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A Calendar of Teardrop Gatherings and Teardrop-Friendly Events

This Calendar is a FREE service of www.teardrops.net and we welcome ALL events that center around, or welcome the participation of Teardrops and Teardroppers. The listings will also appear in whatever issue of the newsletter Tales & Trails is coming out next. Please contact us at info@teardrops.net with all your of your event's info, and please place it in this FORMAT.

This page last updated 01-16-2012

2012

Feb. 10-12, 2012 Mifflinburg, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's “SnowFest” at R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg, PA. This will be the 7th Annual SnowFest the TearJerkers will attend/participate in. We will be staying at Coop’s family cabin close to the park, then on the 12th we will be officially on duty in the park from noon - 4:00 pm. Basically we display a couple of trailers, talk about group activities and winter camping in a teardrop. More details & to reserve call Rich Cooper at (570)-523-6673 or rich11coop@dejazzd.com, space is limited!

March 22-25, 2012 Perris, CALIFORNIA
Teardrop Time Only 1st Annual Teardrop Only Gathering, at the Lake Perris SRA, Perris, CA. More sites, more teardrops, more friends! The larger area with 160 sites has been reserved, and each site has water, electric, table, and fire-ring, and most have mature trees; potluck on Saturday to continue the tradition of an annual teardrop only gathering! Full info & registration forms at their website: http://teardroptime.weebly.com/

April

May 2-6, 2012 Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
TearJerkers' Southern Appalachian, Georgia and Florida Chapters' Birthday Bash 2012 at the Oak Plantation Campground in Charleston, SC. TearJerkers was born in 1997 and has been growing by leaps and bounds ever since, so in place of the East Coast Nationals, we are going to celebrate our 15th Birthday!! You don't have to be a member of either one of these Chapters if you want to attend, ALL Are Welcome! ... mark your calendars and plan on joining us ... we will be celebrating in style! For more Information and Registration Form for this Once In A Life Time Event, please go to http://tearjerkers15thbirthdayparty.weebly.com/

May 3-6, 2012 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA
The 19th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV park & Campgrounds in Lakehead, CA, just 25 miles north of Redding, on the banks of Lake Shasta; our good times with great teardrops & teardroppers just keep rollin’ along, now with our Friday night Dutch Oven Sampler and Next Cast Iron Chef cook-off, and our usual Saturday night Chili & Dutch Oven Potluck, awards, & "Dutch Raffle"! Full details at www.teardrops.net/damgathering.html & registration form NOW AVAILABLE at www.teardrops.net/19thDGReg.html or e-mail info@teardrops.net or call 530-242-6452

May 10-12, 2012 Petaluma, CALIFORNIA
2nd Trailorboat Reunion, come celebrate 51 years of these cool little trailers with the boat on top! Planned events include a car show and visit to the old Trailorboat factory site, family members of the founders of Trailorboat and former factory workers will meet us Friday evening for a potluck dinner at the campground, and there will be lots of stories to be shared; Saturday those interested will be showing their trailers in downtown San Rafael's May Madness car show; for full details contact Dan Morley at trailorboat@yahoo.com

May 11-13, 2012 near Barrie, ONTARIO, CANADA!
The Central Canada Chapter of TearJerkers' Spring Warm Up at the Awenda Provincial Park, Wolf Campground Loop (near site 227), 1/2 hour NW of Barrie in Ontario. Saturday night potluck if enough interest, all are Welcome! Park website: http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/awen.html , contact Sandy Bates mgdecorum@rogers.com for more info. See you there!

May 17-20, 2012 Madison, INDIANA
Hoosier Chapter of TearJerkers Spring Gathering & TJ Birthday Party (15th Anniversary of the Founding of TearJerkers), at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN
Details at: http://tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=4929 or call Kurt Schlesselman at 765-661-2779 or e-mail mustang@indy.rr.com

May 25-28, 2012 Stevenson, WASHINGTON
2nd Gorge Gathering at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Steveson, WA ... contact Jim & Joyce Bailey, 509-427-5835, jcbailey@gorge.net

June 7-11, 2012 Grants Pass, OREGON
Jefferson State Chapter of TearJerkers Birthday Bash 2012, celebrating 15 years of TearJerkers and several Members' birthdays, at the Riverpark RV Resort on the beautiful banks of the Rogue River near Grants Pass, OR, planning for sites 9-15 (riverfront) and D-K (opposite the riverfront sites with great views of the river), we've reserved #11; Group rates are $36/nite Riverfront, $30/nite non-Riverfront, all sites have full hook-ups, free WiFi, and 72 channels of cable TV; super clean restrooms & showers; call 541-479-0046 ASAP to reserve your spot as this park fills up fast, and don't forget to mention that you're with TearJerkers to get the group rate; Park website is http://riverparkrvresort.com/ Lots to see & do in the area including world-famous whitewater jet-boat rides, and fabulous fishing right there from the park (you can almost cast from your teardrop!). Please e-mail Kay to let her know you are coming and/or for further details: kayperkay@man.com

