Corvette Plant & Museum 2 night overnight trip - Bowling Green, KY
2026-08-06 10:00 - 2026-08-08 16:00 (America/New_York)
On August 6, 2026 My grandson, myself (Fred), and Emile and Sandy Foisy will be going to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Fred will communicate details regarding where and what time to meet on Thursday Aug. 6th to caravan to the Museum and hotel. Emile & Sandi plan to drive alone and meet at hotel and to go to the group dinner.
Hotel is Hotel Sync. It is .3 miles from museum and behind the plant.
We will be staying at the Hotel SYNC (270-745-0123) which is just across Interstate Drive from the Museum and on the way to the plant. If the Hotel SYNC is booked there are three other hotels in the same area, they are Super 8 by Wyndham, Main Stay Suites and Sure Stay.
On Friday we will go to the Museum and we have secured tickets for the Plant Tour for the 1:15 Time Slot. If this time slot is already filled there should be other slots available on Friday afternoon.
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/plant-tours/
Plant tour $50 includes Museum access. Non-refundable but ticket is good for one year. This event is open all club members and but ask that you RSVP on the Club Website no later than July 18.
If there is interest, I will try and get a block of rooms for a group near the museum. In addition, we can set up dinner plans for Thursday evening.
Meet up information will be available soon to all RSVPs. If you want to join highly suggest you reserve your plant tour now on the museum site. Link above.
Please RSVP on our site. (We do not all have to have the same Tour Time but book same date (August 7).

Monthly Meeting - August 13 - Mellow Mushroom dinner - Gainesville GA
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Monthly meeting. Arrive at 5:00 PM for pre-dinner meetup (optional). Dinner location in August is Mellow Mushroom Restaurant on Green Street in their back room. Please RSVP for the seat count.
Meeting location at 7:00 PM is at North Georgia Community – suite 605. 340 Jesse Jewel Pkwy Gainsville GA 30501. Vallant Bank Building. Park in back.

‘Eat a Peach’ cruise to Allman Brothers Big House Museum & Lunch - Macon GA
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00
Date Change – was July 18 moved to August 15
Corvette Cruisers of Atlanta (CCA) is inviting LCU to this event. Cruise to Central Ga to visit the “Big House” home to the Allman Brothers Band in the early 70’s. If only these walls could talk, what a story they would tell. This is where the original Allman Brothers Band would Jam and rehearse.
https://thebighousemuseum.com/
Photos of Museum
If you still have any interest in the music from the 70’-80’s you need to go on this trip. The museum opens at 11:00 AM. The Allman Brothers Band lived in this building and rehearsed songs from 1970 to 1973.
Macon was the hub of soul music, thru Capricorn records. Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Al Green, Percy Sledge, and the Allman Brothers Band. The link above is the Big House, that’s where we are going. $15 entry fee.
2321 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204
Then over to Gray, Ga to Old Clintons BBQ, then to Eatonton thru Milledgeville to the DQueen. You’ll be home by 4 to 5pm.
For LCU members if interested we could arrange a start point for a caravan off I-85 after I-985 merges. Then continue south together to Stockbridge launch. Let’s discuss.
10:00 am – Meet at the Quick Trip Station at 1614 Hudson Bridge Road in Stockbridge. Take I-285 South to I-675 South to I-75 South to Hudson Bridge Road Exit 224. Turn right & go 3 blocks to Q/T at 1614 Hudson Bridge Rd.
10:15 am – Depart Wheels Up
11:30 am – Arrive at the Big House/ Allman Brothers Museum 2321 Vineville Ave, Macon, Ga $15 Admission
Hours of Operation Saturday: 11am – 6pm Admission: Regular – $20 Senior – $15 Military – $15
12:30 pm – Depart Museum
1:00 pm – Lunch over to Gray, Ga to Old Clintons BBQ
2:30 pm – Head to Milledgeville, Dairy Queen for Ice Cream Desert
Home around 4:00 pm
More Information – Rod Witmer 404-421-4429
RSVP on our site AND also Register with CCA at this link;
https://www.corvettecruisersofatlanta.com/
Go to link above click on title of July 18 event. Then scroll down to bottom register button. Change the 2 to 2 if going then click register and continue buttons.

Club Dinner at Dominick’s - Buford GA
2026-08-20 17:00 - 19:00
Club dinner on Thursday August 20th 5pm at Domnicks in Buford GA
22 Buford Village Way, Buford GA

Monthly Meeting - September 10 - Gainesville GA
2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday September 10, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Monthly meeting. Arrive at 5:00 PM for pre-dinner meetup (optional). Dinner location to be communicated … stay tuned for info it will be in Gainesville GA.
Meeting location at 7:00 PM is at North Georgia Community – bsuite 605. 340 Jesse Jewel Pkwy Gainsville GA 30501. Vallant Bank Building. Park in back.

