2021 Motorfest Morgantown, PA Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum May 31- June 4, 2021 http://www.fordv8foundation.org/
Motorfest is a fundraising event planned to give Early Ford V8 owners and supporters an opportunity to visit a location with numerous history and transportation related destinations. To allow participation by more attendees and help with social distancing, driving tours will be offered each day to several different nearby cities on a rotating basis. Destinations each day will be arranged based on the participants preferences as noted on the registration form with some modifications possible to prevent overcrowding at the tour destinations. Each evening there will be social events to share the days experiences with existing and new friends. Registration is based on a per person fee which includes admission to the driving tour destinations and participation in the evening social events and meals.
The meet venue is the Classic Auto Mall located just west of Philadelphia. The 40 acre property includes a 336,000 square foot building with 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles in addition to housing one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display.
The mall connects to a 187 room Holiday Inn which will serve as the host hotel. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn located at 6170 Morgantown Rd, Route 10, Morgantown, PA 19543-9564. To make room reservations call 610-286-3000 and mention Early Ford V-8 Motorfest.
The venue has all the facilities necessary for the event: Over 160 hotel rooms with on-site RV and trailer and parking Located just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike Interstate 76 exit 298 On site banquet and meeting facilities On site hotel and McDonalds restaurants
On Monday, May 31st, Meet Registration will open. Raffle rooms with the Your Choice and Special Items Raffle tickets will be available along with a hospitality area.
On Tuesday, June 1st, Meet Registration and the Raffle/Hospitality room will be open. Driving tours are planned on a rotating basis to nearby cities visiting historic sites, transportation related museums and private car collections. Lunch will be on your own with food service available at some locations. In the evening there will be a Welcome Party including a buffet meal.
On Wednesday, June 2nd, the Raffle/Hospitality Room and rotating driving tours will continue. In the evening the Mall will have a car cruise-in and those interested are encouraged to participate. We will be having an Ice Cream Social at 8PM.
On Thursday, June 3rd, the Raffle/Hospitality Room and rotating driving tours will continue. In the evening there will be a BBQ buffet meal and social event where the Raffle drawings will be held.
On Friday, June 4th, the rotating driving tours will continue.
The hotel is in close proximity to a newly constructed casino and the dates were selected based on room availability and coordinating with other national meet dates. There is also a WWII weekend event planned at the Reading Airports Mid-Atlantic Air Museum with tickets available for advance purchase on-line when they become available. https://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_tickets.htm
Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum
2021 Motorfest Morgantown, Pennsylvania May 31 thru June 4 Do NOT Fill In
REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION No. Last Name: First Name: Names of Others in Party:
Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: E-mail: Cell Number: Registration Closes May 15, 2021 NO REFUNDS AFTER May 1, 2021 Item Number Each Total Registration Fee 1 $ 185.00 $ 185.00 Additional Attendees ____ $ 185.00 $ ______Mail payment and registration form to: 2021 Motorfest c/o Norman Heathcote Make checks payable to check # $ ______305 Gwynnbrook Avenue “Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum” ______Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope if you wish to have a confirmation returned to you.
Registration fees include driving tours entry fees Monday-Thursday and planned evening social events including meals on Tuesday and Thursday and desert on Wednesday. There will be a “your choice” and “50/50” raffle. Unsecured trailer and RV parking is also included. There will be no judging or swap meet at this event. You can drive your early Ford or a modern car on the driving tours.
Hotel reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly rooms are $104/night plus tax. Holiday Inn Morgantown - Reading Area 6170 Morgantown Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543 (610) 286-3000
Please indicate your preferences (1st,2nd,3rd,4th)each day so that entry tickets and parking can be arranged.
Tues Wed Thur Fri Allentown Boyertown Strasburg/Lancaster Valley Forge/Oaks Schedule Day 1 – Monday Registration Open (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Raffle (All day) Day 2 – Tuesday Registration Open (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Raffle (All day) Driving Tour (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Welcome Party (7:00 to 10:00PM) Day 3 – Wednesday Raffle (All day) Driving Tour (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Mall Cruise In (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Food Truck available for food purchase Ice Cream Social Day 4 –Thursday Raffle (All day) Driving Tour (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Movie (Ford vs Ferrari 4:30-6:30 PM in the Hotel Atrium) BBQ and raffle drawings (8:00 to 9:30 PM) your-choice raffle drawing will be held at this event Day 4 –Friday Driving Tour (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Departure
TOURS EACH DAY Allentown (America on Wheels Museum / Liberty Bell Museum / The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage) Boyertown (Boyertown Museum / 3 Dog Garage Collection) Strasburg/Lancaster (Outlet Malls / Train Museum) Valley Forge (National Park / American Treasure Tour)
One tour booklet will be provided to include all tours SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Party Movie Ice Cream Social BBQ Mall Cruise-in
By signing this registration form, I acknowledge that the vehicle I will be driving on the tour is covered by liability insurance in accordance with the laws of my state, and is covered by additional coverages as I have elected. I further acknowledge that the Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum and its representatives shall not be liable for accidental injuries to persons or property occurring in connection with this event.
