11-2011, 08:10 AM
1152 car entered already!
I just took the days off around that weekend to prepare myself for so much Win!
DirtyPillows
07-13-2011, 07:52 PM
So my question for this is will we be trying to park in the show or are we walk ins?
danewilson77
07-14-2011, 04:50 AM
Parking in the show....bro.
billschusteriv
07-14-2011, 12:11 PM
So my question for this is will we be trying to park in the show or are we walk ins?
Yes.
I know for a fact that some of us were planning on parking inside.
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danewilson77
07-14-2011, 01:43 PM
Yes. At least some of us will be planning on parking inside.
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I thought it was "One team, one fight"?
billschusteriv
07-14-2011, 05:48 PM
I thought it was "One team, one fight"?
Oh it is.
Edited my original post.
I know I'm planning on parking the touring in there...and I figured you and the boys were parking inside...
I couldn't speak for everyone...but I was hoping the caravan was going to roll right thru the gate together.
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danewilson77
07-14-2011, 06:52 PM
^Exactly.
M3TA5IN
07-15-2011, 04:18 AM
I had that Friday off to hang out if anybody wanted, but I just found out I might be going to Utah that week for work, if I do I won't be flying back in until Friday night.
danewilson77
07-15-2011, 05:26 AM
I had that Friday off to hang out if anybody wanted, but I just found out I might be going to Utah that week for work, if I do I won't be flying back in until Friday night.
Fingers crossed.
gr330zhp
07-18-2011, 09:02 PM
Very good chance I am going to make the drive down from Maine. :) It's about 9 hours from here
kayger12
07-19-2011, 12:38 AM
I absolutely hate that I can't make this...
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danewilson77
07-19-2011, 03:53 AM
I absolutely hate that I can't make this...
Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.
Need a KG lifesize cutout.
HTC Thunderbolt+TT
Hornung418
07-19-2011, 06:26 AM
FatHead KG to the passenger side of your windshield...
danewilson77
07-19-2011, 06:32 AM
FatHead KG to the passenger side of your windshield...
Done.
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gr330zhp
07-19-2011, 06:50 AM
:rofl:rofl:rofl
billschusteriv
07-20-2011, 06:25 AM
Very good chance I am going to make the drive down from Maine. :) It's about 9 hours from here
Sweet Stathi! Hope you can meet up with the caravan (we'll be coming from the other side of Ripken Stadium)... if not, we'll see you inside.
billschusteriv
07-20-2011, 06:26 AM
I absolutely hate that I can't make this...
Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.
I was wondering why you were being so quiet.
:shift
kayger12
07-22-2011, 06:17 AM
FatHead KG to the passenger side of your windshield...
LOL!
billschusteriv
07-31-2011, 12:15 PM
Bump
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danewilson77
08-03-2011, 03:53 AM
Baltimore weather. Ugh.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/BaltWeather-1.jpg
Hornung418
08-03-2011, 04:22 AM
Baltimore weather. Ugh.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/BaltWeather-1.jpg
Is that from Aberdeen or the city?
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danewilson77
08-03-2011, 04:47 AM
Is that from Aberdeen or the city?
RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.
I just typed in Baltimore.
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Hornung418
08-03-2011, 04:54 AM
I just typed in Baltimore.
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The temps in the city will be hotter and more humid due to the micro climate, but outside shouldn't be to hot, just humid.
Just checked, 84° cloudy at times with some sun. 23% chance of rain.
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danewilson77
08-03-2011, 06:32 AM
The temps in the city will be hotter and more humid due to the micro climate, but outside shouldn't be to hot, just humid.
Just checked, 84° cloudy at times with some sun. 23% chance of rain.
RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.
Sweet.
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M3TA5IN
08-05-2011, 05:26 AM
blah, trying to become motivated to go clean the car
billschusteriv
08-05-2011, 05:58 AM
bump.
blah, trying to become motivated to go clean the car
That's my plan when I get out of work at 2:30. I'm only going to be able to wash, dry and detail. No equipment for wax. I should've hit up the local detailers and got the car over there today.
M3TA5IN
08-05-2011, 06:35 AM
bump.
That's my plan when I get out of work at 2:30. I'm only going to be able to wash, dry and detail. No equipment for wax. I should've hit up the local detailers and got the car over there today.
Oh! I think I might go to Cloisters and see what they can do. Im feeling lazy
and I just remembered I was going to go to Apple BMW and see what they have in stock and talk them into price matching Tischer
billschusteriv
08-05-2011, 06:45 AM
hmmm... Cloisters. Now there is an idea.
http://www.cloistercarwash.com/
M3TA5IN
08-05-2011, 03:29 PM
I'll be bringing a six by six canopy if it rains or is just hot, if anyone wants to huddle under. Bring chairs too
gr330zhp
08-05-2011, 04:37 PM
Guys, I took off, got to NH, and decided its too much to drive 10hrs, this late on my own sighhhhhhhhhh :( I really wanted to go to this one too. My zhp hates me right now
Sent from my HTC Desire, Like a BOSS!
danewilson77
08-05-2011, 04:40 PM
I'll be bringing a six by six canopy if it rains or is just hot, if anyone wants to huddle under. Bring chairs too
Great idea Cody. I would like to reserve my spot.
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billschusteriv
08-08-2011, 07:24 AM
Posting pictures and video here:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4185-Bimmerfest-East-2011-Pictures&p=90129#post90129
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