SU Octoberfest: Walnut Creek, CA (SF Bay Area) **UPDATED … Again
September 25, 2011 in Uncategorized
The SaabsUnited Oktoberfest, which is taking place on October 1, 2011 has become an international event. For those that will be in or near the San Francisco Bay Area, during that time, Dirito Brothers Walnut Creek Saab will be hosting the SaabsUnited Octoberfest, representing California!
When: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: 2031 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Highlights:
- Fun Saab-themed games and prizes (sponsored by State Of Nine)
- Watch demos of and test drive all-new 9-3s, 9-5s, and 9-4Xs
- The Bay Area Saab Club will be attending
- Food and Drinks provided (sponsored by SaabsUnited)
- SaabsUnited License Plate Frames for sale (with proceeds in support of Saab Employees)
- Taking Orders For MapTun software upgrade at special event-discount.
- Live video-streaming to and from:
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- Trollhättan, Sweden (ANA) from 9AM – 3PM
- Surrey/Langley, Canada (Springman’s Saab) from 9 AM – 5PM
For everyone who plans on attending, please give me a shout in the comments!
uplatewithjeff said on August 30, 2011
I’m in! Likely bring a friend with her Saab as well.
Greg Abbott said on August 30, 2011
We’re planning a Saabtoberfest for Minnesota on Oct. 1, as well. Location to be determined. FYI
ryanonsrc said on August 30, 2011
Great, I am glad to hear that the MInnesota Octoberfest is materializing as well, please shoot an email to saabsunitedcrew@gmail.com as more details (such as location) are available. No need to worry everyone: we will be keeping everyone up to date as these various Octoberfest locations continue to form. We will need to coordinate all of the video feeds so we can make sure this becomes one unified event!
paredg said on August 30, 2011
Awesome! My wife and I just moved to Burlingame this week. Count us in.
KerstinCA said on August 30, 2011
A local Saab event!!! I’m going!
OurMoldySaab said on August 30, 2011
This sounds interesting. Is there a more detailed list of events or activities somewhere?
ryanonsrc said on August 30, 2011
More details will be coming soon. We will be keeping everyone updated as the Octoberfest, and its various locations around the world, develop.
Aeroman said on August 30, 2011
I wonder if UK Saab dealer/s, Maptun, Hirsch et al would be interested in replicating this event in the UK.
More events around the world would mobilise the Saab community again and get some much needed publicity going…
Red J said on August 30, 2011
Aeroman, the best way to know is going to the nearest dealer and asking him if he would be interested.
Just a thought
ryanonsrc said on August 30, 2011
RedJ is correct. Going to a dealer is a great place to start. Some are *far* more receptive than others so don’t be discouraged if you find a dealer that isn’t interested: try looking for another!
Let us know if you find a host for a UK Octoberfest! saabsunitedcrew@gmail.com
900_S said on September 25, 2011
Hm, I might try to go to this! It’s a little far for me at the moment, though… I’ll see what I can do!
ryanonsrc said on September 25, 2011
Where you coming from 900_S ?
900_S said on September 25, 2011
Santa Cruz
ryanonsrc said on September 25, 2011
bah, that’s not too far. I thiught yiou were going to say Eureka or something
I went to school at UCSC and my brother is over there right now, so I’ve driven between Pleasanton (where I live now, which isnt too far from Walnut Creek) and Santa Cruz a number of times. Besides driving a Saab has a way of making a trip go by faster!
WM said on September 25, 2011
Will be there!
ryanonsrc said on September 25, 2011
Awesome! … The more the merrier!
We don’t have a fixed schedule folks … yes, we’ll do some live streaming with our friends in Sweden, and Jason & Company at Springman’s Saab. But, the real fun will be centered around the amazing cars.
The interest looks strong so I think we are looking at a big turn-out!
JasonPowell said on September 25, 2011
Ryan, sounds like your gonna have a great turnout, may be just what your local Saab club needs to regroup and get them all wanting to have regular meets and to talk Saab.
gunnar727 said on September 29, 2011
I should be there, might try and get a friend to bring the second family Saab as well.
1998 900 2.3i
1998 900 2.0t
J.L.G. said on September 30, 2011
Me and my TurboX will be there for sure. would not miss this event. Can’t wait to talk to someone from Map Tun.
ryanonsrc said on September 30, 2011
Very cool, you’ll have to flag me down when you get there — I have yet to see a TurboX in person!
JasonPowell said on October 1, 2011
Ryan, you will love the TurboX, by far my favorite Saab, doesn’t matter if it’s a sedan or combi…. such an awesome car.
J.L.G. said on September 30, 2011
@ryanonsrc
Always happy to show my Turbo X to anyone interested. Great car.
ryanonsrc said on October 1, 2011
I have heard! … anyhow thanks and see you tomorrow!
Jan K. said on October 1, 2011
I’ll be there! Looks like the people in Trollhättan had a great evening.
ryanonsrc said on October 1, 2011
Cool, the goal is to start streaming as soon as we get in so that everyone can see the festivities in Trollhättan.
Troll96 said on October 1, 2011
Count me in.