Events
Corvette Events
2019 NCM Bash Sponsored by Michelin
April 25-27, 2019
Kickoff of the NCM on site event season. As in past years there will be a large contingent of GM engineers and designers from Warren Tech Center, and the Bowling Green Assembly Plant ready to answer your every question. Back this year will be our Corvette Racing Program Manager Doug Fehan, Paul Pearson with his 7th gen infotainment / navigation seminar as well as Jim Mero Discussing his time testing out the 7th Generation Corvette Nürburgring. Also, back to Bash is our LT4 Engine building demonstration by BGAP.
Returning activities include a seminar and classroom sessions by GM certified Corvette Technician Paul Koerner. Enjoy guided road tours, two celebrity choice car shows, the Ladies’ Oasis, and the expanded Garage Party with women of the GM Corvette Team. The ladies will cover all aspects of Corvettes including maintenance, engineering and even high- performance driving (ladies only).
On-line registration closes at 8:00am central time on Tuesday, April 2nd. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. On-line registrants will receive a hardcard credential, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque. Lifetime registration is $15pp, member registration is $20pp and non-member registration is $30pp.
- Onsite registrations available at the increased rates of $20 / $25 / $35.
- All cancellations will be charged a $5 processing fee per person
No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes
2019 Bash Event T-shirt
Available Sizes: Small – 3XL
Men’s Bash Event Polo Women’s Bash Event Polo
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Bash Agenda
(Agenda subject to change – check back for updates)
| WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 | ||
| 8:00am | NCM Opens | |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Advance registration credential/shirt pickup
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes | |
| THURSDAY APRIL 25 | ||
| 8:00am | NCM Opens | |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm | Motorsports Park Corvette Experience Ever dreamed of driving America’s Sports Car? How about on a race track? Now you can at NCM Motorsports Park! Get behind the wheel of a 2017 Corvette Stingray Z51 for laps around our 3.15 mile road course, built for speed! Our Corvette Experience gives you a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the track. You must be 18 years or older to participate with a valid driver’s license. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity Agreement.
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT1: Lux Row Distillers / BJ’s Steakhouse At Lux Row Distillers, they have a passion for craft. Presenting a blend of different personalities bound together by a love of bourbon. Lux Row’s drive to innovate has quickly allowed them to become one of the top USA-based independent producers of alcohol beverage products. BJ’s Steakhouse has been a family owned establishment since 1984. BJ’s Steakhouse has been recognized for having the best steaks by the Kentucky Standard’s Best Steak Award of Nelson County.
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT11: Shifting and Shooting Join us for our 2nd annual Shifting & Shooting event at the scenic 2,000-acre Rockcastle Shooting Center. Begin with a scenic drive on our KY back-roads. Then, shoot for fun or for points with a trophy awarded to the winner. Lunch, ammunition, and firearms will be provided with Range Officers at each station to ensure a fun and safe event.
To keep the playing field level, we ask that you use the provided firearms. You may bring your own handgun for target practice between events, but you must provide your own ammunition if you do. This should be an action-packed day of firing range fun with Corvette friends.
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| 9:15am – 3:30pm | LT2: Swope cars of Yesteryear Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant Swope Museum features antique cars from different eras for your viewing pleasure. They feature cars from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s of all makes and models. Enjoy the vintage car library and a do-it-yourself car video theater. Then onto lunch at Back Home Restaurant. If you are in the mood for some good ole’ family cooking and a great local shopping experience, this is for you!
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| 10:00am – 11:00am | What about Corvette Interior and exterior care? Well, more than you think!!! In this multi-generation based discussion, we will go over how to correctly care for your Corvette, inside and out. From the very basics to some tips and tricks about care you didnt know existed. Question and answer will also be a part of this interactive seminar.
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| 10:45am – 2:15pm | LT3: Lighthouse Restaurant Lunch Tour The Lighthouse Restaurant is a bright spot on a great drive through the countryside. Located in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, it is more than just an ordinary restaurant. It is a DESTINATION, full of history and delicious food served “Family Style”. Voted Kentucky’s 3rd Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine.
