Branson Z Fest 2016

[xpwarrior]

Just reserved my room!

[Twisted Six]

I'm waiting till closer to time. no bonuses to registering early, since we don't even get shirts for the $60 extortion anymore. If its gonna be the 3rd year in a row of constant drizzle & rain, I likely won't be coming. the springtime popup storms are one thing.....but its been solid rains the last 2 years. When you can't drive at BZF, it kinda takes the thrill out of it. I don't party like I used to, so that element isn't as important anymore. I do like seeing everyone though...the BZF warhorses are like family.

[xpwarrior]

I just reserved the room which I can cancel if needed. Haven't registered yet but you do get a shirt this year if you register before the end of March. You would know that if you'd get on facebook. Don't figure that's going to happen.

[Dan84300ZX]

Speaking of Facebook, I looked recently and there are 4 (count them) 4 Branson Z Fest Facebook groups. How are you to know which one to dial up?
This has been an issue in the past. The website stopped being a good source of info and, instead, important info is being shared via FB only.
BYW, this isn't just a BZF issue. Many, many club, etc. websites, have been kicked to the curb in favor of Facebook.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Dan84300ZX

Speaking of Facebook, I looked recently and there are 4 (count them) 4 Branson Z Fest Facebook groups. How are you to know which one to dial up?
This has been an issue in the past. The website stopped being a good source of info and, instead, important info is being shared via FB only.
BYW, this isn't just a BZF issue. Many, many club, etc. websites, have been kicked to the curb in favor of Facebook.

...and everyone wonders why the event is screwed up more with every passing year...

[xpwarrior]

Being able to get access to the Z fest and other z club info is the ONLY reason I got on fbook.

[lasz'zz]

Registration until the end of March includes a T-Shirt

[the_ikon]

I'm not on Facebook either where's the information here?

[lasz'zz]

Here you go http://www.bransonzfest.com/

Be sure to get your room reserved at the Honeysuckle Inn. I talked to them this week and they are filling up fast. This looks like it could be a great change for Z Fest!

[funkysi]

I'm not going to be going this year I'm afraid. My new house is due to be 'built-complete' around that time and as such May and June are completely blocked out for that reason.

[lasz'zz]

Originally Posted by funkysi

I'm not going to be going this year I'm afraid. My new house is due to be 'built-complete' around that time and as such May and June are completely blocked out for that reason.

Wait What??? we are going to miss you this year, Hope to see you next year!

[b15sent]

More than likely, I won't be there either.... The last couple kinda sucked ass. I will come to an organized get together at Chris's though.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by b15sent

More than likely, I won't be there either.... The last couple kinda sucked ass. I will come to an organized get together at Chris's though.

We can make that happen sometime over the summer.

[b15sent]

Originally Posted by Twisted Six

We can make that happen sometime over the summer.

I'm up for that! We have to try to get the old gang together!

[Dizmone]

Originally Posted by Twisted Six

We can make that happen sometime over the summer.

Actually, I was gonna hold off until Friday to head down there, but I would actually like to stop by for a tour . . . as long as there are no time shares involved.

Really though, a fellow Missouri resident that has not cross paths?

Would love to stop by if welcome . . .

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Dizmone

Actually, I was gonna hold off until Friday to head down there, but I would actually like to stop by for a tour . . . as long as there are no time shares involved.

Really though, a fellow Missouri resident that has not cross paths?

Would love to stop by if welcome . . .

Of course you're welcome to come by...any time. We've passed hellos at zfest in the past....but always thought you were in the springfield area. Either way, feel free to come by, and bring a Z friend or two. FWIW, I bought 2 TTZ's in the KC/independence area last fall.

[Dizmone]

Originally Posted by Twisted Six

Of course you're welcome to come by...any time. We've passed hellos at zfest in the past....but always thought you were in the springfield area. Either way, feel free to come by, and bring a Z friend or two. FWIW, I bought 2 TTZ's in the KC/independence area last fall.

It's been a while since I been down there, and met a bunch of great people. Unfortunately, I failed to match a lot of them with their usernames, ugh.

In any case, I appreciate the welcome. Working on plans for Z fest right now. Hopefully the weather is on our side.

:EDIT: I just now realized your username is different now, haha.

[lasz'zz]

Hoping with the change of venue it will make it better this year, Pickle has been listening to ideas and hoping to make some changes this year. We still mainly go to see everyone and have a great time.

