2018 Nationals in Gettysburg
June 23rd, 2017, 04:56 AM
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2018 Nationals in Gettysburg
Does anyone know what the host hotel is going to be for the 2018 Nationals? We can't go to the 2017 nats. I have tried before to get reservations for previous Nats and the hotel wouldn't let you get reservations until a year before and when that happened almost immediately the hotel was full. I know the one National we went to in Springfield a few years back you could sign up at the ongoing nationals for the next years. I think that is what happens. So far I haven't been able to find out what the host hotel will be for 2018. Let me know if you know, Thanks Greg.
June 23rd, 2017, 08:14 AM
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I am also trying to check into this as well... I called the Wyndham Gettysburg, which is one of the larger hotels (248 rooms) in the area but the representative I talked to was unable to show anything for the OCA Nationals in July of 2018... One of the three OCA Chapters in Pennsylvania should be able to provide some info as relates to the host hotel, unless there is a restriction of some kind until the 2017 event occurs...
June 23rd, 2017, 04:27 PM
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Wyndham Gettysburg is the host hotel. The Courtyard Marriott next door is the overflow. Both are right at the intersection of US 15 and York Road.
http://www.gatewaygettysburg.com/#gref
http://www.gatewaygettysburg.com/#gref
June 23rd, 2017, 04:42 PM
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Wyndham Gettysburg is the host hotel. The Courtyard Marriott next door is the overflow.
http://www.gatewaygettysburg.com/#gref
http://www.gatewaygettysburg.com/#gref
Thanks Joe... I did finally talk to someone at the Wyndham and did verify as being the host hotel... However, in order to make a reservation for the event dates it had to be within a 365 day window, which means no reservation can be made until the last week of July (or at the 2017 Nationals)...
June 23rd, 2017, 05:42 PM
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OCA requires the host hotel to refrain from booking any rooms for the Nationals until the start of this year's Nationals. The hotel will have a representative in ABQ and OCA doesn't want the host hotel to be sold out before that.
June 24th, 2017, 02:19 PM
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August 28th, 2017, 05:07 AM
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Courtyard reservations are now open
If anyone is interested, the Courtyard Marriott is now taking reservation... Most likely these rooms will book up fast... IIRC There are only 148 rooms available...
August 28th, 2017, 05:23 AM
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My buddy called for a room at 12:01 AM this morning. He was told that there were no rooms available for Tuesday night, and only two rooms available for Wednesday through Saturday.
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Curious what experience other folks have...
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Curious what experience other folks have...
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August 28th, 2017, 06:58 AM
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I also tried a little after midnight (12:10 AM to be exact) with NO availability... But the information I was receiving from the Courtyard in the past month was that the reservation block for the OCA Nationals would not open until 9:00 AM on the 28th (today)... I took a chance at 7:45 this morning and called the hotel direct and was able to book 2 rooms from Tuesday (7/31) through Sunday (8/5)... All information was provided and confirmation numbers received... I suggest trying again ASAP...
August 28th, 2017, 07:09 AM
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What a totally screwed up process. It took me half an hour on the phone this morning to get my rooms. I called the hotel directly at 9:00 this morning. They promptly transferred me to the national number, where they had no clue. They also told me that several of the days of the show were unavailable. I used my usual "tactful" manner to push the issue. Probably helped that I'm Marriott Gold. After half an hour of back and forth, I finally have a room for Tues thru Sun. Perseverance and being an ******* sometimes pays off. 
August 28th, 2017, 07:10 AM
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A little more info for the Courtyard:
http://www.blue-graychapter.com/2018...nationals.html
Also, on a side note, I just tried to go on the Courtyard Gettysburg web site to check availability and the site still shows no availability for the OCA dates... It almost appears you have to call the hotel direct to make the reservations...
http://www.blue-graychapter.com/2018...nationals.html
Also, on a side note, I just tried to go on the Courtyard Gettysburg web site to check availability and the site still shows no availability for the OCA dates... It almost appears you have to call the hotel direct to make the reservations...
August 28th, 2017, 07:21 AM
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What a totally screwed up process. It took me half an hour on the phone this morning to get my rooms. I called the hotel directly at 9:00 this morning. They promptly transferred me to the national number, where they had no clue. They also told me that several of the days of the show were unavailable. I used my usual "tactful" manner to push the issue. Probably helped that I'm Marriott Gold. After half an hour of back and forth, I finally have a room for Tues thru Sun. Perseverance and being an ******* sometimes pays off.
