MG2025 CRYSTAL LAKE
HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW
Monday - 28th July
Tuesday - 29th July
Wednesday - 30th July
Thursday - 31st July
YOUTUBE VIDEO
Take a look at the MG2025 Promotional Video to see what we have planned.
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VENDORS, ADS and SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in vending, placing and ad in our program, or being a sponsor at MG2025, please send an email to: [email protected] for more information.
HOTEL INFO
Our Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn - Crystal Lake, IL, 800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (about 50 miles northwest of Chicago). Their phone number is 815-477-7000 and the group rate is $124/night plus tax.
Once you have completed and paid for your MG2025 Registration, you will receive an E-mail confirmation containing steps on how to book your room.
YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR MG2025 BEFORE YOU CAN BOOK A ROOM AT THE HOTEL.
QUESTIONS? email to: [email protected]
10:00AM - Wednesday
This session will be “Tales from the Fix-It garage, and weird things you can find when working on MG’s (and other cars)”.
Some will be show and tell, some will just be photos, because the physical evidence has gone or too large to transport ( like the whole car!, I’ve got a couple of those) or just tell if that’s all I have. Plus of course a question and answer session for attendees to lob curve balls at me.
Steve is a retired Engineer who has worked all over the world in various engineering roles for large corporations. He has a Bachelor of science degree in Engineering from the University of Durham in the United Kingdom and is a Member of the UK’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This background helps understand the technical theories and logic behind the practical experiences you get when ones hands get dirty.
Coming from the other side of the pond he is used to working on British cars, amongst others, and has been doing so for 55 years. He has been the Technical Coordinator of the Chicagoland MG Club for the last 11 years and a member of the club for 17 years. He gets to see an average of about 40 cars a year, as well as offering advice on numerous others. Most of these are MGs, but Triumphs, Minis, Austin Healey’s and Morgans are also included. There has even been the odd Sunbeam Alpine, Nash Metropolitan and Morris Minor that have crept into the garage. Occasionally he even gets to work on one of his own cars!
9:30-10:30 & 11:00-12:00 Tuesday -and-
9:30-10:30 & 11:00-12:00 Wednesday
This session is an introduction on SU “H” series carburetors. It is intended to explain the basics of carbureted systems as well as give first-hand experience on tearing down, inspecting and reassembling these carburetors. We will also discuss the tooling required to modify these units to perform at optimal performance. By the end of this session, you will have a fundamental understanding of the initial setup, tuning and proper rebuilding procedures.
Mark Huff, is the director of the Classic Car Division at Motor Works in DeKalb, Illinois. Motor Works opened in 1984, and he has been with them for over 20 years.
He could say his training started at seven years old, with tractors on the family farm and my Great Grandma’s original 1951 Ford Deluxe. Motor Works has always had a passion for classics, however due to space constraints, they were limited to one bay and lift to work on these cars. Four years ago, an opportunity came up to purchase an adjoining building and shift their classic car restoration efforts into high gear. Today, he gets to work his dream job, with 7300 square feet dedicated to restoring, maintaining, and modifying these classics. This includes a whole room for engine, transmission and carburetor
rebuilding. This space houses the precision tools and the wide variety of parts that allows him to ensure that every project that crosses his bench leaves better than it left the factory. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and working on his own project cars.
His fleet includes a V8 swapped 2002 Ford Ranger, and a 1966 Mustang. While working on countless MGs and Triumphs daily, he hadn’t owned my own piece of British car history, until his most recent find, a 1972 MG MGB GT. He stays current and continues to seek out learning opportunities. He was recognized as the 2012 Chicagoland NAPA / ASE Technician of the Year and kept up my accreditations as an ASE Master Certified Technician. Alongside his formal training, he has received an invaluable amount of knowledge under the mentorship of the original owner of Motor Works. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with future generations of automotive enthusiasts, which has resulted in a close working relationship with the Chicagoland MG Chapter. He loves the opportunity to discuss and explore the possibilities these vehicles have and tackling any challenges that come up along the way.
3:00 - 4:00 Tuesday
Mr. MG, John Twist, will present a very informative discussion on Speed Tuning for your MG.
