DESTINATIONS!
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 7-1-2009
2009
July 1-5, 2009 Carnation, WASHINGTON
8th Annual 4th of July Teardrop Fun in Carnation, at Ken & Marty Masden's
5-acre spread. Come join in the small-town celebration that includes a pancake
breakfast, Hot Rods & Harley Show, parades, and of course, fireworks! Many
other planned activities at the Masden's and surrounding areas. Call Ken or
Marty at 425-333-5219 or e-mail 36fun@centurytel.net for more info, complete
itinerary, and reservations.
July 9-12, 2009 Rock Falls, ILLINOIS
Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally, a FREE rally for all pre-1970s trailers, all
makes, all models. Sites are limited, so get your reservations in quick!
Hosted by Jeff Bright RV Center. Further info & registration from Kimberly
Steiner, n2vintage@aol.com
JULY 10-12, 2009 Verona, VIRGINIA
The Tearjerkers' Old Dominon and the Southern Appalachian
Chapters' Co-Hosted Shenandoah Summer Fun 2009 at the Shenandoah Valley Campground in Verona,
VA, located on the Middle River, a Shenandoah tributary. The campground has
full facilities and is near the Junction of I-81 and I-64 so will be very
convenient.
We are penciled in for sites 34-43, all of which have water & electricity
and are located right on the river under the trees. Bring your fishing gear,
there is a stocked pond on site, as well as good smallmouth bass fishing in
the river itself. Lots more to do in the surrounding area including wineries,
walking tours of historic Staunton, theater, and hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The rate is $34.00 per night for two people. Make your reservations EARLY as
this place is quite popular and tends to fill up fast in peak season. Let them
know that you are with the Tearjerkers and the Andersons. That way they will
keep us together. Call 1-800-310-2580 to reserve, campground website is http://www.svkoa.net/.
For more info, contact Ross Wade, tearjerkers2004@yahoo.com or Wally Anderson,
wanderson@ntelos.com
July 13-17, 2009 Hillsdale, ILLINOIS
The 3rd International T@B/T@DA Rally at the Sunset Lakes Resort in Hillsdale,
IL, near the Quad Cities of Illinois/Iowa and the Mississippi River; plenty
of things to do and places to see, but also a quiet place to relax and enjoy
the company of fellow T@B and T@DA friends, along with plenty of seminars,
good food, and fun around the campfire! More info on their website: http://sites.google.com/site/tabtada2009/welcome
July 17-19, 2009 Lisbon, CONNECTICUT
The New England Chapter of the TearJerkers' Mystic Summer
Gathering at Ross
Hill RV Perk in Lisbon, CT. More info forthcoming
July 31 - August 2, 2009 Brooks, OREGON
Antique Powerland Stemaup Gathering on the grounds of Antique Powerland just
west of I-5 at the Brroks exit (#263) just south of Salem, OR. It will be
dry camping on the campus of the car museum. Enjoy all that goes on with
steam-driven sawmill & machinery, train & trolly rides, truck museum,
old fashioned farming, flea-market, and more. Register with $10 to Marty & Katie
Boehme at 503-632-6563 or teardrops@bctonline.com
August 14-16, 2009 Cooksburg, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's Western PA Gathering at Cook Forest State
Park, Cooksburg, PA. Congregating around SITES: 78-80 Pets w/o Elect., 81-83
Pets w/ 30 amp Elect., 152-157 & 222, 223, 226 No Pets No Elect., 121-124
No Pets 50 amp Elect (these go FAST). The Pet area & Non-Pet area are
separated by a 200' parking lot. It may be a pain to be segregated, BUT the
option is available! Potluck Supper Saturday @ 6:00p.m.!! Contact Rich Cooper
at 570-523-6673 or rich11coop@dejazzd.com or Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com
with questions. Online reservations are available at:http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/cookforest.aspx
August 28-30, 2009 Tacoma, WASHINGTON
12th Teardrop Display at the 31st LeMay Open House -
a teardrop display and campout as you participate in the Annual Open House
for the LeMay Collection (Worlds Largest Antique Car Collection) from 9 am
to 5 pm on Aug. 27. For further details, contact Pat or Jan Estes at 253-538-2859
or opasgang@yahoo.com
September 10-12, 2009 near Arroyo Grande, CALIFORNIA
SLO Gathering III at Lopez Lake Campground, 6800 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande,
CA 93420, in the Beaver campground which has electricity, fire rings and
picnic tables; with water, bathrooms and hot showers nearby. Teardroppers
and/or tiny trailer enthusiasts, and friends with SSTs, are invited to come
camp and socialize together. We again plan to have a Waffle Off on Saturday
morning and a dutch oven friendly pot luck on Saturday evening. More information
can be found at: http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29126 The
cost for Beaver campsites is $27/day plus an $8 reservation fee. Lopez Lake
Reservations, M-F, 8-5 PST, at 805-788-2381, ext. 3.