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| 11:15am – 12:15pm | Warren County Area Technology Center Corvette Build Program Mr. Cundiff will discuss how his high school students have now completely rebuilt 3 Corvettes from the ground up including a Corvette sold last year at Mecum Auction.
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| 11:15am – 12:15pm | New Member Luncheon If you are a new member to the NCM between April 2017 and April 2018 – we invite you to attend a new member luncheon. Meet some of the NCM staff as well as other new members. Learn some of what we offer here at the NCM! Watch for your new member personal invite!
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| 11:15am – 1:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 12:30pm – 2:00pm |
Listen as Corvette Legend Jim Mero goes through the evolution of the 7th Generation Stingray Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, & ZR1 at the Nürburgring. This seminar will also feature unique Autobahn footage!
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| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Corvette Store Fashion Show
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Paul Koerner & Brittany George’s Classroom Session – C5, C6, C7 Question and answer on C5, C6, & the C7 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required.
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| 2:15pm – 3:15pm | NCM Membership Meeting with our Board of Directors Meet the NCM Board Members and learn about updates to the Museum, finances, etc.
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| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | What’s New at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes | |
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| 5:15pm – 5:45pm | Cash Bar – NCM Blvd | |
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| 5:45pm – 8:00pm | BQT1: Corvette Racing Banquet Dinner with Corvette Racing Program Manager along with some very special VIP guests for this banquet, followed by a presentation and open questions to Doug and guests.
-GARDEN SALAD – Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Croutons, House Made Dressing -ROASTED CARROTS – Thyme, Orange Zest, Brown Sugar -BROWN BUTTER AND POATAOES – Mashed Potatoes, Garlic, & Brown Butter -APPLEWOOD SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST – Cheddar Cheese, Bacon & Scallions -BBQ BEEF BRISKET – Burnt Ends with The Linen Apron BBQ Sauce -House Made Yeast Rolls -Lemon Squares or Chocolate Fudge Brownie
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| FRIDAY APRIL 26 | ||
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| 8:00am | NCM Opens | |
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| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:30am – 10:30am | Paul Koerner & Brittany George’s Classroom Session – C5, C6, C7 Question and answer on C5, C6, & the C7 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required.
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| 9:00am – 10:30pm | Presentation by Corvette Team
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| 9:00am – 4:00pm | NCM Motorsports Park Touring Laps – 1 Day Only!! All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 9:00am – 4:00pm | LT4: Kentucky State Police Trooper Island KSP Trooper Island Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long-range program of public service to the youth of Kentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten; and for one-week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow.
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| 9:15am – 3:30pm | LT5: Swope cars of Yesteryear Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant Swope Museum features antique cars from different eras for your viewing pleasure. They feature cars from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s of all makes and models. Enjoy the vintage car library and a do-it-yourself car video theater. Then onto lunch at Back Home Restaurant. If you are in the mood for some good ole’ family cooking and a great local shopping experience, then this is for you!
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| 9:30am – 11:00am | Hand Building the LT4 Engine Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely disassembles and reassembles an LT4 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette.
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| 10:00am – 2:00pm | LT6: Dueling Grounds Distillery In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon.
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| 10:00am -2:30pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #1
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| 10:45am – 12:15pm | Using 7th Generation Navigation Having trouble understanding your Stingray navigation? Paul will walk you through it with his big screen presentation in hopes of steering you straight and getting you to your destinations with ease!
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| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 11:30am – 12:45pm | Corvette Racing Seminar Doug Fehan discusses the 2018 Race season and previews the 2019 race schedule.
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| 1:00pm – 2:15pm | NCM Auction
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sip n’ Paint A step-by-step beginner art project class in which guests can create unique and original works of art and learn basic creative techniques to apply to at home projects, all while enjoying their favorite wine!
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Friday Paul Koerner & Brittany George Classroom – Prepping Your Corvette for Track There are many facets to Corvette and these vehicles are track capable right out of the wrapper. This does NOT mean that they do not require proper preparation prior to placing them on the racetrack. In this in-depth classroom, we will cover all models from 2005 to present date. ZO6, ZR1 and Z51 will all be covered, including correct oil, lubricants, tires, alignment specifications and other details that sometimes are missed. Question and answer will also be a part of this class! Buckle your 5-point harness, this will be something NOT to miss!
