Re: [CR]When is the Ann Arbor, Michigan bike show scheduled for 2005?

2005?

> Steve,
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> The Ann Arbor, Michigan show has had minimal, if any, lightweight participation these past few years. It originally was for the balloon tire crowd and recently a strong contingent of stingray/custom chopper bikes have been present. The individual who promotes this show also seems to be a little erratic in his planning and also in getting the word out on a "final" show date. To sum up: I live about ten minutes from the show site and I haven't attended the past 3-4 years.
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> Dave Patrick
> Chelsea, Michigan
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> Steve Neago <questor@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
> Were there any 70's classic lightweight frames or parts at this show? When is it scheduled for 2005?
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> Regards, Steve Neago
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> Cincinnati, OH
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> "planning for travel this year"
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> http://www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com/info.html
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> *** NOTE: The date below is last year's date...
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> April 25, 2004 will be the 24th Anniversary of the Biggest, Oldest, and the Best Antique and Classic Bicycle Show in the nation.
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> This annual one day event, held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, will host over 250 dealers from across the continent. At last year's show, more than 6,000 classic, vintage and collectible bicycles were on site representing nearly every major bicycle maker in the last century.
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> The Show features a number of events in order to provide the public with a variety of opportunities to participate in the bicycle collecting hobby.
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> First and foremost are the Show bikes. Last year, over one hundred were entered into nine categories and the public voted for their favorites. Awards are presented to the first place winners in such categories as "Best Unrestored", "Best Lady's", "Best Motorized Bike", "Best Special Custom", "Best Early Classic", and the "Best Bike of Each Decade" 1930 through 1960.
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> Next is the prestigious "Classic Bike of the Year Award". This is a judged event, which focuses on some of the finest, rarest and most sought after bicycles in the bicycle collecting hobby. All of these bicycles are from private collections and are seldom seen outside of museums or auctions. The winner will be crowned "Classic Bike of the Year 2004". Many hobbyist from around the country were saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Ward. In his honor, the first place award will now be known as the "Harry Ward Jr. Memorial Award".
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> The special Lowriders's Show is a real treat for kids. Al Petri & Son's Bicycle Shop of Lincoln Park, MI, organizes this event for some 40 customized bicycles. The Lowrider Show features the magnificent custom work of some of the most talented young artists in Southeastern Michigan. Each has been transformed from a mere two wheeled bicycle onto the latest hi-tech, custom painted, chrome plated, and upholstered object of grandeur one could imagine. Cell phones, stereos, tape players are but a few of he conveniences that have been incorporated into their designs.
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> Later in the afternoon, the Show features a poor man's auction. Anyone who thinks they may have a valuable or collectible bike can put it on the block for only $10 and let the crowd decide it's value. If no one exceeds the owner's asking price the bike goes back to the owner and they'll get $5 back. The result is an appraisal from the crowd for only $5.
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> Besides all the buying and selling of bicycles, there is the give away of many door prizes. The Vendor's fee for a swap space includes a free door prize ticket. Prizes will be given away each half hour. The grand prize, a collector bike (yet to be determined), will be given away separately to some lucky winner.
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> To all vendor's, we promote this show as a great event for the entire family. The bicycle displays will surely bring back many interesting memories to all the grown-ups whether it's their first bike, their paper route bike, or even the bike that was stolen. It may even provide an opportunity for you to fulfill someone's dream and help them finally get the bike they always wanted, but couldn't have.
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> Lastly, after many years of holding the cost fixed for our swap spaces, we have had to increase the price by $5. Surely, we hope this is not a concern for signing up for the show. Don't forget, we still provide coffee and a cinnamon roll during vendor set up.
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> Thanks,
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> Paul and Anne Kleppert
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> . Last year, 100 bikes were entered in the regular bike show, competing for ten class awards. See your favorites, plus many more.
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> . Over 250 vendors, in five buildings, and outdoors.
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> . Poor Man's auction on-site ($10 PER BIKE, $5 BACK IF IT DOESN'T SELL).
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> . Vendor spaces ALWAYS available, $40/$35 indoors/$30 outdoors
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> . Over 6,000 Bikes & Whizzers on Display and Over 250 Vendors in 2003.
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> . Cash Award for Bike of the Year!
> . Show bikes include everything from 1800's high wheelers to Classic Balloon tire bicycles to 1960s-70s muscle bikes and vintage racers.
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> . Swap Spaces $40/$35 indoor, $30.00 outdoor.
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> . Pre-registration required for vendors.
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> . $3.00 Admission.
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> . Door prizes and free parking.
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> . Custom Lowrider exhibit.
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> . Vendor Set-up 7 am - 8 am.
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> . Gates open at 8 am to the public.
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> . Show until 3:00 pm.
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> . Classic Bicycle Auction at 12:00 noon.
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> . For more information call Paul & Anne Kleppert (6 pm - 10 pm est) (248)642-6639
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> . Click here to see a map to the event. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds -- 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.