International Old-timer Vehicles Exhibition “A”, May 23–24, 2015

This year’s exhibition was the first Slovenian event for old-timer vehicles to be listed in the calendar of the International Federation of Historic Vehicles (FIVA).

From May 22 to 24, 2015, the Old-timer Vehicles Association Kamnik organized the traditional International Old-timer Vehicles Exhibition “A” featuring vehicles manufactured up to 1940. The event began on Friday, May 22, with the reception of foreign participants at the Malograjski Dvor Hotel in Kamnik. The evening was enlivened by performances from the “Kunštni Prleki” with the Prlekija Republic program, members of the Mitva oriental dance group from Ježica, and Majči with the accordion, who wonderfully warmed up the gathering.

The main part of the exhibition started on Saturday morning in the parking area at the entrance to Arboretum Volčji Potok, where old-timer cars and motorcycles assembled before proceeding to the center of Kamnik. There, a large crowd of enthusiasts awaited them, along with the renowned Dixieland band “Stari Mački”. Participants were welcomed and addressed by the Mayor of Kamnik, Mr. Marjan Šarec, acting director of ZTŠK, Mr. Franci Kramar, the president of DSVK, Mr. Miro Vrhovnik, and the president of SVS, Mr. Janko Uratnik, also representing FIVA. The event was hosted by Mr. Tone Ftičar.

From Kamnik, the convoy traveled along picturesque side roads to the municipality of Škofja Loka, where they were warmly welcomed in the old town center by Mayor Mr. Miha Ješe and received a blessing from Reverend Pavle Juhant.

The journey continued to Kranj, where another stop took place in the old town, attracting a large number of spectators. Participants were welcomed by the Deputy Mayor of the City Municipality of Kranj, Mr. Boris Vehovec. Saturday’s journey ended at Brdo Castle, where drivers and passengers enjoyed a social evening with performances by “Stari Mački” and the “Country Mačke” dance group from Kranj, and where participants received commemorative awards.

Sunday began with a tour of the Brdo estate, followed by a short drive to Šenčur, where the municipality organized a reception featuring a welcome speech by Deputy Mayor Mr. Aleš Perič Močnik, a brass band, majorettes, a folklore group, horse riders, and traditional refreshments.

The final ceremony for the participants took place in the blooming park of Arboretum Volčji Potok, where a lunch and pleasant social gathering concluded the event.

The event was supported by Radio Gorenc, Radio Sora, Radio 1, all local print media, and coverage was aired on RTV 1 (“Na lepše”), POP TV, Planet TV, and NET TV (“Starodobnik”).
Many roadside enthusiasts also shared recordings of the event on YouTube.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the dedicated members of the club, supporters, and event sponsors. We also thank all the visitors, especially in Kamnik, Škofja Loka, and Kranj, who came to admire the old-timer beauties despite the rainy weather, giving the event its true weight.

We sincerely thank the representatives of the participating municipalities, the SVS Federation, the automotive clubs of Kamnik, Škofja Loka, Cerklje, Šenčur, and Kranj, and AMZS for the flawless escorting and directing of the vehicle convoy, with the help of the Police from Kamnik, Škofja Loka, and Kranj, the company Rodex for the escort vehicles, and the Harley Davidson motorcycle group for ensuring all participants safely reached their destinations.

We invite you to the 7th International Old-timer Vehicles Exhibition “A” in May 2016, featuring even more domestic and international participants and visits to places we have not yet explored.