It appears that there will be no Savage Fest in 2011...

BUT, I have had word that there are plans in the making to have another in Northern Wisconsin, 2012. August or September sometime but more on that as things shake out.

Whatever the date, I plan to be there!

Rory, are you ready for another road trip?

Bit far ahead to be positive, September might be iffy for me. But I'll do my best!

Rick
Tnx for Posting.
I'm looking at the Dates Of and will firm that up in a few Months. But Bruce Is Helping Out
So we are Looking at
JULY 27-28th or August 3-4th

Thank-you again.
Steve

Either of those dates will work for me. Looking forward to it.

Rod

I'd be up for that.

Either of those dates should be great for me as well.

I know it's a very, very long drive for the folks from the northeast and west coasts, but hopefully some will be able to make it.

I've driven further for less!

At 4 bucks a gallon, a drive like that for me in upstate N.Y. is a bit of a stretch. Probably won't make it, but for those that do...enjoy.

Gas alone would be about $400, plus motel, & meals ...for that, I could buy a really nice 99.

But if you rented a motor coach and sold tickets for the savage fest party bus to the rest from out east.....

Not

You could solve that distance gas cost problem easily. Just host the Fest. Then you wouldn't have to drive a foot.

Canadian Boys want to chime in here???? Make this sucka International!

No. Are you going to host one? Starting to act like a pi**ing
contest.

Pisssing contest? Nahhhhhh...I think our Canadian Brothers to the North would do a fine job of hosting.

Too many issues with your ATF and the border people... anyway ya got a passport to enter a foreign country?

Wasn't talking about Canadians

There is a really good chance that these dates would work for me. The advanced notice is also great. We can apply to bring the rifles to the show, we might need to organize some type of official club / association. I did talk in the past with customs and if I am a member of an association holding an event it is a lot easier to get the paper work to bring stuff. Make it a savage club with some minimal due (say $5) and register the club and we would be good to go. With this much notice I can get all of the particulars and maybe I could bring a rifle or two.

As for $4 a gallon gas I only wish. We are paying $1.32 per litre which translates to $5.28 per gallon. Sad thing is things are really tight in a lot of industries and the markets where most of us are holding a fair chunk of our future retirements in is not looking great. But who knows what the future holds. Everything could be booming by this time next year!

Blair

Oh yeah! I am NOT an undesireable in the Provinces! I actually like it there. Most of my people came from Quebec...the French and the Irish!

I think that's a great idea! Does anyone have experience in putting a club or association together?

"I wouldn't be a member of any club that would have me as a member!" Groucho

Like to be able to make it myself.

Missed last year. My only Aunt was day to day with the big C. Funerel ended up being on the Saturday of the fest.

Would have rather been hangin out with you guys.

Randy

Just got in from Lake Superior with fresh Lake Trout! Those of you who attended Mercer Sav Fest might remember fresh fish on the grill. Again in 2012 if this happens. And if I get a bear this fall, I promise bear brats. Best brats you'll ever have! And the bear will have been shot with a 99, probably 375 Win., although recently aquired 358 might work too. Last one was with 300 Savage.
The venue Steve is considering is 10 miles south of Mercer. Next to where real Dillinger shoot-out occurred as shown in recent Johnny Depp movie filled there. This resteraunt would be a great place for Savage fest participants to enjoy a Friday meal?
It is also only 5 miles from our shooting range, so opportunity to do some shooting again. Building is next to small airport for those who might fly in, although no regular scheduled flights.
Bruce

Crow, if you think its a pissing contest then that's your problem. All I've read from you since the '07 Fest is how high the price of gas is and how you can buy a nice 99 for $400. If you can buy anything but a gray rat for $400 I'll kiss your ass under the flag pole. I paid the price to fly from the left coast to the '07 Fest and drove to the canceled one in '08 and the one in Mercer in '09. I'd have gladly driven to the Fest in '10 if I hadn't had a conflicting commitment. If you want a Fest then quit making excuses and support one. I really don't care if you show up at one or not. As to my hosting a Fest, if you wouldn't drive to Wisconsin what would be the chances of you driving to Washington state? Its not about the price of gas or the distance to travel. Its about the shared knowledge and comradeship. If you don't feel that way then that's your choice but don't piss in someone else's cornflakes because you don't feel that you can afford to go. I'm sure that given your location there are plenty of collectible 99s within your self imposed travel limitations. I hope you find them. Take care and have a nice day.