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| 2:30pm – 3:15pm | Autograph Session
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| 3:15pm 3:45pm | Car Show Awards Presentations
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| 3:30pm – 5:00pm |
Listen as Corvette Legend Jim Mero goes through the evolution of the 7th Generation Stingray Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, & ZR1 at the Nürburgring. This seminar will also feature unique Autobahn footage!
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| 3:45pm | Bash Event Group Picture
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| 4:00pm | Raffle Drawing | |
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes | |
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| 5:45pm – 9:00pm | BQT2: Winners’ Circle Dinner / Cash Bar Open to those who have donated more than $1000 in 2018, have named the Museum in their estate plans, or made cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more since January 1, 2003.
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| SATURDAY APRIL 27 | ||
| 8:00am | NCM Opens | |
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| 8:00am – 3:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:30am- 10:30am | Saturday Paul Koerner & Brittany George Classroom – Prepping Your Corvette for Track There are many facets to Corvette and these vehicles are track capable right out of the wrapper. This does NOT mean that they do not require proper preparation prior to placing them on the racetrack. In this in-depth classroom, we will cover all models from 2005 to present date. ZO6, ZR1 and Z51 will all be covered, including correct oil, lubricants, tires, alignment specifications and other details that sometimes are missed. Question and answer will also be a part of this class! Buckle your 5-point harness, this will be something NOT to miss!
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| 8:45am – 10:15pm | Presentation by Corvette Team
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| 9:00am – 10:00am | Corvette Caravan Captain’s Meeting
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| 9:30am – 4:00pm | LT8: General Jackson Showboat – Nashville Take the 2.5-hour General Jackson Showboat Midday Lunch Cruise for an afternoon of entertainment along with a delicious buffet lunch! Enjoy the comedy, audience interaction, and catchy tunes from the band while cruising along the Cumberland River and tasting a mouth-watering Southern-style buffet prepared by the General Jackson’s very own sous chef.
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| 9:45am – 2:30pm | LT9: Mammoth Cave Drive / Steakhouse Follow Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathon Biven’s official KSP Patrol C6 Corvette through the Mammoth Cave National Park area on a beautiful scenic drive. Lunch will be a Steakhouse in Cave City before returning to the NCM.
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| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Ladies’ Garage By women for women – an opportunity to learn about basic Corvette (cars in general) maintenance and how to be a smart consumer of automotive services. Presenters are knowledgeable in all areas of Corvettes from Powertrain and engineering to high performance driving so bring your questions and ask the experts.
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| 10:00am – 2:30pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #2
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| 10:30am – 11:15am | Exxon Mobil
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| 10:45am – 2:15pm | LT10: Lighthouse Restaurant Lunch Tour The Lighthouse Restaurant is a bright spot on a great drive through the countryside. Located in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, it is more than just an ordinary restaurant. It is a DESTINATION, full of history and delicious food served “Family Style”. Voted Kentucky’s 3rd Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine.
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| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 11:30am – 12:15pm | Giving Seminar
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| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Hand Building the LT4 Engine Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely disassembles and reassembles an LT4 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette.
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| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Ambassador Meeting Learn what’s new and upcoming at the NCM
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| 2:30pm – 2:55pm
| Car Show Awards Presentations
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| 2:55pm | Check Presentation KY State Police Trooper Island
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| 3:00pm | NCM Raffle Drawing
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| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MIM Tail of the Dragon participation meeting
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes | |
| 5:15pm | Cash Bar – Sloan Convention Center
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| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | BQT3: Bash Banquet / Join us as our event banquet returns to the Sloan Convention Center for a plated dinner. Entertainment provided by a Live local band playing the hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and early 80’s.