[enigma]

In solely to post that I'm unlikely coming, and to giggle at how out of date my signature is on this website.

[Dan84300ZX]

Originally Posted by enigma

In solely to post that I'm unlikely coming, and to giggle at how out of date my signature is on this website.

I had to think about that for a while Pete.

[TnkrsToyCo]

Branson T shirts for 2016 have been announced:

[Twisted Six]

^
LOL.....is that for real? Either way, very befitting!

[Dan84300ZX]

I saw on the Branson Z Fest Facebook page that Pickard got called out again about trophies promised from the car show in 2014 that were never delivered. Yes, I said 2014. And he pretty much made the same promise he made then.

Same old. Same old.

[Twisted Six]

I was considering coming down for the day.....but 3rd year in a row of solid rains.........I won't be coming down. I miss all of you, but with the weather and other things, I think I just need a year off. I'm with all of you in spirit!

[b15sent]

I've gotta admit, I'm pretty bummed out not taking my vacation this week. This is the first year in a long time!

[Twisted Six]

Looked at some of today's and yesterday's FB coverage...the turnout looked pretty light....but I must admit, the new hotel looks a lot nicer!

[Dan84300ZX]

I read that Friday's drag strip event was cancelled due to rain. Also, today's car show was pushed back a few hours because of rain.

[xpwarrior]

Yes it rained out the drag racing but the funcross was great. It was raining like crazy this morning and the car show was pushed back until noon. The weather has been great since then and we are just finishing up the awards now.

[lasz'zz]

The turnout was larger than in the past two years, there were a lot of new faces this year.

The Funcross was a great success everyone had a blast over double the entries than last year, everyone was looking forward to the drag racing till it got rained out. Danny is looking for another location closer to Branson for next year and possibly (just a thought) doing the Funcross on Thursday and running all day.

The rain on Saturday for the Car show meant a lot of changes had to be made pretty much last minute because the original plan was to have the cars on the grass areas, with that much rain the grass was still pretty wet and while it was still pretty packed it was still very slick, so the venue offered the parking lots and road leading to the parking lot for the cars. We had a couple of issues getting the cars loaded because the road was narrow but it worked out.

The new show location is better, not in a bowl, lots of grass around, a large pavilion with fans going, several restrooms accessible in the club house with a small cafe/dining area with pretty decent menu to order from with very reasonable prices.

The new hotel was great,very clean rooms, provided water hoses to wash cars with, had a great sitting area in the center, everything easy to get to and very accommodating staff. Breakfast was normal hotel "free" breakfast fare- biscuits,gravy, eggs, sausage, waffles, toast, ect, but so much better than the Rowdy Beaver.

Overall from everyone I talked to, everyone had a great time, thought it was one of the better ZFest in years.

[Honad]

This was one of the best Z Fests in recent memory. Even with the hiccups of a new location it ran pretty smoothly and I think everyone had a good time.

The addition of the meet and greet on Wednesday night was a good idea. Got to catch up a bit with people.

Thursday's cruises were pretty fun, though a bit on the wet side. I had a great time with lunch, tour and dyno at ZHookUp.

The Friday Funcross was exactly that, fun. I didn't do it last year, but this year I had a great time. I met some great folks, one of the Ozark club guys even let me flog his car around the course. It was a pretty great time, and I'm not just saying that because I won all the things. :p Unfortunately, the Drag strip event got cancelled completely again this year because of weather.

On Saturday, once the morning rain stopped, the car show was pretty good. Loading in was an understandable shit show because of the changes that needed to be made to accommodate the wet grass and the change in time. The addition of a decent DJ and that pavilion area were fantastic. The cookout food was apparently good (though ran out quickly).

Raffle items were just sort of just okay this year. Not a big showing from our retailers, but I don't blame them as their ROI on this sort of thing is pretty terrible and of course, the last few years attendance and followup have been pretty light. There were a bunch of items from ZSpec, I really liked seeing that.

The trophies were pretty cool. I really enjoyed the Funcross ones, the car show ones were pretty weird, though I feel like a ton of work went into them. They were certainly the most unique trophies I've seen in my 13 years of coming to this event.

Huge showing as always from our local car club, though there were a ton more Ozark Z Club than anyone else. I blame ZHookUp, having them in the area has certainly increased the Z Frequency at BZF and has solidified the reputation in the area of the Z being a pretty badass car.