We have a volunteer (Southern_WI_Savage)in Sauk City, WI willing to host the 2014 Savage Fest. Tentative date would be Sept 5-6 or Sept 12-13. There was an option of having it at a Gun Club but the Gun Club would only allow for around 35 ea. 6 ft. tables and we didn�t want to limit table space. The Rec Center is big enough to handle all the table we should need. It also has a kitchen so we can eat there if we wish to bring in or cook our own food. There appears to be plenty of Motels in the area, as well. More on that later.

What I need from the Forum members is feedback as to which date (or another) so we can reserve the building, ASAP. Check your calendar, ask your wife and post your comments please.

Also, advise as to how sure you are at this time (I know things will happen in the next eight months that might require you to make changes�that is why you check with the wife before replying ) that you will be coming and how many tables you might want.

MAP Rec Center address is 730 Monroe Street, Sauk City, WI

I'll start this off...

Yes, I will be there. Either date works. Will need two or three tables.

Its 10hrs and 650miles but either weekend is fine. I would love to come and meet some of the campfire.

Mike

The 5th and 6th would be a little better for us but can make either weekend. David

Put both weekends on calendar. Either will do for me. I will be there. 2 tables (at this time).

I'll try to make it. Probably the first weekend would be best for me. I would want two tables.

Rod

Either of those weekends in September should work fine for me, though with the 1st already being a holiday it might be easier to get away from work on the 11th. Either that or I could take the whole week off and go fishing in Wisconsin.

Probably want 2 tables.

Ralph said either date works for him and he will take 4 tables.

Sept 12-13
Works For Me. I Would Need at Least m4-6 Tables,
And Let Me Know What I Can do to Help Out
Only about a 2 1/2 Hour Drive So I Can Pop up any time
Befor the Fest and Lend a Hand.

Any-Body Get a Hold Of John ALLEN?

No tables for me, but Gina, Lilah and, I should be there. Is there an award for furthest away? Working on some logistics today.

Lightfoot might put that to a challenge if he were to attend.

Where else will you find bear brats and a building full of Savage items? should be worth the trip.

Will be great to meet another long time member!

No distance award in 2012 but I won 1 of the 2 guns that were put up for drawing so that's even better.

I won't be needing any tables but plan to be there.

Maybe this year I'll make it. If I can get to Minnesota I'll hitch hike the rest of the way with Grogel. (Picture that- two bums staggering along the road under the weight of Savage rifles, tongues hanging out and thumbs unlimbered. If any of y'all zoom past in a cloud of dust, at least toss us a couple cold beers!)

I'll be there. Either weekend is ok. Number of tables depends on what folks would like to see......post or pm me what you would like me to bring and if I have it, I will try to make it happen. (except for the Lewis Machine Gun, unable to transport across state lines). Guessing 4 or 5 tables.

Always enjoy the photos Calhoun takes. That'll have to do.

I'm in! Either weekend works for me. I would like 2 tables.

Gary
If Grogel Can't Take Ya, your More than Welcome to Hitch Ride With Me ,,I'll Pick-ya Up and Ya Can spend the Night or 2 Here
And Bring Ya Back to Airport Afterwards.
Steve

It looks good for either week end for me. I probably will need 3 tables, certainly two. Of course they will be mainly filled with 22 pumps and since I have shown early ones at the last fests I was thinking of doing 29, 29-A & 29-B's this time.

I hope everyone on the Savage Collector forum can participate in this event. It will be a good time.
In addition to meeting one another there is plenty to see and do in this area that I call home.
Please consider attending.
I would like to thank Rick99 for working with me and spear heading the effort on the forum.
Any questions or special needs, just ask.
Rick

Thanks for hosting a savagefest, Rick!

My GF and I spend 3 or 4 days camping and bicycling in Elroy about an hour NW of you every year. Are there any camping facilities with showers around Sauk City?

Will need four tables. My book is making progress again and I could use lots of photos for it so bring out the good stuff. David

One of my other passions in life is cycling. Camping? Google knows all. Must be something in my neighborhood even if it's my place. We'll talk.

"Any-Body Get a Hold Of John ALLEN?"

Steve'r, good point.

If anyone is in contact with Savage collectors that are not on the computer please talk to them about Savage Fest and post if they are interested and how many table they might want.

Rick
I'll Give John a Call Later In the Week, I Know of a Big Collector In N.D. also
Steve

Guys, put my name in the hat to be there. The second weekend would be better for me. Being in maintenance I get to work all of the holidays for major repair. No tables, just further education and a chance to meet all.

Yes, the Sept 12-13 date seems to be working best. We will tie the date down before long so we can reserve the building.

Yea, it's always nice to put a face with a name even if most are pretty ugly.

Mark me down as a probably. Better for me that it's not the holiday weekend.
I owe more than one of you guys a beer, so I had better be there!

I think I might still owe you a bottle of rum!

I won't be able to make a commitment until we get a little closer but am planning on going.

Earlier dates would work better for me but Later will work too.

The 5 & 6 would be better. Will be great to meet other members.

