The SEMA Show takes place October 31 - November 3, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
Each year the BMW Car Club of America throws a party—a world famous party known as Oktoberfest and sometimes simply O'fest. This movable celebration of everything BMW occurs at exciting locations throughout the country and is the ultimate motorsport family reunion. This year we are fortunate enough to have our family reunion presented by Michelin once again!
About The 48th Annual BMW CCA Oktoberfest Presented by Michelin
Dates: October 31 - November 4, 2017
Host Hotel: Hyatt New Orleans | Host Track: NOLA Motorsports
O’fest 2017 will be the next chapter in our storied history of celebrating everything BMW. We are traveling down to the Big Easy and you do not want to miss this opportunity to join us on famed Bourbon Street! The host hotel for O’fest will be the Hyatt New Orleans and the track is, NOLA Motorsports.
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Oktoberfest will run from Tuesday, October 31 through Saturday, November 4, 2017, and will feature many of the staples that longtime attendees have become familiar with at previous gatherings, including the Bridgestone autocross, Concours, rallies, and of course, high-performance driving events. This year’s edition will also feature some very unique social events—a 1940's themed dinner at the World War II Museum, BMW CCA Nightclub at club XLIV and a night in the French Quarter
This will be a bucket-list week of excitement and fun for any BMW enthusiast. Stay tuned for other surprises that have yet to be announced!
August 18-20, 2017
Laguna Seca Monterey, California
Festorics is a celebration of the diversity and the mystique of BMW, the cars and their owners and our appreciation for the brand. Since its beginnings Festorics has improved year by year in every one of the aspects by what this event is measured; the exciting setting, the Hospitality, the efficient organization, our enthusiastic audience, the awareness at BMW NA, and above all, the elegance, originality and state of preservation of the participating automobiles.
The Festorics corral at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca offers both two—day trackside parking alongside other BMW enthusiasts, as well as an excellent venue from which to watch the legendary races of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Available packages include the opportunity to buy corral tickets, lunch and dinner tickets, and race tickets to the Motorsports Reunion races themselves.
Legends is hosted by the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes—Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of America. The annual concours event offers both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques, and an open class for all other German—made cars. The show field also features displays from manufacturers, sponsors, and vendors, along with several lunch options, and an available breakfast.
Each year, the concours draws over 400 registered cars and over 3,000 spectators that fill the fairways of the Nicklaus Club-Monterey. Spectators are regularly greeted by rare and historically significant models, as well as factory-prepared specials. And the 2016 edition of the show is particularly special as Legends kicks off the 100th anniversary celebration for BMW in Monterey and will be the first of three events that compose the Celebrate BMW festival hosted by the BMW CCA.
The Legends Of The Autobahn® concours has become a national sensation among German car enthusiasts with widespread coverage in the automotive media. In 2011 the event gained international recognition with the North American debut of the BMW 328 Hommage concept car. In 2012 we saw the debut of BMW’s Zagato Z4 Roadster concept, and in 2014 we saw the unveiling of the highly-anticipated M4 GTS concept car.
Make plans to join the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes Club of America, and the Audi Club of North America—the world’s preeminent German-marque car clubs—at the annual Legends Of The Autobahn® concours d’elegance.
Register your BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or other German—made vehicle now for this spectacular celebration of automotive engineering before it’s sold out.
BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Founded in 1969, BMW CCA has grown to become the world’s largest owner supported single-marque car club. Today, BMW CCA has 67 chapters nationwide, with more than 70,000 dues paying members mutually enhancing one another’s BMW ownership experience. As BMW’s most active and vibrant enthusiast organization, the club represents a lifestyle of passion and performance as powerful as the cars our members drive.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA
Simply stated, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, or MBCA, is a community of people with a passion for Mercedes-Benz—one of the most revered luxury vehicles in the world. Our community is comprised of men, women and young adults living in the United States, Canada and 22 foreign countries from Argentina and Brazil to New Zealand and Norway.
Since 1956, we have introduced tens of thousands of Mercedes-Benz owners and lessees to a network that shares a common enthusiasm for an uncommon automobile.
AUDI CLUB OF NORTH AMERICA
Audi Club North America (ACNA) is the largest club of Audi aficionados in the world. If you feel passionately about your Audi, this is the club for you! We hope you will soon be enjoying the camaraderie and fun of networking with fellow Audi enthusiasts throughout North America. Discover unique opportunities to enhance your Audi ownership experience - from technology and performance to lifestyle and community.
Bimmerfest East 2017 sponsored by ESS Tuning is back at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey on July 29-30, 2017! Our 3rd year is going to be our best year with a whole new layout planned to get everyone involved at the show. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on how to get signed up and reserve your spot in the activities. We look forward to seeing you in July!
