What Mopar show (2006) is a must to visit and why?

[CB]

Still depressed about the lost of my best friend I try to pick up life bit by bit.

I was wondering what Mopar Meeting (for 2006) is a must to visit.
That means I gonna need to plan my first holiday to the US.

Any tips?
Thanks

[Blown70]

Still depressed about the lost of my best friend I try to pick up life bit by bit.

I was wondering what Mopar Meeting (for 2006) is a must to visit.
That means I gonna need to plan my first holiday to the US.

Any tips?
Thanks

I would guess the nationals?  Columbus, OH  However I have never been but have heard many good things.

[Shakey]

Carlisle, PA in July.

[Blown70]

Carlisle, PA in July.

Ahhh ya see, I would not even be in the right town

[69bananabeast]

Well theres always the The Dodge Charger Meet . Usually there are shows in different cities across the country , but supposedly I hear that they are going to make it One national meet for 2006  instead of a bunch and are expecting many Chargers since it its the 25th anniversary of the registry. You can probably find the info for in at http://www.dodgechargerregistry.com/index.htm . Last summer I went to the meet In Beorne, Texas and there was a little over a 100 chargers there.

[694spdRT]

Well theres always the The Dodge Charger Meet . Usually there are shows in different cities across the country , but supposedly I hear that they are going to make it One national meet for 2006   instead of a bunch and are expecting many Chargers since it its the 25th anniversary of the registry. You can probably find the info for in at http://www.dodgechargerregistry.com/index.htm . Last summer I went to the meet In Beorne, Texas and there was a little over a 100 chargers there.

You will need to be a member of the Registry to enter the 2006 meet. I just got the packet on it and it is going to be in Jefferson City, MS. Wayne is hoping for 500-600 Chargers.

[69_500]

In my opinion there are 2 shows that definately seperate themselves from the other shows.
If I had to choose only one show to go to next year it would definately be the All Chrysler's at Carlisle PA.
The other choice would be the Mopars at the Strip in Las Vegas.
Next on the list would be the Monster Mopar Weekend in St. Louis Missouri.

If I had to make a top 5 list I'm still not sure I'd include the Mopar Nationals until they get more organized.

[Troy]

I went to Chryslers at Carlisle and the Mopar Nationals this year. I honestly liked Carlisle better even though I live closer to the Nats. I hear the Mopars at the Strip show is good too but it's a bit of a drive for me (Las Vegas). I hadn't heard anything about the Registry meet yet. I'd like to have some sort of presence for the site at all the big shows (tent, booth, or just a central meeting point). Hopefully we'll be more organized by then.

Troy

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I've only been to Carlisle and have a really great time.

A bit closer to my home is the Mopar Atlantic Nationals at Englishtown, NJ
Usually held in mid-May

[MadScientist]

Spring Fling in Van Nuys, CA is a good show too. See some really rare stuff there (never been to Carlisle yet though).  Actually, there isnt much of a Charger showing there.  ALOTof E-bodies.  I hear its basically a re-located Mopars at the Strip, Spring Fling re-located to Vegas actually I guess since its been around longer.

MS

[Chris G.]

Chrysler's at Carlisle is actually called the Chrysler Nationals. If you want to spend an entire 72 hours just trying to soak up all the incredible Mopars on the planet, then Carlisle is your place. It is by far the greatest show on earth, and is only growing in strength. They do have a track a few miles from the fairgrounds, so at night you can check that out. It's also a place that many members here will be gathering again next year.

If you want to go to a show searching through un-organized cars and want to spend a few hours watching racing, then the Mopar Nats are the next best thing. It's been the big Mopar show for years, but not anymore.

Mopars at the strip is still young, and from what I have been told has already peaked. If I'm in Vegas, a Mopar show is second fiddle compared to the Vegas experience.

