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 manufactring, 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 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | $5 | Reservation Only. Guests are responsible for their own meal. | |
| 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 access available tours and complete registration here: |
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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. Please access registration here: |
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| History of X Gala Evening | BMW Zentrum 1400 SC-101 Greer, SC |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | $90 | BMW North America is hosting us for the evening to discuss the history of X with Thomas Plucinski, Head of Communications and Siegfried Mueller, VP Quality Management BMW Manufacturing, <<OTHER NAMES BLURB NEEDED>>. The evening includes a reception and panel discussion. Heavy appetizers, beer and wine will be provided. | |
| Saturday, November 9 | Cars & Kaffee at the Plant | BMW Campus Training Center 1400 S Hwy 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. We will offer awards in the following categories: People's Choice, Best X5, Best X vehicle, Best Euro. Coffee and donuts will be provided. |
| Lunch & Softroad Driving Adventure | BMW Campus Training Center 1400 S Hwy 101 Greer, SC |
11:30 am - 4:00 pm | $20 | Join the X Chapter on a guided soft-roading adventure. Participants must be driving an X vehicle due to the road conditions, non-performance tires are also recommended. A boxed lunch will be included and enjoyed during a stop along the way. | |
| Casual Dinner | The One5 2000 Society St Suite 100 Greenville, SC |
5:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm |
$5 | Three seatings are available for a social dinner to unwind and relax with your fellow enthusiasts. 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 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 those who book a room at the hotel using our booking link (provided with your confimration email). A limited number of rooms are available, so act quickly.
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!
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) will be required to pay an additional $58, equal to dues for a one-year BMW CCA membership, in addition to any applicable 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).