BLACK FOREST OKTOBERFEST 2023
On Saturday, October 14th, Black Forest Industries will be holding our 12th Annual Oktoberfest celebration here at our shop. Starting at 11:00am, everyone is invited to come out and enjoy great food, local beer, and of course a huge variety of German automobiles. Anyone is welcome, and there is no admission charge to attend, however we will be offering event / show registration. This year is our third year with BFI Select parking. BFI Select parking can be requested during registration and will be approved on a per-car basis. All other parking is first come, first served, and registration is not required to attend. However, you must register to receive the limited edition stein, t-shirt, decal, goodie bag, raffle ticket and be eligible for judging and awards.
1000 E Chatham Street Cary, NC 27511
Will There Be Food And Beer?
As usual we will have a variety of food and beer vendors on hand at the show. We will do our best to have options available for everyone, including those that don't enjoy a good bratwurst :) We ask that you please do not bring your own alcohol, but rather purchase it from one of our vendors.
Included with registration:
Registration is not required to attend. However, you must register to receive the limited edition stein, t-shirt, goodie bag, raffle ticket, and have your vehicle be eligible for judging and prizes.
- 1 Limited BFI Oktoberfest Beer Stein
- 1 Limited BFI Oktoberfest Decal
- 1 Limited BFI Oktoberfest T-shirt
- 1 Raffle Ticket
- Goodie Bag - includes decals and coupons
- Eligibility to have your vehicle judged and awarded prizing
- Option for BFI Select parking (Application and approval required)
Parking
Where Do I Park?
This year will be our third year of BFI select parking. BFI Select parking as an option awarded to selected cars that apply to be in this section. Refer to the map below for a layout of the show parking. While we invite everyone to come out and enjoy this event, it is and always was primarily intended to be a celebration of European cars specifically. In keeping with this, we only allow European cars in the main / long term parking which is outlined in blue on the map below. For all other makes and models, as well as overflow and short term parking we ask that you use the lots next door at the soccer park, which is outlined in yellow. Standard first come first serve parking opens at 11:00 am, please do not arrive before as you will be turned away.
BFI Select parking will be awarded via application process, you MUST APPLY to be in the BFI Select Lot. For the main lot, parking is first come, first served, and registration is not necessary to attend. Again, please do not arrive before 11:00 am or you will be turned away.
NEARBY HOTELS
HAMPTON INN:
Located less than 1/2 mile from our shop. This hotel is easily within walking distance of the event. The Hampton Inn has free breakfast, free wifi, and workout facilities.
111 Hampton Woods Ln, Raleigh, NC
(919) 233-1798
WINGATE:
Located just 1.7 miles from our shop. This hotel is very close to the event however walking is not ideal due to train tracks.
6115 Corporate Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
(919) 480-8693
HYATT PLACE:
Located just 1.7 miles from our shop. This hotel is very close to the event however walking is not ideal due to train tracks.
710 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC
(919) 233-2205