** Group tables available for $650 – Includes 10 seats, best in house, and a reserved table name placard. Contact events department to reserve your table. | |
Museum in Motion Bash Dragon Run
April 28 – May 1, 2019
Spring in the Smokies, Tail of the Dragon and Biltmore all combined in one great MiM tour. Once again we hit the road, leaving Bowling Green and heading East to run the famous TN-129, aka Tail of the Dragon. This year again, we will be staying at the beautiful Biltmore Inn on the Biltmore Estate grounds. The Monday Biltmore visit includes a specially arranged early morning photo op of the cars in front of the manor house followed by breakfast in the Biltmore Stable Café adjacent to the house. Included in our Biltmore plans are your choice of 1 specialty tour: The Legacy of the Land Tour, Rooftop Tour, Wine & Chocolate, Upstairs/Downstairs Tour or the Horse & Carriage Ride. Lunch will be at the Deer Park Restaurant on the grounds. After hours – enjoy a special private guided tour of the Mansion. New friends will be made while enjoying one of the most beautiful areas of the country during the colorful spring season. GPS as well as two-way radios highly recommended!
Please be sure to check out our customized MiM Merchandise
Members: $1450 Driver / $500 Passenger
Non-Members $1490 / $540 Passenger
- Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member for the member discount rate – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
Advance registration closes at 5pm CT Friday, March 8th, 2019 (or until sold out).
** No registrations or refunds are available after that date **
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| SATURDAY, APRIL 27th | |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Registration Pickup & Drivers Meeting
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| SUNDAY, APRIL 28th | |
| 7:30am | Museum Opens |
| 7:45am | Stage in NCM Front Circle |
| 8:00am | Depart NCM
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| 9:50am – 10:10am | Scheduled Rest Stop |
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| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Gas Stop & Lunch – your choice of numerous restaurants in area
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| 1:50pm | Regroup and Stage
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| 2:15pm | Approximate arrival to begin ‘Tail of the Dragon’
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| 5:30pm | Arrive in Asheville – check into the Inn on Biltmore Estate
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| 6:00pm | Dinner on your own
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| MONDAY, APRIL 29th | |
| 7:00am – 7:30am | Arrive Biltmore Estate
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| 7:45am – 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore Stable Café Adjacent to Biltmore House, the stable, which originally housed George Vanderbilt’s horses and carriages, has been renovated into a beautiful restaurant. This special venue offers seating in former stalls and the hayloft area where we will be seated. |
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Times varies slightly by tours – check your ticket from Biltmore for times | Choice of 1 Xtra Behind the Scenes Tour of Biltmore House (make sure you choose one in your registration) |
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Deerpark Restaurant Buffet Lunch– Biltmore Grounds Deerpark Restaurant is housed in a historic barn original to the estate. Enjoy prepared–to–order specialties in addition to classic favorites. The delightful courtyard restaurant specializes in Southern family–style dishes. Enjoy our Taste of the South lunch and brunch buffets highlighting regional Southern flavors drawn from the Carolina Coast, Low Country, Southern Appalachians, and Louisiana.
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| 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Antler Hill Village or Biltmore Gardens – Self Guided – Biltmore Grounds A stop at the Winery is a must for anyone who enjoys good food and wine – complimentary wine tastings will be offered in the Tasting Room throughout the day and visit the Barn, Farmland, and Kitchen Garden to learn more about Biltmore’s agricultural heritage. Before leaving the Village, be sure to pop in the Legacy Exhibit Hall to see the exhibit on display at the time or relax on the Village Green. |
| 4:45pm – 6:15pm | NCM Private Guided Evening Visit – Biltmore House A visit to America’s largest home is a most memorable experience. Cross the threshold into a world of hospitality, beauty, and luxury that has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. Hear the Biltmore story as you walk through the house with a knowledgeable guide.
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| 6:30pm | Depart on Own to Inn on Biltmore Estates
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| TUESDAY, APRIL 31st | |
Day on Own to Rest, Explore, Enjoy Biltmore and Asheville
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| WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st Check Out and Depart | |
Travel carefully and return home safely – Thank you for joining the 2019 ‘MiM’ Bash Dragon Run Tour
2019 C4 Gathering
May 16-18, 2019
The National Corvette Museum hosts the C4 Gathering along with the ZR-1 Net Registry http://www.zr1netregistry.com/, and the Grand Sport Registry http://www.grandsportregistry.com/.
