Re: [alfa] Date of Corsa Rossa Show?

[RBSHARER@xxxxxxx]

Because the facility is no longer available, the Corsa Rossa fall event has 
been canceled. However, the MAARC Alfa Extravaganza has been scheduled for 
September 17-19 in Winston-Salem.

ALFA Extravaganza 2004

Thanks to our good friends in Corsa Rossa, John Hauser, Richard Hipwood, Thor 
Marchandi, and others, this years' Alfa Extravaganza is shaping up to be one 
of the best.

The dates are Friday September 17th through Sunday the 19th in Winston-Salem 
and the surrounding countryside. Friday night will be a casual dinner on your 
own or with other Alfisti. 

Things get started Saturday morning at 10 am with a pleasant and exciting 
drive through the back roads of northern NC around Hanging Rock State Park, and 
ending up at Laurel Gray Vineyards in Hamptonville west of Winston-Salem. John 
and company have worked hard to select the best scenic route in the area. The 
crew have made several trial runs, so you know it is going to be good. There 
will be several group lead cars to prevent anyone from getting lost.

At Laurel Gray, we have been invited to use their facilities for our picnic 
and  concours, and to enjoy the Southern Hospitality of the Yadkin Valley. We 
will, of course, sample their wines as well.

Laurel Gray is owned by Benny & Kim Myers. Their family came to the region 
from London, England in 1773. The vineyard was a working farm. In fact, the 
tasting room was originally a milking parlor.

According to John, the place is beautiful, with a farm pond, walking trail, 
and seasonal flowers and roses as well as the vineyard itself.

After the picnic, wine tasting, and concours, we'll head back to 
Winston-Salem for an Italian dinner and awards ceremony.

Sunday morning, those who do not have to travel a great distance home have 
the option of enjoying a walking tour of Old Salem and the museum, all within 
walking distance of the hotels.

There are several options for hotels in the area. The closest to Old Salem 
are:

Brookstown Inn 800-845-4262
Wingate Inn 800-228-1000
The Hawthorne Inn 800-972-3774

It will help us greatly if you are planning to attend to notify Bruce Sharer 
about how many there will be in your party so we can have sufficient picnic 
materials, you know food. Try to let him know before Thursday, September 16th.

We hope to see you there in September.
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