Tons. Baraboo is 20 minute north of Sauk City and the Wisconsin Dells are 40 minutes north of Sauk City. There's plenty of campgrounds that would fit your bill.

Can this thread be stickied?

I might like to come take a look at the wares all 'ya all have. Either weekend would work for me. No table, just myself, and maybe my dad.

Thanks Rups63. We have looked a little online around Sauk City. We will definately look at Baraboo and Devil's Lake. I did some scuba diving in Devil's Lake about 28 years ago and Sharon reminded me the other night that we visited Sauk City 3 or 4 years ago when we spent the day sight seeing instead of bicycling in the rain.

The plans are moving forward. It appears that the Sept 12-13 date is the one we are going with. I hope that is not a problem for anyone.

Mark you calendar. More to info to come as available.

Got word from John Allen that he will be coming. Probably four tables.

Will be a great time, as always. Spread the word to others that have a Savage interest but are not on the Forum.

Never been to one of the Savage Fests. Besides the camaraderie,
BS sessions, and viewing the best of the best Savages what else happens? What I mean is, are there Savage rifles, Savage parts, Savage memorabilia, etc. for sale? Thanks

It's a private collector show, most stuff is not for sale but rather display. If two guys work something out between themselves then that's fine.

Start running a commercial operation and you get into licensing/insurance/legal issues.

This BIG time........If some here don't think eyes are watching...............THINK AGAIN.

Calhoun,I'm glad to hear that not EVERYTHING is for sale. The rifles in my display are NOT for sale. I'm coming to meet people and learn more about Savages not for some glorified flea market. David

Calhoun's comments confirmed.

I have the Community Center booked as a private show (no buy & sell) for Sept.12, 13, 14 in Sauk City, WI.

It is a large gym with ample floor space/tables and a side kitchen. Many have already replied regarding attending, number of tables requested and to pitch in in different ways to make this event fun and a success. The more the merrier.

Rick

Where in the HECK is SCHULTZ! I Know Nothing, I see Nothing!

All Stuff at all the Fest's I've attended for Display only, And what ever happens outside, later is a different story.

Bigolddave and MRP will be there for the day on Saturday. Probably won't need any tables.

Count me in. No tables needed. This will be my first one so I'm pretty excited to meet folks.

I'll put you on the list.

The only place more centrally located in the continental U.S. is FedEx in Memphis.
Sauk City is not a bad drive from anywhere.

We plan to have a professional photography table for our use. (pic is example)
The purpose is provide top quality photos for whatever purpose you may have. Provide your own camera/photographer.
This does not preclude members/guests from strolling & photo'ing on your own (Calhoun).
Hopefully members will get out the good stuff and share some photos upon request/permission.

Nice idea! Lighting is hard to control when you are trying to get those detailed shots.

Mark your calendar, Sept 12-13. We can't get into the building till around 3 pm on Friday but will have a gathering place close by for those that come earlier in the day. I don't think we will have any problems passing the time...might even talk about Savage Levers.

The building will be ours on Sunday morning till around 10AM for those that don't want to load up Saturday night.

The photo set-up is awesome! What a great thing to have at the Fest!

Why are these gathering held in the Midwest? Don't most of us reside in the east?

How about Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland?????

My photographer and I will also be there to take photos for my book. Bring out all your goodies for inclusion. David

There have been some in the East. Nobody offered to host one there this year. Maybe in the future somebody will again.

We did have one in Ohio.

Count me in (better half also). Will fly in so no table for me. It will be nice to meet people and see a lot of interesting Savage items. Has someone posted the address so the GPS can do its work? See ya' there!

Steve

Community Center address is 730 Monroe Street, Sauk City, WI

99Fever, we are looking for someone to host the 2016 Fest. Hint, hint...

That's great, Steve. Will be nice to meet you and the wife.

Just learned about this. Im only 70 miles away. Sadly that weekend is the most important date in the State of WI. Its the opening weekend of the Archery deer season. I will drive by and wave as I head "up nort" with my bow.

There, fixed it for you. The most important date is the opening day of gun season.

You tried. I give you credit but no saddly you are mistaken. Gun season..... pffffft. Its ok and all but it takes a 2n fiddle to bowhunting.

My wife and I will tentatively attending. Lots of arrangements to make, can't bring any guns with us as we will be flying in. If someone from the Madison area will be kind enough to help us find our former school mate who graduated from West? high school in Madison in 1969 - 70 or 71 and subsequently attended the University of Hawaii for a year or two. She is Carol Lathrop White and is or was a music teacher along with her husband Nick. I thot her dad was a lawyer in Madison but no luck there - her dad would be his 90's by now. Anyway we hope to attend - all jet lagged out from 18 hours of traveling. Sauk City sounds like Kaunakakai on Molokai Island where we live - small, everyone knows everyone else, etc. Looking forward to meeting everyone, Mel Chung

The numbers tell the story. You lose. Way more folks think that they can wipe the cobwebs off the rifle that sees maybe nine days carrying use a year and the same box with 17 cartridges left that they bought 18 years ago to go gun hunting than there are willing to be self-disciplined enough to learn how to shoot a bow accurately. Show up for the free venison burger feed in Tomahawk the day before gun season opens and canvas the crowd to see how many are gun hunters vs. bow hunters. While bow hunting is an honorable endeavor and your season is much longer than Gun Season Gun Season rules. Been there, done that. Been Gun Season hunting in Wisconsin since 1968. Because I'm lazy. I simply won't take the time to learn how to shoot a bow accurately. But I do salute you for taking the time to master the bow and for your enthusiasm and support for your chosen way of hunting. But simply because you enjoy shooting a bow rather than a rifle doesn't mean there are more bow hunters than gun shooters. Sorry, the numbers are there for you to see. Have a nice day.

