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Wing Ding
Sponsors
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For exhibitor or sponsor information, please visit our website or contact Suzanne Montee,
KKT Event Mgmt.
at 602.952.2050
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Rooms Are Going Fast!
| | Making your room reservation is easy - you can make your reservation online, by fax, or by email. Simply click here to go to the Visit Fort Wayne
Wing Ding 34
custom website.
You will then find a list of convenient hotels and the room types they offer. We have made it very easy for you!
Rooms are filling fast so don't wait!
Call us at
(800) 767-7752
for assistance with
Wing Ding lodging, questions about Fort Wayne, or to request additional information |
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Wing Ding 34 Daily Event Schedule!
The tentative daily schedule is now online at
www.wing-ding.org
for your planning convenience!
All events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Got Parking?
Wing Ding 34 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, will feature more than 30 acres of on-site parking, an 8,000 seat arena and plenty of outdoor space for the Manufacturer Demo's and much more so that all daily events will be in one place!
Previous Wing Dings in Ft. Wayne have always brought big crowds and we expect the same in 2012. Located right on Highway 930, this easily accessible facility is located within a day's drive of 21% of the U.S. population.
So plan on riding in, parking the bike and enjoying the ceremonies, hundreds of exhibits, manufacturer demo's, seminars, entertainment and more all in one location! We look forward to seeing you in Ft. Wayne, Indiana next July 4-7, 2012!
To register in advance, go to www.wing-ding.org and save $$$!
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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Tour!
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Imagine the most beautiful classic automobiles of all time - Duesenberg, Packard, Cord, Cadillac, Auburn, Rolls Royce - the emblems of an age when personal motoring brought with it style, elegance and untamed speed. Now imagine them in the breath-taking art deco showrooms of America's most esteemed builder of grand luxury marques. You've just envisioned the AuburnCord Duesenberg Museum, in Auburn Indiana, the "Home of the Classics".
Come tour more than 120 intriguing vehicles, from horseless carriages of the 1890's to the muscular sports cars of today, occupy two floors of the 1930 national headquarters of the Auburn Automobile Company.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum tour
includes transportation
$13.00 per person
Thursday, July 5th
10:30am - 1:00pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 10:30am and will arrive back at Coliseum by 1:00pm)
Friday, July 6th
10:30am - 1:00pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 10:30am and will arrive back at Coliseum by 1:00pm)
Seating and availability is limited. Must be preregistered for Wing Ding. Visitwww.wing-ding.org to register.
Already registered for the event? Simply call GWRRA Member Services at 800.843.9460 to add this tour to your registration!
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DeBrand Chocolate Headquarters Tour!
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Take the opportunity to tour Debrand Chocolate Corporate Headquarters where you can see, taste and smell the magic of chocolate. DeBrand Fine Chocolates was founded in 1987 by artisan chocolatier, Cathy Brand. The name DeBrand came from adding the French prefix "de" (meaning "of" or "from") to her last name "Brand". Having grown up in a family renowned in the confectionery business, Cathy began making chocolates at the young age of 8 and went on to study the art extensively, traveling and training in the US, Canada and Europe.
Tours consist of a 15-minute video in the DeBrand Private Party Room, tour and explanation of the the DeBrand website and Mail Order/Shipping Department, move on to tour the three DeBrand chocolate kitchens. Here you will learn about the various DeBrand chocolate collections and the delicate chocolate-making process, watching these artisan chocolates being hand-made and sampling some of the world's most exquisite chocolates. After ending the tour in our elegant chocolate shoppe you will have the opportunity to use
your certificate(s) to purchase and take home some of the amazing
treats available to you ... or sit with your group and order delicious
DeBrand desserts and drinks. Tour cost is $10.00 per person. Attendees then receive a $5 off certificate good toward any purchase of $10 or more made that day in the shoppe.
The DeBrand Fine Chocolate tour
includes transportation!
$10.00 per person
Thursday July 5th 1:30pm - 4:00pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 1:30pm and will arrive back at Coliseum by 4:00pm) 3:00pm - 5:30pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 3:00pm and will arrive back at Coliseum by 5:30pm) Friday, July 6th 1:30pm - 4:00pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 1:30pm and will arrive back at Coliseum by 4:00pm) 3:00pm - 5:30pm - (Bus departs Coliseum at 3:00pm and will arrive back at Coliseum by 5:30pm)
Seating and availability is limited. Must be preregistered for Wing Ding. Visit www.wing-ding.org to register.
Already registered for the event? Simply call GWRRA Member Services at 800.843.9460 to add this tour to your registration!
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TinCaps Baseball Game!
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One great tradition joins another as the Wing Ding Grand Parade will depart the Coliseum and culminate with an evening of America's game under the lights in downtown Fort Wayne! Join your fellow Gold Wing friends at Parkview Field to watch the TinCaps baseball team Friday, July 6th.
A great evening is being offered to Wing Ding Attendees including parking, reserved seating, hot dog, bag of chips, soft drink and post-game fireworks for a small price of $11.00 per person. This is a fun and exciting evening you won't want to miss.
Special Wing Ding Ticket Package: - Reserved Seat
- Hot Dog
- Bag of Chips
- Soft Drink
- Parking
- Post-Game Fireworks
$11.00 per person
Seating and availability is limited. Must be preregistered for Wing Ding. Visit www.wing-ding.org to register.
Already registered for the event? Simply call GWRRA Member Services at 800.843.9460 to add this special event to your registration!
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Think You've Seen Ft. Wayne? Think Again!
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Wing Ding 34 in Ft. Wayne will host many new and exciting events such as the Welcome Party in the Amish Town of Grabill, Indiana featuring outdoor vendors, antique shops, buggy rides, homemade ice cream and much more hosted by Visit Fort Wayne!
We're planning a Fourth of July Celebration just for Wing Ding attendees on top of one of the IPFW (Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne) Parking Garages for VIP viewing of the cities annual fireworks display. This evening will incorporate the Light Parade and feature exclusive music, dancing, food vendors and more just for Wing Ding attendees on the top floor of the garage (and reserved parking in the rest of the garage). Or, you can mingle with the community attendees throughout the campus enjoying their annual celebration in their family-friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere.
This celebration also marks the 35th birthday of GWRRA! So come join us on the rooftop for free cake as we celebrate our nation's independence along with our 35th birthday!
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Many great plans are underway for Wing Ding 34 and we are looking forward to returning to the great city of Ft. Wayne! We hope to see you there!
Ride Safe,
Melissa Eason
Gold Wing Road Riders Association |
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