BMW Volunteers needed for The Barber Vintage Festival Oct. 8-10, 2010

[AbnCavScout]

Volunteers are needed to help man the BMWMOAL Club Display Tent on Oct. 8-10, 2010, at The Barber Vintage Festival in Leeds, AL

http://barbervintagefestival.org/

The 6th Annual Barber Vintage Festival will be held the weekend of October 8-10, 2010.

The Barber Vintage Festival is a great way to celebrate the motorcycle and the motorcycle enthusiasm that we all share. The festival offers access to motorcycles and the legends that made the sport what it is today. Also available is the motorcycle parts swap meet that can help you locate that part needed to get your latest project back on the road. Several special programs take place in the museum during this event.

Friday
• AHRMA Roadracing ~ 8am-5pm
• Swap Meet ~ 8am-5pm
• Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ~ 8am-5pm
• Tech Seminars
• Auction Preview ~ 9am-5pm
• SVFAA Vintage Fire trucks
• Wall of Death ~ shows every 30 minutes
• Motorcycles by Moonlight Museum Fundraiser (ticket required)

Saturday
• Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ~ 8am-6pm
• Swap Meet ~ 8am-5pm
• AHRMA Roadracing
• AHRMA Trials
• AHRMA Cross Country
• AMCA Motorcycle Show
• VJMC Motorcycle Show
• Tech Seminars
• SVFAA Vintage Fire trucks
• Wall of Death
• Motorcycle Classics Magazine Bike Show
• Race of the Century
• Air show
• Parade Laps
• Auction (ticket required)

Sunday
• Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ~ 8am-5pm
• Swap Meet ~ 8am- 4pm
• AHRMA Vintage Motocross
• AHRMA Roadracing
• AMCA Motorcycle Show
• VJMC Motorcycle Show
• SVFAA Vintage Fire trucks
• Wall of Death ~ shows every 30 minutes
• Air show

... Even though we will be manning our BMWMOAL Display Tent, - ALL BMWMOAL Volunteers will still be required to purchase admission to the event. 3-Day admission is $35. until 8 Oct. when the price goes up to $45.; 1-Day passes are $20. until 8 Oct. when the price goes up to $25.

The more club members that volunteer to help out reduces the time needed for each member to man the tent. ALSO, the more club members that show up means that we will all have a bigger party with each other.

We also need a few restored vintage BMW's to display. I don't know who in our club has what, but we would like to get at least one really old 1920's-1930's BMW, and one from the 1940's-1950s, and an early 1980's GS to lead up to the new S1000RR that has been offered.

Sign-up here if you're interested in helping out.

Thanks,

Rodger

[Vance]

Thanks Rodger to you and Tim for heading this up for us. Mari and I will be there to help man the booth on Saturday and I may be available on Friday afternoon as well. Are the hours we need to cover Fri 8-5, Sat 8-6 & Sun 8-5??

[AbnCavScout]

Barbers ...

That is what I would assume based upon the times posted on the Barbers webpage. I went last year and even though it was rainy, I had a great time all weekend. I am planning on being there just about the whole weekend, but it would be really nice if people can spell me (or others) so that I can get something to eat, or go look around, or take some pics. The more people that stop by and can pull just a little bit of time here and there will give make it a little bit easier on those of this committing our weekend to do this for our club.

[bamabmw]

I sure wish I could be there. I've gone every year. I would love to help at the booth, but I'm working out of town again that weekend.
Thanks for those of you who do go and showcase the club !!!

Connie

[johnhvbmw]

I will be happy to bring my 1938 R 66 and help out with the booth.

John H.

[Vance]

thanks John! I look forward to seeing you there....

[Norwood]

Never been to a vintage weekend at Barbers, so what to expect in regard to:

Parking
Dry camping with a enclosed motorcycle trailer (chariot)?
Tent camping?
Location of our Alabama Club tent?
Food?
Beside chair and cooler, camera, other must things.?

[lgirwin]

The Barber Vintage Festival Oct. 8-10, 2010

I plan on attending all 3 days and will be happy to volunteer several hours each day. I live only 20 mins from Barbers so I'm open for volunteer times. My e-mail address is lgirwin@peoplepc.com or call me 205-753-0445 & we can set up specific times. Where is the booth going to be set up? See ya'll there.

Lisa Irwin
2001 F650GS
BMWMOAL

[AbnCavScout]

Vance was supposed to meet with the Barbers folks this last Tuesday to get a walk through of where we are supposed to be. From what I assume, it will be the the first area down to the right past the "will-call" gate entrance. If you've ever been to any event at Barbers where they had the "Wall of Death," ~ then that is the area I think we'll be.

There is parking all around the outer loop road, and in several parking areas all around the the track and loop road. There are several designated camping areas. From what I recall, I remember plenty of portolets, but I dont remember power hook-ups, and I dont remember shower facilities. Your best bet is to go to the Barbers web page, or even call them for info.

[Vance]

You are correct Rodger. The booth will be located in the "Expo" area that is immediately inside the main gate and to the right...in fact where they did have the Wall of Death set up...and where it will be again for Vintage.

the have poured a concrete drive down there and we will be placed along there somewhere. At the time I was out there the layout had not been finalized. Tim may have this info by now or shortly. anyway that is where the booth will be. It won't be too hard to find in there though....look for the tall BMW flags!

[terese]

I'll be across the way in Garage 103 as The Massage Lady. You can look for me there, too!

[Jake]

booth coverage

Rodger, I plan to get there about 10 on Fri and can spell you for a couple of hours anytime that day. I will be back on Sun (work on Sat) but need to leave by 2. Count on me for a couple of hours as you need on Sun too.

Jake

[AbnCavScout]

Folks At Barbers ...

I was there yesterday at setup and there was about 4-5 of us there. I think Mari will be coming back with Vance, so that should be six of us. But at the same time there is lots going on to see, so I'm sure everyone would like a break during the weekend for tourist time. In addition to the thousands of bikes attending and ridden there, and the vintage bike show, and vintage bike races, and "Century Race" (race of 100+ y.o. bikes) and the vintage bike auction, and the vintage bike swap meet, and the Air Show, and the "Wall of Death" and vintage enduro races, and trials display, and antique fire trucks, and the LARGEST Motorcycle Museum on the planet !!! ... (plus I'm sure other things too), anyone who shows up will certainly be appreciated !

When you get to the Barbers Museum take the gate entrance to the left by the "Will Call" booth, and once inside the park we'll be at the first entrance to the right and down the hill and straight to the front right next to the Veteran BMW Motorcycle Club (also pretty close to the portolets.) I am looking forward to seeing any club members drop by !!! (-=3

[Raceydog]

Do you guys need me to bring anything?

[Norwood]

Looks like I will be there Saturday noon and Sunday...so can work a shift or so in the booth...

Bringing my 75 R90/6 with sidecar... how far will I have to park it from the booth?