??? You remain confused. I cant find where I said there are more bowhunters than gun hunters. My point was that I cant attend savage fest as I will be busy with the most important weekend in WI (re the archery deer season opener). While I dont care if I ever kill another deer with a firearm, I still join the hunting party at deer camp but it is only one of many many many deer camps we enjoy each fall so after already hunting deer every weekend for a couple months by the time the orange pumpkin season comes around Im less than excited. I started out gun deer hunting with a Savage model 170 (now my son uses it) Now I (and my oldest son) use Savage model 110E 30-06. I just cant get worked up about gun deer season after killing about 107 deer over my lifetime but bowhunting, now thats where its at.

Whatever.

Mel - I have a lead on her, I'll pm you.

Gentleman: thanks to Boltman and Southern Wisconsin Savage we have found Carol and Nick. Hope she remembers us after fourty years! Mahalo, Mel Chung

Looking forwards to seeing you at the Fest.

Rick99: we do too! Mel Chung

I'm pretty sure you have the "longest distance traveled" honor at this time.

Rick99: unless someone from Australia or NZ shows up! Johno, are you coming? Mel

Made up my mind to go this year.

Good for you!

Will you need a table or two?

No tables for me, I'm comin' to gawk at the good stuff and to b.s. a little.

Strapped for cash and health is eating up the reserves. Might have to sell the 1959 EG .308 that I repaired and refinished the stock so it would have a new life in the original wood it left the factory in.
So I don't think I'll make it unless I win the lottery.

There have been 5 or 6 Fests and few of the folks here have made all of them. Stuff happens and sometimes ya just can't make it. In a couple of years if someone is willing to host it there will be another one.

Sorry to hear of your troubles, Peterbilt. Hope you get feeling better and doing better soon.

Thanks Calhoun, hopefully after Thursday dental surgery everything will turn around.

Time to book your reservations for the Fest.

Just booked Rory and myself at the Cedarberry Inn Sauk City, Sept 12 & 13. This Motel is just down the road from the Fest. Many more selections down the road towards Middleton/Madison via HWY 12.

Thanks Rick! Ralph and I are booked in too.

What time on Friday will the show start?? I heard we couldn't get in until afternoon. Is that right??

"Officially" the facility is reserved;
Friday 4pm-11pm - setup/show
Saturday 8am-11pm - show/tear down optional
Sunday 8am-10am - teardown/clean up
comments;
1) Due to the fact that the facility is a school gym and school is in session at that time the 4pm start was necessary. However, I'm pretty sure we can gain access earlier in the day and I will monitor and follow up with all as the time comes.
2) Food at Fest will be a combination of catered and pot luck/wild game for Friday nite, Saturday lunch & dinner. TBD.
3) I'll arrange a meeting place for pre-Fest Friday before we head over to the Community Center.
4) I'll post all the general Fest related info here and feel free to PM me with any related questions.
5) For any that will arrive in town early, PM me and we'll have a soda on the patio. There is plenty to see and do in the area if time permits.

I'm booked!

WHAT OTHER HOTELS ARE NEAR BY?
STEVE

Hi All,
Rick just reminded me of the Fest this year and as it may I just might also be able to go.
I will be in Chicago at the IMTS show on Thursday and was planning to visit Tormach in Waunakee on Friday. I guess I could just stay over another night and see you fine folks on Saturday. Never miss an opportunity to look at some nice long arms.

By the way if you are there on Friday stop by Tormach, you can also visit there website. These are the CNC mills I use in my company making camera mounting plates. Sweet machines with the worlds absolute best customer service and support department on earth...hands down!

Tormach Corporate Headquarters
1071 Uniek Drive,
Waunakee, WI 53597

Hope to see you again - glad you were reminded.

Good to hear an endorsement for a U.S. manufacturer that actually builds something of value!

Tormach builds their machines in China.

I'm the USA manufacturer however making my Camera plates here in Minnesota.

Saw Denny Jackson at the KC show. Said he would take two tables.

Also, Jim Koch said he might stop in on Saturday.

Steve'r, not many in town but many within a short drive. Here is the Google listing:

https://www.google.com/#q=sauk+city+motels

I saw John Allen at our gun show today. He likely will not be at fest as before he heard 2014 dates he made commitment to attend a gun show in central Wisconsin. I strongly encouraged him to attend but it didn't sound good???