Open to all those interested in the 4th Generation Corvette, these two organizations and the NCM are working to bring participants activities, seminars, road tours, MSP touring laps, and Karting along with information specific to their interest in this generation of Corvette.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY 2019
MiM ‘Branson Experience’
June 4 – 8, 2019
How about a ‘Museum in Motion” to the legendary Branson, MO?!! Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Stay at the Hotel Grand Victorian. Centrally located on the 76 Strip, less than 3 miles from world class shopping at the Branson Landing, and walking distance from all of the best shows, restaurants, and attractions.
This MiM will include a day drives to beautiful Eureka Springs as well as a Dogwood Canyon drive. Enjoy ‘The Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise and a #1 Hits of the 60’s show. Free time is also on the agenda to explore Branson as you wish!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. For Questions contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Tuesday March 12, 2019 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
Please call Bryce (270)777-4506 or Maci (270)467-8804 to register by phone
This tour includes 4 hotel nights, Noted meals, admission to attractions, and shows.
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1400
Passenger / alternate driver $350
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1440
Passenger / alternate driver $390
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – PLEASE CONTACT BRYCE [email protected] OR MACI [email protected] FOR WAIT LIST
| 2019 MiM ‘Branson Experience’ Host Hotel: Hotel Grand Victorian 2325 W Highway 76 Branson, MO 65616
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| 4:00pm | Check-in at Hotel Grand Victorian Meet us at Hotel Grand Victorian continues a tradition of excellence and simple elegance among Branson hotels. Centrally located on the 76 Strip, less than 3 miles from world class shopping at the Branson Landing, and walking distance from all of the best shows, restaurants, and attractions.
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Credential pickup in motel lobby
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Pizza Party at Grand Victorian Hotel
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| 9:30am | Arrive Eureka Springs Transit and Welcome Center
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| 10:00am – 11:30am | Open Air Trolley Tour See a different side of Eureka from one of their open-air trams.
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| 11:45am | Depart for Downtown for Shopping & Lunch on Your Own
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| 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Enjoy Beautiful Downtown Eureka Springs
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| 10:00am – 12:45pm | Arrive and explore Branson Landing Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, PLUS… the NEW Hilton Promenade! Don’t miss the magnificent $7.5 million water fountain spectacular, synchronized to light, sound, music and fire!
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | #1 Hits of the 60’s Show This fun and exciting show takes you through the 60’s with hits from genre’s like the British Invasion, Motown, California Surfin’, and the Age of Aquarius. The cast reminisces with audience members as they sing and dance to tracks from The Beatles, Beach Boys, The Temptations, and more. Dancers bring back the grooves of classic crazes like The Pony, Mashed Potato, and The Batman. The show takes you back in time with over 100 costume changes, groovy songs, dance numbers, and video segments highlighting historic moments of the 60’s with an included tribute to our veterans. Test your knowledge in the trivia segment and enjoy the show!
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| Immediately Following | Pre-Show Dixie Stampede Start out your Dixie Stampede experience with their exciting pre-show. The performances vary, so you never know what fun performance awaits you. Magicians, jugglers, and many other wonderful showmen will give you almost a full hour of entertainment before the main show! Showing up early to a performance has never been so thrilling as it is with the Dixie Stampede, where guests can stroll the amazing Horse Walk and meet the four-legged stars of the show!
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| 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Dixie Stampede Dinner Show Enjoy admission to Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show for country entertainment at its finest. With magnificent riders and a hearty meal, you will enjoy an evening of entertainment and fun with this legendary event!
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| 10:15pm – 10:30pm | Return to Hotel Grand Victorian
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| 9:45am – 1:30pm | Wildlife Tram Tour & Lunch Call it a “ride on the wild side,” if you will. Step aboard our comfortable, open-air trams and explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon on our 2-hour Wildlife Tram Tour. You’ll wind through the canyon floor, past towering bluffs and waterfalls, making a stop at the Glory Hole (a magnificent blue-green pool where some of our largest trout reside). Then cross the Arkansas border where your tram may mingle with herds of American bison, elk, whitetail deer and Texas longhorn.