September 10-13, 2009 Lynden, WASHINGTON
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) 9th Annual Fabulous Mt. Baker
Vintage Trailer Rally moves to a new location at the Northwest
Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, WA, with over 100 Water & Electric sites available. Once again,
Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate in this annual
gathering of vintage travel trailers & motor coaches. Direct questions
to Pat or Joanne Ewing at (360)966-4253 or via email atpre47airstream@aol.com
September 11-13, 2009 Brigham City, UTAH
The Utah Salty Teardrops' 4th Autumn Run 2009 / Peach
Days at the tent camping
area. All sites shaded with trees, on the grass, 20 AMP with water; flush
toilets, showers, & store; sites are $18.00 each per night plus tax;
drawing, door prizes, pot luck dinner in camp plus Peach Days activities
Car Show, Firehouse Pancake Breakfast, Parade and lots more! All trailer
types welcome! Please contact: Paul of The Utah Salty Teardrops Group by
email at: salty_teardrops@yahoo.com for FREE registration and camping information & details
or join us at Utah Salty Teardrops Group at: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/salty_teardrops/
Peach Days event schedule link:
http://www.brighamchamber.com/peach-days-schedule/
September 11-13, 2009 Elysburg, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's Knoebels Grove Gathering at
Knoebels Grove Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA. It’s a great family amusement park! 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 or Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com with questions.
Online reservations are available at: http://www.knoebels.com/family-vacation.asp
September 17-20, 2009 Finger Lakes Region, NEW
YORK
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) 2nd Annual Northeast Regional
Gathering at Sampson
State Park in the Finger Lakes Region of NY. Teardrops & Teardroppers
have been invited to participate in this annual gathering of vintage travel
trailers & motor coaches. Enjoy great times at a beautiful site. Tentative
plans are to have a Chili Cook-off, Pizza Party, a live band, and a Pig Roast/pitch
in dinner. Sites are limited, so register early. For more info contact – Bill
or Denise Fletcher at 607-387-5838 or E-mail Bill at fletch@vintagtekingpins.com or Denise at Denise@vintagekingpins.com
September 17-20, 2009 Milford, MICHIGAN
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) Fall Campout and Flea Market at Camp Dearborn
in Milford, MI. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate
in this annual gathering of vintage travel trailers & motor coaches.
Whether you live in the Northeast or the Midwest there is an event for you
this weekend. The Fall Campout will feature the Tin Can CANdelabra contest,
Street Dance, Second Annual Ugly Sweater Contest, Flea Market and Open House.
For more info, call 941-748-1483 or email at f23bone@earthlink.net
September 17-20, 2009 Montello, WISCONSIN
Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally at Buffalo Lake Campgrouonds; step back in time
and enjoy the Trailer Show-n-Shine, Burger Contest, Lawn Chair Drive-in,
Potluck and much more! All vintage trailer makes & models welcome. Further
info & registration from Kimberly Steiner, n2vintage@aol.com ... campsite
reservations (get 'em fast before they're all booked up!): 888-297-2915 or
their website www.buffalolakecamping.com
September 18-20, 2009 Lexington, NORTH CAROLINA
The Southern Appalachian Chapter TearJerkers' End of Summer
Fun at tha Lake on the water's edge at High Rock lake Marina & Campground in Lexington,
NC. A total blast was had by all last year, so if you are planning on (or
interested in) attending, PLEASE DON'T WAIT - make your reservations A.S.A.P!
