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.
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This page last updated 7-21-2008
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
