The 13th Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet

BobW · Post by **BobW** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:50 pm

The Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet

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

BobW · Post by **BobW** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:22 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!

BobW · Post by **BobW** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:15 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.

BobW · Post by **BobW** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:38 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!!

BobW · Post by **BobW** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:17 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!