[Todd Wilson]

Chargerfever - El Dorado Kansas  

The biggest Dodge Charger Meet in the world!!!!!!!


http://www.chargerfever.com/



Todd

[Todd Wilson]

Well theres always the The Dodge Charger Meet . Usually there are shows in different cities across the country , but supposedly I hear that they are going to make it One national meet for 2006   instead of a bunch and are expecting many Chargers since it its the 25th anniversary of the registry. You can probably find the info for in at http://www.dodgechargerregistry.com/index.htm . Last summer I went to the meet In Beorne, Texas and there was a little over a 100 chargers there.

You will need to be a member of the Registry to enter the 2006 meet. I just got the packet on it and it is going to be in Jefferson City, MS. Wayne is hoping for 500-600 Chargers.

Keep in mind if you dont have your paper work you dont get in to the show. It is also NOT open to the public!


Todd

[2Gunz]

http://www.chargerfever.com 

Is broken... well sort of.

The links need to be framed or have full tags.

Such as http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm,  NOT like they are which is  meet.htm

Anyway, If ya know the owner ya should tell them.


Anyway for the people that went there and couldnt figure out how to make it work.

The two most interesting parts of the site.

http://www.chargerfever.com/forsale.htm

http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm

[bluesfool]

Carlisle, Carlisle, Carlisle!! Mopar enthusiasts the world over go to this one. Although I didn't introduce myself, I even saw the guys from Sweden there this year.

[Todd Wilson]

http://www.chargerfever.com  

Is broken... well sort of.

The links need to be framed or have full tags.

Such as http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm,   NOT like they are which is   meet.htm

Anyway, If ya know the owner ya should tell them.


Anyway for the people that went there and couldnt figure out how to make it work.

The two most interesting parts of the site.

http://www.chargerfever.com/forsale.htm

http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm

I am the owner of the site and it works fine and has worked fine for years. Something on your end is not right.


Todd

[NHCharger]

Chrysler's at Carlisle is actually called the Chrysler Nationals. If you want to spend an entire 72 hours just trying to soak up all the incredible Mopars on the planet, then Carlisle is your place. It is by far the greatest show on earth, and is only growing in strength. They do have a track a few miles from the fairgrounds, so at night you can check that out. It's also a place that many members here will be gathering again next year.

Plus the show is well organized, plenty of bathrooms unlike the other shows, large selection of food , and as Chris mentioned, more Mopars than you can possible look at in 3 days, never mind the HUGE swap meet area.

[Mr_fixit]

CARLISLE!
best selection of parts to buy and cars to see.


Englishtown sukkks more and more every year..

[RD]

I would say carlisle:

1.  I went to it and loved it
2.  never been to the nats or monster mopar weekend in St. Louis or mopars at the strip (but if you like to sin, then go to vegas baby!)

[morepower]

Mopar's at the strip...racing show cars and legal prostitution! and you can walk down the street with alcohol! did i mention gambling also?

[Troy]

http://www.chargerfever.com 

Is broken... well sort of.

The links need to be framed or have full tags.

Such as http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm,  NOT like they are which is  meet.htm

Anyway, If ya know the owner ya should tell them.


Anyway for the people that went there and couldnt figure out how to make it work.

The two most interesting parts of the site.

http://www.chargerfever.com/forsale.htm

http://www.chargerfever.com/meet.htm

I am the owner of the site and it works fine and has worked fine for years. Something on your end is not right.


Todd

Works fine in any browser that I've tried it in. They're supposed to be smart enough to understand relative links.

Troy

[41husk]

Troy, you did not give your opinion on Monster Mopar in StLouis.  It was down this year from previous, but still a decent show.

[Ponch ®]

I'd say MATS in Vegas just because its in a "destination" city. So much to do there after the show - wish id gone last year.

[rich4406bbl]

In a word...................CARLISLE!!!!!!! Great cars, great swap meet, well organized, easy parking, cheap admission. Bring a cooler and stock it well. Summer in Pa can be quite hot.

