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2024 Wavecrest Woodie Meet 9/19 – 9/22

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2024 Wavecrest Woodie Meet

Moonlight Beach ~ Encinitas

 

The world’s longest running woodie festival takes place September 19th through the 22nd in Encinitas, the 45th annual event!

 

The Wavecrest Woodie Meet kicks off Thursday evening with the last of the Encinitas Classic Car Nights for 2024 from 4:30 – 8:00. This event takes place in downtown Encinitas along the Coast Road (the main drag).

 

Friday night is the “Meet and Greet” from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with appetizers and drinks at the host hotel, the Encinitan Hotel and Suites (formerly the Best Western). The hotel is a short distance from Moonlight Beach, just east of the Coast Road.

 

Saturday is the big Woodie meet with a couple hundred Woodies on display in the parking lot above Moonlight Beach from 8 am until 3 pm. You’ll find a DJ, awards and a raffle, and lots of eye candy!

 

Woodie in Encinitas CA

 

Saturday ends with a catered dinner (limited tickets) at the Encinitan Hotel from 5:30 until 8:30, including an auction and raffle.

 

The Wavecrest Woodie Meet is supposedly the largest of its kind in the country, with lots of car admirers and collectors, and a couple hundred or so magnificent cars.

 

You can expect a crowd of people gathering to admire these beautiful cars, trade stories, and enjoy Moonlight Beach and the surf. And you get to hang out at one of the best beaches in Southern California as summer comes to an end on the 22nd.

 

The Wavecrest Woodie Meet ends Sunday morning with a cruise of Woodies up the Coast Road to Oceanside from 8 until 10:30. Participants should meet at the Encinitas City Hall on Vulcan.

 

Visit the Wavecrest Woodie Meet on Facebook for more information.

 

If you are a Woodie Enthusiast in the San Diego area check out San Diego Woodies, the local Chapter of the National Woodie Club.

  

2024 Wavecrest Woodie Meet

Moonlight Beach ~ 4th and C Streets

Encinitas, California

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It would be very interesting to see the display of these cars. 

Enjoy the event.

In 1950, Chrysler discontinued their woodie station wagons on DeSoto, Dodge and Plymouth station wagons. Buick's 1953 Super Estate Wagon and 1953 Roadmaster Estate Wagon were the last production American station wagons to retain real wood construction. 

Woodie (car body style) - Wikipedia

Sep 01, 2024 10:22 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Roy Kelley 

It's quite impressive - I went a number of years ago. Seeing the parking lot filled with woodies was quite the sight.

Thanks for the additional information about woodies!

Jeff

Sep 01, 2024 12:11 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Jeff... this sounds like an amazing event for Woodie enthusiasts. It's nice to know that there are still many left and cared for.

Sep 01, 2024 02:17 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I see them on the road now and then but seeing a collection of them at one time is pretty special Nina Hollander, Broker 

Jeff

Sep 01, 2024 04:27 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Jeff Dowler, CRS the 2024 Wavecrest Woodie Meet classic car show great fun event to attend. I always enjoy attending classic car show locally.

Sep 01, 2024 03:06 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I agree John Pusa 

Classic car events are pretty special - I've been to several!

Enjoy your holiday tomorrow!

Jeff

Sep 01, 2024 04:26 PM
John Pusa

Thank you Jeff Dowler, CRS enjoy your holiday tomorrow too.

Sep 01, 2024 08:08 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff the old classic woodies were beautiful cars then and still are today.

Sep 01, 2024 06:07 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I agree George Souto 

You can't help but be impressed when you see them and they are well cared for!

Jeff

Sep 01, 2024 07:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- I have a handful of cars that are on my list and the Woodie is one of them. That list also includes the VW Beetle and the classic VW 23 window bus. 

Sep 01, 2024 07:47 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Kathy Streib

Great cars! My wife had a VW bus before I met her, and my parents had a beetle when I was a kid.

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:17 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Thanks for the update Jeff. The Woodie was a classic American automobile to be sure.

Sep 01, 2024 09:03 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

You're so right Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  And there were so many different ones, too. It's fun to still see them around.

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I always loved these cars and I missed them when they stopped making them, Now with that said do they sell them at these events? If yes will you be buying one?Endre

Sep 01, 2024 10:46 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 

Nope, no woodie purchase for me. I suspect interested buyers might find some possibilities at this event, or someone who knows someone who wants to sell but it doesn't seem like a sales event!

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:21 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - fun, fun, fun.  Oops.  Wait, that's another song.  Cars of all kinds have long been connected with life and culture in Southern California.  

Sep 02, 2024 03:22 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

So true Michael Jacobs 

I wouldn't be surprised if there were Beach Boys music from the DJ.

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That sounds like a fun event to visit!

Sep 02, 2024 05:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Kat Palmiotti 

I went to the Saturday event one year some time ago and it was quite a sight to see so many woodies in one place. People seemed to be having a great time gawking and talking with car owners.

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:25 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That sounds like a really fun event.  I enjoy seeing those kinds of vehicles, even though I am not much of a car guy, haha.

Sep 02, 2024 05:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I enjoy seeing the classic cars Brian England but I am certainly no fanatic about autos.

Jeff

Sep 02, 2024 03:27 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, that is a beautiful car, and don't think I have ever seen one in person.  Would be cool.

Sep 03, 2024 08:25 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It's a great looking car, isn't it Joan Cox?

They are pretty cool to see up close and in person.

Jeff

Sep 03, 2024 09:20 AM