Branson Z Fest 2013
 

It's not too early to start pimping this event. The official dates are May 31-June 2 but folks usually arrive before that or depart after. Expect to see 100+ Zs, Gs, GT-Rs, and other Nissan's plus 200+ people! Expect to hit some of the most spectacular roads you'll ever drive in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. I don't remember the registration fee but it is minimal and rooms were only $55/night last year.
One of the great things about Branson is that 99% of the people stay at the same hotel. That makes for a lot of "inter-acting" and socializing. Some of the socializing lasts all night! :)
Registration will not be open for several months but mark it on your calendar now.

Man i missed out last year. Hopefully i can make this one!

Bump..any updates?

The dates have been confirmed. The officially listed dates are May 31st and June 1st HOWEVER those are the dates for officialy events. Friday is drag racing and Saturday is the car show.

As I stated earlier, most people, including myself, start arriving Tuesday and spend the week driving the great roads in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Maps for suggested drives are provided and you can take off on your own (which is what I usually do), start up a group, or join a group. One of the drives you drive your car onto a ferry and ride across Bull Shoals Lake either from Missouri to Arkansas or vice versa.

If you're on ChicagoZ.com there's a crew from there that comes down.

Re. Branson Z Fest 2013 website, I'm told it's being polished upand should be open soon for registration.

i hope i can get those days off

Registration is now open. Branson Z Fest 2013

FYI, our contact at the hotel is NOT Veronica. Ask for Angie.

Re, Branson Z Fest this confusion seems to pop up every year....Registering for BZF does NOT reserve your hotel room. Reserving your hotel room does NOT register you for Branson Z Fest! Two separate actions. Just sayin'....

I'm in! Not a car show kinda girl, but I'll be there.

There is a lot of driving involved

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Mmmm...did u say DRIVING! Well now, that changes things doesn't it? I drive, not sit by my car in lawn chair... (((raises eye brows in interest))) tell me more :)

Branson has some of the best roads in the midwest (fun wise) from what I hear. I have never gone myself, but people from Chicago said it's a lot of fun and if you like to drive on winding back roads, it's the place for you! :tup: :driving:

Around Eureka Spings AR has THE most AWESOME roads I've ever driven thus far, but best on a bike so u can pass the slow a**es. Nothing pisses me off more than being stuck behind a grandma on a curvy rd In a sports car... With a bike at least u can blast past till the next grandma.

Im still debating of going. Its a 10 hour drive which means I have to plan a longer weekend than what i would like for travel days

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Branson is a very laid back, low/no stress event. The only scheduled events are the drag strip and the People's Choice car show Saturday. It's all voluntary and you're not "required" to do anything.

There are drives but, for insurance liability reasons, they are informal and not an official part of BZF. Maps are provided and folks organize there on cruizes.

I have driven the roads around Eureka Springs and will again. Eureka is only maybe 2 hours from Branson and from there I hit the road to the Pig Trail. Most of the routes I drive go through Harrison, AR., only about 30 minutes south of Branson.

Re. slow drivers, yes, you'll always have that. What has surprised me are the locals in their 4WD pick ups. I've gotten behind some and it's a challenge to keep up.

Typically, I arrive on a Tuesday and spend Wednesday-Friday driving different routes.

Hope to see a lot of you there!

BTW, a guy from Joplin with a white 350Z Roadster was planning on starting a Z Club in Joplin. I don't know how far he's gotten with it.

couple months ago I remember driving through joplin into Arkansas.. there were mountains or something is that where some guys go cruise?

Thanks for the info. Anyone know who that guy is? I'll ask around see what i can find out. I met a couple boys at the audio shop here that go to Z fest.

This always amazes me....Here we are several weeks away and we already have registrants from WA. (2), NV. (1), CO. (3), TX. (11), NE. (3), KS. (3), OK. (2), LA. (1), MO. (14), AR (4), WI. (4), MI. (1), IL. (3), IN. (1), TN. (2), and FL. (2). UNBELIEVABLE!!

NOTE: Mad Mike is registered, too!!

I forgot!!! We also have Finland (2) and England (1) representing and some Canadians usually join us as well!

We're a gung ho bunch! WCIS! Booked baby!

I think I might come down this year. Not always being on the road now, helps keep my options open. Of course I'm typing this from Springdale, AR. right now:shakes head:. Wish I had the Z.

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HOLY CRAP!! And this is in Branson!! MSN Entertainment -

that looks hella fun!

I'm signed up!! Can't wait!

Great to hear! Bring some more with you!!

Still undecided about Branson Z Fest? Maybe this video from our member Caprice Caster will convince you.
Branson Z Fest 2012 - YouTube

here is our invite to join us down there....

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/...33/branson.jpg

Bump!

Do you know how many people signed up for this year? Or how many was there last year? From the video it looks fun.

The was sent to me by one of the coordinators. This is from earlier in the week.
" We currently have 102. Previous years have shown that there are about 15-25 that will register between now and May 31 (there were 16 in 2011, 28 for 2012). There are also about 10-20 register after they get to Branson. This should be a good year."

As he points out there are always late registrations.

If you go to Branson Z Fest 2013 and scroll to the bottom, you'll see a map of the US. Click on Missouri and it will show who has registered, where they are from, and their car.

What is astounding to me is how far people will drive...from Florida to Washington, and Canada as well (although that doesn't show on the map.) Also, we have a guy from England and a couple from Finland.

thanks for the info sir!

I'm torn on what car to drive... the 510 or the z

there's no place to the datsun in the show...

as I was saying to someone else, this is going to be a really nice way to ween my self off zdayz fever.

looking forward to driving hard again....:driving:

Jackson, They don't have a Datsun 510 class but they do have a kind of "all other" class.
BTW, I see there is another 510 coming so yours would have company and competition.

SAY WHAT!!!!

darn I was gunna give the datsun a break. in desperate need to new radiator + plumping.

and I don't see an "other" category on the site.... but kinda assumed their might be...