Meet in the Middle XIV, Santa Barbara Co. CA, Sun. 3/26/2017

[LHG]

Meet in the Middle XIV

Sunday March 26, 2017

Nojoqui Falls Park, Santa Barbara County, California

Vintage Volkswagen Club of America, Central Coast Chapter, CA

BRING YOUR OWN FOOD
We won't be having any food service, but we will have the big BBQ fired up in the usual spot if you want to use it.

RAIN CANCELS - Will determine 5 days before event.

This is our big Central Coast Event, don't miss out!
No Entry Fee but bring some cash for the raffle to support this event. One ticket for $1 or 40 tickets for $20! 1600 LONG BLOCK RAFFLE MOTOR

11am to 3pm
Nojoqui Falls Park, near Solvang

This is a grass roots effort and we need your help to make it a success.
Read On...

General Info:
Meet us in the Middle for a gathering of VW enthusiasts from Southern and Central California. The location is beautiful Nojoqui Falls Park in Santa Barbara County. It is near the Danish style city of Solvang. Take the short hike up the trail to the falls that are usually flowing nicely this time of year.
There is no charge to get in.

Raffle: Grand Prize 1600 Long Block

We need donated items for the raffle!!
We have our usual selection of tools chests, cash and misc items. Please, if you can donate to the raffle any type of cool items will be gladly added to the booty, it doesn't have to be VW related.

Awards:
Now's your chance to get back at all those event organizers who never get it right ...Wink. Bring your own award, serious, funny, or just outside the box to give to whoever you think is deserving. You can announce it yourself or we will do it according to your instructions!

If you bring an award come by the BBQ and get a notice to put on the car so they show up to the awards/raffle. This is a fun alternative to the usual show awards. Be creative and have some fun!

BBQ: No Food Service this year. We will have a group BBQ fired up so all you have to do is bring your favorite BBQ to throw on the grill.

NO SWAPPING

CRUISE INFO: There will be cruises from the North and South.

From the South:
Leave Ventura at 0900 sharp (get there early) from the Arbys on Main St. 3550 East Main St Ventura Ca

From the North:
Paso Robles, Spring St and 12th 8:00am
SLO Madonna exit, left to Starbucks on Madonna 8:45 am
Santa Maria, Stowell Rd McDonalds 9:30 am

Park Info
http://cosb.countyofsb.org/parks/parks02.aspx?id=8068

Questions? Call Brian at 805 610 5186 or email [email protected]
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Brian O'Kelly
Central Coast Chapter, CA - Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
www.centralcoastvwclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vintagevwclub/

[LHG]

Three weeks away! Make your plans now.

Yesterday we met with the park staff and the Park looks great. The drainage is really good and it will be perfect come MITM day. All the rain has really greened things up and the whole area is just gorgeous.

Things to Remember!

1. No food service so BYO. BBQs are OK. Use the special trash cans for hot coals.

2. No Entry Fee, the raffle supports the event so bring money for tickets. Grand Prize is a 1600 DP long block.

3. No cruise from the NORTH this year due to road damage on Alisal Rd. Entrance to the park is off 101 south of Buelton.
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Brian O'Kelly
Central Coast Chapter, CA - Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
www.centralcoastvwclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vintagevwclub/

[65 Deluxe]

Well everyone we are only a few days away and if rain stays away which it looks like it should we will have another great Meet in the Middle event.

This year we are raffling off a rebuilt 1600 dual port motor. It has new heads, piston and cylinders from AA. Just takes one ticket to win. We have other great raffle prizes during the event, so bring the family and hang out in one of the best local parks on the Central Coast. We hope to see you there.


One ticket for $1 or 40 tickets for $20!
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58 Krankenwagen (Mr. Kranken)
59 Fjord Blue Bug
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[LHG]

Meet in the Middle Update. Re:Weather
I have been getting a lot of inquiries about whether or not we are going to cancel for rain.

We are GO for MITM! No Rain delay!
Misty, drizzle, or rain on Sunday will Not Cancel MITM. At this point we are committed.

Bring money for the Raffle, the long block is built and ready!
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Brian O'Kelly
Central Coast Chapter, CA - Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
www.centralcoastvwclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vintagevwclub/

[LHG]

We have an unusual award system.

You make 'em, Bring 'em, and Pick the winner of your awards. We get some crazy stuff...

like The Phoenix Award for the car that most likely... sort of... might make it home...

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Brian O'Kelly
Central Coast Chapter, CA - Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
www.centralcoastvwclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vintagevwclub/

[KTPhil]

No photos yet? I haven't downloaded the few I took, so I'm an offender, too.

Great event, nearly 300 cars! Beautiful green scenery on the drive and in the area of the park. The falls were great, too, with the rain we got.

Thanks to the organizers, and those who made awards. Can't say enough about how well organized and run this was!

[EverettB]

I see a few so far in the Gallery
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_keywords=Meet+in+the+Middle+2017
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[mg6770]

[LHG]

mg6770 We've been finding the youngest/oldest driver at our events every year since 1999. It's lot of fun.
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Brian O'Kelly
Central Coast Chapter, CA - Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
www.centralcoastvwclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vintagevwclub/