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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 7-21-2008

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2008

June 12-15, 2008 near Medford, OREGON
TearJerkers' Jefferson State Chapters' 1st Rogue Valley Rendezvous, at Cantrall-Buckley County Park Group Area, along the Allpegate River, 18 miles west of Medford, OR, on Hwy 238, just past the town of Ruch. Saturday evening Potluck, Dutch Oven feasting all weekend, maybe some cast-iron waffle breakfasts! Lots to do in the area, including the annual Medford Cruise, Britt Music Festival in Jacksonville, Shakespeare Festival in nearby Ashland, and so much more. Earlybird check-in after 2:00 pm Thursday, 6/12. $25 covers registration and camping for the entire weekend, but if we run out of room in the Group Area, regular campsites are about $10/nite. More info from Eunice Hill, Chapter Director, keneunicehill@sbcglobal.net or 707-725-4674. Registration page at http://www.teardrops.net/JSCTJ1stRVR.html
T&TTT Discussion thread: http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20428
JSCTearJerkers thread (members only): http://tearjerkers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=88
If you can't spend the weekend, come spend the day ... all are welcome!

June13-16, 2008 in Tupper Lake, NEW YORK
ADK Spring TearUP Come TearUp the Adirondacks with your hosts, Dave & Kate McGrath at Fish Creek Pond State Park in Tupper Lake NY!!
More info at www.tearuptheadk.com

June 19-22, 2008 near Wooster, OHIO
The TearJerkers' Buckeye Chapter's 3rd Annual Boogie In The Hills, at Lake Wapusun Campground on St. Rt 3, 11 miles South of Wooster, 8 miles North of Loudonville; Campground-hosted movie Friday night (weather permitting), group Potluck Dinner Saturday as well as Campground-hosted '50s/'60s Party ... dress up and join the music, dancing, & FUN! Price: $19.00 a Night for 2 people, $5 per extra person per night (no credit cards). Campground info: (330) 496-2355 / (800) 414-3938 or www.lakewapusuncampground.com
More event info from Galen Neibarger at neibargerg@kenyon.edu

June 20-22, 2008 Wrightwood, CALIFORNIA
New Dates! 4th Annual RUN TO THE TOP 2008 at Table Mountain in Wrightwood, CA. Join us for a weekend of the real deal vintage camping with friends in the big pines on top of the hill ... dry camping with clean bathrooms, tap water, and cool mountain air. Sorry, no extra charges, tee shirts, public open house, or organized potlucks (but a tube steak get together may be added for Saturday afternoon!) There are no reservations so just show up ... there are 118 sites. More info from the rally website: http://dougsvintagetrailers.com/wrightwood_rally

June 23-26, 2008 Montello, WISCONSIN
4th Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally at Buffalo Lake Camping Resort: step back in time and enjoy a fun weekend with plenty of activities! 50 site limit, so reserve fast! www.buffalolakecamping.com or 608-297-2915
For more info or questions contact Kimberly: n2vintage@hotmail or visi the website: n2vintage.tripod.com

June 27-29, 2008 Jenner, California
TearJerkers' NorCal Chapter Ocean Cove Campout, Ocean Cove is located at 23125 Coast Highway One, 15 miles north of Jenner. This is beautiful oceanfront camping. Abalone diving, scuba diving, fishing, golfing, and hiking are favorite area activities. Camping is $19/night. For more information visit www.oceancove.org or call Aaron at 916-715-7328.

July 3–6,2008 Carnation, WASHINGTON
4th of July Teardrop Fun in Carnation at the home & grounds of Ken & Marty Masden, just outside of Carnation, WA. Vintage car rides & tours, hay rides, downtown parade & car show on the 4th, fireworks and more ... all the fun you can handle on a four-day weekend! For all teardrops and small vintage-looking trailers. Contact Ken or Marty Masden at 425-333-5219 or 36fun@centurytel.net

July 11-14, 2008 Saratoga Springs, NEW YORK
Vintage Trailer Jam ’08, in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, sponsored by Vintage Trailer Supply, Airstream Life magazine, and GSM Vehicles; the schedule will be packed with seminars, presentations, entertainment, and get-togethers specifically designed for vintage owners and people working on vintage RV projects. Certainly something of interest to/for Teardroppers, too! Further info and sign up for the event at http://www.vintagetrailerjam.com or you can register via phone at 1-800-644-4620.

