Holiday Party - C A N C E L ED
Unfortunately we must cancel the party - keep watching this website for our 2025 plans to be loaded soon! Everyone have a safe holiday season!
Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant in Starlight, Indiana - RSVP CLOSED
Our November event will be another joint Chapter event! This time a trip to Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant in Starlight, Indiana on Saturday, November 9th. Both Chapter members will meet at the Restaurant at 1:15PM for a delicious and filling family style lunch.
We will have reserved seating and separate checks.
After lunch we can drive right next door to Huber’s Winery and Orchard where we can enjoy a sampling of their wonderful wines in the Tasting Loft, visit the creamery for sweet treats, and the Farm Market and Bakery - there is something for everyone there!
Bluegrass Stars will meet at the Restaurant at 1:15PM. The Cincinnati/N.KY/Dayton chapter will either caravan from Ft. Mitchell KY OR meet at the restaurant.
For more information on the venues visit these websites:
EVENT DETAILS:
RSVP by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH @5:00PM at the RSVP link below.
Date & Time: Saturday November 9th - arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. for 1:30 lunch reservation
Location: Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant, 2421 Eagle Road, Starlight, Indiana
RSVP: Click here to RSVP —> RSVP CLOSED
Event Focal Points:
Mark Smith - contact@mbcacincy.org (Cincinnati section)
J. Anne Gilliland @ mbca2023jag@gmail.com (Bluegrass section)
Old Friends Farm - Retired Race horses - Scenic drive, lunch & Farm tour - RSVP is closed
Join us on Saturday October 19th for a joint event with the Bluegrass Stars chapter. For the Cincinnati section, our day will start with a drive to our first destination, Old Friends Farm in Georgetown KY. The Bluegrass Stars section will meet up with us at the farm. We toured this farm years ago during one of our bourbon tour long weekends. It’s a beautiful location and we will have a guided tour of the farm . The tour will give us an opportunity to meet quite a few of the retired thoroughbred race horses. Old Friends Farm is an amazing organization that saves retired race horses from basically being relegated to a hard/miserable life after the financial and physical performances for their owners - Last time, the stories told about some of the horses and where they were rescued from were eye opening. The farm personnel (many are volunteers!) do amazing work for these horses so they can live out the retirement they deserve. After the farm tour we will proceed to our lunch venue, Fava’s Restaurant. It has been family owned since 1910 and is located in historic downtown Georgetown. For those interested in drinking responsibly, they do serve cans of beer and wine, they do not have a full bar.
NOTE: the RSVP is a 2 step process:
1) Complete the RSVP information via the RSVP link at the bottom of this website AND after completing the RSVP, come back to this website and perform the next step.
2) Click the link to pre-pay your fee ($10/person + credit card transaction fee) for the Old Friends Farm tour. You must pre-pay for the tour via the link at the bottom of this website in order to participate in this event.
EVENT DETAILS
Group Drives:
Cincinnati section - Northern Kentucky meet up:
10:00 a.m. - Depart Kroger Fuel station parking lot in Ft Mitchel KY - 2150 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 (across highway from Ft. Mitchel Mercedes Benz)
Bluegrass Stars meet up:
No caravan - meet up at the farm - arrive no later than 11:45
Noon. - Tour old Friends Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324
1:10 p.m. - depart Old Friends Farm for lunch
1:30 p.m. - Lunch Fava’s Restaurant, 159 E. Main St., Georgetown, KY 40324 502-863-4383
Venue Websites —> Old Friends Farm Link
Yelp Link to Fava menu —> Fava's Menu
RSVP & Pre-Pay for farm tour
Complete the 2 step process to RSVP & Pre-pay for the farm tour by Thursday 10/10 @ 5:00 p.m. EST
STEP #1 - Click this link and complete your RSVP —> RSVP is closed
STEP #2 - Pre-pay for your farm tour (required to participate) —> RSVP is closed
Event Focal Point: Lauren Wallace, Mark Smith - contact@mbcacincy.org
Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort - Lunch & Car Show
Jim McAnanly, a member of or section made us aware of a car show he will be attending. We thought other members would be interested in attending OR showing your car.
NOTE: This is not a Mercedes Benz Club sponsored/planned event. If you have questions please direct them to the show organizers at the contact information noted below.
Show Information
Where? —> Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort 3664 W State Route 22-3 in Loveland, OH 45140.
When? —> Saturday 9/28/2024 from 11 - 2
Food —> Lunch provided (Free) to show car driver
RSVP Required (only if showing a car)? —> Yes - see instructions below
Send an Email to dfsact@rlcommunities.com with the following information
Your Name & names of any guests attending
your phone #
Your email address
the year, make and model of car you will be showing
Questions? - contact Claire Fitzpatrick at 513-453-0017
Prasco Park in Mason Ohio - cruise in
One of our members made us aware of this cruise in on Saturday September 21st. We have include all the details we have below so that any members interested in showing a car OR attending are aware.
