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EVENTS
DIRECTORY
The BMW Club of Northern California presents an Event Guide to help
you locate motorcycle rallys and activities. Some of the best are pinpointed on
the map above. This is a magic map: when you click the numbers,
you'll jump down the page so that the event taking place there will be
positioned at the top of the window. After you've finished reading about
an event, just click the "Back" button on your browser to return to the map.
For your convenience, the red numbers next to each citation correspond to
the numbers on the map. While we've made every attempt to present
accurate information here, please contact the event organizers before
attending to confirm time and place.
The List of Events
May
8th Rocket City Rally (13)
When: May 23-26, 1996
Where: Ditto Landing Recreation Area, Huntsville, Alabama
What: Rally: Camping, pin, field events, poker run, trophies,
prizes, vendors, food, live music, BMW bike raffle.
How Much: $35
Call: Russ Simpson (205)883-1834
24th '49er Rally (14)
When: May 23-27, 1996
Where: Quincy California Fairgrounds
What: Rally: Camping, 2 dinners, pin, door prizes, field events,
trophies, poker run, fun run, vendors, live music, hot showers, tours,
Concourse D'Elegance.
How Much: $42 PreReg, $45 Gate.
Call: (408)266-8926 or (510)685-6774
10th Charter Oak Rally (15)
When: May 24-27, 1996
Where: Hartford County 4-H Center, Marlborough, CT
What: Rally: 2 dinners, pin, cup, breakfast, camping, live
entertainment, door prizes, field events, awards, vendors.
How Much: $35 PreReg, $40 Gate.
Call: Susanna Battit (860)267-8542
22nd Square Route Rally (16)
When: May 31-June 2, 1996
Where: Camp WestMar, Thurmont, Maryland
What: Rally
How Much: $Call.
Call: Steve Anderson (703)822-5492 or Walt Sizemore (301)926-6574
Kansas "Land of Oz" Rally (17)
When: May 31-June 2, 1996
Where: Linn County Park, LaCygne Park, Kansas
What: Rally: 4 meals, camping, hot showers, dance, poker run, field
events, kids events, rally pin, awards, door prizes, pool.
How Much: $16 PreReg, $20 Gate.
Call: Voni Glaves (913)841-5033
20th Hiawatha Rally (18)
When: May 31-June 2, 1996
Where: Money Creek Campground, Money Creek, Minnesota
What: Rally: Field events, rally pin & cup, weiner roast, steak
dinner, pool.
How Much: $20 PreReg, $25 Gate.
Call: Doug or Estelle Hasert (612)727-2611
June
6th "We'll Name It When We Get A Minute" Rally (19)
When: June 7-9, 1996
Where: 2 Rivers Campground, Central Maine
What: Rally: Hot showers, laundry, camp store, tours, camping, 2
dinners, door prizes, rally pin.
How Much: $ PreReg 33.50 only by 5/25
Call: Mike Marston (207)225-3065
20th Iowa Rally (20)
When: June 7-9, 1996
Where: Iowa City, Iowa
What: Rally: 3 dinners, poker run, field events, dance bands,
awards, door prizes, camping, vendors, mechanic, hot showers, vollyball,
area tours.
How Much: $24 PreReg, $27 Gate.
Call: Mary Geasland (319)351-7240 or Sue Moore (319)338-7306
Rallye Du Quebec (21)
When: June 14-16, 1996
Where: Quebec, Canada
What: Rally: hot showers, pol, camping, breakfasts, dinner, dance,
pin.
How Much: $30 PreReg, $32 Gate.
Call: Rene Godin (514)635-7863
Airhead Gathering of the Clans (22)
When: June 14-16, 1996
Where: Turkey Tom;s High Country Cycle Camp, Ferguson, North
Carolina.
What: Rally: Tech sessions, door prizes, tours, camping, two meals.
How Much: $25 PreReg, $30 Gate.
Call: Charlie Smith (540)628-3251
Port Club Mini-Rally (23)
When: June 14-16, 1996
Where: R&K Bar, Port Washington, Wisconsin
What: Campout
How Much: $ Free
Call: Magilla (414)692-9552
V-Daze Motorcycle International Rally (12)
When: June 17-20, 1996
Where: Gunnison, Colorado
What: Rally: Camping, Bingo, Field Events, Show, Door Prizes, Light
Show
How Much: $Call
Call: Registration: (702)457-6657, Information: (800)833-3687
6th Cabot Trail Ride (24)
When: June 20-23, 1996
Where: Braddeck KOA, Baddeck, Nova Scotia
What: Rally: camping or cabins, tours, museum, entertainment,
dinner.