That's too bad John won't be there. I was hoping he'd bring his 99DE's. He and I have talked about the variations in engraving on them. If anyone can bring a 99PE with the Eastern deciduous engraving I'd like to include photos of it in my book. David

Originally Posted By: Calhoun

Q: How many tables are available again? And how many are spoken for?

A: Tables are virtually unlimited and are included with the facility.
We can setup as many as we like on Friday and add if necessary.
An annual Spring Show here covers the entire gym floor so space/tables is not an issue.

We have 26-30 spoken for, so far.

Going to do my best to make it there for Saturday just to visit, no table.

Thanks,
Brad

Pity ya'll don't occasionally have these Fests further south would be interesting to attend some year.

A fall Fest and pig hunt someday would be attractive to more than a few of us, I think. Just need somebody to host it.

Brad, do your best to show up even if you can't bring anything. Having folks show up and ask questions ends up starting some awesome discussions where I learn things I never would have thought to ask about. The more the merrier!

The Campfire Hog Hunt in March is usually a great time with good eats, great guys and tolerable hunting. I think one or two 99's have attended, as well. Tennessee is fairly central, too

Update: We were able to increase Savage Fest hours Friday to 12-noon to 11pm. That should allow time for setup and maximize Friday night. Then, it is 8am to 11pm Saturday! And, 8-10am Sunday for tear down/clean up.

I'll plan to host a mixer/dinner social event Thursday evening for early arrivals. PM me and we'll line it up.

Rick
What Do You Need?
As Far as Pop, Water Etc, I Can Pick Some Up


ALSO
I Have Some Door Prizes For Give aways If You are Planning On that.
Let Me Know if You Need anything Please.
Steve

Steve,
I think a few cases of water/soda would be enough. I'll provide some coolers with ice. There will also be coffee, snacks and more. We ain't gonna go hungry.
Door prizes add to fun too.
Thanks for pitching in!
Rick

Rick: is there a location for the get together yet? I may be able to pass by Costco in Midland? on the way over - let me know about any last minute needs. Mel

Rick, What's the weather likely to be for Savage Fest, cool or warm or who knows? David

40's-60's for lows, 60's-80's for highs. Pretty mild turning to fall weather here. Bring a jacket and a long sleeve otherwise dress light.

Thanks for the info. David

Looks like I won't be attending. I received a wedding invitation today from a friend of mine.
Can I be in two places at once?

That is totally unacceptable! They will proably be divorced in 2 years anyway. Savage Fest is forever

Who in the hell will I stay up and drink beer and tell lies with now

Wedding only take a few hours...you can still do the Fest.

Yep, hopefully you aren't a groomsman or best man and can definitely manage the Fest on Friday at worst! Be a bummer if you can't make it.

I'll see what I can squeeze in.

Have you asked them to reconsider the date of the wedding?

Has there ever been a wedding at Savage Fest?

Yes, 2007 in New York.

Well wonders never cease.

A belated congrats to the happy couple.
How was the rifle salute?

Making arrangements. I think I'll be there Friday evening and Saturday morning. I might need a table.
Trying to bring my brother, Dan, for an education.

Being a designated driver doesn't take too much education.

Hey, last fest I was GOOD! It's that Drew character that's a bad influence! And that was 4 years ago!

Wow
I fell Left Out.

Hey! yer a given aren't ya? That would be the last straw...

About a month to go and things are shaping up nicely.

Quite a few have already indicated attendance with tables and quite a few more have indicated attendance to enjoy Savage Fest.

The rough itinerary at the moment is:
Thursday evening social event for early arrivals.
Friday setup begins at noon and show thereafter. We'll meet for lunch prior and dinner on site.
Saturday Savage Fest all day!!! Lunch & dinner on site.
Sunday morning clean up.

PM me for Thursday & Friday info. Or any other info or questions.

Rick

The circles represent ~10 or 20 hr. drive to Wisconsin. Beyond that, you're probably flying. Those coming know this. Those sitting on the fence,.. toss your favorite rifle(s) in the back seat and go for a drive. Bring your wife or tell her you'll be home in a couple three days.
We have about 20 states represented so far...

I vaguely recall an empty bottle of rum... was a fun night!!

Originally I had every intention of making it this year, but the old hip ratcheted up the pain a couple notches which finally sent me to the orthopod for relief. Even though surgery is scheduled for after the fest, I couldn't endure an 18 hour drive, or even a flying/driving mix. I'll be channeling my presence through Ye Great Swami Grogel (Deluxe).

It's a shame too, because I have a couple bottles of single malt that have labels that say "Only to be drank after hours at a Savage Fest". I wonder how that stuff will mix with the pain killers I know to be in my future? (Kidding!)

Well that's too bad, but a chronic pain sorta dictates things. Good luck and get well. Savage Fest Annapolis '16?? A nominee anyway?
I will let Grogel speak for himself, but, the staff at Savage Fest will be completely supportive.

p.s.Send the bottles of single malt to Grogel in advance of 'Fest.

