The Okanagan Valley makes MSN's top 10 list of places to visit. One of only two North American destinations to make the list.
Next year's event will be bigger and better. Saturday afternoon and evening will be re-organized - caterers are on board to feed us first, and we will cruise later while everyone else is in line for food.
We will be able to leave our SSRs on the grass Friday and Saturday night. I have booked a security firm to watch them, eliminating the logistics of parking at the hotel.
We will have a cover charge of $25/SSR to cover the costs of the tent, security and some refreshments. Any extra money will be used to fund more prizes for our draws. Mail checks to Ray Lamothe, Box 1619, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0. Same amount in Can or US$ US postage to Canada is now 72 cents
The Peach City Beach Cruise is in its eigth year, with 451 cars participating in the 2007 show. Based on early registrations, we expect at least 550 cars this year. Many participants come back every year. The Classical Glass Corvette club from Washington has been here for several years. One participant freights several vehicles from Vancouver Island every year. His personal collection in 2007 included a Ford GT, Prowler, Viper, and a Ron Fellows Edition Z06 Corvette. The Cruise has seen large groups travel great distances. One group of cars two years ago (9 cars, if I remember correctly) came from Salt Lake City.
The setting is spectacular. The car show is staged from the Lakeside Resort Hotel (The long pier at the center of the photo) all the way to the SS Sicamous, at the far right, just before the river channel.
We will be using the same park area to the right of the hotel on the photo below. We'll be just off the beach, on grass, directly across from the outdoor entertainment area and concessions.
Entry fee is $50 Canadian ($50 US) per vehicle and includes two steak dinners in a large tent across the street from the hotel on Saturday night, free entertainment all weekend, a poker run on Friday afternoon, the Parade of Iron through the city Friday night, an evening show and shine Friday night, the car show Saturday and a Cruise on Saturday afternoon. Breakfast is available at a nominal cost on Saturday and Sunday. The award ceremony is at 11:00 AM Sunday, ending approximately 12:30.
I would recommend pre-registration. Makes the process much smoother when you arrive. Category entered: SSR.
They aren't set up for VISA or MC - their cost would be quite high, and your VISA or MC provider will nick you for the foreign transaction. They will accept checks for pre-registration, or cash at the site. As per supersleuth Sue, US postage to Canada is 72 cents.
The Poker Run Friday afternoon was to 9 wineries and the pub in the Naramata area. First prize was a case of wine, secondwas 1/2 case. SSRFanatic Frankmp from Edmonton won the case of wine in 07. Reports from participants in the poker run are very positive. It's an all-day event - you can rush through, or stop anywhere along the way and enjoy some wine tasting or scenery. Cards must be turned it at the SS Sicamous registration center by 5:00 PM
New info May 18th - Woody, the owner of the Z06, Ford GT, Prowler, Viper and other great vehicles likes the wine cruise so much he has added $600 of his own to increase the value of the wine cruise prizes. First is now a case of wine and $300, second is 1/2 case plus $200, and booby prize (worst hand) is One bottle of wine and $100. Thanks, Woody!!!!
The Lakeside Resort Hotel is a luxury hotel on the Beach. It has a pub, the Magnums restaurant indoors, a patio eating area, and the Hooded Merganser Restaurant built over the water. It also has a Casino.
If you check the photo of the hotel on the link below, the park area is just over top of the Hooded Merganser restaurant on the right, past the giant tree. Welcome to the Penticton Lakeside Resort - Home
I have booked 60 rooms at the Lakeside - 30 lakeview @ $180 Canadian/night, 30 street side @ $160 Canadian/night. This is a very good price during prime tourist season, and only a $5.00 increase per room over the 2007 rate. I would appreciate if all those prepared to commit to coming next year would post their intention to do so on this thread and book their rooms under SSR Fanatic, Group code 6380. Rooms are available Thursday through Sunday. The hotel's toll free number is 1 800-663-9400, ext 1 [color="Red"][size="3"]The hotel is sold out but if you still want to come to Penticton, call them in case a room has become available, or PM me that you are coming, and we will find you a room within 15 minutes of the show.
