Southeast PA Benzfest - Official Event Thread - Page 100 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gatorblue92 · #**1486** 08-12-2017, 08:30 AM

One week left! I'm already planning on bringing some parts up for Ben and Larry so if anyone else wants something let me know and I'll bring it along.

mrelbe · #**1487** 08-14-2017, 05:51 AM

Canadian preparations nearly completed. The delegation should arrive about noon.

MrElbe - '91 300SL
Nobby - '83 280SL

Chad300tdt · #**1488** 08-16-2017, 12:56 PM

ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO!!!!

10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 11am until ?

We can start at 11am and go until whenever.

I'll do Burgers, Smoked Chicken Breast, Smoked Brats, Roasted Veggies, Quinoa Salad, and beverages including some home brew, soda, and water.

**We'll have prizes including a stained glass MB logo, cloth MB patch, and framed certificate awarded to each of 5 categories**

I live about 1 mile from the Montgomery Mall to give you an idea of where I am. I'm between Allentown and Philadelphia. I'll give my address via PM to everyone that will be coming.
Link to Map

Let's start getting a head count so I can plan the food accordingly.

Any food or drink that you bring to add to our spread is appreciated!

Anyone that still needs the address, send me a PM and I'll get right back to you.

UPDATED LIST

56 definites with 24 MBs

15 maybes with 4 MBs

Let me know what car you plan to bring so we can list it below.

Chad300tdt & Raquel (plus Ethan and Fiona) - '85 300CD 4sale
Bob & Beverly (plus Jeremy and Ryan)
Phil & Monica (plus Matthew and Sarah)
Eric & Michelle (plus Tommy)
Aaron (my brother) & Tammy
Chris V. & Sandy - ?
Ralph J.
Dee8go & Mistress - CLS
John Page - '85 300CD
Garrett L. -
martureo - '84 300D
gatorblue92 - '91 300TE
pwogaman - '87 300TD
DP (professor)& DPette - '05 SLK350
Bill Hopper - ?
Pete Engel - '98 C43 AMG
Aaron S - '05 E55
prochambers & Errol - '87 420SEL
miawesty - '13 S550
matthias08 - SLK320
mrelbe +1 - '91 300SL
Nobby - '83 280SL
llogan & Chris - w123
Pauly & Tommy -
Frank Stallone - '94 E500
johnhef & Caitie - CLK500
Sugar Bear - '91 300TE
hanno - ?
finnsharp - '85 300TD
Digmenow - '05 220
Pat & Tom - '85 Little Red Corvette
Melissa & Walt (plus Henry & Claire)

* Christine
* Russ & Stacey (plus Lee & Sean)
* Joe & Karen (plus Joseph, Vincent, & Gianna)
* Joe Joyce
* Ralph Price
* Jack Chan
* rwd4evr - 450SLC
* Nate Aderman

* = Maybe

Chad300tdt · #**1489** 08-16-2017, 01:00 PM

10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest awards are ready!!!

Chad300tdt · #**1490** 08-18-2017, 10:21 AM

BenzFest is TOMORROW!!!! We're finishing setup and food prep today.

Safe travels to everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing you all!

The weather looks like it will be nice.

Chad300tdt · #**1491** 08-20-2017, 02:33 PM

Raquel and I want to thank everyone for coming to the 10th BenzFest! I hope everyone made it home safely and enjoyed yesterday as much as we did. It was great to see old friends and a few new faces. We're already looking forward to hosting the 11th Annual Southeast PA BenzFest (August 25, 2018)!

Awards:

Lowest Mileage Vehicle @ 57K miles - WHopper
Highest Mileage Vehicle @ 325K miles - martureo
Farthest Distance Traveled @ 780 miles - finnsharp
Most Modified Vehicle @ '91 300TE - gatorblue92
People's Choice @ '79 450SEL 6.9 - Hanno

photo credit to DP (professor)

gatorblue92 · #**1492** 08-20-2017, 08:16 PM

Thanks again for hosting! Always a great time!

hanno · #**1493** 08-21-2017, 08:34 PM

Chad, it is we who should thank you. Great weather, food, and most importantly the people. Wide spectrum of cars, age, and condition.

Thanks again, see you next year!

martureo · #**1494** 08-06-2018, 09:47 AM

Is this happening this year? Is there anything I can do to get the ball rolling?

Fulcrum525 · #**1495** 08-06-2018, 09:17 PM

I was wondering the same...usually there would be a post by now. Is Chad ok?

martureo · #**1496** 08-09-2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fulcrum525

I was wondering the same...usually there would be a post by now. Is Chad ok?

I sent him an email and a PM about a month ago. No reply.

I just left a voicemail a few minutes ago. Let's see.

mbz300cd · #**1497** 08-11-2018, 02:18 PM

His last post was 8/20/2017
"...We're already looking forward to hosting the 11th Annual Southeast PA BenzFest (August 25, 2018)!"

Chad300tdt · #**1498** 08-14-2018, 02:57 PM

Hi guys. I'm ok, just overwhelmed with my schedule.

I'm the scoutmaster for a troop of over 50 boys with 12 more crossing over in April. I just got back from summer camp and am dealing with merit badge issues, etc. Plus my stained glass business is doing better and needs more of my attention than before.

Raquel and I decided not to do BenzFest anymore. 10 years was a good run. If someone else wants to take the torch, feel free. It's just too much time and $$ for me to plan a good car show and gathering.

I'm also Benzless at the moment and not sure when I'll be able to get back into one.