*July, 19-22, 2008 near Mendocino, CALIFORNIA
3rd Mendocino Coast Teardrop Campout & Dutch Oven Cookout (formally the I.A.D.Y.), somewhere along the Northern California Coast in the area of Mendocino (exact location TBA) Come enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of this part of the CA coast line as you enjoy the friendships and fellowships that have formed here over the past several years (and will continue), and at the same time experience and express in the culinary delights of multiple Dutch Oven masters and practitioneers. There'll be a post-Gathering caravan continuing up the coast and on to the IRG2.0 that you probably won't want to miss, as well! Watch this listing for location announcemnet, or contact Lee Bryant for more info: LCB66@sbcglobal.net

*July 23-27, 2008 Carlota, CALIFORNIA
The International Redwood Gathering Version 2.0 (IRG2.0) returns to Pamplin Grove, 12 mi. east of Hwy 101 on Hwy 36, in the spectacular California Redwood Forest and alongside the Van Duzen River. Along with the ancient giant redwood trees, swimming, beautiful rugged country, underground pit barbeque, dutch oven potluck, daily morning coffee klatch, activities, free raffle, awards and special entertainment ... there will be something new this year - the huge 3-day Fortuna Autorama car show is happening this same weekend, only 15 minutes away in Fortuna. Early mail in registration is encouraged as the event is limited to 250 people. Further info, contacts, and a printable registration form are available at www.pamplingrove.com.

July 24-27, 2008 Granger, INDIANA
1st Vintage Trailers Network Indiana Rally, at the South Bend East KOA, located off State Road 23 in Granger IN (Exit #83 off the "Indiana"Toll Rd.), be sure to mention you're with the vintage trailer rally toget group discount! Reservations must be made directly to the campground at (574)277-1335, from 9 to 5, 7 days a week. $25 rally fee per trailer. This is a FUN rally, not for trophies! Any age, any condition, any make of trailer is welcome! Marshmello meet & greet, presentation by RV historian Al Hesselbart, vintage trailer open-house, pot-luck dinner, Sunday morning pancake breakfast. More info from Mike or Sandy at lacyjune@csinet.net

July 25–27, 2008 Sweethome, OREGON
Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailers of Oregon's Vintage Trailer Rally Number 2, at the Sunnyside County Park in Sutherland, OR. Teardrops welcome! Contact Jerry Kwiatkowski at 503-831-4991 or jerryk20002000@yahoo.com.

August ??, 2008 OREGON
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 11th Great Beaver State Teardrop Campout has been Cancelled for this year. We will be back next year, near the end of August, in a brand new and much friendlier location! Information will be posted here as soon as plans & dates have been finalized. Thanks for your past support, and your understanding! We'll look forward to seeing you at other NW events this summer, and of course at our new location in 2009! The Tri-T-NW gang.

August 2, 2008 Brooks, OREGON
Teardrops on Display, this new event includes admission to the annual Antique Powerland Steamup. Contact Marty Boehme at 503-632-6563 or teardrops@bctonline.com

August 7-10, 2008 Max Meadows, VIRGINIA
TearJerkers' South Meets North 2008 Rally at Ft. Chiswell RV Park, Max Meadows, VA. Activities will include Ice Cream Social, Games, Canoe Trips, Pot Luck Dinner, Awards & more! More info and registration forms from the Rally website: www.geocities.com/len19070/North_Meets_South.html or by contcting Ross or Carla Wade at tearjerkers2004@yahoo.com

August 8-10, 2008 Angels Camp, California
TearJerkers' NorCal Chapter Calaveras Big Trees Campout, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, near Angels Camp / Sonora, CA. There are two groves of Sequoias within the park. We will be staying in the North Grove camping area, which features a beautiful meadow and creek running through it. There is a one mile level hike which is probably the best display of Sequoias in the world. Camping Reservations may be made through http://www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 800-444-7275. $25/night plus a $7.50 reservation fee. For more information contact Aaron at 916-715-7328.