For those who will have some extra time, and those bringing family members that may not be as interested in just Savage's as they are and maybe looking for other activities, Prairie du Sac is in a very nice area of Wisconsin with many points of interest nearby. This area is where glaciated parts of the state which are to the north & east end and change to much rougher terrain south & west. Here are some quick notes on some places within about an hour or less drive -

There was already mention of Devil�s Lake State Park � 20 minutes. Devil's lake was created by a river and is one of very few natural lakes in areas of the state that were not covered by glaciers.

Wisconsin Dells, 40 minutes, Water Park Capitol of the World! - a great tourist trap

Circus World Museum in Baraboo , 22 minutes.

The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is about 20 minutes away. They are restoring three Steam Engines and are currently pulling all trains with diesel engines, for years all trains were pulled by steam power. Their engine 1385, a 4-6-0, was used to pull groupings of circus wagons from the Circus World Museum on several occasions in the past.

House on the Rock , near Spring Green, 40 minutes.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesen , near Spring Green, 35 minutes.

An interesting note about Spring Green, WI is who one former resident once associated with the Taliesen Fellowship was - ??? , she returned to her country of origin in the 1980's but later came back to the area and lived the last years of her life a little farther south near Richland Center, WI.

Wollersheim Winery , 10 minutes.

Cave of the Mounds , 40 minutes.

Ho-Chunk Casino , 25 minutes

Downtown Madison , 35 Minutes � UW Wisconsin and the Madison chain of lakes.

For the Muskie enthusiasts and other fishing- it is not in a prime Wisconsin Muskie area, but the last dam on the Wisconsin River before it meets the Mississippi is just north of town and it's sometimes great Walleye fishing below the dam (also might snag a paddle fish or hook into a Flathead Catfish and I expect the Asian flying carp to show up if they aren�t there already). The dam forms Lake Wisconsin , famous for walleye fishing but considered a sleeper Muskie lake by some.

The next dam is at Wisconsin Dells with some really good smallmouth bass and Walleye fishing below the dam and great scenery above and below.

The Madison chain of lakes have Muskie�s � Mendota , Monona , Waubesa and Kegonsa that are in a chain on the Yahara river and a smaller lake, Wingra , that drains into Monona but is separated by a small dam.

Wingra is the smallest but I believe it was managed as a Muskie lake at one time. � when the water is high enough at the right time of year Muskies from Monona can enter � Muskies at low water . The Henry Vilas Zoo is on the north bank of Lake Wingra.

Monona and Waubesa are connected by a navigable channel of the Yahara River and are considered the best Muskie lakes. It�s about 35 minutes to a boat launch on Lake Monona. There are small dams below Mendota and Waubesa. There are small boat locks on the dams but I do not know if they are operational anymore or not.

Mendota is by far the largest but is not considered a good Muskie lake. It�s known more for Walleye�s and panfish. The �Mendota Mental Health Institute� is on the North shore near Governor�s Island, it is were Ed Gein spent the last years of his life. I believe they still will not allow the showing of 'Pysco', or other films that may have even in some small way been based on his story, to the 'residents'.

On a similar note it�s also 40 minutes to Portage, WI and the Columbia Correctional Institution where Jeffery Dahmer was imprisoned and later killed.

It is strongly suggested not to pick up hitch hikers wearing orange jump suits near Lake Mendota or near Portage.

Another nearby spot worth visiting is Aldo Leopold's shack (the land he writes about in "Sand County Almanac") near Baraboo. I was there a couple years ago and it's well worth a trip.

http://www.aldoleopold.org/Visit/Tours.shtml

Rod

As most of you know, Wisconsin is known as the dairy state. I'm a former farm boy myself. There is no shortage of 5-star cheese stores in our area and I have attached a map, the shaded red areas are where top quality cheese can be found.
I'll be bringing a cheese platter to Savage Fest. Any of you have the courage to try aged brick or limburger? Ping me if you have a favorite cheese and I'll try to locate some.

limburger

GOOD STUFF with Good German Beer.

Are you bringing German beer, Stever?

yes, but for after hours.

Ralph got his dates confused so he has dropped out to go to Syracuse where he has tables reserved.

If anyone is looking to split a room I have one available now.

Savage Fest at;
Sauk Prairie Community Center
730 Monroe St
Sauk City, WI 53583

I've roomed with Lightfoot before...it's safe.

Sold out! thanks.

Too bad about Ralph. He brings a lot of personality.

Not to mention, some interesting stuff!

Bummer! Missed him at Tulsa this year, now he won't be at the Fest. Great guy, lots of heart and lots of knowledge.

OK boys,
I've lurked here long enough. Just got the time off work for Sept. 12-13, so count me in! Time for me to get more educated.

Shortgrub
Good For You. Yes always Lots to See and Learn.
BUNCH of Great Guys That always attend, and more than willing to share and help out
Looking forward to Meeting New Faces
STeve

At the last midwest fest there were several stock sets available for purchase. Is anyone bringing such a thing?

BRIAN
AS Far as WOOD? Or CASED SETS-as Far as Guns.

