May
Spring Fling: Tail of the Dragon
May 4
Hunter Volvo Cars Asheville, North Carolina
Meet-up and scenic drive—a family event.
Organized by the VCOA Blue Ridge Chapter.
The Tail of the Dragon refers to the serpentine 11 miles of U.S. 129 between Deals Gap and the Tabcat Creek Bridge. More than 300 turns!
Convene at Hunter Volvo Cars in Asheville at 8:30 am in the front parking area. We’ll drive the Dragon in flights of 4-5 cars, have lunch along a branch of the Tennessee River. Afterwards, make our way to the West Tubing Company (Brasstown, N.C.) and dine alongside the river whilst tubers shoot the rapids.
Bring your family, grandkids swimming togs (water is chilly), and a jacket. Bluegrass music by a local band is not uncommon at the Tubing Company. So come and relax.
RSVP to Bob Sepe () required. Place The Tail in the subject line, include your name, what car you’ll be driving, and your contact info.
PS Stay over in Murphy, N.C. and “ride” the river in a tube on Sunday. Or send the grandkids and you wait at the lodge for their return. Such fun! Don’t get no better than this!!!!
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals
May 10-11
Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, Pa.
All Volvo clubs will share a tent, just like last year. (There were 150+ Volvos in 2022, 140+ in 2023.)
Register for the showfield now and save 10 percent off the $45 fee (through March 26).
When you register, don’t forget to select “Volvos at Carlisle” on the Club dropdown menu. (All Volvo clubs have been rolled into one.)
Covered Bridge Tour
May 12
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
A 40-mile, self-guided drive through historic covered bridges in Amish country. A tradition since 1992.
We’ll assemble at 11:30 am at Swedish Motors, 7 N. Decatur Street, Marietta, Pa. (GPS 40.056527-76.568073) for a mini-museum tour, and refreshments before the tour.
This drive (not a race or rallye), with mileage directions, GPS references, and historical information, will lead you to Lititz, Pa. (one of the top ten little towns in the U.S.) for late afternoon ‘food and fuel’ at the Bulls Head Tavern or any number of nearby eateries for dining with friends.
Please RSVP by May 1 to John Holtzapple (), noting Covered Bridge in the subject line. Include your name, car you’re driving, number in your party, and cellphone number.
Cars & Coffee / Restoration Shop Tour
May 25
Dragone Classic Motorcars, Orange, Connecticut
We’ve been invited back for another exclusive tour of Dragone Classic Motorcars. Come checkout the exquisite collection of historic automobiles. We’ll get a guided tour of their impressive showroom as well as the various restoration workshops.
The facility is an impressive 66,000 sq ft. The showroom displays about 75 cars from 1900 to modern, European to muscle, brass era to sports cars, plus unique concept vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, lithographs/photographs, automotive toys, collectibles, and antiques. Virtually all restoration is done in house.
Join us for an informal Cars & Coffee and tour.
Exclusively for our Volvo and Saab friends.
Refreshments provided.
Afterwards we’ll gather at a local restaurant for lunch.
Please let Dennis () know if you plan to come.
Saturday, May 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dragone Classic Motorcars
5 Connair Rd
Orange, Conn.
Southern New England Chapter | https://sites.google.com/site/snevcoa/
June
Volvos & SAABs at the Gilmore X
June 15
Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, Mich.
The event is held in conjunction with the West Michigan Saab Owners Group. The Air Cooled and Franklin groups will also be there.
You can register for the event at www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/events/volvos-at-the-gilmore-2024.
Hosted by the VCOA Great Lakes Chapter.
For more club and event information please go to www.greatlakesvolvoclub.org or visit our Facebook page.
Euro Meet
June 22
Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Trumansburg, N.Y.
Open to all European vehicles.
Proceeds benefit Trumansburg Robotics Teams.
Register at www.cnyvcoa.org.
Hosted by the VCOA Central New York Chapter.
Ice Cream Social and Historic Car Show
June 23
On the Park, Route 100, Rochester, Vermont
Sunday, June 23 from 2 to 4 pm
Historic car enthusiasts are invited to cruise in and join us.
A free event for all—rain or shine.
Featuring Vermont’s Wilcox Ice Cream, old fashioned games, and lots of fun.
For more information, please contact Pierce Hall Community Center at .
September
2024 National Meet
September 20-22
Poland Spring Resort, Maine
The 2024 National Meet, hosted by the VCOA Maine Chapter, will be held at the Poland Spring Resort, a historic property 40 minutes north of Portland, Maine. The dates should coincide with crisp fall weather and the beginning of the foliage season.
The resort, which is on the National Register of Historic Sites, achieved renown for its waters in the mid-19th century. The buildings date between 1890 and 1915, although the largest, the Maine Inn, was built in 1963.
You are responsible for your own room(s) reservation. There are four lodging choices at the resort—the Maine Inn, the Presidential Inn, the Lodge and 12 cottages. The meet activities will be held at the Maine Inn.
You can make your hotel reservations now.
The full schedule of events, a list of local attractions, and how to obtain the VCOA discounted hotel rate is published in the Mar-Apr issue of Rolling.
Registration information will follow in May.
