2016 FALL S FEST GENERAL INFORMATION
The Badgerland S Gaugers will be hosting the 41st Annual Fall S Fest. As usual, we will continue a long tradition of buying, selling and swapping S gauge train equipment and related items, plus the traditional clinics, tours, train races. Renewing old friendships and making new ones. There will be something for everyone.
When and Where: The dates for this year’s S fest are November 4 - 6, 2016.
Again, we will be at a new location: This hotel is just north of I-94 at exit 282. Room rates are only $89.00 per night, just mention Fall S Fest for this rate. This is the same facility where the 2014 NASG Convention was held
Directions: See directions and Map on reverse side.
S Fest Registration: Registration will begin at 9:30 AM on Friday.
Trading and Dealer Area: Ample space is available in the main hall. Trading room hours are as follows:
Friday, November 4: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday November 5:8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dealer set up on Friday will be available at 7:30 AM.
Operating Layouts: There will be several layouts at the Hotel.
Model Contest and Display Room: There will be a model contest for structures, locomotives, and rolling stock in both Flyer and Scale. NASG rules will be followed for the contest.
Clinics and Videos: There will be clinics on American Flyer and more, in addition there will be a Woman’s Clinic on Friday evening.
Train Races and Incline: The Badgerland S Gaugers will conduct this fun filled event. Classes are Stock Steam, Stock Diesel, and open classes. New this year: Hand Car races.
Tours: Friday AM self-guided tour of Kalmbach Publishing. Information and map will be available at the FSF registration table.
Banquet: The Banquet will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday evening, preceded by a social hour at 5:30 PM. (See banquet pricing and menu choice under registration.)
41st Annual Fall S Fest Commemorative Car: This year’s S-Fest car is a“Sprecher Brewery Root Beer” Reefer manufactured by MTH. The car is available in two numbers and colors. It is offered in both Hi-Rail and Scale. Sprecher Brewery was established in 1985 by Randy Sprecher. It was the first microbrewery in Milwaukee since Prohibition. Crafting his small neighborhood brewery after those he frequented in Augsburg, Germany, Randy revived a Milwaukee tradition. Sprecher still uses old-world brewing methods to make incomparably delicious, award-winning beers inspired by Europe and beyond. In addition to his fine beers, Sprecher is also known for its Root Beer and Cream Soda. We hope you will appreciate this fine S-Fest car which commemorates Sprecher’s famous Root Beer.
The Sprecher Brewery Co. is one of the most unique breweries in the Milwaukee area. Tours are available of the facility. Their tour is rated as the “Best brewery tour in Milwaukee”. Visit their website at: Reservations are required for the tours. They also have a highly rated restaurant less than 5 minutes away. Check at the Fall S Fest registration table, additional information can be found there regarding the Sprecher tours and the restaurant.
Security: Security will be provided at the hotel on Friday night. No one will be allowed inside the hotel convention area after 10:00 PM Friday.
Home Layout Tours: This is a real treat, with something for Flyer, Hi-Rail and Scale fans alike. At this time we have several layouts in the immediate area that have committed to having an open house on Sunday. Layouts will be open Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. Maps and schedule will be available at the registration table and the Hotel front desk for these self-guided tours.
Rail Fanning: There will be maps and descriptions available at the registration table that will indicate rail fan sites in the area.
Confirmation: Your registration will be confirmed via E-Mail. For written confirmation, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
For more Information contact:
Roy Meissner, Registrar, 262-538-4325, or E-Mail:
Jeff Madden, S-Fest Chairman: 262-968-3729 or E-Mail:
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