My photographer and I will be shooting photos of rifles to be included in the Savage 99 book at Savage Fest. We'll credit the owner and use the serial number in the book with the owner's permission.
The guns we need are:
1) 1895 Half octagon. Rick if you can bring your rifle we need to reshoot it.
2) Caliber .30 marking on an early 30-30. These markings are usually faint and the photos we have so far aren't book quality.
3) Barrel address Style 4A per Murray's book.
4) Barrel address Style 5 per Murray's book.
5) Early 99DL with 24" barrel and hand checkering.
6) Early (1961?) uncheckered 99E with stained fruitwood stock.
7) 1960's Savage scope with Savage mounts and rings mounted on a rifle, preferably a 99E/S.
8) Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation commemorative rifle.
9) We can also use any peculiar variations.
My second book will be on engraved 1895's, 1899's and 99's. This book will also include special checkering, carved stocks, etc. If we have time we'll photograph any of this that is available.
Ron Coburn has sent me some emails to read to you guys at SF. He won't be able to attend but is interested in attending a future Savage Fest. He's sending photos of his Savages for us to display at SF this year.
I'm looking forward to meeting you guys in person. David

The photography crew is gonna be a busy group.
Yes, I'm bringing the 1895 half oct.
As previously mentioned I will have a portable photo setup and provide toe tags to ID rifle/owners during the process.
The photo area layout can be something like this...

I can do #2 (.30 Sav) and #8 (Elk Foundation w/case). If anyone was planning to bring one for a display let me know and I'll leave mine at home.

Steve, wood!

I think Ralph brought wood in 2012 but has likely sold most of it since. (no ribald comments, please)

I got detail photos of John Wright's RMEF but failed to get an overall photo.

I will bring #5 and #7. I can also bring the RMEF for an overall photo if that will save you time. Thought you shot the #7 E/S at the farm. It has special order factory wood w/pg as well as Savage scope rings etc. Is that what you are looking for? SN is 1150338.

John, bring the RMEF and that way all the photos will be of the same rifle. I did shoot the E/S at the farm but I don't want to confuse novice collectors with things like the special order factory wood. We don't want those new guys running around looking for 99E's like yours. We don't want to disappoint and discourage them until they're really hooked. I did take closeups of the scope mounts but need some showing the markings on the scope. If I live long enough to do Book Three it'll have things like that E with special wood in it. Book Two will contain excruciating details of engraved 99's. David

I'll leave the REMF at home. Do you need photos of the case?

David, not sure I can help you, but I recently bought a rifle from Don/Loggah's brother Dick that has Savage scope and rings. It's a 99F with PE? wood. PM if I can contribute.

Thanks Fireball. I saw that rifle when I was at Dick's house. I have the scope what I need is one mounted with the Savage marked mounts. They seem to be fairly rare. David

Is there one among us who could possibly take some video at Savage Fest? Could be posted with the pics. (on Rory's web site (probably shoulda asked first ))

At some point on Saturday we'll have a short presentation where I welcome all, our moderator Rick99 says a few words, David has a message from Ron Coburn, ect. Open to suggestions.

Plus just some nice video of our members and our hobby, sickness, addiction, passion...

Making a DVD is a little far fetched, but, let's have some fun.

Thoughts?

Which Savage marked rings do you need? The older ones that fit the Lyman bases or the newer ones that fit the Weaver bases? I have plenty of both.

George, are you saying Savage used Weaver bases and rings that had the Savage brand stamped on them?

I believe he is looking for the Lyman trulock style with Savage markings on them.

Yup. The earlier ones were Lyman Trulock copies and the later ones were Weaver compatible. Got a small drawer full of each. The Lyman compatible rings are pretty much round while the Weaver compatible ones are more angular getting kinda pointy on the sides. Not saying that they were actual Weavers. They do fit Weaver blocks. In any event, I have both. Maddog and I had this discussion some time back. Good thing for me that I still have two complete sets of the Lyman knockoffs in the original Savage packaging but those are keepers.

Skidrow. I'd like to include both in the book. Do you have any that are mounted on a rifle with a Savage scope? I'll photograph them either way but prefer mounted. I'm sending you a PM also. Thanks, David

David,

Sadly it doesn't look like I'll be able to make the fest this year and given the distance apart we are that makes a photo op improbable. Given other circumstances I've got a NIB Savage 2.5 scope that would look quite nice wearing a pair of the Lyman knock off Savage rings mounted on my not pristine but considerably above "gray rat" postwar 99R. Alas....

Received your PM and responded.

Take care,
George

George, sorry to hear you won't be able to make it.

Sorry to have to remove you from the list. Will miss seeing you old salty dog.

W.T.H. George!
Now I Left alone to bunk with Gary! Your No Help at all!

Let Me Know when You Get Up to Tomahawk this Fall? Will spend a Day or 2 at My Place.
STEVE

You guys have a GREAT time! Wish I could be there with you all.

Brian, Rick and Stever,

Thanks for the kind words. Been out of work since Jan of '13 and the few job offers I got were for half the money, no benefits and the same crappy hours. Decided to collect SS this past June and just now getting my finances back in order. Believe me, if there was any way I could make it I would. Looks to maybe be the best Fest ever with a lot of new blood. Sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug. Hope y'all have a great Fest.

