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Cost Options (Per Person)
| Main Event Ticket |
$123.00 |
Includes Tech Sessions, Saturday Awards Dinner, Friday's shopping spree, and a goodie bag!
(Valued at $200.00)
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| Friday Night BBQ Dinner Add on |
$35.00 |
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Add our welcome BBQ at the Fairgrounds to your weekend.
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Sunday Minuteman Chapter Event
Larz Anderson Museum (Includes Driver) |
$30.00 |
Additional passengers are $10.00 each.
Note: Gate price on the day of the event is $40.00 plus $10.00 per passenger.
If you would like to attend Mercedes Day at the Larz Anderson Museum, please register with the Minuteman Chapter using this link.
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Student Special: We are offering the Friday night and Saturday events free of charge to students with valid IDs!
Join the Mercedes-Benz Club of America for a special 50th anniversary of the W123 gathering. We look forward to celebrating this legendary milestone with you.
About the Event
On a cold, snowy January day in 1976, Stuttgart saw the press launch of what would become one of the most defining models in Mercedes-Benz history. Fifty years on, North America's first and only recognition event brings W123 owners together in the heart of New England during peak fall foliage to celebrate this extraordinary automobile.
The organizing committee has designed this event to suit all budgets: you choose what you attend, where you stay, and where you eat. No club membership is required, and non-owners are warmly invited to join the celebration. (Note: Only W123s will be on display).
The Main Event: 3 Day Weekend Schedule
September 11 13, 2026 | 56 Egypt Road, Somers, CT & Brookline, MA
Friday, September 11th Arrival Day
- 3:00 PM: Shopping Spree at one of the largest W123 boneyards in North America.
- 6:00 PM: Welcome BBQ at the Fairgrounds. Meet fellow enthusiasts!
Saturday, September 12th Tech Sessions (Somers, CT)
- 8:00 AM 4:00 PM: Swap Meet.
- 10:00 AM: Expert Led Tech Sessions Begin.
Topics include: Vacuum Leaks, Climate Control, Suspension & Tires, Sunroof Repair, Fuel Injection, Rust Repair, Instrument Cluster Issues, and more.
- 6:00 PM: Awards Dinner. Featuring the "Top Your Tank" diesel fill up onsite.
Sunday, September 13th Mercedes Day
- 7:00 AM: Gather to convoy from Somers, CT to Brookline, MA.
- All Day: "Mercedes Day" at the Larz Anderson Museum. Hosted by the Minuteman Chapter.
Plan Your Visit
Pricing: Please refer to the updated registration and cost options block at the top of this email for the latest ticket packages.
Host Hotel: Comfort Inn, East Windsor Springfield. Special W123 Rate: $100/night. Call: 860 254 5383.
Awards & Trophies
- Longest Distance
- Longest Ownership
- Highest Odometer
- Hard Luck Award
- Crowd Favorite (US & Euro)
- Preservation Awards (Sedan, Wagon, Coupe)
2026 Gathering Calendar
- June 20: Northern New Jersey Jamboree
- June 21: "German Day" Lars Anderson Museum
- July 19: Misselwood Concours
- August 28: Dream Ride Farmington, CT
- September 11 13: W123 50th MAIN EVENT
Limited Edition Grill Badges
$35.00 Shipped in North America.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($500), Silver ($250), Bronze ($100).