Seems like Zia's was also a good choice - they can handle up to 80 people, but anything beyond 40 or so will required pre-booking meals. I have booked Zia's for Thursday, June 19th.
Thank you all for your positive comments on how this first Beach Cruise went. I had a ball putting this together, and was in awe watching all 41 of our SSRs rolling in. The show organizers were very pleased with our contribution to the event. It can only get better.
Name Tags - Please keep your name tags from the 2007 Beach Cruise. Sue will make nametags for new participants, but there should be no need for her to re-do last year's tags.
My SSR: Silver on Black Final Prod 6 speed #23387, Last Day Prod Pac Blue #24092, Signature Series #23
Recommended Restaurants
Friday is an open day, so many opportunities to check out the local foods.
You can print this list by clicking on #3, then printing the single post.
Breakfast
Elite Restaurant - 340 Main St. old fashioned restaurant like every small town used to have. Last time we ate there, they still served milkshakes in the metal containers.
Shades on Main - 1909 Main St. - long time local breakfast favorite
Bear's Den - 950 West Westminster - close to Sentes Chevrolet on the Travelodge property.
Lakeside on the patio- right in the hotel, outside the front doors. On a nice day, can't beat it.
Lunch
Naramata Pub - part of the wine cruise, so you need to drop in to get your card validated for the poker run. Great place for a noon or early afternoon meal to tide you over till after the parade.
Barrel Room Bistro at Hillside Winery - one of the wineries on the cruise - also good lunch meno.
Red Rooster Winery - also on the wine cruise, good lunch menu on their outdoor patio. Stunning views of the Okanagan Valley. They have a very cool old pickup on the corner of the property for photo ops.
I would recommend continuing beyond the wineries and the pub into the town of Naramata.
Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa - 3625 - 1st St. - very old, restored hotel. The Cobblestone Wine Bar is a great setting for lunch.
Dinner
Hooded Merganser - over the water at the Lakeside. It will be very busy. I would recommend getting reservations if possible for groups of 6 - 8 people. Great food. The yam fries are a must. The hotel also has the Barking Parrot bar and Magnums, a more formal dining room.
Salty's Beach House - close to the Sicamous. Indoors, or upstairs, or on the patio. Great food, great attitude, really fun place to be.
Mykonos - 3 blocks up on Main St. Run by the same family since we moved here in 1979. Pizzas, lasagna, greek dishes
Theos - by far the most popular local hangout seems like it's been there forever. Family run, excellent greek food
La Casa Ouzeria - 1090 Main St. driving distance, Greek and Italian. Excellent food.
Lee's Overseas Delights - 139 Westminster Ave - two blocks up from the beach. Small, family run sushi, japanese and some chinese dishes. Cash only. We try to get there at least a couple times a month. Closes at 8 PM. The chicken teriyaki and salmon teriyaki boxes are great value.
Lee's Fusion - 2007 Main St. - just south of the Super Wash car wash. An upscale Japanese/West coast menu. Newly opened, great food. Huge selection of sushi.
Earl's - 1848 Main St. - their clam chowder is excellent. Nice range of dishes.
Black Iron Grill and Steakhouse - 152 Riverside - on the Days Inn property. Haven't made it there yet, but very good reports on their steaks.
Dream Cafe - 67 Front St. On a very colorful old street, only a couple blocks from the beach. Quaint, small, very different, multi-cultural menu
Front Street Bar and Bistro - 151 Front St. Their outdoor cafe is great - lots of hot rod traffic cruising by
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One of the "Blues Brothers"
Final Production Silver on Black/chrome/6-speed #23387
Last Day (March 16/06) Pacific Blue/chrome/auto #24092
Signature #23
My SSR: Silver on Black Final Prod 6 speed #23387, Last Day Prod Pac Blue #24092, Signature Series #23
Local Attractions
Received confirmation from the Kettle Valley Railway that they will be having a Great Train Robbery and Barbecue on Sunday June 22 at 4 PM. Good reports from Dard and Terry on this year's event.