Yes about the same with me too, George, been out of a reg. job since may of 012,Health issues some low paying pt jobs, but looks like i will get my S.S. in Nov. hope all have a great time!

Been too long since we've seen each other John. Problem is that you're down in the mitten and I visit the UP. Ya sure ya betcha! Hoping we can both make the next Fest. As to lack of gainful employment and collecting SS believe me I feel your pain.

Savage Fest is coming up fast. Everything is set.
Related information has previously been posted, even if a little spread out.
If any questions remain, places, address, phone #, who, what,..
PM me and I'll supply it.

I have had great support from you guys here on the forum and especially those who have attended previous Fests. Thank you!

Rick

I hope you guys all have a great time, a bit to far away for a weekend drive!!

Aw come on Don. you can do it.

Have a good safe fest.

Al

We'll have a few trinkets at the check-in table.
Take 2 of each on your way in.
It's a slightly modified Grogel design,the '03 logo got too small.

Don you and the dick can still come to Maine grab some of our junk I will cook and we won't tell any one this time!!!
The range is still open I have the key.we can go up the new road to the top of the high wall have lunch and one hell of a view!!

Doug, way not rent a bus? You could fill the seats as you head west to WI. Would be great to have you all attend! Just let us know how many are coming so we have plenty of food.

Very nice, Rick! One to keep and one to sell on eBay...

If that bus ran through Oregon... Nah, I'd miss bear hunting! Have a good time all. Wish I could meet you all.
Roy

S'pose it'd be OK for a bottom feeder from southern NH could attend.

Bear Brats and Smoked Lake Trout!

Good food, guns and friends...

Has anyone talked to ArcheryKing (Bob Weggel) or Eastfork (the other John Allen)abut coming to the Fest? They have not been on the 24 for a long time.

I'm Sure Bruce did if Bob Went to Gun-Show Up in Manotowish Wis. A FEW WEEKS Back?

I'LL SEND BOB A E_MAIL LATER

Archeryking will probably show for Saturday, only, no display.
He was also going to try to talk John Allen into skipping gun show and come to fest. Have not heard how that came out???

I'll make him a badge. Thanks, Bruce.

If a bottom feeder from the left coast could make it to New York I don't see any reason why one from the right coast couldn't make it to Wisconsin if he and his much better half were willing to make the drive.

WHO ALL IS STAYING AT THE "Cedarberry Inn"?????

Me! + Savageupnorth. I'll be in Friday afternoon sometime.

Rory and I are staying there.

My girls and I will be there.

Me, arriving thursday, Mel Chung

Can you say Molokai teriyaki chicken? No pressure Mel.

Any of you who could not make Fest and would like a pen & memo pad, PM a mail address and I'll send. Might be a week or so, kinda busy....

Dan and I are staying at the Cedarberry Inn, too.

YOU BETTER HAVE GOOD GERMAN BEER!
NOT THAT MILLER SCHIZE! As My late F.I.L. always Said.

I thought you were bringing the german beer. I won't bring any mass produced schize...
I'll probably have some goodness brewed right there in Middleton, WI!

I'll be there.

At last count...

31 tables

36 attending

Rick, what's the address for the Thursday night get together? David

DAVE
it's at 99 SAVAGE Street.
Just Kidding.
Steve

Smoked fresh lake trout this am while butchering chickens. Fish came out really good!

Thanks Bruce!
Thursday night folks,..it's a surprise.
Friday night folks it's BBQ pull pork sandwiches & fix'ins.
Saturday lunch is combination hospitality table, Stever's smoked fish and Mel's Island specialty.
Saturday night is the main event, Bruce's bear brats & fix'ins!!
Anyone else feel like potlucking, PM me and we'll work it in. Stick of venison sausage?? Alligator, bison, ??

Not sure about potlucking but I will bring some venison jerky on Saturday to snack on and hope to keep the hunger pains away...not sure what time I can make it but should be fairly mid-morning AM.

Karl

Welcome Karl.
Veny jerky is potluck as far as I'm concerned!
Round me up, I want a piece.
Rick

ps Got a rifle? Bring 'er along. I got 2 tables for walk ups.

I've got a meager few...nothing like the majority around here but I will throw them in.

We can Head to the Woodshed after hours.
Cedarberry, Fest & Woodshed are all close by.
There's a grocery store, Walgreens,liquor store, fast food, right in there too.

Good. I always like to know where my next beer is coming from.

Forecast looks like a high of 51F on Friday, 61F on Saturday.

Bring your jackets.

Yea, a front finally came through. Been warm and muggy.

For Friday morning Sauk City arrivals we will congregate at my place and head over about 11:30am. PM me for address.

I like the sound of the Ale House.
And I think I'll arrive sometime around 2 on Friday.

Here in Vestal New York (next door to SUNY Binghamton) there's an Ale House. The sign outside reads: 'The beer joint of your dreams'. I chuckle every time I drive by the place. Hope yours
is a neat place too.

it"s only t-shirt weather

Mugs are 50% off on Zazzle tonight. http://www.zazzle.com/savage+mugs Use the code at the top of the page.

