Mercedes-Benz Showcase

at

Shelton Vineyards

Dobson, North Carolina

September 12, 2026
 

Everyone is excited to be gathering again, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones.  And where better than the Mercedes-Benz Showcase at Shelton Winery in Dobson, NC.  https://www.sheltonvineyards.com  This event draws Mercedes-Benz treasures from Maryland to Alabama, representingseven states and nine sections.  

For those arriving Friday there will be a group dinner gathering at Shelton's Harvest Grill. Website  When you register your car, please indicate whether you will attend the dinner and how many in your party.

Please note that meal costs are not included in your $15 registration fee.

The main event will be the Saturday September 12 showcase of Mercedes on the Shelton Vineyards grounds from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Awards include the traditional Shelton Top 12, People's Choice Best of Show, and MBCA Silver Star Preservation judging is available for those Mercedes over 25 years old.  For information and Application Form on Silver Star Preservation recognition,  see Silver Star Preservation | Mercedes Benz Club of America (mbca.org),  Those seeking Silver Star recognition should bring their COMPLETED Application Form Classification Score Sheet to the event and provide to the judges.

This year Shelton Vineyards is providing Harvest Grill's indoor patio seating as well as several new dining options for show participants.  For those arriving on Friday there is a gathering at Harvest Grill at 6:30pm.  For indoor patio seating, please make your reservations by calling 336-366-3590, and remind them that you are with the Mercedes Group on the Indoor Patio.  Shelton Vineyards requests no outside food on premises.

The newly renovated Hampton Inn at 150 Charlestowne Drive, Dobson, North Carolina will be our host hotel. A block of rooms at reduced rate has been arranged.  You need to call the hotel direct to get this rate, ask for the Mercedes-Benz Club rate. Phone 336-353-9400. This is a popular event so please make your reservations early.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

William L. Parrish, Jr.

Membership Chair

MBCA - Tarheel Chapter

3945 Golf Drive

Conover, NC 28613

Mobile: 828-719-6140

WilliamLewisParrish@gmail.com