Official Homepage of the 9th Annual

Berettafest 2005

Columbus, Ohio

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Here comes the sponsors!

We have our first sponsor, and invitations to other companies for sponsorship will be sent out shortly.

Tranzgenic, based in Colorado Springs, has signed on to be a sponsor of this year's BerettaFest. Representatives will be available to take your order for custom warm air and cold air intakes. Tranzgenic is also donating one of their custom cold air intakes (a $159.00 value) made for ANY vehicle. Registering for BerettaFest automatically gets you put into the drawing for this, and other, prizes. The random drawings for these items will be done at the Saturday cookout - persons must be present to win!

We are very pleased to have Tranzgenic joining us at BerettaFest! Check out their webpage for more information about their intakes.

New Millennium Dentalcare Inc. will be the sponsor of the picnic on Saturday.
Thank you New Millennium Dentalcare


Where is it?
Columbus, Ohio



When is it?
Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, 26th


What will we do there?

Bfest Itinerary


Thursday, June 23rd
1pm - 4pm > Check in at Highbanks Park (unreservable shelter)
4 - 5:45pm > Dinner and check in time
6 - close > Go carts and fun at Magic Mountain Fun Center

Friday, June 24th
Daytime > Free time to explore Columbus!! We are looking at the possibility of doing a group "cruise" around the Columbus area on many scenic roads, or maybe organizing this into a "road rally" (time, speed, distance rally, not the kind where you speed and do a lot of drifting). This would be optional and dependant on interest, so feel free to leave feedback if you are interested or not and what you would think of it!
6-11pm > racing at Marion County International Raceway

Saturday, June 25th
10:30am > Registration open for Bfest Car Show at Alum Creek State Park Shelter #2
11am - 2:30pm > Car Show and food
3pm > Awards Ceromony with Group Pictures to follow
5pm - ?> Free Time

Sunday, June 26th
Check out, goodbyes, etc.

Stuff to do in Columbus, OH

National Trail Raceway
Magic Mountain Fun Center
Area Parkd
Columbus Zoo
Short North area - Columbus' party area
Ohio Statehouse
German Village
Santa Maria Boat


How do I register? What does it get me?
Registration is open and available at BerettaFest Registration

Registration will again use an easy online form. You'll see registration totals and profiles in realtime, and will be able to pay by personal check, money order, or PayPal.

Registration cost will be $15 per driver and $5 for each additional rider. Registration is required and will include:
  • Substantially discounted rate at hotel
  • Official Bfest 2005 Sticker
  • Bfest 2005 information packet (maps, directions, etc - everything you need to get around town for the weekend)
  • Unlimited food and drink at the BBQ
  • Entry into all drawings for sponsor-donated items
  • Option to pre-order shirts at a reduced rate
  • And more!


Where will we stay?
We have secured about 45 rooms at a mid level hotel in the Columbus area. It is two stories with outside access to the lower rooms. Our group rate will be $55/night for a double queen room! There is an indoor and oudoor pool, and plenty of parking for all of us. Something new this year is that all of our rooms will be in a block and all next to each other.

Specific details will be sent when you register.


How much money can I plan on spending?
I get asked this every year, and every year it's a tough question to answer. I've seen people get by with no more than a couple hundred dollars for the entire weekend, and others need much more. A lot of it has to do with how far you are coming from and what your personal spending habits are. With that in mind, I can offer some suggestions and reminders for your planning:
  • Your lunch on Saturday will be covered by the cookout
  • Use your gas mileage calculations to buy gas cards before the event
  • Over-plan for gas useage. Gas tends to get used faster when we are in large groups.
  • Consider sharing a room if you're on a tight budget. A great way to make new friends!
  • Do you want any souvenirs?
  • Don't forget money for a T-shirt
Not counting your hotel room and gas money, most people tend to bring $150-$300 to cover the rest of the weekend like food, souvenirs, etc. I'll add more suggestions as I think of them. Email me if you have any questions.


My Beretta is a clunker. Can I still attend?
Of course! In fact, it's encouraged. Most everyone's cars are daily drivers and are not in immaculate condition.


I don't own a Beretta. Can I still attend?
Do you have a legitimate reason to want to go? Sometimes former Beretta owners sell their cars, sometimes a member's Beretta is down for repairs, and sometimes non-owners spend a lot of time with Beretta owners and start to feel like part of the family. These are all good reasons to attend Bfest. Basically, if you have a sincere interest in attending then we would love to have you join us!



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