NOTE: This is not a Mercedes Club sponsored event therefore all the information we have about the event is noted below. Any questions about the event need to be directed to the organizers of the event.
Show Information
We are thrilled to remind you that our highly anticipated Annual Motor Classic is happening this weekend! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21st at 10:00 AM and get ready for an unforgettable morning filled with excitement and fun.
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, September 21st
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Location: Prasco Park in Mason Ohio
What to Expect:
• Stunning Cars: Feast your eyes on a spectacular display of cars, ranging from powerful muscle cars to charming old-fashioned classics.
• Giveaways: Participate in our event and stand a chance to win amazing giveaways!
• Complimentary Food: Enjoy delicious complimentary food and beverages throughout the event.
• Fun for Kids: We have inflatables and activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Parking Information:
• Participants: Designated parking will be available for all show participants.
• Non-Participants: Parking for individuals not participating in the show will be in our Grass Lot. Overflow parking will be available at Crossroads Church, with shuttles running throughout the event to ensure convenient access.
Important Notice:
• Smoke/Vape/Alcohol-Free Campus: Prasco's campus has been designated as a smoke-free property under Ohio Law (Revised Code § 3794). Therefore, Prasco Park staff are obligated to ensure that smoking, which includes the use of tobacco, vapor devices, and E-cigarettes, does not occur anywhere at Prasco Park.Prasco Park guests are prohibited from possessing alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs/substances, and glass bottles. Guests who seem intoxicated or otherwise impaired by drugs/alcohol will be denied entry into or removed from Prasco Park.
• Pet-Free Campus: Dogs and other animals are not allowed on the Prasco campus. Service animals are permitted, provided the animal is performing the work or task it is trained to do. A service animal will be removed if the animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control it; a service animal will also be removed if it is not housebroken (Americans with Disabilities Act § 35.136).
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow car enthusiasts, enjoy great food, and have a wonderful time with family and friends. Whether you’re a car aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone at our Annual Motor Classic.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking to be a part of the show? Register through the link below!
CANCELED! - The Bicycle Museum of America
Due to very low RSVP response we have decided to cancel the drive & tour of the museum.
Join us for a fun day that will include meeting up just north of Dayton Ohio for a drive in the country that will take us to the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen Ohio. This 2 story historic building holds quite a collection of bicycles that date back to at least the early 1800s and also includes examples from the 1900s and today. In addition to bicycles, they have a nice collection of advertising signs for various bicycle brands that also spans a long historical timeline.
If you want more details on the museum check out their website —> LINK
Event Details:
RSVP —> CANCELED
Fee (paid at the door) —> Adults $3, Senior $2, Children 5 and under $1
9:30 a.m. —> Depart for country drive from Starbucks/Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders Englewood Ohio. This is in the same parking lot (out near route 48/Main St. as the Meijers, just south of I-70). Starbucks address is 9198 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45415
10:30 —> Arrive at museum - 7 W Monroe St, New Bremen, OH 45869
12ish —> Depart for Lunch at Bolly’s Restaurant 202 N Main St New Bremen (a few blocks from the Museum) - Link to their Menu —> LINK
Event Focal Point: Mark Smith - contact@mbcacincy.org
Cruise in - Thirsty Thursday At MOTA in Blue Ash Ohio (Rain or Shine)
MOTA in Blue Ash Ohio has invited us to show our lovely cars at their Thirsty Thursday cruise in on Thursday August 15th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Food and drinks will be provided!
PLEASE RSVP via the link below so we know you are planning to attend AND they can save space for your vehicle!
Here is a link to MOTA’s website with more information on this unique business for storing and detailing cars —> LINK
Details:
Date & Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday August 15th, 2024
Location: 11309 Deerfield Rd, Cincinnati Ohio 45242
RSVP —> LINK
Event Contact: Mark Smith (events.mbcacincy@gmail.com)
UPDATED 6/14/24 - French Lick regional event - NEW - see below for new cut off for hotel reservations!!
As of 6/14 - NOTE: The hotel has changed the cut off date for the deep discounted room rate - it’s now moved in to midnight Sunday June 16, vs the original date of June 30th.
Kenneth Koehler our club regional director has provided the details about this fun regional club event. Below please find details about the event and how to complete your reservation. It’s a 3 step process to fully RSVP for this event. See below for details. Be sure to complete all steps so you can fully enjoy the event!! The club is hosting a happy hour on Friday evening.