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August 31st, 2017, 04:04 AM
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Well I think I got reservations at the host hotel (Wyndham) thru Expedia. I have a confirmation #. I plan to call them in the spring to make sure it's all ok. Hope to see you guys there!!
August 31st, 2017, 04:58 PM
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Personally I would not wait until spring to call and check... Call the Wyndham directly to verify the confirmation number... As of Monday, rooms were still available at the Courtyard...
September 1st, 2017, 04:32 PM
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September 2nd, 2017, 04:33 AM
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September 2nd, 2017, 04:51 PM
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I'm not surprised with those stats... It would be interesting to actually see a breakout of membership by state... Maybe the OCA web site can share that type info sometime in the future...
September 2nd, 2017, 05:19 PM
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September 3rd, 2017, 06:30 PM
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Hahahaha, you're a piece of work Joe. True professional. You'd fit right in in a firehouse. That explains why whenever I hit junkyards in the midwest they never have Oldsmobile parts. Pueblo, CO has a pile of Diamond REO trucks though.
Looks like per square mile, CT is Oldsmobile territory.
Looks like per square mile, CT is Oldsmobile territory.
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February 1st, 2018, 08:48 AM
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Our local Hub City Model A Ford club hosted the 2017 national meet at this venue. We had 500+ model a’s and about 1200 registered attendees, and it was by far a fantastic experience. They can certainly handle these events on a large scale and you won’t run out of things to do around Gettysburg. Being in Frederick MD it’s only about a 40 minute drive so I’ll likely go for a day, to look around.
One of the nicer attributes to the complex is the 1 mile ring road around the complex, fine point cars did the mandatory drive without being on the traveled roads with the crazies. Lots of area for swap meet, many conference rooms for seminars and such.
There’s a canopy area around the side of the Wyndham for the repair tent to be set up, although they did originally agree to let us put up a four post lift, once set up they said it wasn’t covered by their insurance and we couldn’t use it, didn’t matter it was brand new. Maybe they have approached their insurer to cover this, as they are keen to be a car club national event complex. We were allowed to put the local presidents model A in the lobby of the Wyndham with battery and fuel removed, oils were left in place.
If you plan on going, you won’t be disappointed I’m sure. Although expect it to be a bit on the hot and steamy side with the weather....
Oh, almost forgot, ample grass lot parking for lots of trucks/trailers....
One of the nicer attributes to the complex is the 1 mile ring road around the complex, fine point cars did the mandatory drive without being on the traveled roads with the crazies. Lots of area for swap meet, many conference rooms for seminars and such.
There’s a canopy area around the side of the Wyndham for the repair tent to be set up, although they did originally agree to let us put up a four post lift, once set up they said it wasn’t covered by their insurance and we couldn’t use it, didn’t matter it was brand new. Maybe they have approached their insurer to cover this, as they are keen to be a car club national event complex. We were allowed to put the local presidents model A in the lobby of the Wyndham with battery and fuel removed, oils were left in place.
If you plan on going, you won’t be disappointed I’m sure. Although expect it to be a bit on the hot and steamy side with the weather....
Oh, almost forgot, ample grass lot parking for lots of trucks/trailers....
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July 19th, 2018, 07:49 PM
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Hi! I know this is an old thread but I'd like to ask a question about the nationals in Gettysburg. I am thinking of coming out one day real early and I'll have my son with me. If I only come out for one day to see the swap meet and the show, is there one particular day anyone would recommend? And I was truly surprised to see that the event does not charge spectators! Is that still true? Thanks so much!
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July 20th, 2018, 02:56 AM
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Hi! I know this is an old thread but I'd like to ask a question about the nationals in Gettysburg. I am thinking of coming out one day real early and I'll have my son with me. If I only come out for one day to see the swap meet and the show, is there one particular day anyone would recommend? And I was truly surprised to see that the event does not charge spectators! Is that still true? Thanks so much!
Chris
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July 20th, 2018, 07:31 AM
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The swap meet will be pretty much picked over by Thursday. Cars will be scattered until Friday for judging. People who have to travel a long distance will likely be packed and on the road on Saturday.
July 20th, 2018, 08:07 AM
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Isn't the big banquet Saturday night? Where the trophies are handed out? I would think people, having come all the way to the event, would want to make the most of it and stay for the grand finale.
July 20th, 2018, 08:13 AM
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Most people have a pretty good idea if their car is in the running for a trophy or not. Given that probably 80% of the cars get a First Place award, those are like T-ball participation awards.
