Come immerse yourself in this year’s Econorun with a uniquely Northwest spin on it. This year everyone is invited to join in a cruise of the world-famous Columbia Gorge. The beautiful blue of the Columbia River backdropped by surrounding cliffs and beautiful views of Mount Hood is an immersive experience. We welcome all Corvair enthusiasts whether you currently have a car or not. Even if you’re not affiliated with a club, we invite you to spend some time with likeminded Corvair fans.

Friday night will be registration and an opportunity for attendees to settle in, socialize and get a good night’s sleep before Saturday.

A cruise for all attendees, with an Econorun competition woven in for the Corvairs, will be the main event on Saturday. There’ll be stops as you cruise through the Columbia gorge. We’ll be spending some time on the grounds of Maryhill Museum of Fine art, at the WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum) and even a replica of Stonehenge overlooking the mighty Columbia River. Each stop will afford us the opportunity for a “pop up” car show as well as fantastic photo opportunities.

At the end of the cruise there’ll be an evening car show and trunk swap meet. This will include a pizza feed for everyone and a chance to visit. As the evening dark settles in, attendees will have the option to visit one of the nation’s largest public telescopes. If the weather is right, it is a spectacular view.

Sunday morning after everyone has a chance to get breakfast, we’ll have the awards ceremony. There’ll be awards for the Econorun mileage & car show, raffle prizes, 50/50, other fun games and socializing. Everyone should be able to hit the road lunchtime or shortly thereafter.

Our hope is that everyone leaves brimming with Corvair connections and a renewed love of our unique place in the car culture at large.

Specific and detailed Cruise instructions with the rules for all drivers will be given out Saturday morning during the drivers meeting.

Budget items:

· Accommodations

• The host hotel is Quality Inn & Suites Goldendale

  • https://www.choicehotels.com/washington/goldendale/quality-inn-hotels/wa178?mc=llgoxxpx

  • The convention rate is $140 per night using the “Northwest Econorun” reference

    • To get the convention rate you must call the hotel directly at 1-509-773-5881

  • Breakfast is included with the room rate

  • Parking is free

  • It is a pet friendly hotel with a small deposit and some restrictions

  • See their website for specifics

• Other hotels are available within a half hour or so

  • Use a search engine to find those and get details

• There is the Stargazers RV Resort located about 50 feet behind the host hotel for those that are traveling “turtle style”

• https://stargazersrvresort.com/

· Event Required Costs

• $20 per person registration

• Kids 10 and under free

• $25 per Corvair entered

• $3.50 Out of pocket per vehicle for the bridge toll during the cruise

· Event Optional Costs

>>NOTE: Optional items are paid outside of the online registration by each participant. You are still allowed to park as part of the cruise at each location even if you don’t visit the museums

• Maryhill Museum of Fine Arts

  • https://www.maryhillmuseum.org/

  • All museum fees payable at the door, just mention your with the NW Econorun

    • $13 discounted rate per adult

      • Normally $16

    • $10 for Veterans and College (with ID)

    • $5 Youth (7 – 18)

    • Free for 6 and under

  • There is no cost for parking

• WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum)

  • https://www.waaamuseum.org/

  • Discounted tickets must be purchased in a group of 10 plus tickets

    • We can organize these on-site with folks that want to tour the museum, otherwise single ticket purchases are at regular price

    • $15 discounted rate for adults

      • Normally $23

    • $7 youth (5-18)

      • Normally $12

    • Free for Under 5 years old

  • There is no cost for parking

• There is no charges at the Stonehenge memorial monument

  • https://www.maryhillmuseum.org/outside/stonehenge-memorial

• Goldendale Observatory State Park

  • https://www.goldendaleobservatory.com/

  • The only charge is a WA State Parks Discover Pass required for each car

    • Discovery passes are available at the Chevron station next to the host hotel or on site for $11.50

    • No oversized vehicles allowed to park in the lots

      • Drop off only

  • Attendance is free for their 9pm to midnight show

    • Spots are limited and must be reserved ahead of time

  • Note* They don’t allow late arrivals for the program, but you can leave at any time

    • We highly recommend you reserve your spot online as soon as you’ve decided to attend the Observatory’s show

o There are no additional charges for the Saturday Pizza feed or the Sunday morning awards program

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