The FIFTH Annual Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Caravans of Mercedes-Benz autos leaving from Austin, the DFW Metroplex, Houston and San Antonio will once again meet at the midway point between Houston and Dallas on I-45 known as Centerville for a day filled with automotive fun! This is an event open to all Mercedes-Benz owners, regardless of the age or condition of their car, from garage queens to daily drivers to beaters. Owners from points beyond Texas are invited, too. We've had repeat attendees from Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas participate in this get together. Smart and Sprinter owners are invited to attend, too. After all, they're just our brothers with different badging. Do you have family members, friends, or neighbors who drive Mercedes-Benzes and don't know about this event? Tell them to come on out! The caravans will depart at a time that will give them a 12:00 Noon arrival time in Centerville. You can check below for the departure time for the caravan nearest you. We will have reserved parking and a BBQ lunch in a room reserved just for us at the world famous Woody's Smokehouse on the NORTHBOUND side of I-45. After everyone has eaten, we'll head 4 miles south of town on old Highway 75 to Fort Boggy State Park for the Show and Shine! Admission to Fort Boggy is FREE. Awards will be given out based on People's Choice for best Vintage Model (Pre 1980), Best 1980s Model "Young Classics", Best 1990s Model, and Best 2000-present Model. Bring the camera, water and some sunscreen to the park because it probably will be hot, though not as hot as the late-July meets (we're hoping for some mid-upper 80s temps this time around instead of 100+). Come on out to Texas's Premier Mercedes-Benz Event and have some fun with fellow BenzNuts. We're gonna have a good time!

Departure Points:
(If you are coming from a town not listed below, (ex: Beaumont, Tyler, Waco) and you are interested in setting up a caravan if you expect 2 or more other vehicles to come along, send me a private message so we can get something set up. Keep watching this list to see if any other cities get added.)

Austin (Round Rock)
Dell Diamond
3400 East Palm Valley Boulevard (US 79)
Round Rock, TX 78665
Meet at 9:15am, depart at 9:45am

Location of Dell Diamond: Dell Diamond - Google Maps
Route from Dell Diamond to Centerville: Dell Diamond to Centerville - Google Maps

Dallas (DFW #1, I-45 South location)
Love's Truck Stop
2500 S I-45 (Exit 272, Fulghum Rd. Exit)
Hutchins, TX 75141
Meet at 9:45am, depart at 10:15am

Location of Love's Truck Stop: 2500 S I-45, Hutchins, TX - Google Maps
Route from Love's to Centerville: Dallas to Centerville - Google Maps

Fort Worth (DFW #2, US 287 location)
Starbucks (in front of Wal-Mart)
1198 N. Hwy 77 (near intersection of Hwy 77 and 287)
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Meet at 9:30am, depart at 10:00am

Location of Starbucks: Starbucks, - Google Maps
Route from Starbucks to Centerville: Fort Worth to Centerville - Google Maps

Houston
Cracker Barrel
14765 North Freeway (Exit 63, Airtex Dr. Exit)
Houston, TX 77090
The Houston group will assemble in the section of the Cracker Barrel parking lot closest to the Guesthouse Inn & Suites.
Meet at 9:45am, depart at 10:15am

Location of Cracker Barrel: 14765 North Freeway, Houston, TX - Google Maps
Route from Houston to Centerville: Houston to Centerville - Google Maps

San Antonio
HEB
17460 IH 35 North (Exit 175, Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. Exit)
Schertz, TX 78154
Meet at 7:30am, depart at 8:00am (note: this caravan will meet up with the Austin caravan at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock at 9:30am)

Location of HEB: HEB, - Google Maps
Route from San Antonio to Dell Diamond : San Antonio to Dell Diamond - Google Maps
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Route from Dell Diamond to Centerville: Dell Diamond to Centerville - Google Maps




Woody's Smokehouse - Home - The World's Best Beef Jerky


Fort Boggy State Park
TPWD: Fort Boggy State Park
Map of Fort Boggy:http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_146.pdf

Video from last year's meet: YouTube - GTG20

Pics from the last four meets:












See ya there!



Please announce your intentions of attending in the official thread found here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=271849

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

Almost two weeks til the big day!

I need caravan leaders from the following departure points:
1. Fort Worth (Waxahachie)
2. Austin (Round Rock)
3. San Antonio (Schertz)

If you are interested in leading one of those caravans, contact me ASAP.

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

One week til the big day!
This is for those of you who need a little encouragement to attend.

10 Good Reasons to come to the Fifth Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together

1. There's going to be BBQ there
2. You've never attended the Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together in the past
3. You've attended the Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together in the past and you already know how much fun it is
4. You need to get away from your other half and /or kids/family for the day
5. You need somewhere to take your other half and/or kids/family for the day
6. It's time to take your Mercedes-Benz on a good highway run and blow out the cobwebs
7. Get to meet and greet other Mercedes-Benz owners and fans
8. Enjoy the scenic Texas countryside
9. You might win an award if your car receives enough awards in the Show and Shine
10. This is one of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz events in Texas. If you can't make it to any other Mercedes-Benz get together in the state of Texas, this one you just have to attend!

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

Thanks everyone for coming out to the get together. A great time was had by all! Here's some pics for you to see, courtesy of SLKMan from slkworld.com.
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a55/ragtopman/2010%205th%20Annual%20Texas%20Mercedes-Benz%20Get%20Together/

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

For those who have or have not attended this gathering. It's a lot of fun.
June 1st is the date for the 2013 gathering. Mark your calendars. There's usually a great turn out and great food.

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With best regards

Al