Fierofest 2018

It is once again that time for us to be thinking about attending Fierofest. It has always been fun and informative, with good friends and new friends. It is set for June 8-9-10 in Richland Washington. Information and pre-registration will be making its way out in the months to follow. It is important that this event continues as it is a part of the foundation that we on the West Coast must continue to support as part of the Fiero heritage. It has long been an outstanding place for meeting Fiero enthusiasts and supporters. GREAT FUN, PEOPLE AND OUTSTANDING PLANNING continue to drive this get together into the history books of the Fiero.  Hope you all attend.  Regards Glenn 

Dates are confirmed. It is in everyones hands, if this continues or dies. I would like to see it continue and therefore I plan to make both. Hope others will too. 

Art Heindselman <art@artheindselman.com>	Mar 31 (1 day ago)
to Brandi, Dan, Donald, Duwayne, me, Joe, Justin, Ken, Kym, Mark, Paul

Update: Copy of Email sent to me 

Hi Everyone,

 

I am sending this out to the key people that have been providing input since last year before we make an announcement to everyone.  About 2 weeks ago my contact at Richland Parks and Rec started questioning our status as a non-profit organization.  I don’t recall any information about non-profit being passed on to us when Ben Didlo stepped down.  At any rate, we don’t have non-profit status now.  The number we have been using is no longer valid.  The result of not having this status is that we no longer qualify for a reduced rate for Jefferson Park.  The new rate is almost 300% more.  Since we have trimmed out costs to the bone when we set out registration cost, we don’t have extra money to cover this cost and we didn’t feel raising the costs to cover this, (about $15/car) would be a good idea.  Probably fewer cars which would make matters worse. 

 

Now for the good news.  I was pretty bummed at first about this but contacted the Shilo to see what could be done there.  Laura has been great.  We can have our show there.  They are fine with blocking off that area of the parking lot back by the gazebo for us to display our cars and for less than the old cost of the park we can use the grassy area and gazebo.  They will even set up a big tent and tables and chairs.  Also, since that is not in the hotel, we can have our food catered.  We talked about some signage by the walking/bike path along the river to attract some spectators.  People walking or biking might be more inclined to stop by than those cars speeding by Jefferson Park.

 

I want us to look at the positives.  We no longer have to get up early, grab breakfast and get down to Jefferson Park.  I know some of the wives will like this. We might even park the cars on Friday night.  If we want to take a break Saturday morning, we will be right at the hotel.  We won’t have to haul everything down to the park and back.  The tent will give us protection from the sun or cover in case of inclement weather .

 

I thank all of you for your support this past year.  Especially Donna who has been writing some great articles about Fierofest in the Jet City monthly newsletter and to Kym for getting a couple more cars to come from down South.  I ask each of you to make a personal contact to those from your area that have come in the past and encourage them to be there this year.  This will only continue if Fiero owners make the effort to attend.

 

Again, Thank you for your support.

 

Art, Paul and Brandi

Greetings from Northwest Fierofest. Thanks to all of you who have already
registered for this year's event. It is shaping up to be a great year.
Take advantage of the early registration discount by going to
nwfierofest.com before May 18th. We really appreciate the early
registrations to help us in our planning. Also, call The Shilo at
509-946-4661 to make your room reservation. Last week they were almost
booked up for that weekend. Our block of rooms will be released to the
general public on May 18th as well.



We hope to see you in June.



Art, Paul and Brandi

I guess I'm driving there and back alone.   Nobody has chimed in to join me nor meet me anywhere. 

Actually, there were 28 cars in the show.  2 additional Fieros there but not in the show, 2 more that were supposed to be there but didn't make it.   

Great job Ken. Thanks for your continued divotion to events and your coverage of them.