MATG XXI Results and dates for 2018

We wanted to continue to thank our vendors, sponsors, and attendees. Just like last year (our 20th anniversary), we were able to set a few new benchmarks in 2017. We had the largest number of vendors this year which seems to coincide with our highest level of registered attendees to date. Our sponsors along with these vendors stepped up to the plate and crushed one for our record books as well. So here are the numbers:

532 Registrants signed in

$2,765.00 raised for Graham County Rescue Squad through the raffle and donations.

275 cars parked for the Dam(n) photo; with another dozen or two arriving after.  Pick up your copy from killboy.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=10095171&g=04RK031S0C
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We would also like you to mark your calendars for 8/2-8/5/2018 where we hope to report even better attendance and donations. Room blocks at Fontana are wide open to all attendees so grab that cabin you were eyeing this weekend before someone else does.

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Thank you for coming to MATG XXI!!!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended Miatas at the Gap XXI!!!
Every vendor said the crowds this year were fantastic!

Just a quick reminder, we meet again next year are August 2-5, 2018 and the room block at Fontana Village is now open! As always, the room block is only available if you call them directly and tell them you’re with Miatas at the Gap.

Please call (828) 498-2211 to reach Fontana Village directly.

We would also like to ask that anyone posting pictures on social media, please use the hashtag #gapmiatas or #matg so everyone can see and search how great of a time we all had!

 

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Only 2 more days until MATG XXI!

With only 2 more days until MATG 2017, here’s a final listing of all the events scheduled:

Thursday, August 3, 2017
7:00 pm – Thursday Night Sunset Run

Friday, August 4, 2017
9:30 am – Friday Morning Spirited Drive
11:00 am – 3rd Annual Brewery Lunch Run
4:00 pm – Fat Buddies BBQ Run
4:30 pm – Annual A&W Drive-in Run (spirited)

Saturday, August 5, 2017
11:00 am – Annual Dam(n) Photo
12:00 pm – Saturday Free Lunch
1:00 pm – Free Ice Cream courtesy of Moss Motors
2:00 pm – Inaugural MATG Beer Run (spirited)
7:00 pm – Saturday Night Beer Swap and Wine Tasting

For more information on the MATG events, please visit:
http://gapmiatas.com/#schedule

 

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6 Days Until the Hunt Begins

We are asked to clarify what goes on during the event often enough that we would like to answer a few common questions.

What kind of events are there?
All types. Social ones like the annual Beer Swap/Wine Tasting, the raffle, hanging out in the vendor area to various pre-planned driving events foe everyone. Check the Events forum leading up to MATG and the whiteboard at the Registration tent for any updates.

Seems like a lot going on, what does this cost?
Nothing. It’s completely free to attend. The length of your stay is up to you. The only costs are for food, lodging and gas.

If this is free, and it’s not organized, why do I have to register?
You don’t, but we appreciate it if you do so at our tent. This just allows us to count approximate attendance. On average, we have about 500 registered Miatas and around 15-20% who don’t register but filter in and out throughout the weekend. Also, if you register, you get a free dash plaque and we toss in swag from vendors, supporters and the local area when we can.

I don’t see a place to register on the website/forum…
There isn’t one, Registration is done in person starting Friday morning at the Registration tent. You can also purchase event t-shirts and raffle tickets here and find a schedule of events.

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8 Days to Go!!!

One of the most common questions about the event is what to bring along for your weekend of enjoyment on the wonderful roads and at the events we have going on. While we are all a bit different (we do drive Miatas…) a pretty simple list to start with is:

Folding or Camp Chair
Sunscreen
Towel
Umbrella
Jacket (It can get chilly at night, especially if you’re on top of the mountains
Comfy Shoes
FRS/GMRS radio (most people use Channel 5 to communicate)
Maps/GPS units
Beer or Wine (for the Saturday Night Beer Swap and Wine Tasting)
Cash (Fontana does not have an ATM, the nearest is in Robbinsville)
Hat
Water
Camera
GoPro or other video camera
Epi Pen and other medications
Bug spray

And please stop by our free registration table and get your goody bag at Fontana Village. Event t-shirts will be available for purchase as well

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Just 9 more days until MATG 2017!

We’re down into the single digits of our countdown to MATG XXI!

Here’s a complete list of the vendors for this year’s gathering.

Make sure to come visit them in the Vendors Area beside the Fontana Village General Store! To see more info about our vendors visit http://gapmiatas.com#vendor

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Only 15 days remaining until MATG XXI!

Since there’s only 15 days remaining until Miatas at the Gap 2017, here’s the current event schedule:

Thursday, August 3, 2017
7:00 pm – Thursday Night Sunset Run

Friday, August 4, 2017
9:30 am – Friday Morning Spirited Drive
11:00 am – 3rd Annual Brewery Lunch Run
4:00 pm – Fat Buddies BBQ Run
4:30 pm – Annual A&W Drive-in Run (spirited)

Saturday, August 5, 2017
11:00 am – Annual Dam(n) Photo
12:00 pm – Saturday Free Lunch
1:00 pm – Free Ice Cream courtesy of Moss Motors
2:00 pm – Inaugural MATG Beer Run (spirited)
7:00 pm – Saturday Night Beer Swap and Wine Tasting

For more information on the MATG events, please visit www.GapMiatas.com/events.htm

 

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Only 23 days until MATG 2017!

It’s hard to believe but there’s only 23 days left until MATG XXI!

For today’s update, I thought I’d share the current list of confirmed vendors.

If you’re interested in seeing what they have to offer, make sure to visit the Vendors Area at Fontana Village on Friday, August 4 or Saturday, August 5!

While you’re there, make sure you sign in at the registration booth. There will be raffle tickets and official event t-shirts for sale, and you can pick up your free dash plaque!

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26 Days to Go!

26 days left until MATG 2017!

If you haven’t bought one in the past or this is your first trip, this year will be a great chance to pick up one of our event T-shirts.  As always, they will be available at the registration tent.

For the long-time attendees: how many years worth of shirts do you still have?

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