Anneliese Abarth, the wife of Carlo Abarth, will be attending this year's Fiat FreakOut. The Fiat FreakOut is the Fiat Club America's national convention and the largest Fiat event of the year. This is the 35th year the Fiat FreakOut has been held and to celebrate the occasion; it is being held in Disney World, Florida. Every year the FreakOut gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception. We have a mini itinerary of some of what's happening this year, but one of the big treats is Anneliese Abarth will be the keynote speaker.
A lifelong car and racing enthusiast, Mrs. Abarth was by her husband's side and deeply involved in every momentous occasion, event, and race throughout the peak of the brand's most historic time. Anneliese Abarth is Brand Ambassador and actively represents Abarth & C. S.p.A. at many car events and international club meetings to communicate the brand's values and passion. It is fitting she is the brand's ambassador. It will be a rare opportunity for us in America to meet a person so involved with the legendary company.
Anneliese Abarth is also president of the Carlo Abarth Foundation, an organization that preserves and promotes the Abarth legacy. Every car enthusiast should know who Carlo Abarth is and what he achieved.
About Fiat FreakOut
The Fiat FreakOut is the largest get together of Fiat Group cars in North America. The four-day event is filled with cars, activities and enjoyable, fun people. The 2018 Fiat FreakOut runs from August 15 – August 19. It is the must-attend event of the year so don't miss it.
You can read more and register online here:
Below are some of the activities planned. Make sure you visit the Fiat Club America website for complete details. You can also visit the Fiat Club America Forum for more discussions.
Images from the 2015 Fiat FreakOut Car Show
Wednesday, August 15th – Early Arrivals
- AMPHICAR/WATER TAXI CRUISES & DINNER
- OTHER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: For those not interested in experiencing the magic of Disney Springs, an optional activity is offered at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games.
Thursday, August 16th
- ‘LUIGI’S CRUISIN’ CUGINI’ GUIDED DRIVING TOUR OF THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
- EXPLORE WALT DISNEY WORLD/REST AND RELAXATION TIME
- ‘MIX AND MINGLE’
- ‘FRESH FROM FLORIDA’ KICKOFF DINNER AND EVENT OVERVIEW
Friday, August 17th
- FRANCE – LAKERIDGE WINERY IN THE HEART OF FLORIDA’S WINE COUNTRY
- OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNGER ATTENDEES
Florida Showcase of Citrus. Monster Truck Rides, Citrus Groves, Florida-themed souvenirs. - GERMANY – YALAHA BAKERY"
enjoy a leisurely drive through some of Florida’s wide open countryside along hilly backroads to Yalaha Country Bakery. - ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY:
Florida moonshine distillery tour and shop next door! - ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
Orange grove photo op around the corner - ‘DECOMPRESSION’ TIME
- ITALY – EPCOT CENTER’S ITALY PAVILION/FIREWORKS DESSERT PARTY
Saturday, August 18th
- CONCORSO DI ELEGANZ
Our annual peer-judged Concorso Di Eleganza - EXPO ITALIANO 2018
Join us for a collection of enthusiast-driven showcases like you’ve never seen! - Chapter Showcases
- Studio Showcases
- Vendors Showcases
- Symposiums – On the hour each hour, sit back and enjoy conversations ranging from “Tech Sessions” to “Restoration Tips” to “Getting the Most out of Your Fiat”.
- “Tame the Gator Tail” – Departing from the Expo at various times throughout the day, interested drivers will be able to experience a Florida backroads drive through twisting roads and hilly terrain.
- ‘MIX AND MINGLE’
- ‘FEAST OF A HUNDRED FIATS’ DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
Sunday, August 19th
- BRUNCH AND RAFFLE.
- VACATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE
For anyone planning on visiting the theme parks as a way to close out the FreakOut, we’ll have a knowledgeable Disney Cast Member on hand to help them plan their day! - THEME PARK EXCURSION
For those interested in heading to the parks together, we’ll board our complimentary Disney transportation from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Source: Fiat Club America
