[wizard]

Always the 3rd Saturday of Aug although festivities run the week prior. I have family in the area so don't know much about the motel/hotel situation. I would guess though it might be tough at this date since there'll be 2 million people there (north or south (that southern for plus or minus)) and in excess of 30,000 cars. Don't quote me on the numbers but I'm sure I'm close. It IS the BIGGEST CRUISE-IN on the planet.