Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Daniel_Mc · 08-06-2013

Ok everyone it is ZR-1 event time! A few of us (6 so far) are headed down to Crusin’ The Coast. We will be arriving in Biloxi on Thrusday afternoon October 11th and leaving Sunday October 13th. Anyone is welcome with our group. Below is a little about Crusin’ The Coast:

Crusin’ the Coast (CTC) began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events. 374 vehicles registered that first year and in 2012 CTC had 6,196 registered vehicles. Car enthusiasts from 41 states plus Canada and Sweden drive to the Mississippi Gulf Coast once a year to showcase their rides and to cruise our beautiful 30-mile stretch of beachside highway with designated stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, and Ocean Springs. Each venue is set up as a mini festival with a stage for live bands, reserved parking for registered cruisers, spectator parking, and vendors for food and event merchandise. Registered cruisers will receive an ID card in their registration packets to exhibit all week in their car's front window; this ID will allow them entry into the venues where reserved parking is available. A program with maps will also be part of the registration packet so cruisers can plan their individual schedules as this is an open cruise - events are scheduled and you decide which ones you are interested in attending. The week-long event includes cruise-ins, a VA Hospital Cruise, car auction, swap meet, car corral, and a parade. Spectators are welcome.
Cruisin' The Coast has 12 Host Car Clubs providing over 700 volunteers who help with registering vehicles, directing cars at the venues, giving directions, and welcoming our guests. These are just the jobs cruisers see. There are hundreds of behind the scenes and pre-event activities that our volunteers help with all year long. When you see someone in a bright yellow staff shirt - that is a fellow car lover who is donating time to make this a fun event for all. If you get a chance you may want to say thank you to a volunteer during your visit.
Cruisin' The Coast® has become the biggest special event in the state of Mississippi. As Cruisin' The Coast has grown, the honors and awards have followed suit. Cruisin' The Coast® received the Governor's Excellence in Tourism Award as Festival/Event of the Year in the State of Mississippi. Cruisin' The Coast was also named the recipient of the "Shining Example Award" for Best Festival/Event of the year by the Southeast Tourism Society, one of the "100 Events for the Year" for 2001 and in 2011 by the American Bus Association and was also named a Southern Travel Treasure by AAA's magazine, AAA Southern Traveler. In 2007, the Automotive Restoration Market named Cruisin' The Coast the 2007 Restoration Event of the Year.
Here are some links:

Event:
http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/

Event Schedule:
http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/schedule.html

Here is a good write up for anyone considering joining us:
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/events/1303sr_cruising_the_coast_road_tour_event/

And if this isn’t enough or you would like a change here is a site for things to do:

http://www.nancydbrown.com/2012/03/09/things-to-see-and-do-on-mississippi-gulf-coast.html+

I hope more Z brothers can make it out. If you have any questions please post them up I am working on getting rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel on the beach in Biloxi however it will NOT be cheap and we may look for another option with good parking.
Also if we have interest I can bring tents and a BBQ pit again, for those at BG this year, and we can cook out. Just let me know what you would like to do.

-Daniel

taximan · 08-06-2013

Was thinking about making the trip from south FL, but thought it was only for cars 20 years old or older ?

Daniel_Mc · 08-06-2013

It's 25 years and older to "register" that just gets you parking at certain places and allows you to do the parade(s) if you choose. The rest is open to everyone; this will not affect us at all.

-Daniel

VetteVet · 08-06-2013

Great post, Daniel! Way to lead the charge. As I told you, I'm already in.