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TOURS
DRIVING TOUR - VALLEY FORGE Valley Forge National Historical Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, taking place from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. The National Historical Park preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. Originally Valley Forge State Park, it became a national historical park in 1976. The Park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials and museums American Treasure Tour The American Treasure Tour (subject to availability) is a tourist attraction established in 2010 and opened to the public for guided tours. Visitors travel through a large private collection that encompasses an eclectic variety of smaller collections. Included is one of the world's largest private collections of automatic music machines: nickelodeons, band organs, calliopes, photoplayers and music boxes. There are also classic cars, circus art, dolls and dollhouses, and a large assortment of popular culture miscellania. It is located in the 422 Business Center in the community of Oaks, Pennsylvania, west of Valley Forge National Historical Park just off of U.S. Route 422. Web Link http://americantreasuretour.com/ Video Link https://youtu.be/BDGFG5UlEFs
DRIVING TOUR – BOYERTOWN
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Founded in 1965, the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles collects and preserves Pennsylvania's transportation history. Dozens of vehicles, everything from horse-drawn carriages to motorized cars and trucks to bicycles, are on display in a former truck body manufacturing plant. Also on display are significant examples of roadside architecture: a 1921 Sunoco gas station and a 1938 prefabricated diner. The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles also features changing exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Private Vehicle Collection (subject to availability) Every vehicle in the 3 Dog Garage collection is unique. Each has a history all its own, and each is preserved and presented as a tribute to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the individuals who were instrumental in their creation. Every vehicle in the collections is, in some way, a Ford. Some were purpose-built from the ground up to racing specifications. Others are modified examples of production-line automobiles. In either case, the vehicles stand as testimony to a period in American history that saw enthusiastic self-expression, mechanical skill, innovation and creativity combine to produce vehicles that were the technical and/or aesthetic realization of the goals of their creators, and it is to them that the collections are dedicated.
DRIVING TOUR – LANCASTER/STRASBURG Outlet Shopping Features Hundreds of Stores in The Tanger & Rockvale Outlet Centers Make sure to bring comfy shoes for shopping in Lancaster County, because you could spend days checking out the bargains! Hundreds of Lancaster outlet stores are packed with brand name clothing, shoes and housewares at prices you won't find anywhere else. Plus, factory outlets offer more deals on glassware, pewterware, crafts, silk flowers and much more. Many of these famous Lancaster outlets are clustered together across two Outlet Centers along Route 30 - Tanger Outlet Center and The Rockvale Outlets Lancaster. These are a must-shop destination for anyone visiting Lancaster County with an eye on bargains. With all the Lancaster outlet shopping choices, you could be in store for a long day. Before heading out, make your game plan by browsing our directory of Lancaster, PA Outlets.
Railroad Museum Of Pennsylvania The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania houses one of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world. Devoted to preserving and interpreting the broad impact of railroad development on society, the Museum: Displays 100+ locomotives & cars from the mid-19th & 20th centuries, including the priceless Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Collection. Has restored many of these unique survivors to original appearance, and pursues a major restoration program. Conducts educational programs for all ages, provides tours and holds special events, many in cooperation with outside organizations. The innovative Railway Education Center provides a focus for exciting learning. Houses extensive exhibits of railroad artifacts, plus priceless artwork, books, photographs and corporate railroad material.
DRIVING TOURS – ALLENTOWN
America On Wheels is an over-the-road transportation museum in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The 43,000 square feet museum offers over 23,000 square feet of exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibits. The museum houses rotating exhibits on the second floor. Also on the second floor is the HubCap Cafe, and a vehicle art gallery.
Liberty Bell Museum The Liberty Bell Museum is a non-profit organization and museum located in Zion's United Church of Christ in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The museum, based in the church in which the Liberty Bell was hidden during the American Revolutionary War, contains exhibits relating to the Liberty Bell and subjects including liberty, freedom, patriotism and local history.
The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage (subject to availability) Nicola Bulgari and Keith Flickinger, curator started working together in 1995 repairing a 1942 Buick Special Estate Wagon that hit a tree. After the first car was restored, Bulgari started sending all his cars to Keith. The 27-acre area that used to be Allentown’s original drive-in theater contains a conference center built from re-purposed wood in a Pennsylvania Quaker, Amish- style. There’s an upholster building, a mechanical building, service building, a fabrication shop, the HVA center named for a part of the building that is on loan to the Historic Vehicle Association, a company that documents all vehicles that are important in American and automotive history.
For additional information please contact:
Cecil Polan Phone 410-299-3837 Email: [email protected] Norm Heathcote Phone 410-227-2040 Email: [email protected]
Web Site Links to tour destinations (subject to availability)
Please click the following links for more information on the tour destinations. Classic Auto Mall www.classicautomall.com Valley Forge National Park https://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm American Treasure Tour http://americantreasuretour.com/ Boyertown Museum http://boyertownmuseum.org/ Private Collection in Boyertown http://3dog.org/ Strasburg PA Railroad Museum https://rrmuseumpa.org/ Lancaster PA shopping outlets https://lancasterpa.com/shopping/outlets/ America on Wheels Museum in Allentown PA http://americaonwheels.org/visit/. Liberty Bell Museum in Allentown PA http://libertybellmuseum.org/ The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage in Allentown PA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_CG9aG1WTk
The Mid Atlantic Air Museum - World War II Weekend located at the Reading Regional Airport presents which in 2021 will be June 4-6 which follows Motorfest. Anyone interested in attending this event should purchase tickets in advance http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html and make arrangements with the hotel to extend their stay thru the weekend.