About this event
Join the X Chapter to celebrate 25 years of X!
BMW launched the E53 X5 (and the X brand) in 1999, hard to believe that was 25 years ago, right? As the BMW Car Club of America's dedicated X chapter, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to gather in Greer, SC, BMW's home of X manufacturing, to celebrate 25 years of X with a weekend of fun from November 7-9, 2024. Join us!
Weekend Schedule:
| Date | Activity | Location | Time | Cost (per person) |
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| Thursday, November 7 | Welcome Dinner | Wild Ace Pizza 103 Depot St Greer, SC |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | $20 |
Kick-off the weekend with your fellow X-thusiasts! We'll get to know each other over a Menu includes: appetizers, chicken tenders, salads, a selection pizzas and pasta dishes, Registration fee includes your meal, soft drinks and gratuity. **Please note alcoholic and specialty beverages must be purchased separately at the bar, |
| Friday, November 8 | Welcome Breakfast | Hotel Hartness 120 Halston Ave Greenville, SC |
7:00 am - 10:00 am | $0 | Available only to registered guests of Hotel Hartness, included in hotel rate. No registration required. |
| BMW Plant Tours | BMW Zentrum 1400 SC-101 Greer, SC |
Various Times Available | $13-25 |
Registration is managed directly through BMW. Please click the tour option you would like to book to complete your reservations. 1 hour tour - 9:15 am check-in, 9:45 am departure 1 hour tour - 12:00 pm check-in, 12:30 pm departure |
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| X Chapter Half Day Driving School |
BMW Performance Center 1155 SC-101 Greer, SC |
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | $560 |
Registration is managed separately. |
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| History of X Gala Evening | BMW CCA Headquarters 2350 SC-101 Greer, SC |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | $75 | Join BMW North America and the X Chapter at the Headquarters of the BMWCCA to discuss 25 years of BMW X with Thomas Plucinsky, Head of BMW Group Classic USA, Siegfried Mueller, VP Quality Management BMW Manufacturing, and Rebecca Dalski, Senior Product Specialist Large X Models. Includes a reception and panel discussion. Heavy appetizers, beer and wine will be provided. Cocktail or business attire is suggested but not required. |
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| Saturday, November 9 | Cars & Kaffee at the Plant with Sandlapper Chapter |
BMW Campus Training Center 1400 SC-101 Greer, SC |
8:00 am - 11:00 am | $0 | Co-Hosted by the Sandlapper Chapter, join us for a special Cars & Kaffee at the BMW plant. All Euro makes and models are welcome. This event will feature X vehicles with priority parking provided to X5 and other X vehicles. Special display vehicles will also be on display courtesy of BMW North America. Awards offered for the following categories: People's Choice, Best X5, Best X vehicle, Best Euro. Coffee and donuts will be provided. |
| Lunch & Softroad Driving Adventure |
Departing from Cars & Kaffee |
11:30 am - 4:00 pm | $20 | Join the X Chapter on a guided soft-roading adventure. Road conditions will include unpaved and gravel surfaces. This activity is not recommended for cars or vehicles equipped with performance tires. A boxed lunch will be included and enjoyed during a stop along the way. |
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| Xthusiast Group Dinner | The One5 2000 Society St Greenville, SC |
5:30 pm 5:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm |
$5 | Four seatings are available for a social dinner to unwind and relax with your fellow X-thusiasts. Reservation Only. Guests are responsible for their own meal. Menu: https://www.theone5hartness.com/dinner |
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| Farewell Happy Hour | Hotel Hartness 120 Halston Ave Greenville, SC |
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | $0 | Join us to share in conversations and to bid farewell to new and old friends as we reminisce over the memories made during the weekend. |
A special BMW CCA rate of $169 per night has been secured at our host hotel, Hotel Hartness, located at 120 Halston Ave in Greenville, just minutes from most of the weekend's activities. Space is limited and only available to using our booking link (provided with your registration confirmation email).
Our Soft-Roading Adventure will comprise paved roads and highways and a large portion of gravel/drift roads. Here is a sneek-peak of what the drive offers:
See Event Terms for additional details.
Event requirements
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL! (Including BMW CCA members who are not X Chapter members)
This weekend celebration is open to all vehicles, regardless of age, make, or model! The goal is simply to come together in appreciation and celebration of the X brand and especially our pioneer X5.
- Due to venue limitations, registration is limited. All participants must be registered.
- Active BMW CCA members only (Cars & Kaffee at the Plant Excluded). A valid BMW CCA Member ID number is required and will be validated prior to the event.
- Non-member Registrants (including inactive members) are welcome to register. The cost of a one-year BMW CCA membership will be included in the registration fee. (Cars & Kaffee at the Plant Excluded)
- Drivers are responsible for compliance with all posted traffic regulations and are required to hold a valid driver's license.
- All Registrants must complete an electronic waiver prior to participating. This waiver is necessary for all participants (drivers and passengers).