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Old 03-02-2014, 09:59 PM
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Thirdgen Fest 14 info

Thirdgen Fest is held every Memorial Day weekend in Crete, IL (about 40 minutes south of Chicago). This year it is Friday and Saturday, May 23th and 24th. (It will be pushed back to Sunday or Monday in the event of rain.) 2014 will be our 13th year and the event continues to get bigger and better every year. We have had over 70 cars a year attend in the past and hope to have a better turnout this year.

Here what's planned for this year:

Friday, May 23rd 7:00 pm --- Friday night party

Friday night is the party night. The Friday night party is basically just your average summer party. We will have a bonfire, pop, chips, etc. We will also have bean bag boards and other things to do. The party isn't really about the cars, it just gives people a chance to hang around and talk with other people who love thirdgens. It works great for people coming in from out of town that have nothing to do Friday night.

Saturday, May 24th Noon --- Thirdgen Fest '14

Saturday is the actual event day. The first 100 cars registered will receive a goodie bag. We provide all you can eat food and drink all day. Each car attending is assigned a number and you will get a car information sheet to display will your car.

Trophies are awarded in ten categories:

Best Camaro: Stock
Best Camaro: Modified
Best Firebird: Stock
Best Firebird: Modified
Best Paint
Best Interior
Best Engine
Best Restoration
Best Project
Best of Show

The stock and modified classes have trophies awarded for first through third place. The other six classes are first place only. Winners are chosen through participant voting. Each registration packet includes a ballot for the owner to vote for the car they feel is best in each category.

We also have a raffle at the end of the day. (Prizes have not been decided yet.) Each registration packet includes one raffle ticket and additional tickets are available.

The day will end with a car cruise to one of the local cruise spots.

Registration packets for Thirdgen Fest '14 go on sale April 1st and are available through the day of the event. The early registration price is $35 per car and is available April 1st - May 10th. The cost increases to $45 per car if you register May 10th through the day of the event so it pays to register early. Your registration fee gets you into both days. Remember the fee is PER CAR, it doesn't matter how many people you have in your car. The registration packets also include a map and directions as well as motel/campground information for people coming from out of town.

This is an '82-'92 Camaro/Firebird only event. All other cars will be parked in a separate area. You can still attend without bringing a thirdgen, however, the same registration fees apply.

Thirdgen Fest is the biggest and longest running thirdgen event in the world. This is a great event and continues to get better every year!!!

More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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I'll be there with my Formula again, Cant wait!
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hell yes i'll be there... was waiting on this info all winter... ok now the winter can end!
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Man, that sounds like a lot of fun.
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my plan is to participate...just trying to cram a few more upgrades before then...if i get em done, i will unveil for the first time at thirdgen!
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my plan is to participate...just trying to cram a few more upgrades before then...if i get em done, i will unveil for the first time at thirdgen!
Hey Zero you gonna call Dave and get him to show up this year?
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i will send him a text and ask if he wants to go...i spose i gotta find you there and chat it up a bit..you gonna go down with the northsiders..i.e steve and others?...
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i will send him a text and ask if he wants to go...i spose i gotta find you there and chat it up a bit..you gonna go down with the northsiders..i.e steve and others?...
well I'll be there but probably no cruise down there...

I'll probably be picking up my buddy who lives near kankakee and then going to Crown Point to stay at another friend's, then go with them two in the morning on Saturday...
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Re: Thirdgen Fest 14 info

When registration opens april 1st how do I send payment? Paypal?
Also can you provide an address so I can see how far of a drive it will be from bolingbrook? Thanks
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I have been a member here for 11 or 12 years and never went. I plan on attending this year, finally! I won't win those categories, can I have a participation trophy? Haha
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Got a address so I can plan fuel route?
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where do i sign up lol
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Hey guys, just joined up here. Saw some videos on youtube of previous Third Gen Fests and after searching some details on it found this forum. Just want to say that it looks awesome! Due to the short notice of finding out about it this year i wont make it out but i absolutely intend to next year! From NY here so its a bit of a hike but absolutely looks worth it. Enjoy to all attending this year!
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Registration packs are available now at www.thirdgenranch.com!!
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(My first post)

I hope I can make it, my '85 hasn't seen it's friends in a long time.
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Anyone can give me the street address?
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Anyone can give me the street address?
1459e.goodenow..crete.il
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1459e.goodenow..crete.il
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3920...JQ!2e0!6m1!1e1

Swing it around. Is there always tiremarks out front?
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