Jep

taximan · 08-06-2013

Sounds good. Keep us posted on rooms available

08-06-2013	#1
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) Ok everyone it is ZR-1 event time! A few of us (6 so far) are headed down to Crusin’ The Coast. We will be arriving in Biloxi on Thrusday afternoon October 11th and leaving Sunday October 13th. Anyone is welcome with our group. Below is a little about Crusin’ The Coast: Crusin’ the Coast (CTC) began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events. 374 vehicles registered that first year and in 2012 CTC had 6,196 registered vehicles. Car enthusiasts from 41 states plus Canada and Sweden drive to the Mississippi Gulf Coast once a year to showcase their rides and to cruise our beautiful 30-mile stretch of beachside highway with designated stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, and Ocean Springs. Each venue is set up as a mini festival with a stage for live bands, reserved parking for registered cruisers, spectator parking, and vendors for food and event merchandise. Registered cruisers will receive an ID card in their registration packets to exhibit all week in their car's front window; this ID will allow them entry into the venues where reserved parking is available. A program with maps will also be part of the registration packet so cruisers can plan their individual schedules as this is an open cruise - events are scheduled and you decide which ones you are interested in attending. The week-long event includes cruise-ins, a VA Hospital Cruise, car auction, swap meet, car corral, and a parade. Spectators are welcome. Cruisin' The Coast has 12 Host Car Clubs providing over 700 volunteers who help with registering vehicles, directing cars at the venues, giving directions, and welcoming our guests. These are just the jobs cruisers see. There are hundreds of behind the scenes and pre-event activities that our volunteers help with all year long. When you see someone in a bright yellow staff shirt - that is a fellow car lover who is donating time to make this a fun event for all. If you get a chance you may want to say thank you to a volunteer during your visit. Cruisin' The Coast® has become the biggest special event in the state of Mississippi. As Cruisin' The Coast has grown, the honors and awards have followed suit. Cruisin' The Coast® received the Governor's Excellence in Tourism Award as Festival/Event of the Year in the State of Mississippi. Cruisin' The Coast was also named the recipient of the "Shining Example Award" for Best Festival/Event of the year by the Southeast Tourism Society, one of the "100 Events for the Year" for 2001 and in 2011 by the American Bus Association and was also named a Southern Travel Treasure by AAA's magazine, AAA Southern Traveler. In 2007, the Automotive Restoration Market named Cruisin' The Coast the 2007 Restoration Event of the Year. Here are some links: Event: http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/ Event Schedule: http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/schedule.html Here is a good write up for anyone considering joining us: http://www.streetrodderweb.com/events/1303sr_cruising_the_coast_road_tour_event/ And if this isn’t enough or you would like a change here is a site for things to do: http://www.nancydbrown.com/2012/03/09/things-to-see-and-do-on-mississippi-gulf-coast.html+ I hope more Z brothers can make it out. If you have any questions please post them up I am working on getting rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel on the beach in Biloxi however it will NOT be cheap and we may look for another option with good parking. Also if we have interest I can bring tents and a BBQ pit again, for those at BG this year, and we can cook out. Just let me know what you would like to do. -Daniel

08-06-2013	#2
taximan Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 112	Re: Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) Was thinking about making the trip from south FL, but thought it was only for cars 20 years old or older ? __________________ 1965 Corvette Black/red Vert 1995 "Last" Admiral Blue ZR1 #438 Member # 760 NCM Lifetime member #1005 NCRS # 23110 [I][B]Sting Rays Corvette Club of Florida Gold Coast Corvettes Club[/B][/I]

08-06-2013	#3
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) It's 25 years and older to "register" that just gets you parking at certain places and allows you to do the parade(s) if you choose. The rest is open to everyone; this will not affect us at all. -Daniel

08-06-2013	#4
VetteVet Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 340	Re: Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) Great post, Daniel! Way to lead the charge. As I told you, I'm already in. Jep

08-06-2013	#5
taximan Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 112	Re: Crusin' The Coast (Oct 11-Oct 13) Sounds good. Keep us posted on rooms available __________________ 1965 Corvette Black/red Vert 1995 "Last" Admiral Blue ZR1 #438 Member # 760 NCM Lifetime member #1005 NCRS # 23110 [I][B]Sting Rays Corvette Club of Florida Gold Coast Corvettes Club[/B][/I]