Ocean Reef Club - Annual Vintage Weekend

Key Largo, FL

Website: http://www.oceanreef.com/Happenings-and-Events/Vintage-Weekend-324.html

Ocean Reef Club, the legendary private club located on 2,500 secluded acres in the Florida Keys, is inviting non-member guests to experience its Annual Vintage Weekend, a one-of-a-kind event showcasing the world's finest classic and antique yachts, aircraft and automobiles.

"Vintage Weekend is a long-standing tradition at Ocean Reef Club," states Club President Paul M. G. Astbury, "one that celebrates a truly beautiful collection of exhibits, while giving new audiences a glimpse of our unique way of life here at Ocean Reef."

ORC Cooking School:
A culinary phenomenon since 1946, Brennan's in New Orleans has created some of the world's most imaginative dishes which continue to give great pleasure to millions of customers. Haley Bitterman, Director of Operations and Corporate Executive Chef of The Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, has been with Brennan's since 1993. Join us at the Cooking School Thursday, December 1 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitors Tailgate Party:
Enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts at our classic tailgate party. Serving your choice of hot dog or bratwurst with a selection of toppings. Beer and wine will also be served.

Alabama Jack's:
Yee haw! Exhibiting automobiles lead the way to a legendary Key Largo waterin' hole. Enjoy lunch, live music, clog dancers and maybe even an alligator.

Fishing Village Social:
What a divine way to spend the afternoon. Stroll through the Fishing Village sipping champagne, sampling ice cream and socializing with cigar enthusiasts. Complimentary to registered Vintage Weekend participants.

Major General Boots:
General Frederick C. "Boots" Blesse is a command pilot with more than 7000 flying hours, most of which were in fighter aircraft. He has over 650 hours of combat flying and is the nation's sixth ranking jet ace. He has published several books, one of which, No Guts, No Glory, is used as a training manual by the Air Force, the Marine Corps, and three foreign air forces. Before his retirement in 1975, he held important staff positions, including Weapons Systems Evaluator for the Secretary of Defense and Air Force Deputy Inspector General.

Presentations of Exhibits:
Begins at 10:00 a.m. with the Concours d' Elegance drive by and commentary in the Yachtsmans Parking Lot. Exhibiting yachts are in the marina and open from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and may be toured on own. The aircraft tours and commentary begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Reef Airport. Shuttle service is available between venues.

For information and reservations on Ocean Reef Club's Vintage Weekend experience, please call 305-367-5874 or visit www.oceanreef.com. Follow Vintage Weekend on Twitter @VintageWeekend.