Miatas at the Gap XXIV is CANCELLED
After much trial and tribulation, we’ve come to the hardest decision we’ve had to make in quite some time. Due to a confluence of unfortunate circumstances outside of our control, it is with heavy hearts that we are cancelling MATG XXIV.
As you may already be aware, there have been a few rumors about the status of our host, Fontana Village Resort. We are saddened to learn that the situation is as bad as we all feared. Fontana Village, Inc. has decided to cease operations, and to terminate the lease they hold with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which owns Fontana Village’s land and buildings. The TVA, as well as our host community of Graham County, NC, have been very open and honest with us throughout the past few days. We appreciate their candor and coordination with us throughout the process.
It has become apparent that finding a new operator for the resort village in time to open lines of communication, establish relationships with the new staff, and negotiate on behalf of all of you would be impossible to realize. This, combined with the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic will allow for safe reopening to outdoor gatherings of more than 25 but no more than 100, leaves us with no other option.
We are making this announcement as soon as possible in the hope that anyone who has a reservation, and/or purchased gift cards from Fontana Village Resort, can seek a refund and make alternative plans for the time normally spent with us. You can contact them at info@fontanavillage.com, or by calling 800-849-2258.
We understand that our decisions don’t necessarily dictate yours, and that many people may still plan to attend the most Unofficial Official Miata gathering of all time. We ask that all of you represent MATG by being respectful, keeping it between the mustard and the mayo, and patronizing all of the local establishments that make this area the wonderful sports car destination it is.
In closing, we are saddened to make this announcement. Miata owners are a great community, and we do what we do because we love to enrich, support, and grow along with you. We were looking forward to unveiling some new things to you in 2020, but as this year continues to do, a curve ball was headed down the pike. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021 for MATG’s 25th anniversary, and what we know will be the biggest and best MATG yet.
Safe travels, and we’ll see ya when we see ya on the Dragon.