Thanks for your thoughts.

My list of excuses:

'07 I did not trust my vehicle to make long trip carrying precious Savage cargo.
'08 Losing my job of 20 years.
'09 Had new job but not enough vacation time.
'10 Horrible boss at new job wants me to quit and denied my vacation request.
'11 Another new job (Thank God!) but no fest.

Maybe 2012 will be my year!

I'm with you, 24. I think '12 will be my year too. Missed all the previous events because one thing or another.

By the way, what part of Texas is Wisconsin in? Its out there in West Texas isn't it?

Sorry to hear the 2011 Savage Fest is not to be. I need another 99! I only have one and paid too much for it a few years ago. Now looking to get another at a more reasonable price, maybe something in .250 Savage. Can you just throw down cash and put the old Savage in the trunk and drive home? That would make a longer road trip worthwhile, maybe as part of summer vacation. Yeah, that's the ticket. Let me know when the next one goes down, I'll be there!

We follow the rules. Stay tuned for the 2012 location and date.

We just got specifics as to using Manitowish Community Center for Aug 3 - 5, 2012 (Steve see your messages) and to quarantee those dates decision (payment) has to be made in 3 weeks. After that they open dates for others. If we wait longer to decide then have to start process over again IF dates still open. No idea how fast dates fill in? Steve's and others decision to host in 2012 might be made easier if those who might attend and haven't chimed in yet, do so. I know it is long way off, but...
I did ask local sportsclub if they would allow membership to Canadians IF that is REALLY what might allow them to bring guns accross border (???) and club said OK. Would need more details on that!
Bruce

Bruce P.M. answered.
Steve

I believe those dates would work for me.

Rod

It may very well be possible for me to pick 1 or 2 of you up at the Green Bay airport on that Thursday or Friday and then cart your azz up there.

I can not commit 100% but those dates are probably okay with me... be nice and cool up there compared to STL!

The Building Is air conditioned.

I'd like to be able to make it.

A lot of chit can happen in a year though

Looks like its on!!! August 3, 4 & 5, 2012.

Local hotels (small and not sure how fast they fill up):
Pea Patch Motel & Saloon, downtown Manitowish Waters, 715-543-2455.
Trails End, Manitowish Waters, 715-543-2340.
Timberline Inn, Manitowish Waters, 715-543-8080.
Sportsman's Resort Motel, Winchester, 715-686-2232.
Loon's Nest Motel, Mercer (11 miles from Fest) 715-476-2330.
Great Northern Motel, Mercer, 715-476-2440.

Closest commercial flights: Rhinelander, Wis (about 45 minute drive - probably locals could drive and pick up).
Ironwood, Mich (about 38 miles from Fest).
Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee, Wis is laargest airport in area ( about 120 miles to south).

More to follow, I'm sure.

But it is nice to have 11 months notice to deflect stuff away.

Seems y'all don't want any southerners around, seeing how these Fests are way the hell up north

Dats because you talk funny dontchaknow.

They have these things called airliners.. probably doesn't cost any more than driving it. Come on up, you'll enjoy it.

I'm gonna try, tough that time of year living here in hurricane alley. I'll bring the grits

how many miles--hours from ND border Manitoba,to fest grounds

Looks like 481 miles and just under 9 hours from where I29 hits Manitoba south of Winnipeg.

Takes about 10 hours to drive from Mercer to Rugby, N.D. to goose hunt. Another hour or 2 to get into Canada?

so roughly 40 hr of driving ,4 nights,3 days to drool on savages ,40 more hours of driving,don't know if wifey would put up with that :(i'll check flying

ND-Border-Min-Canada Side Norm is 6 Hours or Less Drove it 8 years ago.

Ill bring a pot to cook em and a load of butter!

Mapquest Hinton, AB to Mercer, WI

2,427.81 km's
26 hours 17 minutes

so add a couple of hours from GP .29-30 hours,still 3 days with 5th wheel,2 days if i go it alone..
Blair -you planning anything??