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| 11:15am | Hamburger & Hot Dog BBQ next to the spring fed creek
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| 5:00pm | Depart for Entertainment Complex Entertainment complex featuring a Full Movie Theater, restaurants, shopping & more.
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| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Farewell Banquet at McFarlains McFarlain’s Family Restaurant is a Branson exclusive. This full-service restaurant, located inside the Branson Entertainment Complex, is famous for its legendary Ozarks cuisine, homemade pies, unique atmosphere and entertaining hospitality!
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| 6:30pm | Enjoy a Film!
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| 9:00pm | Depart for Hotel Grand Victorian
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Continental Breakfast
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THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – PLEASE CONTACT BRYCE [email protected] OR MACI [email protected] FOR WAIT LIST
2019 NCM Le Mans Tour
Join us on our 4th adventure to France for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Here is the chance to see Corvette Racing against the world’s best GT cars in the most famous race of all. Just a few highlights of the tour include stops in London, Paris and of course Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track). We will have professional guides with us the entire trip to assist with our travels. After four nights in London and 3 nights in Paris, we will travel to Angers where we will stay throughout the Le Mans race.
The next three days will have us visiting the Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans track) as well as the town. Monday, we depart Angers and travel back to Paris for one last free day. Check out of our hotel and continue with your plans of either more travel or to the airport. Hotels, ground transportation, tour tickets, all breakfasts, some meals, Le Mans admission and grandstand race tickets and Corral tickets are included. We have a very limited number of openings so make your plans early to join us in making memories, new friends, and seeing beautiful London & France.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506.
Please be sure to check out our customized MiM Merchandise
Tour Fee: $5,600 per person for double occupancy
$6,600 per person for single occupancy
Payment: $1000 per person upon registration (non-refundable)
Remaining balance due March 1, 2019 – Event Closes March 1
**AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE **
*Plan to ARRIVE LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR) & DEPART PARIS CHARLES DE GALLE AIRPORT (CDG)
*When booking flights Select Multi-city flight – this will allow you to book your flight at the lower “round-trip” price while still arriving and departing from different cities
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
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| FRIDAY, JUNE 7 |
| Arrive LHR Airport (AM if possible) – Corus Hotel Hyde Park Mini tour of London by motor coach while waiting to check into rooms
** Hotel included in tour fee ** |
| Free to Roam or Tour with London Guides |
Early Evening Meet n’ Greet – ‘Brasserie Restaurant Hyde ParkThe Brasserie at Hyde Park, is a stylish conservatory restaurant overlooking Bayswater Road, with nice views across to Hyde Park.
** Included in tour fee **
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| SATURDAY, JUNE 8 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions and cruise included in tour fee ** |
Evening Free to enjoy London on your own
** Hotel Included in tour fee **
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 9 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee **
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| Evening – ‘Flight on the London Eye’ The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel,[10] is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The London Eye is situated right at the tourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the River Thames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a good day). The attraction was originally sponsored by British Airways, so rides are called flights. The Eye is besides the River Thames on the opposite bank to Big Ben.
** Ride & Lodging included with registration **
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| MONDAY, JUNE 10 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee ** |
Evening Theatre ‘Les Miserables’
** Show and Lodging Included in tour fee **
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| TUESDAY, JUNE 11 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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| Travel by Eurostar Train 1st Class from London to Paris After a quick 30-minute check-in at St. Pancras International, you’ll be on your way to Paris in style. You will whizz through France at 186 mph. With lots of legroom and space to unwind, our seats are designed for a comfier journey, while our two-bag luggage allowance means you needn’t hold back on the packing. So sit back, relax and let us whisk you to the centre of Paris in just 2 hours 16 minutes.
** Included with tour fee **
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| Afternoon Mini Tour of Paris by Motorcoach |
Check into Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Welcome Dinner at Bistro des Duex Theatres Le Bistro des Deux Theatres welcomes you in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris, close to numerous theaters such as the Mogador or the Paris and not too far from the Sacre-Coeur and Grands Magasins Shops.
