Photoblogs
Preparing for H2Oi
By KristinSeptember 4, 20173 min read
On this page
What is H2Oi?
H2Oi stands for water-cooled import vehicles, and the 2-day Whaleyville event has a focus on modified Volkswagens and Audis. Show car aficionados travel from all over the East Coast to meet like-minded vehicle enthusiasts and to view all the unique and modified cars on display.What happens at the event?
Participants drive up and park their vehicles for all the world to see. These vehicles range from stock (no mods) to mild (minor modifications) to wild (major modifications--that means motor swap, dash swap, super charger, turbo, major body styling, major interior and major audio). On the first day of the weekend, there's live music and barbecue at the Fort Whaley campgrounds. H2Oi recommends that participants bring their "A game" on the first day, as that's when judges are checking out the cars and deciding who gets to be "Top Dawg" and up for an award. Cash awards go to the winners of categories including Best of Show for Stock, Mild and Wild, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Promoter's Choice and Club Participation. If you're not a Top Dawg but still feeling the competitive spirit, there's also a cornhole tournament where players can win prizes from event sponsors and tickets to potentially win a raffle car.How can I prepare?
If you're looking to spectate, you can buy tickets day-of at the gate. Or, if you have both knowledge and admiration of show cars and looking to be more than a spectator, you can apply on H2Oi's website to be a judge. Participants must register online as an individual or a club before the event. When the weekend arrives, participants are to pick up their dashboard receipts from will call and then be in place by 11 a.m. on Saturday. Book your hotel ahead of time! H2Oi has preferred lodging listed on their website and since tourist season is coming to a close by late September, it's not too difficult to find hotels with off-season rates. If you're thinking about staying for longer than a weekend, this year's Sunfest is the week before H2Oi, from September 21-24.A quick reminder
With the ever-expanding vehicle shows and events that occur each year comes noise, traffic, litter and a general increase in vandalism and other illegal activities. Please be respectful of the town and all the beautiful regions that surround it so that these car shows can continue to take place.About Kristin
Kristin is a writer and photographer in Ocean City, Maryland, and is the content manager for OceanCity.com and other State Ventures, LLC sites. She loves getting reader-submitted stories and photos, so send her an email anytime. She also works part-time at the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Film Festival and lives just off the peninsula with her dog and fiancé. Her photos can be found on Instagram @oc_kristin.
Get Ocean City in your inbox
Updates, events, and deals — delivered weekly. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From visitors
Comments
Have something to add? Drop a comment below.
Be the first to share your experience.