I'll be there, 750 miles, 11+ hours!

swing by and pick me up will ya If I was just a little more "in the way" that might actually work.

I will try to plan to drive this time so I can bring some guns.

1398 miles and 23 hours 54 min. Fukc it!
The Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I am in!

1644 miles= plane ride for me. I love my Chevy but not that much

What about the salt?

1807 miles. About 36 hours. God willing and the creek don't rise I'll be there. Gotta get relocated to our land in TN though. Given the Fest, bird hunting and deer hunting that'l make 3 round trips from Washington to Wisconsin in '12. No, make that 4. Wife's high school reunion is in July of '12. Looks like I'll be driving something over 14,000 miles just on trips to Wisconsin in '12. Maybe a new car is in the future?

George, why don't you make 1 trip and stay a while?

I don't think I could handle the commute. Would be something like a 36 hour one way drive to work and another 36 hours back. I guess that's part of the curse of being born in God's country. I was born and raised there but after going back 3 times I still couldn't make a living there. Still though, after living all over the world there's no more beautiful place than northern Wisconsin in the fall. Michigan's Copper Country might run a close second or even pull off a draw but I guess when I was born somebody stuffed a Wisconsin magnet up my ass as I continue to go back there but I just can't seem to stay. Must be an electromagnet with an on and off switch. Sometime next summer I'll probably be driving through Pound and Beaver again. Sounds kind of erotic don't it?

PS: Did I tell you that my Superbowl ring came last week? I'm a shareholder and we get rings if we want to pay the price.

Bruce
Ya forgot the Manotowish Airport!
Can Land a 2,4,6, Passenger Piper or Cessna.
Taxi right up to the Fest within 100 Yards.

I might actually do that Steve!!

Drew
Heck your commute be about 3 3/4 to 4 1/2 Hours Hours pending a single engine or twin? From St.Louie???
Takes 2 Hours 40 Minutes From No. Ill to Fly there

yeah I would have to check the distance but I would probably need a pit stop for gas. Bonanza cruises about 185-190 MPH and the T-6 does about 210-215 but burns about 4x the gas. It would be a good hall in a 172 or cherokee or other small single.

What he said...
I've got a fairly new vehicle, my job is going well, I should have the vacation time...don't see anything that would keep me away at this point!

Geezus....we got pilots in our midst too???

BTW****** I heard a rumor that The Hells Angels are providing security for the 2012 Savage Fest....

Na We Got Chi Town Hench Men,,, Or Mercer Bad Boys
Or Better Yet Gary Grogel

We also Still Have Al's and John's relatives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lPHMdVX1-0&feature=related

So what really happened on Valentines Day? Used to frequent Al's place east of Rhinelander quite often.

There will be bear brats at Manitowish Waters, August 4, 2012!
Tuesday, the Savage 99 was successful, a 157 pound dressed weight male. Shot him as I was walking into stand! Dropping sausage meat off at butcher tomorrow for brats. I only had disposable camera in backpack, so once developed will scan pics of 99 and bear and get them on here. There was much larger bear coming, but only at night, and since I drug this one out by myself in small otter sled, size was about right.

Congrats!

Now.. how good are bear brats? And is is sacrilege to eat them without sauerkraut? Hate that stuff.

Bear Meet is Usually Sweet,,In the Pork Family

And Red Cabbage can do.

Mark me down for several.

I'll have plenty brats made, and I won't be bringing sauerkraut as its pretty low on my to eat list! Ketchup and mustard, probably relish too. and good brat buns, not hotdog buns..... I quit drinking 34 years ago, but I'm guessing a good beer goes well with bear brats!

Hey! I want One!!!!! I quit drinking close to 3 years ago and I can only imagine a brite-o would be fine!

Brats without Kraut absolutely SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like we'll have some sauerkraut for those desiring some... We have an excellent German food resteraunt (The Pines) who will provide some I'm sure. You wouldn't want me trying to make some or buying the canned stuff???
29 pounds of bear meat dropped off at butcher will equal 40 pounds + of brats!

Sounds wonderful Bruce.

