Date:  Saturday, October 15

Time:  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; Show vehicles can enter the coned area starting at 7:00 AM. Arrive early!  Rain or shine. (The weather report is looking solid!)

Location:  Hunt Valley Towne Centre (118 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD) in the parking area that features the former Joe's Crab Shack (soon to be Iron Rooster); There is space for ~600 automobiles in the main parking area and ample spectator and overflow parking.

Automobiles:  All marques and all generations are invited to participate. You'll see classic, luxury and exotic cars, hot rods, race cars, off-road trucks, military vehicles and many classifications in between. 

Donations:  New toys from bicycles to Matchboxes to board games to soccer balls to stuffed animals to dolls to remote control cars and everything in between were donated over the past three years. All donations (boxed and sealed if applicable) of new toys are appreciated! Seek out the event tent in the former Joe’s Crab Shack parking area to place your donations. SSgt Valentine and 3 volunteer Marines - and their Humvee - will be on hand to assist with gathering donations.

Cannot Attend?:  If you cannot attend on October 15 but desire to make a toy donation, Rosso Service at 132B Industry Lane, Suite 10 in Forest Hill, MD has stepped up as a toy donation drop-off location. Head to rossoservice.com for hours of operation.  

Food & Drink:  Peets Coffee, Panera, Chick-fil-A and Wegmans will be open at 6:00 AM. Subway opens at 8:00 AM.

Admission:  As always, it’s free for show cars and spectators! 

Notes:  You are encouraged to review Hunt Valley Horsepower's on-site guidelines at http://horsepowering.com/on-site-guidelines/.

For more info on last year’s Special Gathering for Toys For Tots - http://horsepowering.com/toys-for-tots/

Bring the family!  Inform your club!  See you on October 15!

Date: Sunday, August 23

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Winery at Elk Manor; North East, MD (click on map link above)

Information on the Winery at Elk Manor: www.elkmanor.com

Admission: Free

Show Vehicle and Spectator Vehicle Registration...

Motorsportreg.com users: CLICK HERE

Facebook users: CLICK HERE  

[For accounting purposes, please register in only one location, be it motorsportreg.com or Facebook.]

Car clubs and individual enthusiasts are welcome. Catch up with your friends, meet new people and view automobiles of all marques and generations. Watch the boats sail by from the waterfront and take a relaxing walk through the beautiful 163-acre winery. 

Live music will be provided by the Justin Ryan Band.  Wine will be sold by Chateau Bu-De.  Food and non-alcoholic beverage service will also be provided.

August 10 Update:  Captain Lee from Bravo's very popular series "Below Deck" will be in attendance at Horsepower at Elk Manor!  [Will some of the cast members be there? Just maybe!]

More information will be posted here as it develops.

DIRECTIONS

[in addition to using the map link above]

The time has come for Hunt Valley Horsepower’s 3rd Anniversary Special Gathering! 

Along with celebrating our automotive enthusiast community, the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is the focus. While there is no admission fee, please consider donating to IFHF via the following link:  https://www.crowdrise.com/hvhp/.  

For more info:  https://www.fallenheroesfund.org/

Date & Time - Saturday, April 4; 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Show vehicles can enter the coned area starting at 6:30 a.m. Arrive early!

Rain or Shine? - Unless there is steady rain in the forecast, the gathering goes on!  The rain date, if needed, will be Saturday, April 11.

Weather Report - http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/hunt-valley-md/21030/weekend-weather/2121248 

Location - Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD (see map)

Directions - I-83 to Exit 20A (Shawan Road East); 1/2 mile to HVTC on the left; When on the grounds, vehicles turn right at the main entrance. Using the York Road entrance will also be convenient. Follow the signs.

Automobiles - If your car, truck or SUV is your passion and you’re a respectful enthusiast, you're invited. All marques and all generations of automobiles are invited to participate. You'll see classic, luxury and exotic cars and many classifications in between.

Parking - There will be general show vehicle parking, reserved show parking and spectator parking.

[Update as of 3/26/15] Our community's clubs that have been with us over the long haul, our community's sponsors and select special appearances will occupy about 450 spaces in the Reserved Show Parking section within Joe's Crab Shack parking area.  Thank you to the club representatives that have been there early and often to add efficiency to this organizational process.

There will also be a general show vehicle parking area - adjacent to Reserved Show Parking -  that will be occupied by early arrivals (seen on the map as Show Vehicle Parking #1).  When area #1 is at capacity, areas #2, #3 and #4 will be utilized.  

The parking map is posted below.  

Food & Drink - Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Panera Bread, Chick-fil-A, Subway and Wegmans will be open and there will be food and drink sales within our gathering area.

Admission - Free for show car owners and spectators!  Yes, its free for all!

Safety and On-Site Demeanor Guidelines - We're approved guests of Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the management team of Hunt Valley Towne Centre (HVTC). Be respectful guests. Maintaining safety and respect for our group as well as HVTC patrons and businesses are top priorities. Thank you for all of your positive efforts in the past and thank you in advance for your positive efforts at future gatherings. 

Please refer to On-Site Guidelines for more on community guidelines.

Starting at 7 AM, Dave Serio’s “You Auto Know” will be broadcasting from Joe's Crab Shack!  For station info:  www.daveserio.com/stations_you_auto_know.html

More news will be posted here as it develops!

Rich "Will" Williams 
Hunt Valley Horsepower 
Email:  horsepowering@gmail.com
Website:  horsepowering.com

If you're a Facebook member, please note your attendance here -- Facebook Event Page.  If you're not a Facebook member, no worries.  No registration is necessary.  The Facebook totals simply provide part of the picture for planning purposes.

Owners from all marques and all generations come together to celebrate our automotive enthusiast community in a family-friendly environment. We gather every Saturday morning but there are 4 larger gatherings such as this one each year. On Saturday, August 10, invite your car club. Invite your friends. Bring the family! 

Special Announcement! (posted on July 29): 

Motorweek, television's original automotive magazine, will be filming a special on our community during August 10's special gathering!  While I rarely make the call to shine up your favorite set of wheels, this may be the best Saturday to exercise some extra shine time. Your car, truck or SUV may be seen on international television!  Spread the word!

  Among the Special Guests:  

* Ron Capps’ NAPA Funny Car (1st Funny Car to break 4 seconds in the 1/4 mile)

* Fresh-out-of-the-factory, 1-of-69 COPO Camaro

* Lexus LFA Supercar

* Ferrari 360 Challenge Race Car

* '76 NY Int'l Auto Show Porsche Turbo Carrera (chassis #41) 

* Porsche Carrera GT

* '66 Ferrari 275 GTS Pininfarina (1 of 16 of its build and 1 of 200 over the 3 years of world production) 

* '27 Spade Carillo Ford Roadster - It was the fastest roadster at the Bonneville Salt Flats meet in 1951 with a one-way pass at 178 mph.  Last year, we were honored with its appearance as it was being loaded on a transport for Hod Rod Magazine's 65th Anniversary Homecoming in Sonoma, California -- an event exclusively for Hod Rod Magazine's cover cars.

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund - Donate to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.  The IFHF serves United States military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families.

Date & Time - Saturday, August 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Show cars can enter the coned area starting at 6:30 a.m.)