How Much: $5/night camping + food
Call: Austin Sutton (902)752-4599 or Jan Corkum (902)435-7685
24th Missouri State Rally (25)
When: June 21-23, 1996
Where: Crane city park, Crane, Missouri
What: Rally: T-shirt, camping, showers, 2 dinners, 50/50 pot.
How Much: $17 PreReg, $20 Gate.
Call: Connie Myers (417)883-1853
The Chief Joseph Rally (26)
When: June 21-23, 1996
Where: Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, Oregon
What: Rally: camping, hot showers, 2 dinners, 1 breakfast, poker
run, GS adventure ride, mucic, dancing, bike show.
How Much: $25 PreReg, $30 Gate.
Call: Dave or Deborah Kaechele (503)668-5188
23rd Rubber City Rally (27)
When: June 21-23, 1996
Where: Chippewa Valley Campground, Chippewa, OH
What: Rally: Games, bike show, local tours, Rodeolympics, DJ music,
Yucca, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts.
How Much: $23 PreReg, $25 Gate.
Call: Carl Thompson (216)665-4214 or
adams@marconi.w8upd.uakron.edu
10th Hoosier Beemer Rally and Swap Meet (28)
When: June 21-23, 1996
Where: Muscatatuck County Park, North Vernon, Indiana
What: Rally: camping, hot showers, pin, awards, door prizes, bike
show, hot dog roast, swap meet, vendors.
How Much: $10.
Call: (812)358-2689 or (812)988-6805
3rd Alberta 2000 Endurance Ride (29)
When: June 21-22, 1996
Where: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
What: Eudurance Ride: 2100 Km (1400 miles) in 24-30 hours.
How Much: $50 CDN PreReg only, 75 rider limit.
Call: Tracy DesLaurier (403)464-8553 or (403)423-0053
1st Arm River Run (30)
When: June 21-23, 1996
Where: Arm River/Findlatere CAmpground, 1 hr. north of Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada
What: Campout: Mineral spa, camping, hot charcoal, great views!
How Much: $Free
Call: Peter Chernoff (306)586-5941
Vintage Motorcycle Short Track Races (11)
When: June 22-23, 1996
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds, CA
What: Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap, Short Track Races
Call: (805)650-6777
AHRMA Vintage Racing at PMC Race Park and Peoria Speedway (10)
When: June 28-30, 1996
Where: Peoria, Illinoise
What: National Dirt Track Racing Series, National Motocross Series,
Speed and Sport National Trial Series
How Much: $Call.
Call: (715)842-9699, Tote Gray (309)685-3488
Pony Express Tour '96 (9)
When: June 29, 1996
Where: Missouri Western State College
What: Charity Ride: Breast Cancer Research. Ride and Parade, Breakfast.
How Much: $35.
Call: Toby Cummings, (816)271-4200
July
Wing Ding XVIII (8)
When: July 2-5, 1996
Where: Madison, Wisconsin
What: Convention.
How Much: $Call
Call: (602)581-2500
4th Udder Nonsence BMW Rally (31)
When: July 5-7, 1996
Where: Riedlbauer's resort, Round Top, New York
What: Rally: camping, swimming, hot tub, live music, prime rib
dinner, awards, door prizes, field events.
How Much: $29 PreReg, $35 Gate.
Call: Barb Kipp (518)765-3201
Eager Beaver Rok-On Classic (32)
When: July 8-9, 1996
Where: Knoxville North KOA, Knoxville, Tennessee
What: Rally: Camping, pool, laundry, 1 dinner.
How Much: $ 15 PreReg only.
Write: BMW ROK, P.O. Box 502, Talbot, TN 37877
24th BMW MOA National Rally & 2nd K1 Owners Club Meeting (33)
When: July 11-14, 1996
Where: Burke County Fairgrounds, Morganton, North Carolina
What: MOA National Rally: Camping, pin, entertainment, field
events, door prizes, tech sessions, vendors, bike show, tours, bike
judging, BMW motorcycle raffle.
How Much: $20 PreReg, $25 Gate.