Date / Time: July 29-30, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - rain or shine. General Admission Gates open at 9:00 AM. Please help us manage traffic flow and do not arrive earlier than 9:00 AM.
Events Include:
Entry Fees:
Single Day - $15 per person (online) / $20 per person (at gate)
Weekend Pass - $28 per person (online) / $35 (at gate SATURDAY ONLY)
Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is free.
RSVP for Bimmerfest East 2016 now - Tell us what BMW you are bringing!
Bimmerfest 2017 California sponsored by ESS Tuning is back at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California on June 3-4, 2017! We return in 2017 with another full weekend of events after a huge turnout for both Saturday and Sunday last year. Look for news and updates in the coming weeks about Bimmerfest 2017 here and on facebook. We look forward to seeing you all at Bimmerfest 2017 this June!
Date / Time: June 3rd, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AND June 4th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
See the Full Two Day Event Schedule and sign up for these events:
Entry Fee: Bimmerfest 2017 California is $30 per car for exhibition parking in the infield OR $20 per car for general admission parking in the outer lots. All passengers are free so bring your family and friends. Trams will be running to and from the outside lots all day long to quickly get you where you want to go.
RSVP for Bimmerfest 2017 California Sponsored by ESS Tuning now!
The SEMA Show takes place November 1 - November 4, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road; Las Vegas, NV 89109.
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…
This BMW CCA Members-Only Two-Day M School will take place on October 8-9 at the Performance Center's Spartanburg, South Carolina location. Offered for members at a discount of several hundred dollars, this $3,395 (normally $3,995) course includes not only the ample amenities of the Performance Center—including a full range of current M cars, professional instruction, and access to the Performance Center's slalom, skid pad, handling course, timed-run course, and more—but also the opportunity for drivers of all skill levels to gain the confidence and skill to properly handle any of BMW's most powerful offerings. Travel arrangements are not included, but the price does include meals, lodging, and an M School jacket, and everything needed to make this two-day celebration of M power complete.
To register for the school, please call BMW Registration at (888) 345-4BMW. You must have a valid BMW CCA membership to participate in this program. For more information on the BMW Performance Center and their schools, check out www.bmwusa.com/performancecenter.
This BMW CCA Members-Only Two-Day M School will take place at BMW's Performance Center West at Thermal Club raceway near Palm Springs, California on October 8-9. This $3,395 (normally $3,995) course includes not only the ample amenities of the brand-new Thermal Club facility, but also all the amenities one would expect at the renowned Spartanburg, South Carolina Performance Center. These include a full range of current M cars and training on a variety of courses by professional instructors. These courses offer drivers of all skill levels the opportunity to gain the confidence and skill to push any of BMW's most powerful offerings to the limit. Travel arrangements are not included, but the price does include meals, lodging, an M School jacket, and everything needed to make this two-day celebration of M power complete.
To register for the school, please call BMW Registration at (888) 345-4BMW. You must have a valid BMW CCA membership to participate in this program. For more information on the BMW Performance Center and their schools, check out www.bmwusa.com/performancecenter.
Host Hotel: Hyatt Monterey | Host Track: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
O’Fest 2016 will be part of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration spanning almost two weeks in honor of BMW’s 100th anniversary. The event will be held in conjunction with two other favorite club events—Legends of the Autobahn and the Festorics Turn Five corral—so you do not want to miss this historic event. The host hotel for O’fest will be the Hyatt Monterey and the track is, of course, the thrilling Laguna Seca Raceway. Yes, finally you, too, will drive the Corkscrew!
Monterey is known for incredible scenery, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the nearby vineyards in Carmel Valley making this location the perfect setting for the centennial celebration and O’Fest!
Oktoberfest will run from Tuesday, August 23 through Sunday, August 28, 2016, and will feature many of the staples that longtime attendees have become familiar with at previous gatherings, including the Bridgestone autocross, Pirelli Concours, rallies, and of course, high-performance driving events. This year’s edition will also feature some very unique social events—a beach party along the Monterey Bay, a strolling dinner at Holman Ranch with stunning mountain views, and the BMW NA Awards Banquet at the Hyatt with some very special guests to end the week.
This will be a bucket-list week of excitement and fun for any BMW enthusiast. Stay tuned for other surprises that have yet to be announced!
Online registration will open on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. EST.
Legends features both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques, and an open class for all other German—made cars. The show also features a vendor and sponsor area, a VIP lunch, an available breakfast, and several new BMW models, as well as historically significant cars from the BMW USA Classic collection.
For information and registration, please visit LegendsOfTheAutobahn.org.
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, Bavarian Motor Works will be honored as the featured marque of the 2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 19–21 at Laguna Seca on California’s beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
For those BMW fans and BMW CCA members who plan their vacations many months in advance, now you know where to be next August. The last time BMW was the honored marque at Monterey was 1996. You don’t want to miss an event that only happens once every 20 years.