Being of good Pennsylvania Dutch stock, I can say only one thing about sauerkraut- yuck!! Never developed a taste for the stuff, and being in a kitchen where it's cooking triggers a gag reflex. It was a real b*tch growing up in a family that practically swam in the stuff.

I would love to taste a bear brat. Just don't tell my cardiologist.

I have been snooping out some travel options and here is where I am at: United or Delta from Manchester to Duluth, MN where I rent some wheels and then drive them like I stole them to the Land of Ed Gein and the dreaded badgers!

Never would have thought I'd see a serial killer reference on this forum. Looks like 1179 miles & 20 hours from my part of Texas. Has a date been set?

I heard August mentioned.

Stever can you nail that down??

Mike
1 St Weekend In August FRIDAY,Saturday And Sunday The 3rd,4th, and 5th.

Are there any campgrounds nearby?

Yes In Mercer there Is one 4 Miles away

Campgrounds:
Loon Lagoon 715-476-2466 in Mercer on Grand Portage Lake 10 miles from Fest.
Lake of Falls County Campground 715-561-2697 on County Highway FF about 24 miles from Fest on winding road.
Sandy Beach Lake State Campground 715-356-5211 about 8 miles from fest.
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage State campsites 715-476-7846 accessable by boat only.
Additional sites on Northern Highland State Forest 715-356-5211 within 20 miles of Fest.

For anyone coming to Fest who would like county recreation map, fishing regs or other such info, let me know. Will need PO mail address.
Bruce

Exactly where in Manotowish Waters is Savage Fest being held?

Being held at Manitowish Waters Community Center
On 51

Love to come out but travel is not good for me, health probs. Hope ya'll have a great time.

Hoping to be able to come, but 1050 miles would be 10 hours in Europe...a bit longer here. Unfortunately, family health issues preclude any commitment until June most likely. Hoping,hoping....

Only 4 Months Left to Go.

Lightfoot, Calhoun and myself have reservations at the Timberline Inn.

Booked my flight last Sunday!!

Duluth??? Or???

Mikey's coming all the way from warm and sunny SoCal... I just might have to make that drive up...

I'm going into Minneapolis since I have family there and up Nort. Will be spending a week or so cruising around. Will be passing thru Duluth Friday morning though.

You better!!

Well, he'll have to get permission first. He's not young and independent any more, ya know.

Mike
On your way down,,Stop in Bayfield on lake Superior, Neat town,
And there a really good Gunshop in ASHLAND.

There's a pretty good Mom and Pop restaurant in Brule too if you need to stop and get a bite to eat. Can't remember the name of the place but there ain't much in Brule but US 2 and the restaurant. 'Bout midway between Superior and Ashland. Well, I could be wrong as that was 36 years ago. My bad. "It's funny how time slips away."

My wife booked our reservations at this place last night. One of us is really looking forward to the event

I'm planning on going assuming no major issues but it might be hard... wedding is in late June (maybe a delayed honeymoon ) Actually... I am pretty certain that Jackie will not be interested in doing another Savage Fest... pretty sure one a decade is enough for her!

Drew - this part of Wisconsin, in the one month of actual summer, would be a wonderful honeymoon destination In fact, it is fortunate the fest is booked on the weekend that it is as there are weddings during the weekends surrounding the fest. What few hotels there are, are booking up fast for those weekends. Another... thought... we can have the wedding during the fest. It's not like there is no precedent for this

Thats Great Drew, but Jackie WILL be missed!!

Not enough, "eye candy" for her? I will admit that if Savage eye candy doen't do much for someone, the remaining eye candy walking around is a bit on the rustic side. By the way, Linda mentioned there is a Blue Grass Festival in the area that weekend.

Yes Blue Grass Fest also
Almost across the Street, A Very Good One that's Been there for Years.

I hope I'm not letting a secret out, but there is some tolerance of, "diversity" among this group. At the last fest, among a sea of Savage rifles there were some non-Savages I had a couple myself, such as my Burgess folder shotgun and I was not ejected. In fact, several were disappointed I didn't have any examples of Ross rifles along. I will rectify that this year. I'm thinking the Standard Arms, "CAMP .50" might get out of the house that weekend as well.

