General news concerning Okteenerfest
9:14 am: “Peoples Choice” Car Show – to be judged by attendees; Awards given at banquet. As you pull in to the car show area, you will be asked to stop for a quick photo of your car. An Okteenerfest commemorative border will be added to the photo and printed for you to keep. The print is…
Schedule of Events Thursday, Sept. 25 4:00 pm: Event Check-In Opens – mingle with other Porsche 914 addicts. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. 7:00 pm: Check-In Closes – if you will be arriving late, just let us know. Friday, Sept. 26 8:45 am: Drivers Meeting – be sure to have your car gassed up by now! 9:14 am:…
The host hotel is booked full. Hope the few people who already had a room before we booked the place for Okteenerfest enjoy the show happy Not sure on room availability in Townsend but try these places: • Best Western Cades Cove 865-448-9000 • Tremont Lodge & Resort 865-448-3200 (formerly Valley View Lodge – site…
This is the all-day drive scheduled for Friday, September 26th. The term “der Nebelbergring” was originally coined for the 2013 route but, due to government shutdown at the time, nearly the entire route was inaccessible for driving. As a result, we were unable to run the route. Knowing what a fantastic drive this loop is, it…
If you have never experienced the 318 curves of the Dragon, now is your chance to do so with a group of 914s. This 11 mile stretch of twisting, turning mountain road will challenge any 914 driver and is guaranteed to put a grin on your face. As the second leg of Friday’s all-day drive,…
OK, so it looks like the Lodge at Valley View didn’t hold enough rooms as originally arranged and the place is booked full. No worries… next door at the Highland Manor Inn there are some rooms available (though not too many last I heard). Highland Manor Inn 7766 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway P.O. Box 242…
For the ultimate experience, head south on the Dragon and, once in North Carolina, make your way towards Robbinsville where you can then enter the Cherohala Skyway (maps and directions will be provided). The 36+ mile long Skyway offers breathtaking vistas as it runs across the mountains from N. Carolina into Tennessee, ending at Tellico…
For those of you who just can’t pass up shopping in “tourist towns”, you will be in heaven. Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are shoppers’ paradises with an abundance of gift shops and outlet stores. Directions to both towns will be provided to those interested. A drive on Little River Road will take you to…
If Friday’s all-day drive was enough “spirited” driving for you, you may want to spend your Saturday afternoon “free time” leisurely navigating Cades Cove Loop. The eleven mile tour through Cades Cove begins at the Cades Cove Parking Area, where informational signs give the first description of this scenic valley. The loop follows many of…
If you have never experienced the 318 curves of the Dragon, now is your chance to do so with a group of 914s. This 11 mile stretch of twisting, turning mountain road will challenge any 914 driver and is guaranteed to put a grin on your face. As the second leg of Friday’s all-day drive,…