This will be a lively discussion. How to extract more horsepower from your MG engine? Many secrets will be revealed!
John's presentations are always well attended as he does deep dives into the subject with humor and extensive question and answer sessions.
9:30 - 2:00 Wednesday
In the hotel car park, John will hold his very informative "Rolling Tech Session" working on participants cars and discussing problems and solutions.
If your MG is not quite running as it should, add your car to the queue on Wednesday and John will spend some time diagnosing what he believes is the problem and make the necessary corrections as he can.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MG2025 REGISTRATION
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Registration amounts are in US Dollars and will be converted to your home currency by the bank.
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Pre-Registration DISCOUNT and final date to pre-order regalia
is 12:01 am (ct) / 1:01am (et) on June 30, 2025
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Registration Website closes at 12:01 am (ct) / 1:01am (et) on July 20, 2025
After this date, registration must be done at the Registration Desk in Crystal Lake.
Please note: if you'd like to add new items to, or modify, an existing registration, please let us know and we'll help you. Otherwise, the system will create a new "duplicate" registration and charge you a second Registration fee. Please send e-mail to [email protected] with your request.
EMAIL CONFIRMATION...
When you complete your registration, you will receive an email confirmation in less than a minute.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION, YOUR REGISTRATION WAS NOT FULLY COMPLETED.
Please use PROPER PUNCTUATION for all names. If you enter pAt jONes (or pat jones - all lower case), that's the way it will show on your badge!!
Please be sure to change the COUNTRY if needed
Truck and Trailer parking will be across the street from the Holiday Inn
MEALS, EVENTS, TOURS and DRIVES
In this section, you can add MEALS, EVENTS, TOURS and DRIVES to your registration.
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Monday Welcome and First Timer's Reception - 7:00pm
Holiday Inn Convention CenterJoin us for an informal MG2025 WELCOME and FIRST TIMERS Reception. Light snacks will be provided and we'll have a Cash Bar.Click ADD for each PERSON
Thursday Banquet- 7:00pm
Holiday Inn Convention CenterDuring the Awards Closing Banquet, we will present the awards from this year's show as well as a few other surprises.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
TOURS and DRIVES
Transportation is on your own unless indicated
Anderson Japanse Gardens - Tuesday
On Your Own Schedule - Self DriveAnderson Japanese Gardens is an authentic Japanese Garden maintained by the highest standards that touches the souls of guests. The twelve-acre landscape of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds has been rated one of North America’s highest quality Japanese gardens for more than a decade. These beautiful, peaceful gardens are located in Rockford, Illinois approximately a one-hour drive from the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn. You will receive a map and driving directions at registration. Your admission ticket allows you to visit and stroll the gardens on your own anytime during the visitor hours of 9:00am-6:00pm. It is recommended that you allow at least two hours for your visit. If you choose to dine at the gardens, Fresco at the Gardens in the visitor center is available for breakfast and lunch.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Volo Auto Museum - Tuesday
On Your Own Schedule - Self DriveThe world-famous Volo Museum started as a farm house in the 1800’s. It was then a second-hand store that added a small collection of fix-and-flip Model T’s. The number of rare and special cars grew as quickly as the Grams brother’s reputation. People from all over the area began to come to the farm and the brothers started charging $1 and calling it the Volo Auto Museum. The Grams Family have welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world to see one of the country’s largest collections of rotating modern and classic collector cars, an antique mall with 300 vendors. This will be an “at-your-convenience” 25-minute drive and self-guided tour to both attractions on the same property. You will receive a wrist band and driving directions (direct and scenic) in registration.Your ticket allows you access to the Volo Museum and general parking. The Antique Mall is free admission. Their hours are 10:00am-5:00pm (no admission after 4:00pm).CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Sanfilippo Estate Tour - Tuesday 9:00am
9:00am - Noon (group depart hotel at 8:30am)We are honored and excited to offer to convention attendees the opportunity to tour The Sanfilippo Estate. The Sanfilippo Estate is a private residence not open to the general public, except through pre-arranged group tours of 40 or more guests. The private home is located in Barrington Hills, Illinois, featuring the World's finest collection of automatic music instruments.Enjoy a special 3-hour tour of the Sanfilippo Estate. This tour includes 2 hours in the Sanfilippo Residence and one hour in the Carousel Pavilion with the Foundation Director as your tour guide. Come hear the story of the family and Collection, demonstrations of a variety of music machines, a mini-concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer and the history of the items in the Carousel Pavilion. It is educational and highly entertaining.This will be a guided driving event (in your own vehicle) to the Sanfilippo Estate, a short 20-minute drive from the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Pizza Making Party - Tuesday
