Click here for the 2007 Festival Brochure and Registration Form

Old Depot Town in Ypsilanti, Michigan

"Welcome to the information pages of the MVVC Vintage Festival. We are hard at work on plans for the 20th annual Festival. As plans for May 13th, 2007 are finalized, we will add this information to the site. In the mean time, please feel free to browse thru these pages on our 2006 Festival".

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 11th:
6:30 pm: Meet at the Festival host hotel, the Ypsilanti Marriott. We will have a hospitality suite sponsored by Karmann Ghia Parts & Restoration and Air Head Parts. Pizza, subs, soft drinks, beer and a great opportunity to meet and greet festival participants. We will also have on display the items that will be available at our charity auction the day of the show, Sunday May 13th. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to this years featured charity, the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum and Miller Motors. Items donated so far include a First Act Guitar from Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Host Hotel Information Page

Map to Marriot Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

Saturday, May 12th:
11:00 am Meet at Karmann USA Headquarters in Plymouth Michigan. There we will tour Karmann's US facility, and see the Pontiac G6 retractable hardtop, and Chrysler Sebring Convertible in production. Following the tour, we will meet in the Garden Room at Karmann for a luncheon. Please email edk@mvvc.net for reservations to this event.
Map of Karmann USA Inc
14967 Pilot Dr Plymouth, MI 48170, US


6:00 pm The MVVC 20th annual banquet at the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum and Miller Motors. Adults $10.00, children 12 and under $7.00. There will be a separate cash bar. Guest speakers, presentations, the sale of the best of show awards (with all proceeds going to YAHM & MM)and several surprises to be announced.This years banquet will have a definite German theme, and prizes will be awarded for the most appropriate apparel. Seating will be limited, so please email tim@mvvc.net for reservations. Immediately after the banquet, we will retire to Sidetracks, across the street from the museum for the banquet afterglow, and mini VW car show in the parking lot.
Map to Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage: 734-482-5200
100 E Cross St        Ypsilanti, MI 48198, US

Sunday, May 13th:

The Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club's
20th Annual Vintage Festival
Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Celebrating 50 years of the Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
& The Michigan to California Karmann Ghia Cruise

*** This Festival is only for air cooled VW's ***

Festival Fees:
Adults $3.00--Children Under 12 Free
Show Car Pre-Registration $15.00 ($20.00 the day of the event--with no guarantee of Goodie Bag or Dash Plaque)

Swap Meet area will be $35.00 per space (10’ x 20’)
Commercial Spaces: $50.00 Each

Three pass in reviews, with one being devoted to Karmann Ghia Cabriolets. The annual Heroes of Volkswagoning award and the charity auction for the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum are just some of the events planned for the show this year.
~~LISTING OF DONATED ITEMS FROM OUR SPONSORS FOR THE CHARITY AUCTION~~
Everyone that enters a car in the show will receive a goody bag, with an approximate retail value of $25.00.
Entrance is $3.00 per person, children 12 and under free.
Show car pre registration is $15.00 (which includes the driver), day of the show $20.00, with no guarantee of a goody bag. Swap area is $35.00 for a 10 x 20 spot.
For commercial vendors, each spot is $50.00. One vehicle and trailer will be allowed in each spot.

Map of Riverside Park
1 W Cross St Ypsilanti, MI 48197, US

At 3:00, we will meet at the north entrance of Riverside park for a sendoff of the Michigan to California cruise participants. This event is sponsored by Karmann Ghia Parts & Restoration and Air Head Parts. For more information on this cruise, please go to http://www.airheadparts.com/page.asp?recid=54

This years featured charity is the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
Please join the MVVC in supporting this unique facility. YAHM is devoted to automobiles from the Ypsilanti area. The Corvair, Tucker, and other automobiles are featured at this museum. Miller Motors is the last remaining Hudson Dealership in existence. This facility and it's staff have been great supporters of the MVVC since we made the move from VoA HQ to Ypsilanti, and Riverside park. This year, with your help, we want to return the favor. For more information on YAHM and MM, please go to www.ypsiautoheritage.org

Click here for a list of Auction Items

Our 2nd Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Washtenaw County chapter of the American Red Cross will once again have a blood drive the day of the show. Please join the MVVC in supporting this worthy cause. The drive is at the Ypsilanti Performing Arts Center, lower level art gallery. The Arts Center is located next to Riverside Park and is accessible from the south end of the park. Donation hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
To pre register for a donation, please click here.

Please Volunteer!

For information or to volunteer please e-mail Lee and Wanda at: lee-wanda@mvvc.net

MVVC Members & Supporters: This Festival would not be what it
is today without your help. Please sign up today for your festival work assignment!
Member Work Sign-up Click Here
One hour of your time gets you into the free dinner
Sunday Afternoon at the Hospitality Suite! It's the perfect way to end the day.
So sign up for one hour and then come join us for a free dinner and quench your thirst!

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