June 8-10, 2012 Creswell, OREGON
Creswell Campout on a lush meadow in rural Creswell, OR; $25 weekend camping fee will cover porta-potty and other group expenses; limited to teardrop trailers only and to the first 25 who respond via e-mail to pre-register, payment to be made upon arrival; guest speaker and demonstration at Saturday’s potluck (with Dutch Oven cooking and your favorite dish), bring food for your breakfasts and lunches. Address - 35917 Enterprise Rd Creswell, OR. DIRECTIONS – From the North take I-5 Exit 185 (Hwy 58) just passed Eugene, drive 5 miles to Enterprise Rd (at the top of the hill), Turn RIGHT and drive 3 miles following teardrop signs. From the South take I-5 Exit 182 (Creswell), Turn RIGHT onto Cloverdale Rd and drive 3 miles to Hendricks Rd. Turn RIGHT following teardrop signs. E-mail Larry Boehme at larrycadt@yahoo.com or call 541-895-2754 to get on the list.

June 15-17, 2012 Hookstown, PENNSYLVANIA
Tearjerkers Liberty Bell, Buckeye & Mountaineer Chapter’s “Tri Chapter TJ Birthday Boogie Bash” at Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown, PA. We are having a 15 year birthday party to celebrate the founding of the Tearjerkers, come join the fun! This park has lots to do with easy access from the tri state area. We will be gathering around sites E1-30 loop, pet sites are in the F loop. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at 6:00PM with birthday cake. Contact Rich Cooper @ rich11coop@dejazzd.com or Ken & Pat @ patken123@gmail.com with questions. Online reservations are available at:http://www.pa.reserveworld.com

June 29 thru July 1 (2-4), 2012 near Ruch, OREGON
Guy's 4th Full Moon Over Applegate Gathering, at the Hart Tish Campground, right on Applegate Lake in Southern Oregon, just north of the California border (southwest of Medford and Jacksonville, OR). It's an absolutely beautiful place with swimming, kayaking, hiking, and, of course, fishing, and there's flush toilets & free showers. Stay 'til the 4th if you want to see the full moon rise over the lake on the 3rd! The cost is $20.00 for the three days of camping. E-mail Guy for more info & reservations: guyMazzeo@gmail.com

July 13-15, 2012 Lewisberry, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's “Dog Days at the Park” at Gifford Pinchot State Park, Lewisberry, PA. Cool off or go fishing around the lake! We have the option of sites with or without pets and with or without electric #’s 227-266. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at 6:00PM. Contact Rich Cooper @rich11coop@dejazzd.com or Ken & Pat @ patken123@gmail.com with questions. Online reservations are available at: http://www.pa.reserveworld.com

July 26-29, 2012 Pamplin Grove, Carlotta, CALIFORNIA
IRG4.0 - the 4th International Redwood Gathering returns to Pamplin Grove, a stunning private park in an old-growth Redwood grove, just 11 miles east of Hwy 101 on Hwy 36 near Fortuna, CA, just a few miles from the famous Northern California Coast. Limited to the first 100 Registrants, this can't-miss Gathering will sell out fast, so get your registration in as soon as you can! Full details at the Pamplin Grove website: http://www.pamplingrove.com/

August 3-5, 2012 Brooks, OREGON
Antique Powerland on the campus of the Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum in Brooks, OR; for complete info, contact Marty or Katie Boehme at teardrops@bctonline.com or 503-632-6563

August 3-5, 2012 Somerset, PENNSYLVANIA
Tearjerkers Liberty Bell Chapter’s “Fun at the Lake” at Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset, PA.
Swim, Hike or paddle the lake. We will be gathering around sites 16-28 and 55-64. These are in the pet section with electric. Pat & I have stayed here 3 times this last summer and love the lake. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at 6:00PM. Contact Ken & Pat at patken123@gmail.com with any questions. On line reservations at www.pa.reserveworld.com

August 9-12, 2012 Shelbyville, ILLINOIS
Tearjerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Meet in the Middle at Lake Shelbyville Campgrounds, F.W. Bo Wood Loop, reserve in sites 50-77 (these are near the showers), in Shelbyville, IL (20 mi. S.E. of Decatur), contact Steve for more info at stroyke@sbcglobal.net or go to the TearJerkers Forum: http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=5166

August 10-12, 2012 Chehalis, WASHINGTON
2nd Summer Daze Campout on the Birely's Farm in Chehalis, WA; for complete info, contact Rod & Trudy Glassett 360-293-1108 glassettgang@juno.com

August 17th-19th Grafton, ONTARIO, CANADA!
The Central Canada Chapter of TearJerkers' Tears of the Corn at Cobourg East Campground, Grafton, Ontario. We have ten sites reserved, $28/night, all sites have water & electric; Potluck Breakfast and Supper Saturday, sweet corn provided! All are welcome, you do not need a teardrop to attend. For details please go to http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=5175 or email Patrick at patrick@backwoodsoutdoorsports.com for more info.