** Lodging and Dinner included in tour fee **
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| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
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| Evening – Moulin Rouge Dinner and Show Since its creation in 1889, the Moulin Rouge has endeavoured to develop a performance concept, a distinctive imagery and a singular universe that are today recognized worldwide, ensuring its success both in France and abroad.
** Dinner, Show, and Lodging included with tour fee **
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| THURSDAY, JUNE 13 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
** Admission and Cruise included in tour fee **
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Evening Free to Enjoy Paris
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| FRIDAY, JUNE 14 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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| Depart for Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track) The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been called the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency”
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets included in tour fee ** |
After Parade- Depart for Hotel Mercure Angers Centre
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 15 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee **
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 16 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee **
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Evening on your own in Angers, France
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| MONDAY, JUNE 17 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Depart by Motorcoach back to Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
** Lunch included in tour fee **
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Last Afternoon and Evening in Paris on Your Own
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| TUESDAY, JUNE 18 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Check out Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Travel Home Safely & Thank You for Joining the MiM 2019 ‘Le Mans Tour’ |
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
2019 NCM Le Mans Race Weekend!
June 15 – 16, 2019
Attention GT and Prototype Race Fans of ALL Marques!!
On June 15-16, 2019 the world’s greatest car manufacturers will battle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Through special arrangements with the ACO, we will be given commercial free, direct feed of the race.
We are planning to show the race on our 28-foot giant screen in the Chevrolet Theater, with live timing and scoring, refreshments during the entire 24 hours, private Skypes from the Corvette Racing team and also with ‘The Heroes of Le Mans’. This will be the next best thing to being there yourself!
Registration for this event will include:
- 24 hour opening of the NCM’s Theater for viewing purposes
- Early opening of NCM on Saturday, June 15
- Continental breakfast Saturday / Full breakfast Sunday
- Lunch on Saturday at noon
- Dinner Saturday evening
- Late Night Ice Cream bar
- Cash bar will be open Saturday after hours
- Snacks & refreshments provided
Security will cover the front grass circle entrance door (parking lot A entrance) from 5:00pm – 8:00am so you are free to come and go at your leisure. RV parking is allowed in the truck parking lot for this event only. Bring in your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc. for an all night stay in the NCM. All activities are open to Event Registrants only.
Space will be very limited – pre-registration is of the essence!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506.
Registration expected to open February 2019
2019 Caravan, NCM 25th Anniversary Celebration, & Hall of Fame Induction
AugUSt 28 – August 31, 2019
In the 25 years since the Museum opened the scope of the vision has blossomed to include changes such as the dedicated special exhibit hall, PDI delivery area, maintenance and preservation area, full service store, interactive exhibits and a world-class Motorsports park.
Every year leading into Labor Day weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum, which was in 1994, by hosting a participant focused event. For 2019, we mark the 25th Anniversary milestone and focus on the diversity of the people that Corvette has brought together with a look back on the Museum’s history while looking forward to the future!
Registered participants can enjoy three days of activities in and around the Museum.
Thursday officially kicks off the event with a special opening ceremony and evening concert (Jefferson Starship) with fireworks show at the NCM Amphitheater. Other activities during the event include scenic self-guided road tours, seminars, video presentations, Corvette raffles, open membership meeting, 10/15/20/25-year recognition, and ambassador meeting.
Thursday evening registered attendees will be treated to a concert featuring Jefferson Starship. The concert will be held at the Museum’s outdoor Amphitheater and will conclude with a fireworks show. The concert is included with registration. This activity is included in registration and is open to ALL Registered participants
Friday evening will be our annual Corvette Hall for Fame Induction ceremony and banquet Presented by the 2019 New England Caravan, where we will welcome new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made significant contributions to the Corvette. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Saturday evening wraps up the festivities with a ‘Party Like It’s 1994’ mixer, complete with food, music and fun. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Pre-Registration (closes Thursday, July 11 at 5pm CT)
$30 – Lifetime Members (per person)
$40 – Members (per person)
$65 – Non- Members (per person)
Our pre-registered guests will receive a hard card badge, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque, and commemorative event program
No online registration will be available after July 11th.
No refunds after July 11th
Onsite registration will begin on Monday, August 26th at 8:00 am.