The Festorics corral at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca offers both two—day trackside parking alongside other BMW enthusiasts, as well as an excellent venue from which to watch the legendary races of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Available packages include the opportunity to buy corral ticket, lunch tickets, and event tickets to the Motorsports Reunion races themselves.
Following the Festorics Corral and Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will remain the center of BMW focus for a second consecutive week as the circuit will host the 47th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Michelin.
Please visit Festorics.org for more information.
A Week-Long Festival!
Celebrate 100 years of BMW with the BMW Clubs of America in Monterey, California this August! The BMW car and motorcycle clubs of America are joining together for a celebration unlike any before. Legends of the Autobahn will be held on August 19, Festorics on August 19–21, and Oktoberfest from August 23–28. Below is a stunning video preview of what's to come. You will not want miss this!
Visit CelebrateBMW.com for more information.
Bimmerfest East 2016 is heading back to Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey on July 30-31, 2016!
Date / Time: July 30-31, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - rain or shine. General Admission Gates open at 10:00 AM. Please help us manage traffic flow and do not arrive earlier than 10:00 AM.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, or PVGP as it is often known, is a unique historic racing festival held on the city streets in and around Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PVGP has been hosted in the Steel City since 1984, and has grown from a one-day private race to an event exciting to any enthusiast and benefitting both the Autism Society of America and the Allegheny Valley School. What was once a racing event is now a 2,000-vehicle international car show with food and vendors across the Bob O’Conner Golf Course where spectators (usually numbering close to 200,000) overlook the races (now featuring a total of over 180 historic race cars) held on the city streets below.
Bimmerfest 2016 California sponsored by ESS Tuning is back at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California on May 28-29, 2016!
Date / Time: May 28-29, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This BMW CCA Members Only Two-Day M School will take place at BMW's Performance Center at Thermal Club raceway near Palm Springs, California on May 21–22. This $3,395 (normally $3,995) course includes not only the ample amenities of the brand-new Thermal Club facility, but also all the amenities one would expect at the renowned Spartanburg, South Carolina Performance Center. These include a full range of current M cars and training on a variety of courses by professional instructors. These courses offer drivers of all skill levels the opportunity to gain the confidence and skill to push any of BMW's most powerful offerings to the limit. Travel arrangements are not included, but the price does include meals, lodging, an M School jacket, and everything needed to make this two-day celebration of M power complete.
To register for the school, please call BMW Registration at (888) 345-4BMW. You must have a valid BMW CCA membership to participate in this program. For more information on the BMW Performance Center and their schools, check out www.bmwusa.com/performancecenter.
For 2016, The Vintage will be moving to Asheville, located in the mountains of North Carolina. The area offers some great roads so several drives are planned, and the main display on Saturday will be at a fantastic piece of property at Hot Springs, NC.
The location may have changed, but the event remains the same fun weekend. Lots of hanging out in the hotel parking lot with your vintage BMW friends, special activities like tours of Sierra Nevada brewery, a fun rally on Friday down to the BMW CCA Foundation, and more. Asheville has earned the name "beer city" with more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the U.S., so a trip to downtown Asheville for some brewery hopping would be a good way to spend the evening.
If you are not sure if your BMW is 'vintage' enough for the event, please visit the event website www.atthevintage.com or email the festmeister Scott Sturdy at scottsturdy@yahoo.com.
This BMW CCA Members-Only Two-Day M School will take place on March 12-13 at the Performance Center's Spartanburg, South Carolina location. Offered for members at a discount of several hundred dollars, this $3,395 (normally $3,995) course includes not only the ample amenities of the Performance Center—including a full range of current M cars, professional instruction, and access to the Performance Center's slalom, skid pad, handling course, timed-run course, and more—but also the opportunity for drivers of all skill levels to gain the confidence and skill to properly handle any of BMW's most powerful offerings. Travel arrangements are not included, but the price does include meals, lodging, and an M School jacket, and everything needed to make this two-day celebration of M power complete.
To register for the school, please call BMW Registration at (888) 345-4BMW. You must have a valid BMW CCA membership to participate in this program. For more information on the BMW Performance Center and their schools, check out www.bmwusa.com/performancecenter.
The jagged peaks and brilliant desert vistas of Colorado made a stunning backdrop for 2014’s Oktoberfest show, but on the horizon, the latest chapter of the show’s story has been unveiled—the 46th Annual BMW CCA Oktoberfest Presented by Michelin. Hosted by the New Jersey Chapter and held from the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club venue, this year’s Oktoberfest trades the high-altitude adventure of Colorado’s Beaver Creek resort for the oceanside experience—and trackside thrill—of Absecon, New Jersey and New Jersey Motorsport Park.
