2021 WEST COAST CLUB MEET: October 15 & 16, Bakersfield, CA

We missed the club’s 35th Anniversary Meet last year – so we’re making this meet EXTRA-SPECIAL to make up for it. Our first-ever visit to Bakersfield will feature a visit to the fantastic Frank Lloyd Wright-designedAblin Residence. Wright was an avid Crosley fan, and owned a fleet of Hot Shots for his students to use. SAVE THE DATES - you don't want to miss this!

Quite a few members have expressed concerns about the new Delta variant of COVID-19 - specifically about sharing an indoor meal at the Banquet on Saturday night.

As a precaution, we have decided to move the Club Banquet to the grounds of the Ablin House, where we can hold the the dinner OUTSIDE. The temperature that evening should be very mild - predicted to be about 65 degrees.

We have a lovely caterer who will offer an EXCELLENT spread: Housemade Pasta, Local Grass Fed Beef and Heritage Pork Meatballs, Caesar Salad with House Dressing and Sourdough Garlic Bread, Locally-made Ice Cream and Cookies and Local Beer and Wine. The cost is the same as the Hodel's dinner would have been - $25 per person.

Unfortunately, this will disrupt our original plan to have a catered breakfast at the Ablin House on Sunday morning.

Given the circumstances, we felt that it was best to put the priority on the safety of the Saturday Banquet, so we are opting to cancel the scheduled events on Sunday, including breakfast and the Crosley Cruise. If you sent in payment for the Sunday breakfast we will send a refund.

Thanks for your patience, and we look forward to seeing many of you in a few weeks.

UPDATED MEET SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 15, 2021
The meet weekend kicks off with an informal afternoon pot luck starting at 3PM at the Meet Hotel: (Ask for Special Crosley Club Group Rate) Four Points by Sheraton, 5101 California Ave, Bakersfield, California 93309, 661-325-9700. No scheduled activities, but a great time for bench racing and bull sessions with other Crosley nuts.

Saturday, October 16, 2021
The 2021 West Coast Crosley Club Meet officially kicks off at 9AM in Downtown Bakersfield: 2001 E Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Crosley Cars and Parts Swap Meet; Crosley Car Show; Lunch; The Giant Raffle; Crosley How-To “Tech Session”

6:00 PM: Crosley Club Banquet at the Ablin House. Includes: Club Business Meeting, Election of Officers and presentation of the Awards for the meet. AS NOTED ABOVE, THE BANQUET WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS FOR SAFETY REASONS - PLEASE DRESS FOR 60-65 DEGREES.

PLEASE NOTE: Meet is subject to California and Kern County COVID-19 regulations, which could alter these plans