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13th Great Willys Picnic, 2012 event pics, etc...
« on: January 08, 2012, 08:55:11 PM »
[size=18]The Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet
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June 10, 2012 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
located in Kempton, Pennsylvania
http://www.kemptontrain.com

It's time to plan for the 13th annual Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet. All vehicles are welcome: stock, modified, projects, CJs, Wagons, Trucks, Jeepsters, Military, Cars and even GPWs! Every pre-1970 Willys vehicle is eligible to win door prizes. This show has grown into the largest Northeast Willys event. Over 45 vehicles and hundreds of enthusiasts were present at last year's picnic. There is plenty of space for selling your spare parts in the swap meet area. Bring your Willys memorabilia and interesting parts for show and tell. Be sure to arrive early because at 3:00 PM the door prize winners are announced and awarded. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food at the refreshment stand.

The Picnic will be held on the grounds of the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad located in the scenic village of Kempton, Pennsylvania. This is a great setting to display our classic Willys vehicles, as well as entertainment for the entire family. Also on-site is the Schuykill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club's HO model train display.

As always the Willys Picnic, Show and Swap is free. Plan to take the optional train ride for a very reasonable fee.

See the website for up to date Picnic information.
http://www.cj3a.info/picnic
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2012, 07:10:13 PM »
Well, the groundhog saw his shadow, there's 6 more weeks of winter. Plenty of time to get your Jeep ready for the Willys Picnic in June!
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 09:11:44 PM »
Here is some local information for people making plans to attend the Picnic.

Some local places to stay and eat.

For Camping Blue Rocks campground.
http://www.bluerockscampground.com

Nice Local bed and breakfast (less then 2 miles from the show) Pamela's forget Me Not Cottage.
http://www.pamelasforgetmenot.com

For local eats and a beer stop by the Kempton Hotel (9910 Kistler Valley Road Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6588s) It is with in walking distance of the train station.

Hamburg is the closest town. (around 12 miles west of Kempton off I-78) You'll find places to eat as well as Walmart, fuel etc. You will also find the large Cabella's outfitters!
http://www.cabelas.com/retail-stores-hamburg.shtml

There is an inn as well in Hamburg.
Microtel Inn And Suites Hamburg
50 Industrial Dr Hamburg, PA 19526 United States of America
1-866-599-6674
http://travela.priceline.com/microtel-i ... GPA#review

Fogelsville Pa is also close (right off I-78 to the east of the show around 15 miles away.) There are a few hotels there as well.
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2012, 07:42:01 AM »
Be sure to mark The Great Willys Picnic on your calendar now. This show/swap has grown into the largest Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Willys specific event!!
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2012, 09:01:44 PM »
Less than a month to go!!! The show is going to be bigger and better this year. We are also having more awards. In addition to the "normal" best of show awards we will have "project" and "most original" categories. There will also be random door prize drawings for anyone who brings a Willys. Bring whatever you have, even if it's not done yet!
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2012, 02:20:08 PM »
What about one for most obnoxious?  :-/
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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2012, 05:57:41 PM »
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What about one for most obnoxious? �:-/

Interesting idea  ;D
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2012, 07:17:55 PM »
I'm serious, mine will definitely win that one with the POP! whoosh whoosh whoosh...  in the back ;)
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2012, 07:18:53 PM »
Just one week to go!!!! We are going to have a lot more things going on this year than ever before  ;)
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2012, 03:43:22 PM »
Trailer is loaded and I'm ready to go! Weather looks great for Sunday. �:)

Who else is going?????????
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2012, 09:35:27 PM »
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Trailer is loaded and I'm ready to go! Weather looks great for Sunday. �:)

Who else is going?????????

Me  ;D

Wow, what a great show today!!!
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2012, 01:27:01 PM »
Best Great Willys Picnic ever! �;)

Over 65 Willys and a bunch of vintage trains, not to mention sunshine!



Thanks to Seth & Family as well as Bob W! I know how hard it is to pull off one of these events and you guys did a great job!
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2012, 09:32:23 PM »
Congrats, Bob, on a successful show.

Larry
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2012, 06:04:46 AM »
Anyone have pics from the show they can share?
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Re: The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Me
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2012, 06:45:52 AM »
Here are a few photos....

http://www.cj3a.info/picnic/GreatWillysPicnic2012/index.html


Larry, we missed ya this year.
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