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Drottie · 12-14-2015, 05:01 PM

Well, I've got the vacation book from work, but don't know the dates to take off for Camaro5fest. This is disappointing, some people actually have to plan their vacations and knowing at least the dates would have helped. ��

Bo White · 12-14-2015, 05:45 PM

Ah it is what it is. I was lucky last year. Ive already cut this trip out of my head. When the dates are announced Ill see whats available and plan accordingly.

skipinminn · 12-14-2015, 10:45 PM

Maybe they aren't having a FEST in 2016! We take if for granted it will happen ;( Just a thought........................... I have already decided on SUPERFEST and the tour of the New Lansing Camaro factory.

MarylandSpeed · 12-14-2015, 11:18 PM

I was at the first 3 fests.

The first one was electric..ton of cars, people as far as you could see. Lots of excitement. Even the locals were like "Why are there so many Camaros everywhere?"

The second one was in Phoenix. It looked to be the same size or smaller in terms of attendance. The heat was a killer. Still tons of excitement in the air and Camaro's everywhere.

The 3rd one in Indy was where it jumped the shark a little. Seemed like the vendors and attendance was down noticeably. It was hot and everyone kinda slogged along.

The last 3 we have not went to because the "Who's going" and "Number of Vendors signed up" threads were much smaller. Like half the size of the previous years. You can spend $5-10K doing a show like this far from home, and there just was not the people to support it. The pictures from last years Bowling Green show looked to be a 3rd the size of the first one.

I personally think people only have so much vacation time each year, and after they have been to the event once, have a hard time doing it again, or on a yearly basis. Too may other things to do..or car shows even.

Maybe the 6th gen will get things going again.

rtcat600man · 12-15-2015, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

I was at the first 3 fests.

The first one was electric..ton of cars, people as far as you could see. Lots of excitement. Even the locals were like "Why are there so many Camaros everywhere?"

The second one was in Phoenix. It looked to be the same size or smaller in terms of attendance. The heat was a killer. Still tons of excitement in the air and Camaro's everywhere.

The 3rd one in Indy was where it jumped the shark a little. Seemed like the vendors and attendance was down noticeably. It was hot and everyone kinda slogged along.

The last 3 we have not went to because the "Who's going" and "Number of Vendors signed up" threads were much smaller. Like half the size of the previous years. You can spend $5-10K doing a show like this far from home, and there just was not the people to support it. The pictures from last years Bowling Green show looked to be a 3rd the size of the first one.

I personally think people only have so much vacation time each year, and after they have been to the event once, have a hard time doing it again, or on a yearly basis. Too may other things to do..or car shows even.

Maybe the 6th gen will get things going again.

That is the one reason why many from our club did the 2 years at Indy. Checked the box, old saying, been there done that, moving on to other new life experiences.

Bo White · 12-15-2015, 07:09 AM

But yet LSFest is in the same spot every year and its been growing since the first annual meet.

Evil-Bee-NH · 12-15-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

But yet LSFest is in the same spot every year and its been growing since the first annual meet.

LSFest is for multiple car types i mean i know we let others in but it's advertised nationally aswell. This may be where we have our main issues and i did notice the vendor attendance and i get the costs but i look at how much we've supported said vendors and i find myself saying come on man show a little love if it's not a huge trip.

Bo White · 12-15-2015, 01:37 PM

Mustang week is in the same location each year too and its still growing.

K1SSRSS · 12-15-2015, 03:00 PM

All I've decided is after attending Fest 2,3,5&6 is I'm not driving further east than Texas this year. BG was great, but not worth 2 years in a row. Lets get it close to the West coast.

HaulnSS · 12-15-2015, 03:38 PM

Personally, I will attend Fest no matter where it is, if it works out timing wise for me. I do believe the (semi) regular change of venue and delay in dates would be very difficult for vendors to lock in. I also believe there should be pre-registration for an idea of attendance numbers for the vendors. One of the things I enjoy most is seeing new products and with the vendors dwindling, that isn't happening.

I'm not a vendor...or paid spokesmen...lol

That being said, I have hosted small local car shows and can appreciate the time and effort that goes into planning these! Save yourself the hassle, find a centralized location that is willing to do some dealing, to keep the event for several years.

Evil-Bee-NH · 12-15-2015, 09:29 PM

I think this is where our problem stems from the dates not the location. Every other fest mustang, ls, carlisle etc. has the same roundabout date that may change minimally due to extrenous circumstances we never have the same date and it's never announced with enough time for everyone who was on the fence to come to jump in and go. With those other fests everyone knows the dates and the location over a year in advance so i like hauln's idea make a deal with a centralized area for a few years and see where it goes this would probably make it easier for vendors to plan.

MarylandSpeed · 12-15-2015, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

But yet LSFest is in the same spot every year and its been growing since the first annual meet.

I don't mean this in a negative..just being honest.

If you go to LSFest, that is the premier racing event for LS motors out there. It is larger, and the people there are pretty serious racers. You see the larger manufacturers/vendors there for the face time, and the people at this event do buy stuff. Even if you sell nothing, you will be in front of thousands, and get coverage in every LS Magazine/Forum.

Camaro5Fest you get a few hundred people, and some are serious, but largely most conversations go like...