Call: (314)537-5511
8th Alaska Last Frontier Rally (34)
When: July 12-14, 1996
Where: Little Sustina River Campground, Houston, Alaska
What: Rally: Camping, field events, awards dinner, door prizes,
guided tours, pins.
How Much: $30 PreReg, $35 Gate.
Call: Dan & Laurelee Ahlman LeBlanc (907)696-8008 or
ahlman_laurelee@msmail.asd.k12.ak.us
Northwest Territories (35)
When: July 12, 1996
Where: Fred Henne Campground, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
What: 10th anniversary of the North East High Plains Drifters M/C
How Much: $Free.
Call: Mike Marston (207)225-3065
16th British Biker Coorerative Rally & Show (7)
When: July 12-14, 1996
Where: Concord, Wisconsin
What: Rally & Show: Royal Enfield Centenjnial National Rally
How Much: $Call.
Write: The BBC, P.O. Box 23050, Milwaukee, WI 53223-0050
RA In Bonjour (36)
When: July 18-21, 1996
Where: St. Agapit, just north of Quebec City, Canada
What: Rally: Quebec City tours.
How Much: $???
Call: (407)984-7800 or
74461.410@compuserve.com
Top O' The Rockies Rally(37)
When: July 19-21, 1996
Where: Paonia, Colorado
What: Rally. Field events, parade, door prizes, music, softball,
coffee/tee, 1 dinner, pin, showers, vendors, beer garden.
How Much: $20 by 6/15, $25 gate.
Call: Curt Prentice (303)371-8207, (303)757-7751
7th Gathering of Rolling Broccoli Riders(38)
When: July 26-28, 1996
Where: Owen Sound, Ontario
What: Non-Rally. Fun fellowship and frivolities, coffe, donuts, stew &
corn on the cob. No showers (bring swimsuit).
How Much: Clothing-Items or items discovered at "Thrift Shops".
Call: Bruno Haus (519)534-2598
August
GS "Big Dog Ride" (1)
When: Aug.-Sept, 1996
Where: Colorado
What: World's toughest BMW GS event. Invitation Only.
Call: BMW of Denver (303)936-2317
24th Cascade Country Rendezvous/Swap Meet(39)
When: August 1-4, 1996
Where: Cashmere, Washington
What: Rally: 3 nights camping, 3 dinners, hot showers, field
events, swap meet, poker run, coffee and soft drinks, BMW dealer service
on site, vendors.
How Much: $33 by 7/20/96, $38 at Gate.
Call: Joe Rogers (206)582-1838
Grand National Weekend (6)
When: Aug. 3-4, 1996
Where: Peoria, Illinois
What: Event: Camping, Steppenwolf Band, Swap Meet, Poker Run, Vendors,
Food, Short Track Racing.
How Much: $ Call.
Call: Info: (800)747-0302, Race Tickets: (309)697-1285
BMW at Sturgis(40)
When: August 5-11, 1996
Where: Sturgis, South Dakota
What: Sturgis Rally and Races: Camping, rides, local sites.
How Much: $8.50/person/night.
Call: Don Leonard (605)343-5466
19th Dan'l Boone Rally(41)
When: August 8-11, 1996
Where: Boone, North Carolina
What: Rally: pin, door prizes, trophies/awards, vendors, self
guided tours, 1 dinner, field events, bike show, coffee/soft drinks,
mountain riding.
How Much: $20 PreReg, $25 Gate.
Call: Sunny Norton (704)847-3491 or Ron Davis (704)847-3603
Cherry Country Rally 1996(42)
When: August 9-11, 1996
Where: Grant, Michigan
What: Rally: 2 nights camping, poker run, 1 dinner, entertainment,
heated pool, hot showers, general store.
How Much: $20.
Call: Katie Quinn (810)583-2558
Ninth Rocky Bow Lunatic Fringe Rally(43)
When: August 9-11, 1996
Where: Didsbury, Alberta
What: Rally: shaded campsites, hot showers, 2 breakfasts, 2 suppers,
sightseeing ride, picnic, poker walk, field events, rally pin, awards,
prizes, free coffee and soft drinks.
How Much: $30 CDN PreReg, $35 CDN Gate.
Call: (403)948-7858
23rd Stanley Stomp Back To Basics(44)
When: August 9-11, 1996
Where: Stanley, Idaho
What: Rally: 2 nights camping, hot springs.
