Avantoberfest

October 2021 new locations, new drives, and new experiences. Stay tuned for details Avantober Fest was an idea thought up by creator Neil Gjertsen.

A long standing member of the auto/motor bike world Neil settled in the Euro car market for the past decade or so. Focusing primarily on Audi/VW models Niel forged an M.O. as an upstanding modder who loved his avants. Known to other s AvantKneel he went on to begin crating this idea of a point to point car cruise. Settling on the North East coast Neil began mapping routes. countless maps and route

s later and Neil had the first of many maps. The starting and finishing points will remain consistent. Danbury, Ct to Stratton Vt. One day up and then down. Through further research and experience Neil decided to move the even to correspond with Stratton Mountains annual Beer Fest and Chili Cook-off. Defining the culmination of the cruise with a hardy stream of beers from 100's of micro brewers. An annual dinner takes place with whomever is able to stay late enough or has decided to continue the complete debauchery with the rest of the crew. Laughs, drinks, outrageous situations and stories for days. Neil Gjertsen has created on of the few lasting and only talked about expereiences. With back road hills and dales, changing leave and BEER to culminate the day. Avantober Fest is an annual tradition that is here to stay and will stand the test of time.

04/24/2026

We did a thing! Good thing to with the gas prices. After many months of going back and forth about an A6 Allroad, Sporturismo or an Etron purchase…We ended up with a deal I couldn’t say NO too!!!
Welcome to the Avantoberfest family our new to us Etron S aka .
Glacier White with Gray Diamond stitched interior, Gray Alcantara, every option possible. Big shout out to closing the deal and shipping her to Miami.
We stole her off the lot for 38k all in with 12k miles all warranties till 2033.
As you see we already dropped a Alpine box on it, gonna hook us up with some endlinks. And has the FBSW to go in. Other then that she’s our new EV

10/11/2025

Final countdown! One last time! The cars are ready! Avantoberfest 2025 in a few hours. See everyone at . Should be an epic day of driving to then up to for our final stop. 🍁 🍂 Foliage should be on point.

10/04/2025

One more week! Avantoberfest 2025 The Final Tour… its official. After 18yrs of planning, organizing, and pouring my heart into this event, it’s hard to say goodbye. This event has brought the Wagon/AVANT community together for years, and it’s been an honor to be a part of it. A promise to my son and myself to keep it going has been fulfilled, and now gets to experience his first official Avantoberfest as a driver! Next week, we’ll gather , where it all started, for a 300-mile journey through breathtaking fall foliage and back roads to , exploring the Adirondack Mtns one last time with at the helm.

Huge shout out to EVERYONE over the last 18yrs to make this happen.

09/30/2025

Hey Avantoberfest Family. We are less than 2 weeks out still some outstanding registrations. Please check your emails and finish up those registrations so we all can enjoy one last Avantoberfest this fall. The foliage from to should be epic on Columbus Day Weekend.
⛔️if you haven’t registered… DO IT NOW!!
[email protected]

09/08/2025

🚩We are about a month out from this year’s Avantoberfest 2025 🚩
✅Emails to ALL THAT Registered so far have gone out.
Tell your friends and family… few more spots left till capacity.
Let’s make my last Avantoberfest an epic one!
Can’t wait to attend as a guest in the next coming yrs😎
[email protected] to sign up

09/05/2025

It was brought to attention that we needed to show more non wagons at the events. We are open to all cars and makes btw.
🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁
Limited spots remain to register for the final Avantoberfest 2025, “The Final Tour”.

Visit Avantoberfest.net for details.

🚩What: Avantoberfest The Final Tour.
🚩When: October 11th-13th.
🚩Where: Lime Rock Park, the inaugural location 18 years ago.
🚩Time: 8am-9:30/10am, with a prompt rollout to ensure an epic journey.
🏁End Point: Lake Placid, NY.

This event marks the culmination of an era, as my son assumes responsibility for the car event in January 2026.
I invite you to register and join us for an unparalleled 300-mile journey through stunning fall foliage

09/04/2025

epic fall days

Limited spots remain to register for the final Avantoberfest 2025, “The Final Tour”.

Visit Avantoberfest.net for details.

🚩What: Avantoberfest The Final Tour.
🚩When: October 11th-13th.
🚩Where: Lime Rock Park, the inaugural location 17 years ago.
🚩Time: 8am-9:30/10am, with a prompt rollout to ensure an epic journey.
🏁End Point: Lake Placid, NY.

This event marks the culmination of an era, as my son assumes responsibility for the car event in January 2026.
I invite you to register and join us for an unparalleled 300-mile journey through stunning fall foliage

09/03/2025

Avantoberfest 2025 “The Final Tour”
Lime Rock Park to Lake Placid
📍Oct.11th Lime Rock Park
To Lake Placid, NY
Register here…
[email protected]

08/01/2025

Rainy days.

07/16/2025

West Coast trip

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Lakeville, CT
06039

Website

http://www.avantoberfest.net/

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