12:30-3:00pm (depart hotel by noon)Make-your-own-pizza party at Nick's Pizza & PubNick’s Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant in Crystal Lake, serving award-winning thin-crust Chicago pizza any way you want it.Your pizza-making experience will begin at 12:30, just a short 10-minute drive from the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.You will have all the ingredients it takes to prepare your thin-crust, Chicago-style pizza. Servers will be available to take your beverage orders and perhaps a dessert if you still have room after enjoying your own pizza creation. Some guidance and encouragement are available, if needed. Included in the price are all the ingredients for your pizza, tax, and gratuity. Beverages (non-alcohol and alcohol) and dessert is not included. This will be approximately a two-hour experience (transportation on your own) CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Sanfilippo Estate Tour - Tuesday 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm (group depart hotel at 12:30pm)We are honored and excited to offer to convention attendees the opportunity to tour The Sanfilippo Estate. The Sanfilippo Estate is a private residence not open to the general public, except through pre-arranged group tours of 40 or more guests. The private home is located in Barrington Hills, Illinois, featuring the World's finest collection of automatic music instruments.Enjoy a special 3-hour tour of the Sanfilippo Estate. This tour includes 2 hours in the Sanfilippo Residence and one hour in the Carousel Pavilion with the Foundation Director as your tour guide. Come hear the story of the family and Collection, demonstrations of a variety of music machines, a mini-concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer and the history of the items in the Carousel Pavilion. It is educational and highly entertaining.This will be a guided driving event (in your own vehicle) to the Sanfilippo Estate, a short 20-minute drive from the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Medieval Times Dinner/Show - Tuesday
7:00pm to 9:00pm (depart hotel by 5:30pm - on your own) Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly experience inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course meal of garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, dessert of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select non-alcoholic beverages. A full-service bar is also available for adult guests. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.While you feast, cheer for one of six knights competing in the joust. Expect almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry as part of a riveting story set in Medieval Spain.This venue is located 30 minutes from the host hotel and show time is 7 pm. We'll be seated in rows 4 - 6.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
Anderson Japanse Gardens - Wednesday
Volo Auto Museum - Wednesday
Chicago River Tour - Wednesday
9:30am - 4:30pm (Coach departs at 9:30am sharp)This tour includes motor-coach transportation, optional box lunch, the river cruise and informative commentary while on the coach and boat.The Chicago Architecture Center’s River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady is consistently ranked among the city’s most popular tours. For 90 minutes, you will explore historic and modern architecture while enjoying a relaxing cruise along all three branches of the Chicago River. Your tour will be led by the Chicago Architecture Center’s expertly trained volunteers, revealing fascinating stories behind Chicago’s majestic buildings.Learn about the architects who created our city's magnificent buildings—and the stories behind them. Along the way, you'll also hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities.This classic tour, aboard the city's most luxurious fleet, is a must for out-of-town visitors and Chicagoans alike.No visit to Chicago is complete without experiencing this unique tour. Our tour boats sail rain or shine.*** OPTIONAL SANDWICH BELOW ***Includes sandwich, chips, cookie and bottle of water. You can either eat on the coach or on the pier. You cannot take food onto the boat, however the boat does have a snack bar.*** SELECT OPTIONAL SANDWICH BELOW $15 ***(Pictures below are examples only)CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
TURKEY Lunch for this tour (Optional)
CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH TURKEY SANDWICH WANTED
ROAST BEEF Lunch for this tour (Optional)
CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH ROAST BEEF SANDWICH WANTED
HAM Lunch for this tour (Optional)
CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH HAM SANDWICH WANTED
VEGGIE Lunch for this tour (Optional)
CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH VEGGIE SANDWICH WANTED
DRIVES
NOTE: We will not collect fees for these drives as part of Registration. However, payment may be required (as applicable) at the location and may be subject to change.