EVENT Agenda:
Thursday August 1 4:00p.m. - Room check-in Welcome reception in the Atrium
6:00pm - Group dinner at 33 Brick Street, French Lick
Friday August 2 9:30am - Meet in the atrium to organize groups for trip to Jasper, IN
10:30am - Group 1 goes to the Tell City Pretzel factory for a tour
Group 2 goes to the Jasper Mill for tour and shopping
11:30am - Groups switch
12:30pm - German Strassenfest at town square in Jasper - Food, fun, shopping
4:00pm - Happy Hour El Compadre Mexican Restaurant Marguerites and nachos on the Central Region
6:00pm - Group dinner at The German Cafe, French Lick
Saturday August 3 8:00am Presidents' Meeting (Location TBD)
9:30am - Meet in the atrium to organize groups for road rally
Rally will include stops at Patoka Winery and Hinshaw Rock'n Gems
12:30pm - Lunch at Legendz Sports Bar, French Lick or Power Plant Bar & Grill in The French Lick Resort
2:00pm - Afternoon free to visit Casino, shop or take resort tours
6:00pm - Banquet, West Baden Springs Resort Atrium (RSVP & pre-pay required)
Sunday August 4 - depart for home
3 Steps you need to take in order to attend:
Step 1) Reserve a room - NEW - to get discount you must make reservation by midnight Sunday June 16th
We have a block of outside view rooms reserved for a discounted rate. Make your room reservations directly through the resort at 1-844-241-6361. GROUP ROOM RATES (Cut-off for group discount midnight Sunday June 16th - To get our discounted rate be sure to give the group code 0824MBC when making your reservation.
Outside view : Thursday $199 Friday and Saturday $269 Balcony Upgrade (if available): Thursday $245 Friday and Saturday $345
Room rates are subject to 13% total Occupancy tax (7% Indiana, 4% Occupancy, 2% Historic taxes)
Step 2) Pre-Pay for Saturday Banquet -The cost of the banquet is $100 per person. Mail a check (made out to Ken) to Ken Koehler at 6168 Ruthven Drive Noblesville, IN 46062 - NOTE: Ken must have your payment by June 30th!!
Step 3) Complete the RSVP —> RSVP
Event Focal Points:
Primary: Ken Koehler (skkoehler@att.net)
Secondary: Mark Smith (events.mbcacincy@gmail.com)
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance with Bluegrass Stars
Join the Bluegrass stars section at the Keeneland Concours near Lexington KY. There will be a club parking coral that you can use if you drive a Mercedes. You must pay a $5 fee at the gate to park in the coral.
Advance ticket purchase is closed - buy tickets at gate, be sure to also to buy the Mercedes Club parking coral ticket ($5 extra).
Club driving caravan to the event: details - we are not having a club caravan to this event.
—> Keeneland Concours link (details on location)
RSVP: not required
PARKING - Enter event via Keeneland Race Track gate #1, follow signs for Club Paddocks & Special Interest parking (will be on right side) - you must be driving a Mercedes to park in the club paddock. LINK to map
Event Focal Point: Mark Smith ( events.mbcacincy@gmail.com ) with Bluegrass Stars leadership
Over the Rhine/Findlay Market - Downtown Cincinnati
1801 Race St, Cincinnati , OH 45202
So much to do, so much to see, so much to eat! That's what we will all think after we visit Over the Rhine and the Findlay Market in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, July 13, at 10:00AM.
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continually operating public market, located just blocks from the historic downtown neighborhood of Over the Rhine. There are 50 merchants selling fresh produce, meat, fish, flowers, cheeses, and bakery items, plus an additional Farmers Market on Saturdays. Open from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, there is so much to see and buy - be sure to wear your walking shoes and bring your shopping totes!
Lunch is offered throughout the Market, but, we have open seating for 12:30PM in the Queen City Radio Bar for a rest between shopping. Lunch will be at the Lubecker, a food truck inside of the Queen City Radio Bar offering a variety of mouthwatering German dishes.
Be sure to RSVP here LINK to RSVP
This event is planned by the Bluegrass Stars section
Kerwyn Robertson (events.mbcacincy@gmail.com) will be the local contact for this event. Mark Smith will be out of town.
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance
We will once again have a parking coral for the club that is located on property at Ault Park! You will be responsible for purchasing ticket(s) in order to attend the concours. See Cincinnati Concours link below for details.
IMPORTANT!! —> Per Concours rules only Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be permitted to park in the club coral. It’s very important to follow the rules on entering the club coral - DO NOT try to enter via the exit as you will be diving the wrong way on a one way street! The police will stop you from entering AND you risk being ticketed. See the Cincinnati Concours link below for details on entry.
Space is limited and available first come first serve - if the lot is full you will need to park at the general parking area (remote location with shuttle bus) or find a place on the street (very limited & not recommended). Remote parking location and details can be found at the Cincinnati Concours link below.
Details can be found here on remote parking & ticket purchasing —> Cincinnati Concours link
Coral parking location: TBD
Attendance Fee: see Cincinnati Concours website above to purchase your ticket(s)
RSVP: not required
Event Focal Point: Mark Smith - events.mbcacincy@gmail.com
Cincinnati Concours Hangar Party
This is not a Mercedes Club sanctioned or planned event. This ticketed Saturday evening event is a one-of-a-kind party hosted by Executive Jet Management at Cincinnati’s historic Lunken Airport. Guests will enjoy an impressive display of luxury jets, vintage aircraft and rare collector cars. Chef Jeff Thomas will be serving dinner by the bite, complemented by a variety of beers, wines and spirits.
