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:
- 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!
I’m in! Likely bring a friend with her Saab as well.
We’re planning a Saabtoberfest for Minnesota on Oct. 1, as well. Location to be determined. FYI
Great, I am glad to hear that the MInnesota Octoberfest is materializing as well, please shoot an email to [email protected] 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!
Awesome! My wife and I just moved to Burlingame this week. Count us in.
A local Saab event!!! I’m going!
This sounds interesting. Is there a more detailed list of events or activities somewhere?
More details will be coming soon. We will be keeping everyone updated as the Octoberfest, and its various locations around the world, develop.
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…
Aeroman, the best way to know is going to the nearest dealer and asking him if he would be interested.
Just a thought
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! [email protected]
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!
Where you coming from 900_S ?
Santa Cruz 🙂
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!
Will be there!
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!
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.
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
Me and my TurboX will be there for sure. would not miss this event. Can’t wait to talk to someone from Map Tun.
Very cool, you’ll have to flag me down when you get there — I have yet to see a TurboX in person!
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.
@ryanonsrc
Always happy to show my Turbo X to anyone interested. Great car.
I have heard! … anyhow thanks and see you tomorrow!
I’ll be there! Looks like the people in Trollhättan had a great evening.
Cool, the goal is to start streaming as soon as we get in so that everyone can see the festivities in Trollhättan.
Count me in.