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Oregon Coast Town Hot for the Hot Rod, Expects Thousands |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
09/06/07
Secrets of the Season |
Oregon Coast Town Hot for the Hot Rod, Expects Thousands
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| Seaside, at the north end |
(Seaside, Oregon) - From September 6 - 9, the Oregon coast’s oldest tourist destination becomes the home to hundreds of hot rods and custom cars as Seaside hosts “Wheels & Waves.”
The event in downtown Seaside is limited to modified vehicles built prior to 1962: Fords, Chevys, Hudsons, Plymouths, Willeys, Dodges, Mercurys, Oldsmobiles, etc. Most of the vehicles are Hot Rods/Street Rods with bodies of the past and contemporary running gear. A number of the vehicles are customs and best described as those cars which have styling modifications. The modifications to all these vehicles contribute to the performance, handling, and/or visual appeal.
Each year, Wheels & Waves brings its maximum number of 500 cars to the area, creating a wild and wooly atmosphere full of energetic fun for all ages. The town is filled to the brim with spectacularly colored cars and designs, and the event draws thousands of participants and onlookers.
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Zig’s Street Rods is the presenting sponsor for the 2006 Wheels and Waves event. Activities begin on Thursday, Sept. 6 with the Hot Rod Classic Charity Golf Tournament and Flashback’s Poker Run.
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| Broadway Ave., where cars will parade around during Wheels and Waves |
Friday includes registration, vendors in the alley just off Broadway, another Flashback Poker Run, and the Senior Cruz. There’s also a welcome party at the Seaside Convention Center.
Saturday is a long, fun-filled day beginning with the show ‘n’ shine at 7 a.m., a casino, shopping, the beach, eating, vendor alley, the Broadway Cruz, and it all ends at the Convention Center with the volunteer firemen’s’ dance with music by the band Swing Cats. There is a $5 cover for the dance.
The wild weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a continuation of the show ‘n shine, a Sunday Cruz, more shopping at vendor alley, more food, the beach, an awards presentation, and a Grand Prize giveaway.
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| Beauties like this will be on tap all weekend in Seaside |
Events at Wheels & Waves open to the public include the Hot Rod Charity Golf Tournament, Show ‘N’ Shine, a party on the Saturday night of the event, vendors, the awards ceremony – and the public will witness the Broadway Cruz, with the vehicles parading up Seaside’s main drag. The majority of the events are free.
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Contact Seaside Downtown Development Association at 503-717-1914 or Gary Diebolt at Flashback Promotions at 503-717-8530. www.seasidedowntown.com.
EVENT SCHEDULE
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| Seaside |
Thursday, September 6th
- 11 AM Hot Rod Classic Charity Golf Tournament, Gearhart Golf Links
- 10 AM-5PM Flashback Malt Shoppe Poker Run
Friday, September 7th
- 10 AM-5 PM Flashback Malt Shoppe Poker Run
- Noon-8 PM Participants Registration, Seaside Civic & Convention
Center
- Noon Vendor Alley set-up and sales of Edgewood Street
- 4 PM The “Senior Cruz”.
- 7:30 - 10:30PM Welcome Party for registered participants at Seaside
Civic & Convention Center
The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
Saturday,
September 8th
- 7 AM-Noon Participant Registration at the Seaside Civic & Convention
Center
- 7 AM-6 PM Show ‘n Shine downtown Seaside
- 9 AM-? Vendor Alley is open for everyone’s enjoyment
- 6 PM-8 PM The Broadway Cruz
- 8 PM-Midnight “Party” at the Seaside Civic & Convention
Center.
Featuring a Casino with loads of fun games, benefiting the Seaside Fire
Department and music by the “Swing Cats” to party and dance
to. There is a $5 entry fee. The public is welcome.
Sunday, September 9th
- 7 AM Show ‘n Shine area open in downtown Seaside
- 9 AM - 3 PM Vendor Alley on Edgewood Street open for last minute purchases
- 12:30-2 PM The Sunday Cruz on Broadway
- 2 PM Awards Presentation at Quatat Park.
For details regarding this event, contact Laurie Oxley, Executive Director of the Seaside Downtown Development Association Office at (503) 717-1914, or Gary Diebolt at Flashback Promotions at 503-717-8530
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A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
Unique Luxury Accommodations in Seaside. 1BR Suites,
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Rent entire property for 20-26. Close to beach, river and Broadway
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Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
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at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south
end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms.
Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At
Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
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