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GOF Central 2025 in Downers Grove, IL

June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025

75th Anniversary of the Gathering of the Faithful (GOF) Central

This is the 44th Gathering of the Faithful (GOF) in the Midwest. GOFs started as an annual gathering bringing together owners and enthusiasts of MG T-series cars (T-series were made 1936-1954). There will be a Car Show at St. James Farm, rolling tech with John Twist, block party at the Wednesday Night Car Club, a British Tea Party, Value Cover Races, Funkhana. Plenty room for trailers, covered parking available. Drives to Femi, Morton Arboretum, Cantigny Park – First Division Museum, along the Fox River and more.

John Twist’s Rolling Tech Session is Tuesday, June 17 from 9:00am-1:30pm

John is one of the best-known MG mechanics and a frequent writer on automotive technical subjects. His articles have been published in magazines like The Sacred Octagon; MGA!; MG Driver; C Notes, Abingdon Classics, Classic MG Magazine, MG Magazine, MG Enthusiast Magazine, Moss Motoring, and more.

Hosted by Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago

June 16 – 20, 2025

Doubletree Suites Hilton – 2111 East Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515

St. James Farm Forest Preserve – 2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555

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  • Monday, June 16

    Registration 2pm-6pm
    Hospitality 2pm-8pm
    First Timer’s Car Show 4pm – 6pm, On the street directly in front of the Banquet Hall Lobby
    MMM Dinner (MMM members only) 6pm-8pm, Emmett’s Brewing Co.
    Movie Night 7pm-9pm, Banquet Hall

  • Tuesday, June 17

    Hospitality 9am-3pm
    Registration 9am-3pm
    Vendor Sales/Swap Meet* 10am-2pm, Banquet Hall
    John Twist Rolling Tech 9:00am-1:30pm, On street directly in front of hotel banquet entrance
    Chair yoga 1:30pm-2:30pm, Oak/Sycamore Room
    Dinner on your own, See flyer for close restaurants
    MG Garage Block Party – LaGrange*     5:30pm-7pm
    Trivia Night 7pm, Alter Brewery
    Bingo 7pm-9pm, Banquet Hall

  • Wednesday, June 18

    Hospitality 9am-10:30am & 4pm-6pm
    Car Show* 11am-3pm, St. James Farm, Outpost Mexican Eatery
    Valve Cover Races* 4pm-6pm, Banquet Hall
    Dinner on your own
    Auction (Cash Bar)* 7pm-9pm, Banquet Hall

  • Thursday, June 19

    Hospitality 9am-3pm
    Tech Talks 9am-11am, Oak/Sycamore Room
    Open House at Steve Skegg’s Garage 9am-1:30pm, 4906 Stonewall Ave Downers Grove
    Painting with a Twist* 1pm-2:30pm, Osteria Restaurant
    Chair Yoga 1:30-2:30pm, Oak/Sycamore Room
    Funkhana* 2pm-4pm, South Parking Lot of Hotel
    Set up for Banquet 3pm-6pm, Ballroom
    Cocktails & Banquet* 6pm-9pm, Ballroom

  • Friday, June 20

    Hospitality 8am-10am

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  • Start: June 16, 2025
  • End: June 20, 2025
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