Club Picnic-BBQ - Hurricane Shoals Park - near Maysville GA
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:00
Hurricane Shoals Park, located just off I-85 and SR 82 near Maysville GA. Go I-85 north and exit on SR 98 go left. This exit is before you get to the Commerce GA exit SR-441.
The 71.35-acre park, which preserves an area of exposed granite shoals along the North Oconee River, was officially opened to the public in 1978.
We have rented #2 Gazebo Building. It’s just to your right after entering through the covered bridge. You can pay the $5 (cash) parking fee and come through the covered bridge to unload food and chairs, then park in front of the basketball court if not full. Otherwise need to go back through the covered bridge to the main larger parking lot.
http://hurricaneshoalspark.org
Admission: $5 per vehicle. Cash only.
Must enter through Maysville side entrance.

Play and swim at the shoals at your own risk.
No fishing allowed in river.
NO PETS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED.We ask each person or couple or group to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Not for entire group but for perhaps 6. We’ll have enough across all brought.

Harry is asking for volunteers to be our BBQ cooks on the park grill and a couple coal grills. Contact Harry to volunteer
harry_taylor@verizon.net

Secret Santa 17th Annual Car Show - Oakwood GA
2026-10-10 09:00 - 14:30
Secret Santa 17th Annual Car Show in Oakwood, GA
October 10, 2026 from 9am until 2:30 pm
Rain Date: 10-17-2026. In case of rain, decision to postpone will be posted by 2pm on this website, www.secretsantacarshow.com, on October 9, 2026

Join us for one of North Georgia’s most meaningful car shows — where incredible vehicles and a generous community come together to help local children have a brighter Christmas.

$25 per vehicle registration – staging cars between 7:00 AM and Noon

Every vehicle entry gets a raffle ticket to win $2,500
There will be a 50/50 raffle also.
spectators are free entry with free parking
Since 2010, the Secret Santa Car Show has brought together car enthusiasts, families, and local businesses for a day filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and community spirit. Every dollar raised helps provide Christmas gifts, coats, clothing,and essential items for children in need in the Oakwood area.

Whether you’re bringing a classic car, a custom build, a muscle car, or simply coming to enjoy the show, your participation helps make the holiday season brighter for local families.
Event Location
University of North Georgia – Oakwood/Gainesville Campus
3820 Mundy Mill Road
Oakwood, Georgia 30566
What to Expect
• Hundreds of classic, antiques and custom vehicles
• Top 20 Awards and a large number of Specialty Awards
• Fresh hot dogs and hamburgers grilled on site
• Silent auction and raffle prizes
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Free spectator admission and parking
​Vehicle owners from across Georgia bring their best vehicles to compete, share their passion, and support a great cause. Spectators are invited to walk through rows of incredible cars while enjoying a day of fun and community fellowship.
Be Part of Something Special
Register as a vendor, become a sponsor, or simply come enjoy the show. Together we can continue a tradition that helps bring Christmas joy to children who need it most.
Please email secretsantacarshow@gmail.com or call 770-519-8300 with questions.
We look forward to seeing you at the Secret Santa Car Show on October 10, 2026!

Queen City 15th Annual Corvette show - 2 nights - Charlotte NC
2026-10-16 07:00 - 2026-10-18 15:00
LCU has participated at this event for many years.

registrations for the show and to book tours of Rick Hendrick’s Corvette museum or his NASCAR race engine factory. Link below.

Register show – tours – hotel

Suggest if going to go ahead and register now and lock in tour tickets. Also grab a hotel room before the 50 reduced rate rooms ($337 – 2 nights total) are gone, you can cancel up until just before the show. You will be billed on day of arrival. The 50 rooms are now booked. New price before fees and taxes is $224 per night.

Hotel address is: 9850 Weddington Road Extension,Concord, NC 28027

Remember to RSVP below on our calendar so we can set restaurant reservations.
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In the last two years we have brought home 4 awards (there are 24 awards for generations – 3 per generation (1 for Modified Corvette (Roger McQueen the King Here) and 2 per generation for stock. Fred has a judging sheet so you can understand the judging in the Stock Category)

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Meetup points – Bring Walki-Talki channel 4.1

Bojangles in Jefferson – exit 137 off I-85 onto Hwy 129. One block south of exit. 4836 Hwy 129 N. Jefferson GA 30549. Depart at 7:30 AM

2nd Meetup location – South Carolina welcome center on I-85 as you leave GA into SC. Arrive between 8:00 – 8:20 AM as departure is at 8:20.