"Will you stamp my ticket so I win this raffle?"
"Where are all the different color catch cans?"
"Can you install my CAI in the parking lot?"
"Do you have stickers?"

LSFest = World Series
CamaroFest = *Pick your Baseball Teams* Winter Fan Fest

Bo White · 12-16-2015, 02:49 AM

Camarofest could be just as serious if it was at a consistent round about date and location.

Ryanbabz71 · 12-16-2015, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

I don't mean this in a negative..just being honest.

If you go to LSFest, that is the premier racing event for LS motors out there. It is larger, and the people there are pretty serious racers. You see the larger manufacturers/vendors there for the face time, and the people at this event do buy stuff. Even if you sell nothing, you will be in front of thousands, and get coverage in every LS Magazine/Forum.

Camaro5Fest you get a few hundred people, and some are serious, but largely most conversations go like...

"Will you stamp my ticket so I win this raffle?"

"Where are all the different color catch cans?"

"Can you install my CAI in the parking lot?"

"Do you have stickers?"

LSFest = World Series

CamaroFest = *Pick your Baseball Teams* Winter Fan Fest

You should check out the Chicago Cubs convention. It ranks up there with a World Series

Ryan

12-14-2015, 05:01 PM	#141
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12-15-2015, 03:00 PM	#149
K1SSRSS Chief Many Camaros Drives: A paid off Camaro!!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	All I've decided is after attending Fest 2,3,5&6 is I'm not driving further east than Texas this year. BG was great, but not worth 2 years in a row. Lets get it close to the West coast. __________________ 504hp/478tq Performance: Kooks LT, 3'' Exhaust, V-Max TB, Roto-Fab CAI, Custom Ported/Port Matched Heads and Intake Suspension: BMR Adjustable LCA's, BMR Trailing Arms, Poly Bushings, BMR Toe Rods Coming Soon (still in the box): Procharger F1R, G-Force Axles, 3:91 gears w/Eaton Truetrac

12-15-2015, 03:38 PM	#150
HaulnSS 2013 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Dual Mode Join Date: May 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 219	Personally, I will attend Fest no matter where it is, if it works out timing wise for me. I do believe the (semi) regular change of venue and delay in dates would be very difficult for vendors to lock in. I also believe there should be pre-registration for an idea of attendance numbers for the vendors. One of the things I enjoy most is seeing new products and with the vendors dwindling, that isn't happening. I'm not a vendor...or paid spokesmen...lol That being said, I have hosted small local car shows and can appreciate the time and effort that goes into planning these! Save yourself the hassle, find a centralized location that is willing to do some dealing, to keep the event for several years. __________________ Hurst, Mojave Interior, 20% tint, Dual Mode Exhaust, ZL1 Splitter, ZL1 rockers, Blade spoiler, 3D Carbon rear quarter spats, CAI, Headers, M2W, catch can, apex scoop, LED DRL's, smoke side markers, billet aluminum SS emblems, Street Scene lower grill with scoops, BMR subframe connectors, lowering springs, bushings. Forgeline 20" w Nitto 315/275

12-15-2015, 09:29 PM	#151
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	I think this is where our problem stems from the dates not the location. Every other fest mustang, ls, carlisle etc. has the same roundabout date that may change minimally due to extrenous circumstances we never have the same date and it's never announced with enough time for everyone who was on the fence to come to jump in and go. With those other fests everyone knows the dates and the location over a year in advance so i like hauln's idea make a deal with a centralized area for a few years and see where it goes this would probably make it easier for vendors to plan. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

12-14-2015, 05:45 PM	#142
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Ah it is what it is. I was lucky last year. Ive already cut this trip out of my head. When the dates are announced Ill see whats available and plan accordingly.

12-14-2015, 10:45 PM	#143
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	Maybe they aren't having a FEST in 2016! We take if for granted it will happen ;( Just a thought........................... I have already decided on SUPERFEST and the tour of the New Lansing Camaro factory.

12-14-2015, 11:18 PM	#144
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	I was at the first 3 fests. The first one was electric..ton of cars, people as far as you could see. Lots of excitement. Even the locals were like "Why are there so many Camaros everywhere?" The second one was in Phoenix. It looked to be the same size or smaller in terms of attendance. The heat was a killer. Still tons of excitement in the air and Camaro's everywhere. The 3rd one in Indy was where it jumped the shark a little. Seemed like the vendors and attendance was down noticeably. It was hot and everyone kinda slogged along. The last 3 we have not went to because the "Who's going" and "Number of Vendors signed up" threads were much smaller. Like half the size of the previous years. You can spend $5-10K doing a show like this far from home, and there just was not the people to support it. The pictures from last years Bowling Green show looked to be a 3rd the size of the first one. I personally think people only have so much vacation time each year, and after they have been to the event once, have a hard time doing it again, or on a yearly basis. Too may other things to do..or car shows even. Maybe the 6th gen will get things going again.

12-15-2015, 07:09 AM	#146
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	But yet LSFest is in the same spot every year and its been growing since the first annual meet.

12-15-2015, 01:37 PM	#148
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Mustang week is in the same location each year too and its still growing.

12-16-2015, 02:49 AM	#153
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Camarofest could be just as serious if it was at a consistent round about date and location.