[TeeWJay426]

If you have to travel that far and can only choose one, then Carlisle is it, hands down!!! It's gotten so big, you can't see it all in three days anymore. And unlike the Nats, it's organized, so you can pick and choose what you want to see and spend your time there.

[Afflyer]

As for me, down here in the Florida panhandle, I'm planning on being in the "MoPars at The Battleship" in Mobile, Alabama in April.   It's probably the largest MoPar event of the year here in the deep south.   The venerable old WWII dreadnaught, the USS Alabama is tethered in Mobile Bay and MoPars from all over the deep south take over the park.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I won't be deployed to some hotspot in the world, so I can take the "Mistress" over there and meet some great people and see some badass classic MoPars!

Bradley   

[beepilot]

 Not in the U.S. but I have to highly recommend Moparfest in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada just to be different. I've been to Carlisle 2 times and Moparfest numerous times when I lived in that area. Carlisle might be bigger but Moparfest ,in my opinion ranks right there or dare I say better field of cars. Late August I think it is.

[AKcharger]

Why isn't that one show open to the public? sounds "elitist" Why is there to gain from a completely private show?

[Troy]

Troy, you did not give your opinion on Monster Mopar in StLouis.  It was down this year from previous, but still a decent show.

I'd still go to Carlisle before Monster Mopar if I had to choose only one. I'm not much into the racing part of the shows so I guess over half of Monster Mopar and the Nats doesn't mean anything to me. The wing cars at Monster Mopar were pretty cool and definitely something that was missed at the Nats and Carlisle. However, the number of cars and vendors was just really low. I'll try to go a few more times before making any judgements though. I heard the one in Ontario was a great show too but I missed it this year. Not sure if or when I can make it to Mopars at the Strip. Fortunately, I am centrally located and can go to a bunch of different shows every year.

Troy

[69_500]

I have always wanted to go the the Moparfest up in Canada. I have heard rave reviews of that show over the years. One of these days i'll make the trip and see that show instead of making the  trip to Columbus and wasting my time at the nationals.

[Old Moparz]

Another vote for Carlisle if you won't be upset about not seeing 1/4 mile racing. The drag strip nearby is only an 1/8 mile strip, so it doesn't interest me to watch cars stop just after they get started. The Nationals are good, they have a 1/4 mile track, but the chaos can be overwhelming if you are going for the first time. I went in '85 & '88 & don't recall it being as crazy as '03 when I was there. It is worth seeing, but if I were to pick one over the other for a first time, I say Carlisle. I'd bet if you're coming from Europe, an east coast trip in the US would be easier to do. Carlisle would be about a 4 hour trip by car from New York City, & the Nats in Ohio will add another day of travel each way. The Englishtown, NJ show was a big deal years ago, but it's faded a bit. Still a good show with a 1/4 mile track, but not as big as Carlisle & the Nats.

It is a lot closer to NYC if that matters, & besides, Chris & Chris (Burnt70 & Just 6T9_CHGR) will be happy to show you around, they almost live there.  

[Shakey]

I mentioned Carlisle, PA earlier and I will stand by that, however I see a few mention Moparfest in New Hamburg, ON (about an hour or 100km West of Toronto).  I went for the first time this year and had a good time.  Lots of vendors in the swap meet and 1000 + cars.  This is Canada's answer to Carlisle or The Nats, just not as big.

I took a ton of photos and posted them here in August. 

Dial up folks BEWARE, you'll be here until the sun comes up!

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1755.0.html

[moparjohn]

Carlisle would be my chioce as well.  AK the TDC is a members only meet this year. 1 meet for the entire registry. It's the 20th year and Wayne wants a central BIG gathering.  It is as much for our members who have not meet one another to finnally do so as much as the chance to get the largest Charger gathering possible.  As a person who has been to a TDC meet every year scince getting my Charger I can tell you the people you meet MAKE the TDC. The cars are a GREAT binding agent. John