August 14–17, 2008 Deming, WASHINGTON
Tin Can Tourists' (TCT) Vintage Trailer Rally. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate in this annual gathering of vintage travel trailers and motorcoaches. Contact Pat or Joanne Ewing at 360-966-4253 or pre47airstream@aol.com

August 15-16, 2008 Madison, INDIANA
The Tear Jerker's Hoosier Chapter's Barbeque, Blues and Balloons Gathering
at the City of Madison Campground - (just east of the bridge). The main attraction for this event will be two day festival along the scenic Ohio River in historic Madison where regional and national blues bands will set the mood as we indulge our taste for some of the best barbeque in the country: www.madisonribberfest.com/index.html There is an admission charge of $20 for the event but if you get your wrist band early, youíll get $10 worth of food and drink tickets. Another attraction is the Hot Air Balloon races. Gathering sites yet to be determined. More info & details from Kurt at 765-661-2779 or Mustang@indy.rr.com

August 29–31, 2008 Tacoma, WASHINGTON
11th Teardrop Display at the 30th 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) Contact Pat and Jan Estes at opasgang@yahoo.com

September 4-6, 2008 Brigham City, UTAH
Utah Salty Teardrops' 3rd Autum Run during Brigham City's Peach Days. Camp at the Brigham City / Perry South KOA - www.koa.com/where/ut/44103/ - (make your own reservations - 435-723-5503 - don't book online, use your KOA Kard for discounts), join in the Peach Days festivities - www.bcareachamber.com/19.html - or just hang out and enjoy the spectacular surroundings and hospitality! Please pre-register (free) with Paul before August 8 at salty_teardrops@yahoo.com or 801-599-5789 ... more info from Paul, or by going to their Yahoo Group site - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/salty_teardrops/ - or the T&TTT Forum subject - www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=15

Sept. 11-13, 2008 near Arroyo Grande, CALIFORNIA
SLO Gathering 2.0 at Lopez Lake Campground near Arroyo Grande, in San Luis Obispo County, CA. You're invited if you have a teardrop or tiny trailer. We'll camp, overlooking the lake, in the Beaver Campground tent sites with electricity. Many are shaded. Bathrooms with showers are nearby. Activities include a Waffle Off Saturday morning and a potluck Saturday evening. The cost is $26/day. Call Lopez Lake Reservations at 805-788-2381, ext. 3, M-F from 8am-5pm. There's more information with a roster of who's signed up to come at http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23574

September 11-14, 2008 Finger Lakes Region, NEW YORK
Tin Can Tourists' (TCT) 1st Northeast Regional Rally at Sampson State Park in the Finger Lkes Region, NY. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to join TCT menbers from the Northeast and Midwest at this great site for a Gathering of vintage travel trailers and motorcoaches to remember! Activities will include a Chili Cook-off, Pizza Party with live band, Pig Roast/Pitch In Dinner and more. A good number of sites have been reserved for this rally, but don't hesitate and get shut out! Registration and further info available by contacting Bill Fletcher at 607-387-5838 or knuckle41@fltg.net or Forrest Bone at f23bone@earthlink.net
TCT Rally Info Site: http://www.tincantourists.com/rallyregistration.php

September 19–21, 2008 Goldendale, WASHINGTON
Festival of Wheels, Third Gathering for all vintage trailers and teardrops, at the county fairgrounds in Goldendale. Contact Lorraine at 509-773-0567 or web site www.cityofgoldendale.com.

September 19-21, 2008 Lexington, North Carolina
Southern Appalachian Chapter of the TearJerkers' End of Summer Fun at the Lake, on the waters edge at High Rock Lake Marina and Campground in Lexington, NC. www.highrocklakecampground.com 1-800-382-3239
We will be in sites 1-5 These sites are large enough for two teardrop campers, thus this will be a Double-Up gathering. Since we will be Doubling-Up, Barbara has given us a rate of $17.50 per night. Hope to see some new friends, as well as, old friends around the campfire. For further information, contact Ross Wade at tearjerkers2004@yahoo.com