I suspect if we both don't make it, she might be missed more than me!

Perhaps the question here is, if she came by herself would anyone ask about you?

Well, there is that. Drew, be careful where you leave Jackie. I detect a certain cult of admiration.

Last time i saw Jackie, She sure wanted a Savage Pistol!
I'd be careful too!

I recommend a high conditioned one in .45 ACP. Would make for a great wedding present

hahaha... happens to be one for sale this weekend with some condition...

She got what she wanted... and that little rock cost me several nice engraved Savages....




As I recall she liked you too!! Never seen so chatty with a gun guy before.

And yeah Steve, she did want a Savage pistol in 380 and I still have not bought her one but I did buy her a few other 9mm and she really does like to shoot handguns... she even takes her g/f's to the range... I am certain that she goes pistol shooting more than I do...

Now there is a great start to a marriage

How far is this Inn to the event site?

It appeared to be very close.

Not even a 1/2 Mile

aka: stumbling distance

For Who???

Steve,

Any idea how far to Land O' Lakes? Merle and I are thinking of bunking at the hunting camp to save money to invest in 99's.

Land O'Lakes about 45 minutes away on winding county highways. Very scenic drive!

Thanks, sounds feasible. Camp is four miles east of Watersmeet, so not a lot farther.

Easy drive. Just head west on County Road B from Land O' Lakes. 'Bout half way between Watersmeet and Conover. Remember Big Foot Charlie's? Might have been before your time. Years ago used to hunt east of L'anse. Leased a section from Ford up past Skanee.

K.O. Roses great bar down the way from Watersmeet.

Steve'r/Bruce, how many tables will the building hold? I'll take two.

Rick
I Believe there's Enough Room for 45-60 Tables
Got Ya Down For 2.
Steve

Put me down for two as well

...Ralph will take 3 and Josh will take 2.

Got it already.Tnx.
Got you down for 2

I'll take 2.

Don't Know If I should answer that one!

Got Ya Down Rory. For 2
Tnx
Steve

For our annual gun show we set up 54 six foot tables, but this also allows for a lot of foot traffic that flows (hopefully) through. There used to be 4 to 6 eight foot tables in building, the rest being 6 foot tables. Anyway, we can come up with a lot of tables! Don't hold back on number of guns you bring!!!
Bruce

Put me down for one table, dragging Merle along again.

Workin on shirts, backtobethel gave me a scan from a box he bought and I made these. Im open to Ideas, sugjestions, complete different directions, let me have em....

Gary
Looks Great So Far.
Steve

Orderd Mine today.
Steve

I like the 3rd one the best but, overall, a little on the plain side me thinks.

I like the 3rd one. How about adding Wisconsin or WI to the location?
I think what you have there would look great on the back of the shirt.

Steve,
I'll be there. I'll take 3 tables. Thanks for hosting.

john

I received a couple suggestions and added them in with some color in the background for affect...








I made this one with a big scoop of irony.

I don't get the irony - but I like the product!!

I like irony!

I made this one with a big scoop of irony.
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This one looks killer.I'd take one of these. If its printed on the back of a XXL longsleeve white tshirt, with something cool on the front pocket

I like the last depiction. I missed the irony as well and an explanation would be cool.

Yup, I like the last one too. Most irony is lost on me, and apparently this is no exception.

Rod

It goes back to me taking shots at the fella who was selling the savage pocket watches on ebay. He was using the same Indian from the post card on his watches.

In this thread.

I like the last one also. Can the silk screener make shirts with that much detail and color change?

Now Your Talking
As said in my younger days.
REALLY, , T-T's Man.

We have settled on Irony for the Back. Now its back to comments and suggestions for a badge over the Heart/pocket area of the front.

I have something like this rolling around inside my head.

Id like to find a nice clean silhouette of a 1895 to use as the crossed rifles. Im very open to others thoughts on proportions and position or other ideas.

I asked Rick about using the 24hourcampfire logo but, understandably, he doesn't like to have that involved with things that he has no control of.

Nice work! Let us know when it's final.

Do their sizes still run on the smaller side? In 2010 they were a little snug compared to others.