October Fall Fling

Fall Fling information on Madison Automotive Apprentices events page. https://madisonauto.org/events/

Show ’n Shine Concours

Each entered Porsche will have an assigned space under the Pavilion (limit of 40 cars). Location is downtown Harrisonburg at the Turner Pavilion, for GPS use 230 South Liberty Street Harrisonburg Va 22801. Early staging and car wash available adjacent to Pavilion, entrance to 12:45pm staging for entered Porsches is at 409 South Main Street (Harrisonburg Municipal Bldg entrance on the West side of the Pavilion).

There is ample parking within walking distance-in the Pavilion parking lot during the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market, the Municipal lot on Main St or the Water Street 2-story parking garage adjacent to the Pavilion parking lot.

Awards will be given for “People’s Choice” and “Best Fall Colors,” which includes both the car and the owners! No judging.

 

Madison Automotive Apprentices 

Open House from 5-6:00, Silent Auction and evening meal/program will follow.

Beginning at 6:00 with appetizers and drinks in a social setting, banquet style meal to follow at 6:30 with awards and a short, fun program. The evening events will be located onsite at Madison Automotive Apprentices and will also feature several silent auction items to benefit the non-profit. Registration includes 1 ticket to the evening program. Located at 1070 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg Va 22807 less than 1.5 miles north of the downtown area.

 

Tours 

Arrival Tour: Watch for more details! This tour will begin late morning on Saturday the 14th. The first leg for participants from the east side of the Region, will meet off Interstate 64 at the Louisa/Ferncliff exit and drive from there to the Nathanael Greene elementary school in Stanardsville. The second leg will meet at the Crozet elementary school for participants from the western part of the Region and drive to the Nathaniel Greene elementary school. The third leg for participants from outside the Region, will meet at the Nathaniel Greene elementary school. The large group will then take a leisurely drive to the Pavillion in Harrisonburg over the mountains on Rt. 33 into the Shenandoah Valley. Entrants will arrive in time for lunch on your own in the downtown area before the Show and Shine Concours. More details will follow on meeting location and time.

 

Montpelier Tour: A driving tour through the Virginia countryside to the homeplace of James Madison, father of the US Constitution and 4th President of the United States. This tour begins at the Downtown Pavilion in Harrisonburg at 9am on Sunday and leads us east over the mountains on Rt 33. Beautiful scenery and multiple walking tours of the renovated Montpelier will allow you to explore the US Constitution, Dolley Madison’s impact on the President and daily plantation life. We will visit the Exchange Café for lunch on your own and then head back home from there. Note: ticket cost onsite at Montpelier is $22 adult/ $9 child and not included in the event registration fee.

 

West Virginia Foliage Tour: Beginning in the morning on Sunday the 15th from the Pavilion, this driving tour will be organized by JMU students from the Madison Motorsports Club! The route features breathtaking scenery and exciting roads that will lead you to the Lake Brandywine WV area, returning back to the Harrisonburg Pavilion for lunch on your own. This time of year is peak color for the WV mountains and sure to be a beautiful drive!

Restaurants near the Pavilion/Concours site include:

(there are lots of small shops/eateries within walking distance, here are a few suggestions)

Food Bar Food-small, trendy and local fare, a local favorite @ 126 West Bruce Street

Bella Luna-lovely ambiance, great homemade pizza selection @ 80 West Water Street

Pale Fire Brewing Company-burgers, wings, craft beer selection close to Concours site @ 217 South Liberty Street

Jimmy Madison’s-nice ambience, variety of menu items @ 121 South Main Street

Bella Gelato-Gelato, coffee and treats @ 49 West Water Street

Rocktown Kitchen-wide selection right across from Concours site @ 217 South Liberty St

Lodging

Traditional/Chain Lodging:

Double Tree by Hilton: Contemporary and modern facility with amenities, adjacent to Interstate 81 & 5 mins from city center: 540.433.2521 doubletree3.hilton.com 

Hampton Inn: Contemporary with nice view of the city, easy access to I-81 & city center: 540.432.1111 hamptoninn3hilton.com 

Courtyard by Marriott: Traditional modern hotel with amenities including dining, easy access to I-81& city center: 540.432.3031 marriott.com 

 

Small and Charming:

By the Side of the Road Inn and Cottages-4 suites and 5 unique cottages on 8 acres on the outskirts of the city, 5 mins from the city center: 540.801.0430 bythesideoftheroad.com 

Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast-Charming and newly remodeled bed and breakfast with 2 rooms and 1 suite about 15 mins from the city center: 540.879.2717 silverlakebandb.com