Onsite prices are $35 – Lifetime, $45 – Members, $70 – Non-Members
** Jefferson Starship Concert Thursday evening included with Registration!!
Items to choose from upon registration
- Caravan Choice / NO Caravan
- Event T-Shirt
- Motorsports Park Touring Laps – offered
- Tuesday – Saturday / AM & PM Laps
- Sunday – AM Laps Only
- HOF Banquet Presented by the 2019 New England Caravan– Friday, August 30 (to purchase group tables of 10 – call in to the events dept for reservation)
- Farewell Mixer ‘Party Like its 1994’ – Saturday, August 31 (food, cash bar, music)
T-Shirt
Parking
As we did in 2014, we are offering reserved parking for the four-day event for a $500 donation to the Museum. For 2019, instead of having a numbered spot, your $500 donation will give you access to a reserved lot Wednesday through Saturday of the event week, and you will be able to park in any open spot. Donations for reserved parking will count toward the $1,000 minimum for Winner’s Circle but will not be eligible for Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 Giving Campaign gifts. Donations are not refundable.
To reserve your spot, please click on this secure link, choose General for the donation category, complete your personal information and type Reserved Parking in the additional notes field. An acknowledgement letter for your donation will be sent to your inbox immediately. Parking passes will be mailed via US Postal Service to the address we have on file for you in July of next year, or passes may be picked up and signed for when you are here during Bash 2019. Replacement passes will not be available.
Please email or call Connie Russell at [email protected] 270-467-8815 if you have questions.
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Full agenda and activities to follow in early 2019
2019 MiM ‘National Parks Tour’
September 22 – 28, 2019
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. Back by popular demand – join us as we explore our some of the most unique and awe-inspiring landscapes America has to offer. With visits to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Monument Valley, and Canyonlands National Park, you will get to enjoy some of the crown jewels of the National Park system
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS and/or family band radios highly recommended! Questions contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
Check back for registration in Early Spring 2019
2019 MiM KY 1 Lap (1)
September 30 – October 5
2019 will be the 10th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations join together to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by a Kentucky State Trooper, now using a marked Kentucky State Police Gray Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 different weeks in October.
Registration opening in late spring 2019!
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to get the latest on event registration and updates
2019 MiM KY 1 Lap (2)
October 14 – October 19
2019 will be the 10th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations join together to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by a Kentucky State Trooper, now using a marked Kentucky State Police Gray Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 different weeks in October.
Registration opening in late spring 2019!
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to get the latest on event registration and updates
Community and Educational Events
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Car Shows & Corvette Events
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| Corvette and High Performance Meet Corvette and High Performance Meet @ Washington State Fair Events Center Feb 8 – Feb 10 all-day  Annual Corvette and High Performance Meet Washington State Fair Events Center Puyallup, WA Saturday, February 10, 2018 Vendors enter through orange gate 11am-7pm Early Bird shopping for public 4pm – 7pm (must enter before 5:30pm) … | ||||||
| Louisville Auto Show Louisville Auto Show @ Kentucky Exposition Center Feb 22 – Feb 24 all-day THE LARGEST RIDE AND DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY One major development for the 2015 Louisville Auto Show was the addition on the largest Ride and Drive Event in the country! This gave visitors a unique … NCRS Annual Florida Chapter Regional Corvette Show NCRS Annual Florida Chapter Regional Corvette Show @ Sun n Fun and Lakeland Linder Airport Feb 22 – Feb 24 all-day Adult Admission: $10 Friday-Saturday, $5 Sunday/Weekend Event Pass $20 Kids 12 and Under FREE Event Hours Fri & Sat 8am-5pm, Sun. 8am-3pm Winter Florida AutoFest takes place at the ultra spacious SUN ‘n FUN … | ||||||
Add your car show to our calendar!
The Museum will add car shows to our calendar, simply fill out the form below to submit your information for consideration to be included.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your event to appear online. Each month all events added to our calendar that are occurring the next month will be listed in our email newsletter.
If you have submitted your event in years’ past and the description/information is the same, you can simply submit name of event, new dates and location and we will update the dates leaving everything else the same.