If you are interested, post a note on this thread. I will compile a list of those interested on this post.
My SSR: Silver on Black Final Prod 6 speed #23387, Last Day Prod Pac Blue #24092, Signature Series #23
Favority Shopping spots
Car Washes in Penticton
Two really good coin op car washes. Both have automatic car washes for the
Sues of the world
As you come in from the south on Skaha Lake road, the first will be Wise
Guys Car wash at 2931 Skaha Lake Road. You will need to turn left at Green
Ave just past the car wash, and turn into the convenience store/fas station
to go back south to the car wash.
The second is at 1981 Main St, just north of the Cherry Lane shopping
center. Fairly easy to make a left turn for this one. One touchless bay.
There are two other smaller car washes as well. One is at the Husky station at 1635 Main St.
The other is at Fairway Mohawk 1436 Fairview Rd.
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One of the "Blues Brothers"
Final Production Silver on Black/chrome/6-speed #23387
Last Day (March 16/06) Pacific Blue/chrome/auto #24092
Signature #23
My SSR: Silver with Pink Ghost Flames, Pink Lettering & Flares with PINK Bow Ties on Rims!
Sign me on!
Oh my, an entire year to think up some good stories ! Some of our SSR owners will have polished all the paint off their trucks by then.... me, mine's silver - just takes the flick of a duster!
Sue
Last edited by tickledpink : 06-27-2007 at 01:08 PM.
Mike and Luci (Tinman) will definetly be back "If the Lord be willing and the creek don't rise" Can't wait, now that we know that bottles of wine cost $.21 each to bring over we'll bring back more. Loved Zia's they were the best well organized and great food.
My SSR: Silver on Black Final Prod 6 speed #23387, Last Day Prod Pac Blue #24092, Signature Series #23
I have booked 60 rooms at the Lakeside - 30 lakeview @ $180 Canadian/night, 30 park view @ $160 Canadian/night. This is a very good price during prime tourist season, and only a $5.00 increase per room over the 2007 rate. I would appreciate if all those prepared to commit to coming next year would post their intention to do so on this thread and book their rooms under SSR Fanatic, Group code 6380. Rooms are available Thursday through Sunday. The hotel's toll free number is 1 800-663-9400, ext 1 Our group rate expires 60 days out, so please book early so we can add more rooms if required.
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Ray
One of the "Blues Brothers"
Final Production Silver on Black/chrome/6-speed #23387
Last Day (March 16/06) Pacific Blue/chrome/auto #24092
Signature #23
Ray: Terry and I had a ball!!!!! Thanks so much for everything including the FAST cruise. When the dust settles send me the info on nerf bars and spare tire stuff. Warm regards Dard please send direct to dardnterry@comcast.net
My SSR: Silver with Pink Ghost Flames, Pink Lettering & Flares with PINK Bow Ties on Rims!
I am already booked for Thursday through Sunday!!!
and, the funny thing is she remembered me at the booking desk......... how could that be?? I may have to surprise everyone and come in PURPLE to match Sandy and Signature #23 !
My SSR: #23198 06 Blue 3SS #375 of 532 - Birthday 12/21/05 - Took delivery 9/5/06 (2nd owner)
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and, the funny thing is she remembered me at the booking desk......... how could that be?? I may have to surprise everyone and come in PURPLE to match Sandy and Signature #23 !
Sue
isn't Purple just a dark shade of Pink, really? Or is Pink a light shade of Purple?
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Dwight (BlueStreak) Morgan
99 Yukon 4X4, 02 Envoy 4X2
If you do what you've always done,
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