The 46th Annual Oktoberfest will run from Monday, September 21 through Sunday, September 27, 2015, and will feature many of the events that longtime attendees have become familiar with at previous shows, including the renowned Pirelli Concours and the BMW CCA Foundation-sponsored golf tournament, both held this year on the grounds of the host resort. Other events like the Pirelli Throwback Thursday dinner and the gymkhana precision driving course will return too, each with new themes related to the event’s new location. Oktoberfest’s signature rallies and street driving events return as well, along with the Bridgestone Autocross, local area tours and activities in nearby Cape May, tech talks, dinners, and social events—and so does the German biergarten, which has proven to be a member favorite in all its forms.
Track drivers will appreciate access to the high-performance driving world with ample time at the modern and challenging New Jersey Motorsport Park circuits. Oktoberfest will be taking advantage of both tracks offered by NJMP, the first being the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway—a popular and challenging circuit with a dozen corners, a half-mile straightaway, and 40 acres of paddock space.
The second course, NJMP’s northern Lightning Raceway circuit, is a fast, 1.9-mile course with 10 exciting corners and numerous elevation changes, as well as a 20-acre paddock. Oktoberfest attendees will be able to take full advantage of NJMP’s facilities with four days of High Performance Driver Education clinics and Club Racing, with both circuits reserved by the BMW CCA for the event.
The 46th Annual BMW CCA Oktoberfest Presented by Michelin offers the same exciting automotive experience as previous Oktoberfests enhanced by the dining, shopping, and attractions offered in the local area. Whether for the turn-of-the-century host hotel, the car shows and driving tours, the meals and social events with fellow members of the BMW enthusiast community, the numerous specialized vendor booths of our sponsors, the four days of intense, track-focused, high-performance driving, or any other surprises that have yet to be announced, 2015’s Oktoberfest looks to be a week of excitement and fun for any BMW enthusiast.
Please Note: Official Ofest activities will be suspended at sundown on Tuesday, September 22 until sunset on Wednesday, September 23 in observance of Yom Kippur. We are endeavoring to secure space at local Synagogues for attendees observing the holiday.
Oktoberfest registration and the host hotel room block will open in April.
Held at the prestigious Nicklaus Club Monterey during Monterey, California’s famed Pebble Beach Concours week, Legends is a result of the combined efforts of the BMW CCA, the Mercedes—Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of America Legends has grown immeasurably since its transition from a car corral to a fully—fledged show, corral, and clean car contest, and for the past two years has drawn over 400 cars and over 3,000 spectators.
Legends features both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques, and an open class for all other German—made cars. The show also features a vendor and sponsor area, a VIP lunch, an available breakfast, and several new BMW models, as well as historically significant cars from the BMW USA Classic collection.
For information and registration, please visit LegendsOfTheAutobahn.org.
This car corral at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca offers both two—day trackside parking alongside other BMW enthusiasts, as well as an excellent venue from which to watch the legendary races of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Available packages include the opportunity to buy corral ticket, lunch tickets, and event tickets to the Motorsports Reunion races themselves. The Festorics Kickoff Dinner is on Friday, August 14, following Legends Of The Autobahn at the nearby Nicklaus Club Monterey, and marks the beginning of a weekend of exciting trackside action at one of the closest viewing points around Laguna Seca.
Please visit Festorics.org for more information.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, or PVGP as it is often known, is a unique historic racing festival held on the city streets in and around Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PVGP has been hosted in the Steel City since 1984, and has grown from a one—day private race to an event exciting to any enthusiast and benefitting both the Autism Society of America and the Allegheny Valley School. What was once a racing event is now a 2,000—vehicle international car show with food and vendors across the Bob O’Conner Golf Course where spectators (usually numbering close to 200,000) overlook the races (now featuring a total of over 180 historic race cars) held on the city streets below.
The BMW CCA’s portion of PVGP has grown, too; the event is no longer a two—day car corral, but a complete four—day program that offers something for every BMW enthusiast and includes driving tours, dinners, and charity hot—lap rides thanks to the BMW Performance Center (the latter is shown above).
In 2015, the Allegheny Chapter will feature M cars in the Schenley Park corral overlooking Turn 13 and are inviting all M car owners to join them. For online registration or for more information, visit PVGP.org/bmw or the Allegheny Chapter BMW CCA’s website.
The extended weekend of The Vintage, held each year in Winston—Salem, North Carolina, is the largest gathering of vintage BMWs in North America. The trip is worthwhile for the owners of vintage Bimmers of all varieties, from E24— and E28—series cars to Isettas and classics of the early days of BMW. In addition to the 300—plus vehicle show and vendor activities on Saturday, this year’s show will feature a Friday afternoon fun rally and meet—and—greet, and more festivities on Sunday that have yet to be announced.
For more information or to register (registration opens January 1, 2015), please visit AtTheVintage.com or send inquiries directly to Festmeister Scott Sturdy at scottsturdy@yahoo.com.
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