Please indicate if you are planning to take any of these drives to help us plan our printing needs
Drive-In Movie - Wednesday Night
We are planning an MG Night at the McHenry Drive-In Theater. As soon as the schedule becomes available, we will post it. You should arrive at the Drive-In no later than 9:00pm. About a 20 minute drive from the Holiday InnSelf-Drive - Pay thereCLICK "ADD" FOR EACH CAR
Illionios Railway Museum
On Your Own Schedule - Self Drive (about 40 minutes from hotel)The Illinois Railway Museum has the largest collection of historic railway equipment in America, founded in 1953. For over 60 years they have expanded steadily to over 500 pieces of historic railway and transit equipment. The size of the property has expanded to 100 acres while the main line railroad has been extended to include nearly five miles of the former E&B right-of-way.From horse-drawn streetcars to million-pound steam locomotives, from sleek streamliners to workaday boxcars, there is a LOT to see! These include exhibit buildings which house much of the museum's collection of trains as well as historic structures like the 1851 East Union Depot, Spaulding Tower, the Schroeder Mercantile Store, and the Central Diner.Whether you are a train enthusiast or not, the Illinois Railway Museum strives for an immersive experience where you will feel transported back into the glory age of rail travel aboard our rolling time machines. The centerpiece of the museum experience is the train ride. The electric trains operate hourly from 11:00am-2:00pm. One or more authentic, historic trains will be in operation during your visit.IRM is an outdoor museum so when planning your visit please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Exhibit buildings are not heated or air-conditioned but are wheelchair-accessible. The Schroeder Store, Central Diner, Model Railroad Exhibit, and Gallery have heat and air conditioning. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside any building or aboard any train. Pay there $15/personCLICK "ADD" FOR EACH PERSON
St Charles
On Your Own Schedule - Self Drive (about one hour from the Holiday Inn)The town of St. Charles was founded in 1894 along the Fox River. The downtown area has many great dining venues, including The Filling Station, that has on display gas station items and automobilia. Walk the downtown area for unique shopping and antiques. The historic Hotel Baker, which opened in 1928, is a symbolic representation of the rich history of the town. The St. Charles History Museum maintains a small museum of community artifacts in a historic former Texaco service station that was originally built in 1928 on Main Street. It is about an hour drive straight south on Rt.31 from the hotel.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH CAR
Geneva
On Your Own Schedule - Self Drive (about one hour from the Holiday Inn)Geneva, IL is also located along the Fox River and was incorporated as a village in 1858 and as a city in 1887. Third Street has both historic residences converted to unique shops and an abundance of restaurants to suit everyones taste. The Berry house has a great antique store on its lower level and you might need a map to make your way thru The Little Traveler store - which has room after room of unique items, clothing, toys and candy. Just 10 minutes south on Rt.31 from St. Charles, it is easy to visit both towns in one day.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH CAR
Woodstock
On Your Own Schedule - Self Drive (about one-half hour from the Holiday Inn)In 1852, Woodstock was incorporated as a village. In response to a growing population following the end of the Civil War, Woodstock was incorporated as a city in 1873. Downtown Woodstock and its Historic Square is home to an eclectic mix of shopping, dining and entertainment. Made famous in the movie "Groundhog Day”, Woodstock embraces the movie with walking tours of the filming sites, including a Groundhog Mural. Another place to visit is the Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall, just south east of the downtown area off of Rt. 47. Woodstock is 20 minutes northwest of Crystal Lake via Rt. 14.CLICK "ADD" FOR EACH CAR
MG2025 Extra Pins and Dash Plaques
Extra Hat/Lapel Pin
One pin will be included with your registration
Extra Dash Plaque
One dash plaque will be included with your registration
MG2025 REGALIA
This year, the MG2025 shirts and hats can be ordered and paid for using the extensive MG2025 Regalia Site. This link will be sent in your confirmation email. A few of the available items are:
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