This is a fun evening where you get very close views of many interesting vehicles. You might even get invited as you arrive to display your car on the tarmac with some other amazing interesting vehicles!
Hangar Party Ticket details —> LINK
Fees: see link above to purchase your tickets - you must purchase in advance!
Mercedes Club RSVP not required
Cincinnati Concours - Countryside Tour
This is not a Mercedes club sanctioned or planned event, however last year some of our members met up and participated in this scenic driving tour. It’s a great way to see some amazing cars being driven while you drive your own car. An added benefit is all the up close and personal time you get with all the cars and attendees in Mariemont Square on Wooster Pike while everyone waits to depart for the drive. This event is planned to end early enough so there will be plenty of time for you to also attend the Hangar party (another concours ticketed event) if you desire.
Countryside Tour - ticket details —> LINK
Fees: yes you must pre-register and pay entry fee (see link above for details)
No Mercedes Club RSVP required
Spring Dust-Off Picnic
Come One, Come all to our Third Annual Dust-Off Picnic Show. It’s time to dust off your modern or vintage Mercedes (or both!) for a fun afternoon of socializing, food, and games. If you have a vehicle eligible for silver star preservation, you can certify it at this event. RSVP is open through Thursday, May 9, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The fee for this event is $15/per person online. You can pay online after you RSVP (The online payment due date is Thursday, May 9). Please ensure that the name and email you provide on the payment form match those on the RSVP form to ensure proper records are kept. Due to prior no-shows, if payment is not received before May 9, we can not order food for you. You are welcome to attend and pay at the door, however we can not guarantee that there will be enough food, as those who prepaid will serve themselves first.
The club will provide water, Soft Drinks, Hot Dogs, and Hamburgers, though we ask that each car bring a dessert or side dish to share! Please Indicate what you are bringing in the RSVP Form.
>Please RSVP & Pay by Thursday May 9, 2024.
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Event Overview
Upon your arrival, please park in the respective parking lot whether you are participating in the Car Show. Spots will be assigned, and you will Proceed to the tent to check in with Mark Smith and receive your nametag. Lunch will be served inside (more details as catering is confirmed).
We will hold a short trivia competition to test your Mercedes-Benz knowledge after lunch. Then we will head outside, where you will have a chance to Introduce yourself, briefly share with the group what you brought with you, and whatever you want to share with fellow members of the Club.
On the ballots you receive upon arrival, you will vote on a few different categories of the cars on show, and you will name a best of show, best contemporary, and best classic. (You may not vote for your vehicle). Winners will be announced once all ballots are collected and counted.
Lastly, if you intend to enter your classic Mercedes-Benz for Silver Star Review, you will have it reviewed by Mark or Austin and signed off.
Event Agenda
11:30- Event Start
12:00- Convene inside for an overview of the day, followed by lunch
Optional Mercedes-Benz Trivia on your Smart Device
1:30- Show & Tell about your cars
2:45- Show Ballots Due
3:00- Awards & Closing Remarks
3:15- Silver Star Preservation Review (Optional)
3:30- Event End
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS RAIN (SNOW) OR SHINE! THERE IS PLENTY OF INDOOR AND COVERED SPACE. SHOULD THERE BE SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED, WE WILL POSTPONE THE EVENT FOR the safety of OUR MEMBERS
Q: What is the Mercedes-Benz Silver Star Preservation Class?
This class is for cars 25 years old (The model year 1998) or more senior, which are mainly original and have been unrestored since the new year. It is intended for driver-quality cars that withstand the ravages of time, climate, and daily driving. It is not intended for “Trailer Queens”-for those we have a Show Class- nor for rusty and dirty barn finds that do not operate properly and have not been on the road for several years.
Q: Why should I enter for Silver Star Preservation Class?
This classification is designed to formally recognize original cars that meet the defined set of standards by presenting the owner with a certificate commemorating the event and displaying a photo and pertinent data suitable for framing. It can also add to the provenance of your car whenever one intends to sell or insure it. The certificate awards the owners who have treated their pride and joy gently over the years and have resisted the temptation to restore. As the saying goes," they are only original once," and as we all know, you cannot regain originality! (Source: mbca.org)
Q: Who will be Judging the Entrants?
Each Silver Star entrant will be given a Silver Star Preservation Classification Score Sheet and be instructed on how to complete it. The cars are self-judged by the entrant following the form. On the record, the owner informs the judges which aspects of the car are entirely original and which parts have been altered over time. The judge, assigned by the section, will review the completed form with the entrant, evaluating each aspect of the car. If the vehicle has earned enough points to be certified, the reviewers verify the findings and initial the form. A digital photo of the entrant’s car in JPEG format is taken at the show. The completed classification form and the image are forwarded to the MBCA National Business Office. The MBCA National Business Office will create and send to the owner an official Silver Star Certificate formally declaring the car to have met the Silver Star Preservation Class standards. The owner may also purchase a specially designed badge from the MBCA National Business Office.