Got some breakfast options for ya. I recommend Leysta's, home cook'in, Ma & Pa shop. But others right there. McD's has wifi, not sure about the others.
Don't forget The Carr Valley Cheese Factory store close to Cedarberry. This is the time to load up if you're gonna.

We have arrived in Baraboo! Having lunch at Monk's on the square. We are staying at Wheeler's Campground in Baraboo.

Great. We'll see you tonight! Enjoy the trip over the bluffs on way.
Rick99 & Rory are probably at a gun shop in Des Moines about now...

Anyone else looking forward to seeing this guy?

Brian got me!
About 1957. I'm the cute one!
Just loaded the lawn mowers and weight machine in the truck. Rick, I might need 3 tables? Too much time to keep finding things to bring.
Bruce

Yes, That guy and a bunch of others! looks like Ill hit town round 4 or 5 Friday.

Have a GREAT time. Wish I could be there, but travel money prevents that. Made it to Anticosti this year by the skin on our teeth. Looking forward to the pictures.

I'll post some photos of the Fest, Steve, and I hope you'll post some of your Anticosti hunt.

I've got a cardiologist appointment this morning, and I'm headed for the Fest as soon as it's over. Should be there by 5:00 or 6: 00 if I can make my way around Chicago OK.

Rod

Thanks, Rod. Have a great time.

It's a wrap. Savage Fest 2014 is in the books.
It has been an absolute pleasure to host the event.
All I did was make some calls and arrangements,YOU did the rest.
Thanks to everyone here on the forum and especially those who offered advice, words of encouragement, support and participation.
I thank you.
Rick

Thank YOU Rick. You did an outstanding job: great facility, fine food, and as always lots of good company and nice Savages.

I'll try to get some photos posted tomorrow. Got to go put guns away, some old, some new.

Rod

As with everyone else, I had a great time again also. 3rd Fest and they get better each time. Learn a bunch every time. And also found another gun (combination model and caliber) that I need... Well, that's actually not that hard to do!!! Now who writes the book on Savage Arms history with all the trinkets and non-gun items Savage made?
A fun weekend with good folks!
Bruce

Feeling like such a left coaster right now. Like the kid that gets picked last in dodgeball.

Great time, with lots of good folks. Serious thanks to our host, Southern_WI_Savage for hosting us and providing us with food, early morning coffee, great place to set up and visit, and opportunity to get together!

Also big thanks to Bruce for wonderful brats and smoked fish, cmhjohn for great venison sausage, Rick99 for manning the entrance table/pre-registering folks and being willing to sacrifice valuable Savage research time to intercept unknown folks, melchung for some awesome teriyaki chicken, gnoahh/southern_wi_savage/stever/others for great door prizes (my apologies for not knowing who all donated what), and of course thanks to Gary for providing overnight security and forgoing a bed!

And of course a huge thanks to everybody who brought stuff to display, especially David who dragged his entire display 1300 miles!

I'm leaving out things to thank folks for that I should be including, but it's late and my mind is fried. So for whoever I forgot to mention...

Thank You!!!

Well stated Rory. The only thing I can think of is a big Thank You to the ladies that helped with the food and cleanup.

Most of it has been said so I'll just give the above a big ditto!!

Let's make 2016 bigger and get some of the 'back east' folks to the trough.

Sittin' in the Mpls. airport waitin' to go home. More good Savage memories on board!!

Made it home from SF about one AM. Had a great time, met great people and got almost all the photos needed to finish the book. Still need photos of style 4A and style 5 barrel addresses per Murray's book. Any help would be greatly appreciated. David

I checked and do not have a 4A or 5 barrel address.

Glad you enjoyed Savage Fest and looking forward to your book.

Same here but have sent PM's to two people that might.

I have a 5 barrel address and will get pictures to David,Dick may have a 4A i'll check with him. Well i found i have a bunch of rifles with the 4A barrel address!!!!!!! the problem is there on model 1920 bolt action rifles !!!!!!!

Thanks for looking, Don. I thought you might have one or the other but was not sure about the photo part.

I knew where a 4A was but it has gone down the road. FYI... this is the leftover Model 20, 24" lightweight, .250-3000 barrel with the small integral front sight and might be found on Model E,F or G.

Rick,

Even tho that 99 E 4A went down the road, I still had some pictures including the roll mark. I sent them on to David today.

Just got back home last night -I spent a week with an old Vietnam war buddy in Alabama before flying home. I enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing and handling all those guns that I had only seen in pictures before. the stevens 425 lever action is amazing!
I enjoyed making the Molokai style Huli huli chicken. what to make for the next savage fest? I got two years to figure it out... Mel Chung

Thank you for your service Mel.
It was a pleasure meeting with you and you did win the Savage Fest long distance traveler prize!

Rick: just meeting with all the savage forum guys and my former school mate was reward enough. thanks for remembering us viet nam vets. I sent you a PM regarding a related subject. thanks, Mel Chung