September 26-27, 2008 Duncan Mills, CALIFORNIA
"Rally at the River", the Third Annual Casini Ranch Vintage Trailer Rally, hosted by Margaret and Steve Martan, at Casini Ranch Family Campground, just outside Duncan Mills, CA, along the banks of the scenic Russian River. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate in this annual gathering of vintage trailers & motorcoaches. There will be a "Social Hour" on Friday at 6 p.m., Swap Meet and Trailer Tours on Saturday from 10 am to 1 p.m., and a Group Potluck on Saturday at 6 p.m. The $80 fee covers a family for two nights (minimum), the registration fee, and drinks/munchies at the Friday evening social hour. Extra persons in the party are $3/nite and dogs are $1/nite. To reserve your space, or for further info/details, contact Margaret Martan at 916-780-1078 or e-mail sonne2@comcast.net ... registrations will be taken until Aug. 1, 2008, or until spaces are filled.
To join the Norcal Vintage Trailer Group, go to their Yahoo Group site at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Norcal

October, 2008 (exact dates TBA) near Andrews, INDIANA
The Tear Jerkers' Hoosier Chapter at the Fire Pie Fiesta Gathering at Salamonie Lake near Andrews, IN, where the Park offers basketball courts, boating, fishing, mountain biking (on the famous Bloodroot Trail!), horseshoe pits and much more. More gathering details to be announced, but the camping will be in sites #220-246. Park/Lake info at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/res_salamonie.html ... site reservations at www.indiana.reserveworld.com/ ... more info & details from Kurt at 765-661-2779 or Mustang@indy.rr.com

October 10-13, 2008 Dillon Beach, CALIFORNIA
Cam's Cool Coastal Cowpatty Campout #12 (C5XII) at Lawson's Landing Campground just south of Dillon Beach. An informal, laid-back, and relaxing weekend, 50 miles north of San Francisco, on the picturesque Northern California Coast. Bring your kites, kids, dogs, LOTS of firewood(!), towels, and an extra pair of shoes!
Location subject to change if the Lawsons loose their Use Permit ... any updates will be posted here as soon as we have them. More info later this summer from info@teardrops.net

October 11-12, 2008 Elmer, NEW JERSEY
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's Fall Foliage Rally will be at Parvin State Park http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/parvin.html
Congregating around sites 15-16. Mark your calendars now. If ya can't spend the weekend, then come spend a day! Contact Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com or Rich Cooper, rich11coop@dejazzd.com for further info

October 16-19, 2008 Coloma, CALIFORNIA
Tin Can Tourists' (TCT) 1st California Regional Rally ... due to the overwhelmng response to this rally,
we needed to change the location to accommodate more Trailers! It will now be held at the Coloma Resort at 6921 Mt. Murphy Road in Coloma, CA. All sites along the river will have water/electricity, full hook-ups are available, but will not be right on the river ... please let us now if you would like full hook-ups.
Teardrops & teardroppers have been invited and are welcome to attend this brand new gathering of vintage travel trailers and motorcoaches. Registration includes three nights camping, BBQ dinner, pizza party, morning coffee & treats, and several planned activities. PDF Registration form at www.tincantourists.com/CaliforniaRegionalRally.pdf ... more info from the TCT website at www.tincantourists.com or by emailing Forrest Bone: f23bone@earthlink.net or Penny Cotter: auntpenny06@yahoo.com

 

2009

February 26 - March 1, 2009 Bradenton, FLORIDA
Tin Can Tourists' (TCT) Winter Convention at Lake Manatee State Park, Bradenton, FL. Teardrops & teardroppers have been invited and are welcome to attend this annual gathering of vintage travel trailers and motorcoaches. The '08 Convention was sold out by Nov. '07, so register early ... only 50 sites are available! The $120.00 Registration Fee covers one trailer with up two adults for three nights camping with water and electric, morning coffee & breakfast treats, Pot Luck dinner (meat provided), and a catered BBQ. A Southeast Regional Concours will be presented for owners of trailers or motorcoaches located in the Southeast Region. Specific sites can be reserved 11 months prior through ReserveAmerica (800-326-3521). TCT's PDF Registration form is at www.tincantourists.com/WinterConvention2009.pdf and further details can be found on their website: www.tincantourists.com or by e-mailing Forrest Bone: f23bone@earthlink.net

 

 

 


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