Cincinnati Section Board members Mark and Austin will be serving as Reviewers for this event.
Application forms will be provided.
RSVP HERE
PAY HERE
Tony York’s Derby Lunch Glendale, KY - with Bluegrass Stars - UPDATED 4/5/24
Tony York’s Derby Lunch Glendale, KY
The Bluegrass Stars section has invited us to attend this event with them. NOTE (4/5/2024): We are unable to have a group caravan to the event destination.
Below find their Invitation & Details:
Ladies, wear your favorite Derby hat, and gentlemen, don your pastel shirts & Panama straw hat and have Derby lunch (salad, a choice of fried chicken, meat loaf, or country ham along with peach cobbler for $25 which includes tip) with your Bluegrass Stars and Cincinnati Sections friends at Tony York’s on Main St in historic Glendale KY. After lunch, take a short stroll to the shops in town.
More information on Glendale KY —> LINK
Event Details:
1) 11:45 a.m. - Arrive Tony York’s - 201 E Main St, Glendale, KY 42740 (2.5 hours + 1 short break - drive on your own) - we are not having a group caravan for this event
2) noon: Lunch At Tony York’s (Derby Lunch - $25/person)
3) 1:30 p.m. - Explore Glendale KY on your own, head home
RSVP: RSVP is closed
Event Focal Point: Mark Smith & Bluegrass Stars leadership (Jim Keith) - events.mbcacincy@gmail.com
Collection 21 car Museum
We will once again visit this amazing private car collection in northern Kentucky (Erlanger). They have over 200 vehicles on display - if you attended last year, come back! They added to and updated their collection so it’s worth another visit. After visiting the car collection we will take a short scenic drive to our lunch destination.
Details:
1) 10:30 a.m. —> Arrive at Collection21
Collection21 address: 21 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018
Collection21 Website —> Link
2) Noon —> Depart for lunch destination
3) 12:30 —> arrive Jane’s Saddlebag, address: 13989 Ryle Road Union, KY 41091 (NOTE: this may change depending of the size of our group)
Jane’s Saddlebag website —> Link
Fees: Museum entry fee is $15 (pay at the door), Lunch cost is your responsibility
RSVP is closed - send an email to contact (see below) if you want to attend
Focal Points: Mark Smith (lead), Carol Colclasure (lunch) - events.mbcacincy@gmail.com
Scenic Drive, Kathleen Savage Browning (KSB) Miniatures Collection & Pogue Distillery Tour
NOTE: RSVP Is CLOSED, if you did not RSVP and would still like to attend, please contact the event focal listed below! Also, we had to move the date of this event to March 16 in order to include the distillery, they did not have availability on our original date.
We will depart Newport KY for the one hour scenic drive along the Ohio river to our first destination, Maysville KY. In Maysville you will have the opportunity to visit the KSB Gateway Museum Center. Your admission to the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center includes entry to the KSB Miniatures Collection, the Regional History Museum, the Old Pogue Experience, and the Genealogical & Historical Research Library. The museum is a self guided tour. You can spend as much time as you want in the area(s) that interest you. We then head over to deSha’s for lunch in Maysville. After lunch we take a short drive to the Pogue Distillery for a tour. We will have a tour guide for the Pogue Distillery. NOTE: RSVP early if you want to get a place for the tour of Pogue Distillery. Tour maximum is 18 people. Also there is very limited parking so we will need to carpool from Maysville. We will organize carpooling on the day of the event.
Event Details:
9:30 a.m. - Depart from a parking lot The Party Source 95 Riviera Dr, Bellevue, KY 41073
10:30 a.m. - Arrive at KSB Museum - 215 Sutton Street Maysville, Kentucky 41056
10:30 a.m. - 12:15 - tour KSB Museum
12:15 - Lunch at deSha’s 1166 US68/US62, Maysville
2:40 p.m. - Depart for Old Pogue Distillery & tour - 705 Germantown Rd, Maysville, KY 41056 - Carpool to be organized at lunch venue
3:00 - Old Pogue Distillery tour
Attendance Fee: Lunch, admission to the museum and Old Pogue tour fee is attendee responsibility - pre-purchase is not required for Museum, no charge for Pogue tour, individual bills for lunch
RSVP Required: RSVP CLOSED, please contact Lauren if you would still like to attend!
Venue Details —> KBS Museum link , Old Pogue Distillery link deSha’s restaurant link
Event Focal Point: Lauren Wallace - events.mbcacincy@gmail.com
Bluegrass Stars event - Movie & Trivia Night -Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
RSVP is now closed for this event. If you still want to attend, reach out directly to the focal point (listed below) to see if they can accommodate you. Our chapter has been invited to join the Bluegrass Stars chapter for this event in Louisville KY. Below are the details about the event:
How about a Sunday movie night and Trivia contest, all while enjoying great BBQ at a Mercedes-Benz Club of America— Bluegrass Stars favorite!. We will be at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint on Sunday evening, February 25th, at 5PM for a first run movie (No watching the movie before hand, so we are keeping that a secret!), followed by a trivia contest based on the movie!