3rd Meetup location – North Carolina welcome center on I-85 near Kings Mountain. Arrive between 10:00 – 10:30 AM as departure is at 10:30.

If joining to meetup with us for lunch it’s Outback at Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord NC. Arrive by 11:30 AM.

So next September-October 2026

Fred Fletcher would like you to inform him your plans for your meetup point so we don’t wast time waiting for you at any of the points.

Pixel Man Air & Car Show - Gainesville GA
2026-10-24 08:00 - 14:30
ABOUT THE AIRSHOW

The Pixel Man presents the city’s first-ever airshow at Gainesville Airport (KGVL).

Gainesville’s first-ever airshow, hosted by The Pixel Man on October 24, 2026 at Gainesville Airport (KGVL).
A once-in-a-lifetime event featuring vintage aircraft, thrilling aerial displays, and massive crowds.
Powered by Top Gun sponsors including Lanier Flight Center, Horizon Dreams, and AbAviation.
Family-friendly fun with food trucks, live music, face painting, prizes, and swag bags for participating pilots.

https://www.tpmairshow.com/
Registration link
https://www.tpmairshow.com/blank-5

Salvation Army annual event - Gainesville GA
2026-11-21 10:30 - 15:00
Meet at Academies of Discovery 3215 Poplar Springs RdGainesville
Departing at 10:45
Travel to Salvation Army 711 Dorsey St Gainesville
Depart SA at 11:30 for lunch at Shane’s Rib Shack 5877 Spout Springs Rd Flowery Branch (exit 12 off I-985)
Bring new, unwrapped toys for ages 0 – 12. Please don’t forget the older kids, ages 8 – 12
I will provide link to Walmart registry as soon as it is available. Event will be held rain or shine.
Melanie Beach

Diner & Christmas Lights - Dahlonega GA
2026-11-28 16:00 - 21:00
Dahlonega – Dinner and then Christmas Lights walk tour around a few downtown streets. Dinner is at the Smith House at 4:30 PM. Probably seated by 4:45PM. 84 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 … see below for optional caravan info from Gainesville – Lead Harry & Vicky Taylor

Dahlonega
The North Georgia town made
Southern Living’s list of best destinations
for a “classic Southern Christmas.”
Movie-makers have keyed in on the charm of the town with Dahlonega
being the backdrop for Hallmark movies such as “Christmas in the Smokies,”
“Christmas in Homestead” (2022) and “A Taste of Christmas.” 🎄
More than holiday cheer.
North Georgia gem just named
‘best small wine, beer and spirits town’ in GA
Dahlonega Christmas photos
Dinner is at the Smith House at 4:30 PM.We will have a table together.
84 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533
https://smithhouse.com/dining/

Many of us are going to drive our ‘other’ vehicle.
Anyone wanting to caravan from Gainesville to Dahlonega meet us on Hwy 60 at the Publix center on the right side of the road.Meet up in front of the UPS store at the far right of the Publix shop center.

Meet at 3:30 PM and wheels up at 3:45 to arrive at 4:30 at Smith House.

LCU 2026 Christmas Party - Gainesville GA
2026-12-15 18:30 - 21:00
LCU 2026 Christmas Party – Chattahoochee Country Club – 3000 Club D, Gainesville GA. December 15, 2026. There are some photos posted on our website on the Events page from 2025 at that location.
Thanks to member Al Petrangeli who is a member of the country club there is no rental fee for the room to LCU. The cost per person is $50 for the meal. The club will fund any extra costs. RSVPs will be opened September 1st.
We will start collecting the per person fee at our September & October meetings.
For those who wish to participate each member (or 1 per couple) brings a wrapped or bagged gift $25-$30 value to have fun in the ‘White Elephant’ Christmas exchange. Any gift selected may be stolen twice maximum.
Dinner menu last year shown below was selected by the Christmas Committee. Stay tuned for any changes in 2026.
Mixed green salad
London Broil with Demi mushroom glaze
Chicken Piccata
Roasted potatoes
Vegetable medley
Rolls
Warm apple cobbler
Cheesecake
Ice Tea and Coffee
Chocolate on the side to put in ice cream
The “Cash Bar” is credit card and member signature. No cash will be accepted as payment.

20th Annual Highlands NC Motoring Festival
2027-06-10 08:00 - 2027-06-13 12:00
20th Annual Highlands NC Motoring Festival
June 10-13,2027 – the show is Saturday June 12
http://www.HighlandsMotoringFestival.com
LCU has attended for many years as spectators. In 2026 we had 30 members attend with 21 coming up Friday night for an overnight event. We came total on Saturday show with 17 Corvettes.
