The Biggest Little 5er Fest, Reno, NV - September 10-12, 2021 - FINAL STRETCH!

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The Biggest Little 5er Fest, Reno, NV - September 10-12, 2021 - FINAL STRETCH!

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UPDATED as of 6/24/2021 - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - See link below

http://msreg.com/BiggestLittle5erFest

As you know, we’ve been devastated by Covid the past year and our beloved “fests” in the West have been cancelled. As of today June 1st, Nevada has fully reopened and that means we are free to have gatherings again!!!

We are preparing for The Biggest Little 5er Fest in Reno! This will be a very informal gathering along the lines of St. Paddy’s Day and 5er West. The main "Show and Shine" event will occur on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Sparks, NV.

If there is enough demand, I will try to get a hotel to reserve some rooms. If you don’t mind roommates, there are Airbnb rentals for reasonable prices in the Washoe Valley…I can offer advice on the best areas to rent a home.

The featured chassis are the classic 5 series cars from 1972 to 2002, but all BMWs are welcome (including E23s…ahem). There may even be an old Tundra there!!!

So get out your pent up frustrations and meet with your BMW friends again! There will be an announcement very soon to register on Motorsportreg so we can get an accurate head count.

We look forward to seeing you there!!! :ohyeah:

If you cannot attend but still want to order T-shirts, you have that option via the motorsportreg.com website. Bypass the registration fee (Saturday Show and Shine) for the event. T-shirts are available in medium olive ("military") green or charcoal gray.

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Re: The Biggest Little 5er Fest Announcement, Reno, NV - September 11, 2021

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Flashback to 2008.
I'll be there
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I am so there.
I'll even dig up the original T-Shirt.
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Woo Hoo!!! Long time coming, seems like it's been forever. I'll be there. :banana:
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looking forward to it!
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Wow; I went to the 5erWest in Reno years ago:)
Was a great time,
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Re: The Biggest Little 5er Fest Announcement, Reno, NV - September 11, 2021

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This will be less formal since we're all desperate for companionship... :shock:
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Well, anything would be great:).
I might plan a little vacation around this event.
jm
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I’m in .....drive up 395 from LA will be fun !!
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I'll be there regardless, but I'd like to make an argument for E39s. When 5er Fest started in '02, the newest E28s were 14 years old. Currently the newest E39s are 18 years old.

In other words we'll be there in the wife's car, the E39 touring, emasculated version. While something interesting for me is on the agenda, I doubt I'll have it by then. If you want me to just STFU, I understand, and I'll be there anyway. :D
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i'm sure @danielpouch and i will be in attendance (well, if his e28 is running again, by that point).
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Very Glad to see the return

Am obligated to another adventure at that time

Enjoy
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Even though that's my birthday weekend I WILL FUCKING BE THERE.
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Sounds fun! It's been way too long since I've seen you guys.
I'll try to make it.
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Re: The Biggest Little 5er Fest Announcement, Reno, NV - September 11, 2021

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Things are moving along...we have secured County approval for the requested venue!

The event will be held at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Sparks, NV. We have reserved the Sunrise Pavilion: :up:

https://www.washoecounty.us/parks/parks ... l_park.php

https://www.washoecounty.us/parks/renta ... unrise.php
Yar wrote: Jun 14, 2021 2:38 AM Sounds fun! It's been way too long since I've seen you guys.
I'll try to make it.
YARRRRRRRRRR!!! You better make it duuuuuuuuude... :up:
Mike W. wrote: Jun 06, 2021 11:00 PM I'll be there regardless, but I'd like to make an argument for E39s. When 5er Fest started in '02, the newest E28s were 14 years old. Currently the newest E39s are 18 years old.

In other words we'll be there in the wife's car, the E39 touring, emasculated version. While something interesting for me is on the agenda, I doubt I'll have it by then. If you want me to just STFU, I understand, and I'll be there anyway. :D
Great care was taken in considering your request and we have decided to accept your premise! :D

Of course that means you will have to clean up your E39... :rofl:
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Looks like there are fairly serious rules about alcohol and music (NONE), we will have to mind our Ps and Qs.
Or we can trust in Yars cop deescalation game...
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ElGuappo wrote: Jun 19, 2021 3:33 PM Looks like there are fairly serious rules about alcohol and music (NONE)
Really? In Nevada? The state with 24/7 alcohol sales and few restrictions on walking around with an open drink? :dunno:
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Music is a deinite NO, but alcohol requires a special permit.
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Re: The Biggest Little 5er Fest Announcement, Reno, NV - September 11, 2021 - UPDATED!!!

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Registration is now open. We do ask a few questions, please take a little time to answer them completely. Thank you!!!

http://msreg.com/BiggestLittle5erFest
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Registered!
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ElGuappo wrote: Jun 25, 2021 12:04 PMRegistered!
Ditto, and confirmed I have a hall pass. Not yet sure where I'll be driving from (Utah or WA), or what car I'll bring (ideally it's Minerva).

Thanks for making this happen Eric!

And, I'm sure nobody'll be suprised to know I FREAKING LOVE THE SHIRT DESIGN!
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Wish I could make this event - you boys have fun!

I looked through the website for photos of the t-shirts so I can support the cause but can't seem to find any. Can someone be so kind to post photos here.

thx!
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Re: The Biggest Little 5er Fest, Reno, NV - September 10-12, 2021 - UPDATED WITH T-SHIRT DESIGN!!!!

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Snoopy11 wrote: Jun 25, 2021 1:39 PM Wish I could make this event - you boys have fun!

I looked through the website for photos of the t-shirts so I can support the cause but can't seem to find any. Can someone be so kind to post photos here.

thx!
Because of logistical reasons, we could not place photos of the t-shirts on the website. There is a photo in this thread. If you can't see the photo, PM me and I can send it to you.
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cek wrote: Jun 25, 2021 1:00 PM
ElGuappo wrote: Jun 25, 2021 12:04 PMRegistered!
Ditto, and confirmed I have a hall pass. Not yet sure where I'll be driving from (Utah or WA), or what car I'll bring (ideally it's Minerva).

Thanks for making this happen Eric!

And, I'm sure nobody'll be suprised to know I FREAKING LOVE THE SHIRT DESIGN!
Make it Utah. I will stop by and we can start the caravan with Kahl. Minerva, M535 and 533.
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pm'd
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