The prize you ask? A Mercedes-Benz polo shirt!
Where: Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint —> 3408 Indian Lake Drive Louisville KY 40241
RSVP: CLOSED (Last day to RSVP 2/19 5:00 p.m.)
Event Focal Point: Ann Mudge mbca.mudge@gmail.com (Bluegrass Stars chapter)
Lights Under Louisville & Lunch - RSVP required by 11/13/2023
The Bluegrass Stars and the Cincinnati Sections will start the holiday season off with a drive through the Louisville Mega Cavern. Each year the Louisville Mega Cavern is transformed into an underground holiday light spectacular for the holiday season. Following the drive we will have lunch at the Audubon Country Club (NOTE: proper attire for the country club is business casual )
Event Details:
Date & Time:
Saturday November 18th, 2023
8:30 a.m. - DEPART from Kroger Ft. Mitchell Fuel store parking lot
10:30 am. - Tour Cavern - see link below to purchase vehicle ticket ($42.99)
Noon - Lunch @ Audubon Country Club (business casual attire) - you will be able to pay individually
To Do Items in order to attend - must complete no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday 11/13/2023
1) Purchase your vehicle’s ticket for Louisville Mega Cavern (tickets are per vehicle, all passengers in the vehicle are covered by the vehicle ticket) ==> Louisville Mega Cavern - Lights Under Louisville
2) RSVP for caravan & Lunch —> RSVP IS CLOSED - you can still do the tour but lunch is sold out - contact Mark Smith directly if you want to late attend
Met Up details:
Caravan - we depart @ 8:30 a.m
Location: Kroger Fuel Station - Ft. Mitchel Kentucky - 2150 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Tour the Lights Under Louisville driving tour - we line up at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Enter Louisville Mega Cavern into your nav
Lunch - @ noon
Location: Audubon Country Club @ 3265 Robin Road Louisville KY 40213
Questions? Contact Mark Smith via email (events.mbcacincy@gmail.com) or phone 513 349 7160)
Scenic Drive to Midway KY
We will be meeting up with our friends from the bluegrass section in Midway Kentucky On Saturday, October 14 for lunch after a beautiful fall drive through Kentucky. You can also enjoy a stroll down Main Street and visit some of the many shops in Midway after lunch. More information on Midway —> www.meetmeinmidway.com
We will caravan to Midway and also distribute route directions at the departure meet up point (see below)
Event details:
Date & Time: Saturday October 14th @ 10:15 a.m meet up, depart 10:30 a.m. eastern sharp!
Meet up for scenic drive to Midway KY: Kroger Ft Mitchel (at the fuel station parking lot) - 2150 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Final Destination, Lunch: Goose & Gander, 133 E Main Street @ 12:30 eastern - we have a private room reserved —> gooseandgandermidway.com/menu/full-menu/.
RSVP Here by 10/6 https://forms.gle/whLsLjSFt6zTDzPK9
Questions? Contact Mark Smith via email (events.mbcacincy@gmail.com) or phone 513 349 7160)
Mercedes Grande
The 2023 MERCEDES GRANDE in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrates all things Mercedes-Benz. Four days of Mercedes-Benz Culture, Causes, People, Lifestyle, Technology, and Cars Presented by the Mercedes Benz Club of America. Plan now to be a part of this exciting and extraordinary affair!
Celebration Send-Off & Open House Reception
Our next event will be a send-off reception/open house for our president Austin McAnanly who will be leaving for college very soon. Mark Smith, our event coordinator, and his partner Chris Ohmer will be hosting the event at their home in Maineville, Ohio - not far from where we had our spring dust off a few months ago. Please come and wish Austin well and thank him for all his hard work for our club. There will be plenty of parking on the street, in the drive, and on the circle drive in front of the home to show our cars, visit and enjoy some light snacks & refreshments. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Sunday, August 13th, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time zone
Location: Mark Smith will send you an email with the address, contact phone number, and instructions on parking after we have your RSVP
RSVP cut-off date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 5:00PM
Thanks,
Mark W. Smith
Event Coordinator-Mercedes-Benz Club of Cincinnati
Mercedes Grande National Event Zoom Meeting
To All MBCA MEMBERS!
Please find the link below to attend tomorrow evenings Zoom Call on MERCEDES GRANDE, the national gathering of the Mercedes Benz Club in Indianapolis, Indiana this coming September. I look forward to sharing all the exciting events we have planned in our beautiful and most hospitable City. We are delighted that our good neighbors from the Bluegrass State will be the first MBCA Section that we share the fun with. I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow evening and I encourage each of you to invite more of your fellow club members to join in on the call, they will be glad they did.
Talk Soon!
