Spyder fest Florida...

[spyderdmb1621]

Just thinking out loud....them folks in Missouri have a spyder fest. Why not starting one in Florida and getting some sponsors? Somewhere located in central Florida. Any thoughts?

[johnnyg]

Not a bad idea but the only place that can hold a spydefest to me is Cuba,MO. I think Len and the MO Gang have it together when you say spyderfest. We went to the second one and are planning on going to the third one. They have the area that is ideal for riding it isn't in a big city and have all the tourist in the way. When you say spyderfest you think of Cuba. Now if you are talking about a meet and greet of spyders in the sunshine state that is something different. You wouldn't want to hold it near one of the big cities it just isn't safe, just look at the one BRP put on in Chicago IL, Again I want to say hats off to the mo gang all the hard work they do to plan their spyderfest. Just my opinion. John

[docdoru]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post414978

[Wheeler~]

I have discussed this with a few people, SRA, sheriffs office's, police dept's, vendors, hotels, restaurants, theme parks and others on this subject. Just the costs to cover liability is very high. To do it right, will take sponsors, money and a team of dedicated people. It's a project being investigated and discussed for 2013. I'll post later in the year what progress has been made and at that time, depending on how things are going, there may be a plea for Volunteers to assist in accomplishing this.

If someone else can do this and assume the responsibility......I'm all for that!!

AND YES, this would be an SRA Event if we did it!!!!!!

[dave01]

Our very own SITS..... Spyders in the Sand

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[docdoru]

Our very own SITS..... Spyders in the Sand

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I like it!

[effgjamis]

? in the sand.... sounds like a cool Idea, and better yet an event.
That said is not to hijack spyderfest in MO. The MO event is super and should stay as Spyderfest.. They ( Mo-Gang) has earned it.

[Wheeler~]

Just a thought....how about SIF, Spyders in Florida. SITS has been used for a few years now as Spyders in the Smokies.

[spyder-dude]

What about arranging this to happen during or right after Daytona Bike Week? I know a lot of spyder people from all of the US will go to Daytona.....Just a thought!

[Wheeler~]

What about arranging this to happen during or right after Daytona Bike Week? I know a lot of spyder people from all of the US will go to Daytona.....Just a thought!

Or mid Sept or October due to Florida weather maybe cooling then and wouldn't interfere with Bike Week. March was another thought!

[acinpcola]

If you have it in October, the Food and Wine fest is in full swing at EPCOT. After, Bike Week may also be a good idea. Just 2 cents from a disneyholic.

Be Safe
AC

[NancysToy]

Spyders In Paradise?

[Scooter]

This sounds like a good idea, Just a thought the Leesburg Bike Fest is in April.

[dave01]

Spyders In Paradise?

I like it. Add a ride down the coast, maybe a Spyder day at an amusement park, and then a huge BBQ at one of the beach parks........HMMMMM....the wheels are turning now.

[Wheeler~]

Spyders In Paradise?

[acinpcola]

Leesburg, hmm right there off of 27? This even has me thinking good thoughts, not far from my addiction...yehaaaa Maybe Central Florida Power Sports would like to get in on this also, just a thought

Be Safe
AC

[Wheeler~]

Spyder's A Florida E​vent

[acinpcola]

Spyder's A Florida E​vent

I like that

[Wheeler~]

CFPS has already stated they would be interested in being one of the sponsors! Like the BBQ at a beach park idea also!

[acinpcola]

The world of the Mouse is about an hour from Leesburg, so should be able to get my fix no matter when this happens, plus the Armed Forces Vacation Club offers many condos near to the mouse house. I hope this comes together.

AC

[Dizneyman]

Or mid Sept or October due to Florida weather maybe cooling then and wouldn't interfere with Bike Week. March was another thought!

September/October is the best time here. School just starting and snow birds not here yet. By far the quietest time of the year!!

[spyder3]

how about in WPB, by city lights....they have some great festivals there, big park like setting...restaurants, bars, entertainment...

[effgjamis]

I stand corrected on omission of the word " IF "..... but I am not a DUDE Paul..

[Wheeler~]

Wow Paul, Thanks for taking control of this and making it an SRA event. You are right, this is going to take a whole lot of work. Might help to talk to the SpyderFest gang for any ideas. See ya at the florida event.

Gosh Dave, at this point I'm just researching the costs and the time it will take to organize this and such before I even suggest it to the Board as a discussion topic. I'm sure the Board will have many questions before the vote on if we even want to attempt this. This definitely isn't an SRA event at this time. I talked with Doc earlier and he's going to call Len to find out about liabilities and things and is going to call me back. I want to make sure we have all of our ducks in a row before I even present this to the Board for discussion.

[docdoru]

I talked with Doc earlier and he's going to call Len to find out about liabilities and things and is going to call me back. I want to make sure we have all of our ducks in a row before I even present this to the Board for discussion.

Only if this is going to be a Spyder Lovers event...