SPYDERFEST 2017 -- INFO FROM JOANIE

[Bob Denman]

Hotels for hanging out: Lamplighter (There's two of them: I think the North is the to look at), & Yhe Best Western Coach House

[Mazo EMS2]

Also looking forward to the "passport riding".... We call it a "Poker Run" in our part of the world....Last year we trailered down so we had our vehicle to do some of the stops while it rained. We hit the ones that were within Branson that wouldn't have been very adventurous on the bike anyway. AS for rooms, as mentioned, Springfield is a big town with lots of hotels/motels, and I'd be willing to bet that they'll all have at least a handful of Spyder Riders staying at them all....with the number that show up in town.

[ingramsail]

Checking to see if anyone has been called back, to sign up for camp site at fairgrounds?

[xpeschon]

Also looking forward to the "passport riding".... We call it a "Poker Run" in our part of the world....Last year we trailered down so we had our vehicle to do some of the stops while it rained. We hit the ones that were within Branson that wouldn't have been very adventurous on the bike anyway. AS for rooms, as mentioned, Springfield is a big town with lots of hotels/motels, and I'd be willing to bet that they'll all have at least a handful of Spyder Riders staying at them all....with the number that show up in town.

There is a difference between the Passport and the Poker Run - The Passport Run is a little bit longer with many more stops and stamps, unlike a poker run - we do poker runs here as well. You will have much more fun on a Passport Run....

[PrairieSpyder]

I just made my reservation at the Best Western Coach House, arriving on Tuesday. Yippee!!!!!

[M109Dreamer]

This will be our first year attending. Is there a web site or okace where I can get the planned rides/routes to load into the gps?

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[Mazo EMS2]

This will be our first year attending. Is there a web site or okace where I can get the planned rides/routes to load into the gps?

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Not many of those details have been released yet. The organizers are on it, but a little behind. You can keep an eye on the Spyderfest 2017 website. No need to load any of the ride routes. They're all well guided and pretty big groups. If you ride south, ya can't go wrong for great roads and scenery. Personally I avoid hwy 65 unless I really need to make up time. You'll enjoy it all. The riding is nice, but everything else is fun too.

[M109Dreamer]

Not many of those details have been released yet. The organizers are on it, but a little behind. You can keep an eye on the Spyderfest 2017 website. No need to load any of the ride routes. They're all well guided and pretty big groups. If you ride south, ya can't go wrong for great roads and scenery. Personally I avoid hwy 65 unless I really need to make up time. You'll enjoy it all. The riding is nice, but everything else is fun too.

Ok, thanks. We will patiently wait till the day comes.

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=Mazo EMS2;1232347]Not many of those details have been released yet. The organizers are on it, but a little behind. You can keep an eye on the Spyderfest 2017 website. No need to load any of the ride routes. They're all well guided and pretty big groups. If you ride south, ya can't go wrong for great roads and scenery. Personally I avoid hwy 65 unless I really need to make up time. You'll enjoy it all. The riding is nice, but everything else is fun ............................. During past Spyderfests I have taken small groups on EXHILARATING rides down to Peel's Ferry ....... and most made it back for at The Rib Crib .... Mike

[thehawk]

[QUOTE=BLUEKNIGHT911;1232358]

Not many of those details have been released yet. The organizers are on it, but a little behind. You can keep an eye on the Spyderfest 2017 website. No need to load any of the ride routes. They're all well guided and pretty big groups. If you ride south, ya can't go wrong for great roads and scenery. Personally I avoid hwy 65 unless I really need to make up time. You'll enjoy it all. The riding is nice, but everything else is fun ............................. During past Spyderfests I have taken small groups on EXHILARATING rides down to Peel's Ferry ....... and most made it back for at The Rib Crib .... Mike

i made it back and i'm glad i went!

thehawk

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Yep I like to step it up a notch ....or two or three ......... Good on you Hawk ...... next time we'll take the sandwich's - TO THE FERRY - and eat them there .... incase we have to wait again ...... I love that route, it's one of the best at Spyderfest ....... Mike

[irvin48]

we are not group riders and have always explored back roads i ill and wis by ourselves.
you can set the pace you want. seeings we will be over 500 miles away from home and
newbies, if there are one or 2 of you veterans that are riding together and would
welcome another, we would be glad for the experience. hoping to ride to branson just to
see what the place looks like. havent really traveled much in 44 years of marriage.
thank you. irv and joyce toms

[JayD]

Checking to see if anyone has been called back, to sign up for camp site at fairgrounds?

I am still waiting on a call from the fairgrounds.

[Mazo EMS2]

we are not group riders and have always explored back roads i ill and wis by ourselves.
you can set the pace you want. seeings we will be over 500 miles away from home and
newbies, if there are one or 2 of you veterans that are riding together and would
welcome another, we would be glad for the experience. hoping to ride to branson just to
see what the place looks like. havent really traveled much in 44 years of marriage.
thank you. irv and joyce toms

We went to Spyderfest and Spyders In The Ozarks last year, and we learned some great riding areas on our own and with a couple other couples. I agree, smaller groups are much more personable and less stressful. You're more than welcome to come with us for a ride or 3....We met a really nice couple from Iowa last year and had a blast, and have ridden together several times since then. We'll all be at the BWCH.

[IGETAROUND]

I am still waiting on a call from the fairgrounds.

Well I too am still waiting; would really like not to be doing this @ the last minute

[ARtraveler]

Well I too am still waiting; would really like not to be doing this @ the last minute

I think it was mentioned that the fairgrounds was not going to be a part of Spyderfest this year. They will correct me if I am wrong.

[Y Rider]

I think it was mentioned that the fairgrounds was not going to be a part of Spyderfest this year. They will correct me if I am wrong.

If that is true then someone needs to remove Ozark Empire Fairgrounds from the Spyderfest Lodging list: http://www.spyderfest.com/lodging

[DGoebel]

I was told that the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds was where the Vendor Village was going to be, but wasn't asking about camping there etc.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I sent an E-mail to the Contact person for SPYDERFEST about the Fairgrounds and Vendors etc ........ But have not heard anything YET !!!!!! ....... Yes it's getting pretty late for picking an EVENT SITE .......JMHO ....... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I received an E-mail from Lenny ( @ Pitbull ), ....... No news about the FAIRGROUNDS ..... as of 10:36 pm Tuesday 3-7-17 ....... since I was hoping to camp there ...well ................. Mike

[JayD]

Count me in. I also need a place to park my toy hauler. The only decent park I have found is an hour away.

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[PrairieSpyder]

I received an E-mail from Lenny ( @ Pitbull ), ....... No news about the FAIRGROUNDS ..... as of 10:36 pm Tuesday 3-7-17 ....... since I was hoping to camp there ...well ................. Mike

You're going to be there Mike? Great!! May I join you at the Rib Crib one day? I'll be at Coach House.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You're going to be there Mike? Great!! May I join you at the Rib Crib one day? I'll be at Coach House.

More than welcome ................ But I am having ...REAL concerns that with 6 weeks to go ...... It does not appear they have an EVENT SITE SECURED ... ................. I hope they don't CANCEL - SPYDERFEST ................. Mike

[Bob Denman]

That won't happen: it's still gonna be the best event of the year!

[ARtraveler]

I think it was mentioned that the fairgrounds was not going to be a part of Spyderfest this year. They will correct me if I am wrong.

I knew that "something" was going on but will remain silent from here.

It appears that others are trying to get the situation worked out for the satisfaction of all.

They will keep you posted on details.