Roger
National Event Chairman
President
MBCA Indiana Crossroads
roger.mbcaindianacrossroads@gmail.com
317 721 2784
Roger Brummett is inviting you to a Zoom Call
Topic: Mercedes Grande Zoom Call
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86131550953?pwd=YWRobk1ZQmp6c1NDdTdQRG5oRUpadz09
Meeting ID: 861 3155 0953
Passcode: 607236
Spring Dust-Off Picnic
Come One, Come all to our Second Annual Dust-Off Picnic Show. It’s time to dust off your modern or vintage Mercedes (or both!) for a fun afternoon of socializing, food, and games. If you have a vehicle eligible for silver star preservation, there will be an opportunity to certify your vehicle at this event. RSVP is open through Sunday, April 9, at 8:00 pm ET.
The fee for this event is $25/per person online and $30 at the event. Preferably, you can pay online after you RSVP (The online payment due date is Saturday, 4/9) or once you arrive at the event. If you choose to pay online, please ensure that the name and email you provide on the payment form match those on the RSVP form to ensure proper records are kept.
If you choose to pay online, please ensure that the name and email you provide on the payment form match those on the RSVP form to ensure proper records are kept. Thank you!
Lunch will be catered by a local, independent restaurant. Expect typical picnic foods, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ, etc. More details to Come
>Please RSVP & Pay by Sunday 9, 2023,
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Event Overview
Upon your arrival, please park in the respective parking lot whether you are participating in the Car Show. Spots will be assigned, and you will Proceed to the tent to check in with Mark Smith and receive your nametag. Lunch will be served inside (more details as catering is confirmed).
We will hold a short trivia competition to test your Mercedes-Benz knowledge after lunch. Then we will head outside, where you will have a chance to Introduce yourself, briefly share with the group what you brought with you, and whatever you want to share with fellow members of the Club.
On the ballots you receive upon arrival, you will vote on a few different categories of the cars on show, and you will name a best of show, best contemporary, and best classic. (You may not vote for your own vehicle). Winners will be announced & Awards will be distributed once all ballots are collected and counted.
Lastly, if you intended to enter your classic Mercedes-Benz for Silver Star Review, you would have it reviewed by Mark or Austin and signed off.
Event Agenda
12:00- Event Start
12:30- Convene inside for an overview of the day, followed by lunch
1:15- Star Trivia
1:45- Show & Tell about your cars
2:45- Show Ballots Due
3:15- Awards & Closing Remarks
3:45- Silver Star Preservation Review (Optional)
4:00- Event End
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS RAIN (SNOW) OR SHINE! THERE IS PLENTY OF INDOOR AND COVERED SPACE. SHOULD THERE BE SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED, WE WILL POSTPONE THE EVENT FOR OUR MEMBERS
Q: What is Mercedes-Benz Silver Star Preservation Class?
This class is for cars 25 years old (The model year 1998) or more senior, which are mainly original and have been unrestored since the new year. It is intended for driver-quality cars that withstand the ravages of time, climate, and daily driving. It is not intended for “Trailer Queens”-for those we have a Show Class- nor for rusty and dirty barn finds that do not operate properly and have not been on the road for several years.
Q: Why should I enter for Silver Star Preservation Class?
This classification is designed to formally recognize original cars that meet the defined set of standards by presenting the owner with a certificate commemorating the event and displaying a photo and pertinent data suitable for framing. It can also add to the provenance of your car whenever one intends to sell or insure it. The certificate awards the owners who have treated their pride and joy gently over the years and have resisted the temptation to restore. As the saying goes," they are only original once," and as we all know, you cannot regain originality! (Source: mbca.org)
Q: Who will be Judging the Entrants?
Each Silver Star entrant will be given a Silver Star Preservation Classification Score Sheet and be instructed on how to complete it. The cars are self-judged by the entrant following the form. On the record, the owner informs the judges which aspects of the car are entirely original and which parts have been altered over time. The judge, assigned by the section, will review the completed form with the entrant, evaluating each aspect of the car. If the vehicle has earned enough points to be certified, the reviewers verify the findings and initial the form. A digital photo of the entrant’s car in JPEG format is taken at the show. The completed classification form and the image are forwarded to the MBCA National Business Office. The MBCA National Business Office will create and send to the owner an official Silver Star Certificate formally declaring the car to have met the Silver Star Preservation Class standards. The owner may also purchase a specially designed badge from the MBCA National Business Office.
Cincinnati Section Board members, Mark, and Austin will be serving as Reviewers for this event.
Application forms will be provided.
RSVP HERE
PAY HERE
Collection21 Tour & Lunch
Let us enjoy some beautiful vehicles and delicious lunch together. Collection21 offers vehicles for most tastes, with many cars from 1900-60s, including a few modern examples. Those interested in vintage commercial vehicles won’t be disappointed, as quite a few are on display. Collection21-Memories From The Past https://www.collection21ky.com/
This place is even more of a gem because the entire $15 entry [CASH ONLY] fee goes to a non-profit charity called Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK). HONK is a non-profit organization with over 30 years of success guiding families on the path to homeownership. HONK provides affordable housing and homeownership opportunities through a lease-to-own program, offering faith, education, and support to lower-income residents of Northern Kentucky. https://honkhomes.org/
As a bonus, we have invited the MBCA Bluegrass Stars and Indiana Crossroads sections to join us so we can meet and socialize with fellow members from surrounding sections.
