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.