100th Anniversary Checker Party
Dan Smith’s daily driver will be at the show
At this point in time, the 100th anniversary Checker show is shaping up to be the biggest Checker event ever! According to show organize Emmerson Zentz, there are already over thirty Checkers registered and more are expected!
Emerson also shared plans to bring some of our past Checker friend’s rides to the show! Sadly, we have lost several beloved Checker fans over the last couple of years: Joe Pollard, Fred Miller, Pete Talanca and Dan Smith. They can’t be with us, but thanks to the team organizing the show, their cars will be prominently displayed . Emerson has been working with the Smith and Talanca family and they have been gracious enough to ensure that our lost friends will be with us on Memorial Day weekend.
Based on current registrations a least one of every Checker cab model is expected to be at the event. This includes, A11 taxicabs, Aerobuses, station wagons and project cars. Additionally several pre 1960 Checkers will be at the event. Several automotive media outlets have also confirmed press coverage. As stated earlier, this is expected to be big.
More about the show.
Bring your public service vehicles to show! All Checkers are welcomed!
Pete Talanca’s Norfolk Car
Our show on Memorial Day weekend will include a vast collection of early to late model Checker in all build forms and styles. Everything from A8s to A11s will be represented. We also expect a significant showing of A12s too. The event will be filled with great cars, people and cruises to mark this historical date
Come join us rain or shine at the Midwest bus museum (MBM) WI Chapter grounds just outside La Crosse, WI to honor and celebrate Checker’s 100’s anniversary
Registration: 100th Checker Anniversary Party Registration (google.com)
Agenda
PRE-EVENT CRUISE & DINNER
5:00 PM
Fred Miller’s former Medi Car
This will be a car cruise and dinner get-together for whomever is already in town.
504 N Holmen Dr Holmen, WI
(608) 526-3600FeaturesInHolmen.com
Features Bar and Grill
This will be a car cruise and dinner get together for whomever is already in town. Features in Holmen strives to enrich the lives of our guests through superior quality of food and beverages, legendary customer service and an enjoyable environment. We believe in delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time.
American Food, 504 N Holman Drive Holmen WI 608- 526-3600
9:00 AM
MBM WI Chapter Grounds
Joe Pollard’s Checker Police
N6071 County Road DE
Bangor, WI
(ALL public service vehicles and Checkers welcome!) Music Yard Games
Food – Lunch provided (charcoal-grilled hamburgers & hotdogs + sides, tables/chairs will be set up)
From the MBM website “MBM Wisconsin Chapter Grounds, Our second event at the museum. Welcome to the Midwest Bus Museum website! The Midwest Bus Museum was incorporated in January of 2020 with the purpose of preserving bus transportation history with an emphasis on North American school buses. As demonstrated last year, the museum is very Checker friendly.”
N6071 Country Road DE, Bangor, WI Free Admission Car Show. Camping available on property
6:00 PM
Departure from MBM grounds: 4:00 pm
(American food) 405 East Veterans Memorial Dr La Crosse, WI (608) 784-8523LaCrosseQueen.com
Seniors — $52 per person
Kids — $33 per person
Chef-carved prime rib and chicken dinner
2 1/2 hour Mississippi River cruise
Live music
9:00 PM
Bangor, WI
FAREWELL CRUISE & BRUNCH
10:00 AM
Perkins Restaurant, A history sweeter than pie. Founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins has transformed into the nation’s leading family restaurant. With nearly 300 company-owned and franchised locations in 32 states and two Canadian provinces, Perkin’s has demonstrated a successful family breakfast experience.
America Food, 9428 Hwy 16 W Onalaska, WI. (608) 779-4700
Meet at the MBM grounds at 9 AM for the car cruise to Perkins for the 10 AM Brunch
Hotels
125 Buol Rd West Salem, WI (608) 786-3340
10 min from MBM
Pool Hot breakfast included$120+
Americinn 125 Buol Road, West Salem, WI 608-786-3340
AmericInn by Wyndham West Salem | West Salem, WI Hotels (wyndhamhotels.com)
308 Hampton Ct Onalaska, WI (608) 779-5000 15 min from MBM Pool Hot breakfast included Fitness center$135+
Hampton Inn 308 Hampton Ct. Onalaska WI 608-779- 500
Hampton Inn in Lacrosse Onalaska Hotel (hilton.com)
110 State Rte 31 S McHenry, IL (815) 344-9200 15 min from MBM Pool Hot breakfast included Fitness center$149+
The MBM fleet will be on display too!
The A8 Taxicab will be ship ahead of Memorial Day
Will there be any checkers for sale at this show?
right now we have about 25-30 Checkers registered. Some could be available. This is also a great way to meet friendly Checker folks who have connections to Checkers
Will there be parking for people who just want to come and look?