August 17-20, 2012 Pinedale WYOMING
Tearjerkers' first Wyoming outing, Walk The Winds 2012, will be held at the New Fork Group Camp Ground in Pinedale, Wyoming. We have the only reservable spot in the Wind River Mountain area that will hold a large group. Come join Mike (Slowcowboy) for Wyoming's first outing! Check out the North Central section of T&TT site for all the rest of the information. You do not need to camp in a Teardrop, everyone is welcome! http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.phpt=48014&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

September 7-9, 2012 Thomson, ILLINOIS
Tearjerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Tears By The River 5 at Thomson Causeway, Thomson, IL. Reserve in the: River Loop, sites 79-97. Everyone is welcome! More info on Tearjerkers Land of Lincoln site, or contact Steve at stroyke@sbcglobal.net

September 14-16, 2012 Newport, OREGON
2nd Annual Rollin' Oldies Vintage Trailer & Teardrop Rally at South Beach State Park, near the South Jetty, just south of Newport, OR; this will be a laid back event, with a potluck on Saturday night in the Yurt meeting hall; the park has paved trails to the beach, the south jetty at Newport Bay, and the Oregon Aquarium; contact Diana & Terry Lindsley, tcdiana@comcast.net

Sept. 14-16, 2012 Entriken, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers’ Liberty Bell Chapter’s “Raystown Resort Gathering” at Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center, Entriken, PA. A much awaited and highly requested gathering! Rent a boat and go fishing! All electric/all pet Sites are in the “Hickory” area #’s 181-212. We are getting a Group discount of $29.00/night (if booked by July 14, 2012) and ½ price coupons for the Proud Mary sightseeing cruise. Contact Rich Cooper at (570)-523-6673 or rich11coop@dejazzd.com with questions. Call-in only reservations starting Jan. 18, 2012 (814)-658-3500, tell them you are with the Tearjerkers! http://raystownresort.com/

September 28-30, 2012 Mulino, OREGON
The 4th Fall Brigade at Oregon City Elks Park ... contact Marty & Katie Boehme, 503-632-6563, teardrops@bctonline.com

October 5-8, 2012 Ocean Cove, CALIFORNIA
Cam's 16th Cool Coastal Cliffside Campout (C5XIV) returns to the Ocean Cove Campground, 18 miles north of Jenner (at the mouth of the Russian River) on Hwy 1 on the spectacular Northern California Coast! Come on out & enjoy the laid back atmosphere & attitude, spectacular views, abalone diving (if you like that sort of thing), and something a bit different along more of the wild Northern California Coast. No reservations, first-come/first serve (although there'll be plenty of room!), however, we ask that you let David A. know if you plan on coming: d.ave.2006@hotmail.com

October 18-21, 2012 Rock Falls, ILLINOIS
TearJerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Prophetstown Tears, L.T.D. at Prophetstown S.P., which is about 15-20 mi. S.W. of Rock Falls, IL. Reserve sites 21-34 These sites are by the river and very near the shelter and the showers. Everyone is welcome! More info is available on the Tearjerkers site in the Land of Lincoln section, or contact Steve at stroyke@sbcglobal.net
http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=5166

October 26-28, 2012 Elysburg, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's “Knoebels Hallo-Fun Gathering” at Knoebels Grove Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA. Phoenix & Twister in the Dark! Haunted Antique Cars, Halloween Express on the Pioneer Train, Haunted Mansion, Freaky Fandango & more. Little ghouls will enjoy a selection of kiddie rides including a straw maze. Special treat stops for kids 12 & under in costume. Free admission, pay only for the rides you like. Nice wooded campground; pets are allowed in the campground & amusement park. Congregating around SITES: Entire Texas Pan Handle Area TP (including Tent Platforms) & Spilling into the Texas T sites (but NOT Tent Platforms). Very casual & fun time! No Pot Luck Dinner! Eat GREAT Park food! Contact Rich Cooper at (570)-523-6673 or rich11coop@dejazzd.com with questions. Phone reservations (570)-672-9555. http://www.knoebels.com/family-vacation.asp