What do you call a gathering of more than 15,000 Corvettes representing all six generations back to 1953? The annual Vette Funfest hosted by the Yager family of Effingham, Illinois. The Yagers, owners of Mid America Motorworks (a leading supplier of Corvette parts), welcomed some 45,000 Corvette enthusiasts for the 2011 event earlier this month.

The highlight of the four-day party was Saturday evening's concert under the stars performed by Don Felder. The former Eagle thrilled the audience with an energetic 90-minute set composed of hits with the legendary band and his own solo compositions.

Fans of America's sports car should mark their calendars for next year's Funfest, scheduled for 14-16 September. The 2012 event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the split-window 1963 Corvette Stingray.

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One of the big hits of the 2011 Corvette Funfest was the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. Did you know this unique vehicle has a direct link to the Corvette? The hot dog on wheels is powered by a 454-cubic-inch Chevy V8, something it shares with big-block Corvettes of the Sixties and Seventies.