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Updated 6/3/09
An endless line of Corvettes and a multitude of your fellow Corvette enthusiasts filling the roads
and highways crossing the country seeing new sites and meeting new people, making new friends; this is
life on a National Corvette Caravan and you can join in the fun, share the excitement and be part of
one of the largest moving car events recorded. Caravans will depart from various locations during late
August and early September 2009, all timed to arrive for the National Corvette Museum's 15th
Anniversary Celebration on September 3-5, 2009.
In 3 previous caravans, thousands of Corvette devotees joined together from all over the globe to
enjoy the experience, live the Corvette Lifestyle, create history and celebrate a unique Museum event.
Labor Day weekend 2009 will mark the National Corvette Museum's 15th Anniversary. In that time it has
grown from a mere dream to the comprehensive organization you see today - the "Gateway to all
things Corvette." Whether it's shows, fun events, archives, deliveries, track schools, corrals or
just a casual visit, the Museum offers a varied experience, one that is unique within the automotive
world. Add to that a road trip to top all others and you have the best 2 weeks you can imagine in
2009.
Planning for the Caravan has been underway for two years and the route Captains have been working to
make each route as spectacular as possible. Use the drop down menu on the left or the interactive map
below to visit the caravan-specific web pages of your choice. The Captains will continue to update
their websites with additional information regarding all of the exciting activities that these
volunteers will be setting up along the various routes.
Below the map are links to sign up for NCM eNews, Caravan Chat and Registration for both the Caravan
and the 15th Anniversary Celebration (Caravan registration ends July 31st, 15th Anniversary registration
ends August 3rd). If you are participating in the Caravan, please be sure to also register for
the activities taking place at the Museum by registering for the 15th Anniversary festivities.
Sign up to receive the NCM's e-News so you will be kept up-to-date with the latest Event information.
You may also sign up for Caravan Chat where you'll have an opportunity to share experiences with your
fellow participants as well as receive bulletins from the National Chair regarding Caravan.
Join your fellow Corvette owners from around the world on a journey of a lifetime as we celebrate
the 15th Anniversary of OUR National Corvette Museum.
Regional Caravans
(click on a region for more information)
CARAVAN ROUTES:
Some Caravan Home Pages do not give as much information as others regarding the exact route, departure
& arrival times, stops, etc. The date at the top left of each Caravan's page tells when it was last
updated.
HOTELS:
There has been a tremendous amount of rumor and misinformation regarding hotels in Bowling Green. Here
are some facts:
1. There are about 2,600 rooms in Bowling Green and another 2,000 available in our immediate regional
area (less than 30 minutes).
2. Some hotels are fully spoken for, while others actually are not but they are not taking any more
block or room requests at this time.
3. Some Captains do have room blocks set aside for their participants in Bowling Green as well as
Nashville.
4. We have been publicizing Caravan '09 for several years and there are a large number of groups,
clubs, individuals, etc. who have been proactive and contacted motel/hotel sales departments for blocks
of rooms. As these groups fail to FILL their blocks - the balance of rooms will go back into inventory.
Expect to see numerous rooms right in town open up during the last 4 to 6 weeks before caravan.
5. In 2003 we had over 11,000 caravan participants, assuming 2 per car (and room) that would be
5,500 rooms and everyone found a place to stay and there WERE empty rooms in Bowling Green.
6. Since the 2003 Caravan there have been a number of new hotels constructed in Franklin, KY (exits
2 & 6) with another scheduled to open late this fall, so the room inventory will increase even
more.
7. There are always a number of people who prefer staying down in Nashville, particularly at the
huge Opryland Hotel.
8. This caravan is no different than the previous 3 caravans - there should be no issue with
everyone finding rooms.
It is recommended that you secure a reservation wherever you can as soon as you can. Then check
periodically with the Bowling Green Convention & Visitors Bureau:
http://www.visitbgky.com/caravan/ The
CVB is coordinating with all of the hotels, including those in Franklin, and can be
helpful to you especially as time shortens, to locate and offer rooms from those blocks that weren't
fully used.
PARKING:
As with each of the previous Caravans - most parking will be off campus and a continuous loop of
shuttle buses will be used to bring you to the NCM. Some of the hotels also have shuttle buses and the
CVB hopes to add a loop to additional hotels. Stay tuned to these pages and Caravan Chat for more on
parking.
ANNIVERSARY EVENT REGISTRATION:
Registration for the NCM 15th Anniversary Celebration is now open! Please be aware that the 15th
Anniversary Celebration registration is entirely separate from the Caravan '09 registration, and all
Caravan participants should be sure to register for both events.
Click here to register for the 15th Anniversary Celebration
CARAVAN MERCHANDISE:
Caravan '09 T-shirts in two colors and lightweight sweatshirts are already for sale at the Corvette
Store as well as online. New items will be announced periodically. There will also be
Participant merchandise that will be available to registered participants
only. Again, watch for periodic announcements of new merchandise.
Caravan Lodging in Bowling Green
For room availability you may contact Duncan Hines at the Bowling Green/Warren County Visitors
Bureau - (800) 326-7465. A website courtesy of the Bowling Green Visitors Bureau has also been set up
to assist caravan participants with information on hotel room availability and daily updates on
cancellations:
Caravan Window Wraps, Flags & Static Cling Decals
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Caravan Flags
now available for $15 each
contact your Captain for ordering information
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Limited Edition Rear Window Static Clings
6" x 6" - now available for $10 each
contact your Captain for ordering information
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