Spectators Welcome!

The BMW 3 Series, E46 chassis, is an iconic car. It is beloved throughout the world and is universally adored much like the E30 chassis. The Pacific Northwest is especially passionate for E46’s in all the chassis variations. This E46 Picnic as we are calling it, is modeled after the hugely successful E30 Picnic. That event started from humble beginnings as a picnic and the name has continued. So the E46 is getting a “Picnic”. And just like the event it’s modelled after, the E46 Picnic is just for E46’s to honor the cars and fanatics who care for them. We want to invite everyone with an E46, no matter the condition, to come to our “Picnic” at Golden Valley Brewery. This is all about the celebration of the E46!  And if you don’t have an E46 please come as a free spectator.

The BMW E46  is the 4th generation of the 3 Series and they were produced from 1999-2005. The convertibles lasted one year longer to 2006. The BMW E46 chassis was very diverse, offering 2-door, 4-door, Touring and Cabriolet models. The sporty M3 was available in coupe and convertible models. A Compact model was even offered in Europe. We invite all E46 models and versions at the very first E46 Picnic!

Registration is only $10 per car! So load up your car with friends and family! The day of show entrance fee is $20 per car, and is CASH ONLY! So register here, before the fee increase. Registration closes at 4PM on June 16th! Parking is in the order you arrive. If you want to park with your friend, arrive with your friend. Spectators will have parking separate from the E46’s. If you want a T-Shirt be sure to order during registration. Day of show T-shirts will be limited.

Yes, the E46 Picnic has an event T-Shirt! You can see what it looks like during registration. You can choose sizes from Medium to 2XL. Small and 3XL are available by special order. These are 100% ring spun cotton medium weight 4.5oz shirts. Order your shirts during registration to ensure you have them on June 17th.

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM – Gates Open. Please arrive between 11AM and Noon.

2:30 PM – Furthest Traveled Award and Raffle (All registered participants will receive 5 free raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase. Must be present to win.)

3:00 PM – End of Show

Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant is dine in only. However, you can order your beer with a plastic cup and take it with you to the parking lot. All beverages will need a plastic cup in the parking lot. Here is the Golden Valley Restaurant menu.

At Golden Valley, our craftsmen take the time & care to brew our own beer, make sauces & soups from scratch & house smoke our meats. Using fresh Oregon seafood, locally grown produce & our All-Natural brewery grain and grass-fed Angus beef. Our diverse menu offers exceptional burgers, dry aged hand-cut steaks, pastas, fresh NW seafood, salads, sandwiches, and a full range of entrees. All of our food is made in house from scratch using fresh local ingredients whenever possible.