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Thanks to Shelton Vineyards, we
are privileged to offer one of the most beautiful show
locales ever for the Gathering's Participants' Choice
Car Show! Stroll around the beautiful grounds of
the largest family-owned estate winery in North
Carolina, while enjoying the sight of great British cars
of all marques! Last year, over 180 cars attended
representing over 10 varying marques!
For an additional treat, drop in
for a Barrel Tasting
or enjoy a winery tour and tasting—all Barrel Tasting and
tour/tasting participants will receive a special
commemorative wine glass.
For lunch, you can bring a picnic
or, better yet, sample the wonderful faire offered by
Shelton's
Harvest Grill Restaurant. The Deli will open at 8 am
offering coffee, assorted danishes,
cheeses and cheese
spreads. Beginning at 11 am, the restaurant will serve
its full lunch menu in the dining room and will also
offer a carryout service featuring sandwiches, salads,
pastries, fruit and cheese selections and cold drinks.
Register early and save! All
registrations postmarked by April 2, 2007 will save $5
off the weekend or Saturday-only registration fee. Show
classes will be determined based upon pre-registration
as of April 2, 2007. Three pre-registered cars of one
kind are required to establish a class. The number of
awards presented in each class will be determined by the
number of cars in each class as of April 2, 2007. The
first 200 registrants will receive show dash plaques.
Note: The car show
winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet Saturday
evening, which will be held at the Depot at Cody Creek.
Banquet tickets will be $25 and must be purchased by
pre-registration. No "Day of Show" banquet tickets will be available.
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The Terrain
The vineyards are in the rolling
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
You may be parking your car on a slope
during the car show, so having a set of
wheel chocks on hand is a good idea.
Trailer Parking
Trailer parking will be available
in a parking area by the Registration area
just a short 100 yards from the main show
area. You are encouraged to arrive
early if you are bringing a trailer.
Tents and Awnings
Individual tents and awnings are
prohibited on the site during the show.
Club tents are allowed within a designated
area. If your club is interested in setting
up a tent, contact Steve Ward by April 15th
at (704) 358-6252 (w), (704) 553-0135
(h) or at
stephen.ward@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
Vendors
The car show always features a
treasure trove of British car parts and "automobilia"
for sale. Be sure to check out the
regalia sale at the TCOC club tent as well
as the vendors’ displays for that rare part
or special souvenir. If you’re
interested in being a Gathering vendor contact John Sullivan at
(919) 847-6434 or
sullij@att.com.
Long Distance Award
There will be an award given or the longest
distance driven to the show in a British car,
so be sure to check your odometer!
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