RSVP IS REQUIRED BY 5 PM ET TUESDAY, MARCH 14
RSVP CLOSED
Date: Saturday, March 18th
9:45a - Meet in the parking lot at the Collection21
10a-12:45p - Self-guided tour of the collection - pay $15 as your enter
1:00p-2:30p - Lunch at MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill, and Pub in Crestview Hills
2905 Dixie Hwy, Crestview Hills, Kentucky, 41017-2402
We arranged for separate checks and have reservations (why RSVP is needed)
The following are from the venue’s website - please comply with their requests - it’s a private collection! Wise practices at any event, we love cars just as much as their owners do, and want to get close. Please be respectful!
Don’t touch or open up the vehicles.
Belt buckles must be covered as they can easily scratch the paint - you are permitted very close access to most of the vehicles, so please be careful of purses, jewelry, etc., that could scratch.
No alcohol permitted on premises.
No tobacco products are permitted to be used inside the buildings.
Contact event organizer Mark Smith, If you have questions
Holliday Party (NOTE: Event time is 1-4PM below time is incorrect)
Cost: $45 per person
RSVP due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday 12/1/2022
Rsvp Closed
We will once again be having our club holiday party with a catered late lunch/dinner at the lovely Ivy Hills country club in Anderson Township, a suburb of Cincinnati. The afternoon will consist of the following:
Fruit & Vegetable appetizers that will include an assortment of seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables with ranch dressing for dipping
Entree Buffet consists of the following:
Main Course:
Boursin Stuffed Chicken
Cavatappi Bolognese
Side Salad & dressing:
Sides:
Rice Pilaf
Candied Carrots
Dessert:
Chocolate Cake
Beverages:
Water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and lemonade are included
Cash bar for alcohol
We hope you can join us for a lovely afternoon of food, conversation, and fun (that is a surprise!)
Thanks,
Your Hosts,
Lauren Wallace & Mark Smith
Bourbon & BBQ Cruise-In and Lunch
Please join us for an informal Mercedes Benz club cruise in and lunch at Liberty Center right off I-75 on Liberty Way (45069)
Date: Sunday November 13th @ 12:30 p.m.
Cruise In — 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Taylor Parking garage level P2 (it’s covered!) - located at the corner of Liberty Way & Taylor St, right in front of the AC Hotel - you enter P2 from Taylor Street - If you are using Google maps it’s better to set your destination as the AC Hotel (zip code 45069) - it should take you onto Taylor street from Liberty Way. For some reason, Google is confused about where Taylor Garage is located.
Lunch — 1:30 @ McK’s BBQ - we will walk from the garage - it’s right around the corner @ 7521 Gibson Street Liberty Township 45069. We have a reserved section for the club. In addition to some great BBQ, they also have a bar. From 2 - 5:30 is happy hour with $2.00 off bottled beer and signature cocktails. They also have a decent selection of bourbon.
Please RSVP below by Thursday, November 10th, @ 5:00 p.m. so we can confirm with McK’s how many will be at lunch.
RSVP HERE
See you there!
MBCA|GWS 2022 Shenandoah Circuit Track Event
MBCA|GWS 2022 Shenandoah Circuit Track Event
Only 6 short weeks until GWS returns to Summit Point. For those of you who have not attended an MBCA | GWS track day before, we run our events with an emphasis on three key concepts: fun, learning, and safety. This is not a competition, and no one will ever ask, encourage, or pressure you to drive any faster than you feel comfortable driving. We will be offering both Instructed and Solo run groups again this year.
Registration cost as follows:
Full weekend: $380.00
Single Day: $235.00
Register here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/mbca-gws-2022-shenandoah-circuit-track-event-summit-point-greater-washington-841047
Instructors: If you are able to instruct, please sign up. Thank you for your help as always. Any persons seeking to Instruct who have not done so with us in the past, please email me directly to discuss.
Parade Laps - Held during lunch Saturday ONLY, all vehicles welcome, no helmets needed, paced laps between pace vehicles -- $20.00 CASH ONLY on event day per vehicle. Parade laps are open to ALL vehicles, and any licensed driver. Passengers welcome (barring any Facility or Government Restrictions). These laps will be done at 'highway' speeds on the track, following a pace car. Convertibles, SUV's, daily drivers, all welcome. A great way to see the track!
If interested, plan on arriving around 12 noon on Saturday to sign waivers and pay with cash.
Register here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/mbca-gws-2022-shenandoah-circuit-track-event-summit-point-greater-washington-841047
If anyone needs to make any registration changes (run group, car number, vehicle, etc.) please email me directly.
See everyone is next month!
Fraser Dachille
MBCA | GWS Driving Events Co-Chair