- 'cause the water front sites go super fast! Sites # 1-5 are being held
for this event until 2/28, and each can hold up to 6 teardrops at a special
rate of $17.50 per night. Contact Barbara at the campgrounds: www.highrocklakecampground.com or 800-382-3239. E-mail Ross Wade for further details at tearjerkers2004@yahoo.com
September 18-20, 2009 Kirkland, ARIZONA
Another Arizona Round Up! All manner of teardrops, classic trailers, and other
cool camping rigs are welcome! For full details, go to their website: www.azroundup.net/ or call Bud 602-942-3986 or 602-743-2334
September 24-27, 2009 Canon City, COLORADO
TearJerkers’ Rocky Mountain Chapter’s The Last Gasp of
Summer 2009 - more details to follow, for information email: pamela.wright68@yahoo.com
October 2-3, 2009 Duncan Mills, CALIFORNIA
NorCal Vintage Trailer Group's 4th Annual Rally at the
River at the Casini
Ranch Family Campgrounds, on the banks of the Russian River, just outside
of Duncan Mills, and a few miles inland from the Northern California Coast,
hosted by Margaret & Steve Martan. As in the past, Teardrops & Teardroppers
are definitely welcome! Friday evening Social, Saturday evening potluck,
and lots of things to see & do in the area. This event is limited to
50 units, total, so get your reservations/registrations in early! $85.00
covers camping fees & registration and more for the weekend, 2-night
minimum. More info & registration forms from Margaret or Steve at sonne2@surewest.net or by calling 916-780-1078
October 2-4, 2009 Otis, MASSACHUSETTS
The New England Chapter of the TearJerkers' Fall Gathering at Tolland State
Froest in Otis, MA. More info forthcoming
October 9-12, 2009 Mulino, OREGON
The 2nd Fall Brigade at Oregon City Elks Park. For more info contact Marty
or Katie Boehme at 530-632-6563 or teardrops@bctonline.com
October 9-12, 2009 location TBA, CALIFORNIA
Cam's 13th Cool Coastal Cowpatty Campout (C5XIII) may be moving up the coast
a bit, but it'll still be on its usual weekend, so mark your calendars now,
and keep an eye out, here, for details as they become available!
October 16-18, 2009 Greentown, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's Fall Foliage at Promised Land State Park,
Greentown, PA. Congregating around SITES: In the Lower Lake Campground, Beechwood
Area: 331-344 Pets & 368-381 No Pets: All sites have electric! Pot Luck
Supper Saturday @ 6:00p.m.!! Contact Rich Cooper at 570-523-6673 orrich11coop@dejazzd.com
or Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com with questions. Online reservations are
available at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/promisedland.aspx
October 16-18, 2009 Coloma, CALIFORNIA
Tin Can Tourists' (TCT) 2nd Annual California Regional
Rally at Coloma Resort,
6921 Mt. Murphy Rd. Coloma, CA. Once again, Teardrops & Teardroppers
have been invited to participate in this annual gathering of vintage travel
trailers & motor coaches. Coloma is a nice little Gold mining town in
Northern California right along the American River. So pack your vintage
trailer, grab your gold panning supplies, toss in a fishing pole or two and
come join us for a fun filled vintage trailer weekend with fellow trailerites.
Will keep the fire stoked for you. Register & Pay Rally fees online at
the TCT website: http://www.tincantourists.com/2009californiapayment.php
but you'll need to register & pay the campground fees directly with Coloma
Resort ($42.00/nite): info@colomaresort.com or 530-621-2267
November 5-9, 2009 Estero, FLORIDA
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) Koreshan Unity Settlement
Gathering at the Koreshan
Unity Settlement, Estero FL. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited
to participate in this annual gathering of vintage travel trailers & motor
coaches. Questions, call 941-748-1483 or email at f23bone@earthlink.net
December 4-6, 2009 Buckskin State Park, ARIZONA
Another Arizona Round Up! All manner of teardrops, classic trailers, and other
cool camping rigs are welcome! For full details, go to their website: www.azroundup.net/ or call Bud 602-942-3986 or 602-743-2334
2010
February 19-21, 2010 Why, ARIZONA
Another Arizona Round Up! All manner of teardrops, classic trailers, and other
cool camping rigs are welcome! For full details, go to their website: www.azroundup.net/ or call Bud 602-942-3986 or 602-743-2334
February 25-28, 2010 Bradenton, FLORIDA
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) 90th Winter Convention at Lake Manatee State Park,
Bradenton, FL. Once again, Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited
to participate in this annual gathering of vintage travel trailers & motor
coaches. Registration material will be available shortly from Forrest Bone,
call 941-748-1483 or email at f23bone@earthlink.net If possible contact www.reserveamerica.com and reserve a site for arrival prior to the Convention dates.
March 18-21, 2010 Perris, CALIFORNIA
S.C.T.T.’s 14th Annual Southern California Touring Tears Gathering, at
the Lake Perris SRA, Perris, CA. More sites, more teardrops, more friends!
Like 2009, the larger area with 160 sites has been reserved, and each site
has water, electric, table, and fire-ring, and most have mature trees; all
the usual activities that help make this the largest annual
teardrop gathering in the world! Full info & registration forms at their website: www.teardroptours.com/PerrisInfo2.html
April 29 - May 2, 2010 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA
Tales & Trails’ 17th 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!
Full details at www.tandt.teardrops.net/dam.html & registration info forthcoming,
or e-mail info@teardrops.net or call 530-275-6728