How Much: $10/person.
Call: John (203)345-8682
1st Heartland Rendezvous (5)
When: Aug. 9-11, 1996
Where: Southern Illinois
What: Rally: Camping, Games, Tech Sessions, Rides, Food, Hot Showers.
How Much: $10/nite + $5 registration.
Call: xxx
11th Bee Cee Beemre Rally(45)
When: Aug. 15-18, 1996
Where: Enderby, British Columbia, Canada
What: Rally: camping, hot showers, bottomless coffee, Sausage
Feed, Saturday night dinner and entertainment, field events, poker run,
bonfire.
How Much: $43(CD)/$34(US) PreReg, $48(CD)/$36(US) Gate.
Checks to: Dee Wejr, R.R. #1 Site 1A, Comp 22, Enderby, B.C. Canada
BOE IVO.
16th Hard To Be Humble Rally(46)
When: Aug. 16-18, 1996
Where: Livingston County 4-H Park, Pintiac, Illinois
What: Rally: 2 nights camping, hot showers, rally pin, awards, door
prizes, field events, trophies, endless coffee/hot chocolate/iced tea,
Fri. hot dog roast and entertainment, Sat. evening dinner and band.
How Much: $???
Call: Chuck Manley, (309)378-4588
Chicago Region Rally at Galena(47)
When: August 23-25, 1996
Where: Palace Campground & Motel, 1 mile west of Galena, Illinois.
What: Rally:Showers, swimming pool, mini-golf, field events, hay
rides, tech seminars, Fri. night hotdogs, Sat. evening catered meal and
entertainment, coffee and cold drinks around the clock, vendors.
How Much: $???
Call: Gerhard Pilz, (708)231-2694
30th Four Winds Rally(48)
When: Aug. 23-25, 1996
Where: Buttercup Campground in Renfrew, Pa.
What: Rally: Two nights camping, Sat. dinner, rally pin, prizes,
entertainment, tech programs, tour rides, children's activities, no field
events, vendors.
How Much: $27 before 8/1, $30 Gate.
Call: Brian Livermore (412)921-3957
2nd GS PD Endurance Run(49)
When: Aug. 25, 1996
Where: Protrero Cafe, Route 94, San Diego, CA
What: Endurance Run: No fees, no pins, no t-shirts, no anything,
except handshakes, smiles, congratulations, and 'attaboys' shich will be
heartfelt and sincere.
How Much: Free
Call: Doc 14 Leader (619)461-4433
Huettentreffen(50)
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1996
Where: Switzerland, west of Interlaken, near Ablandschen, the Alps.
What: Event
How Much:???
Call: Barbara and Joerg Maier +41-46228729
26th Reunion and Get Together(51)
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1996
Where: Riverbend Park, Smithville, Texas
What: Rally: Camping, hot showers, children's playground, poker
run, tour to Shiner brewery, field events, awards ceremony, rally pin.
How Much: $18
Call: Neil Reno (713)937-8792 or Mike Murphy (713)488-9040
22nd Finger Lakes Rally(52)
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 1996
Where: Hidden Valley Group Camp, Watkins Glen, New York
What: Rally: 3 nites camping, 2 evening meals, 2 live bands, pin,
touring, winery tours, tech sessions, vintage bike judging, vendors.
How Much: $42 Pre Reg, $45 Gate.
Call: Dave Murray (716)594-4422
22nd Sherondo Lake Rally (4)
When: Aug. 29-31, 1996
Where: National Recreation Area, Waynesboro, VA
What: Rally: Camping, Dinner, Awards, Prizes.
How Much: $25.
Call: Charlie (804)384-2770
21st Three Flags Classic (3)
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 1996
Where: Mexicali, Mexico to Kelowina, B.C. Canada
What: Endurance Rally. A drawing is held for participation slots.
No Walk In Entries. Must be S.C.M.A. member. Entries must be postmarked
by Jan. 27, 1996.
How Much: $210.
Call: Chairman Joe Mandeville (818)333-0174, Vice Chairman Jan Staws
(310)437-4116
September
Buckeye State Rally(53)
When: September 6-8, 1996
Where: Lake Snowden Campgrounds, Athens, Ohio
What: Rally: 2 nites camping, door prizes, Fri. hot soup, awards,
field events.
How Much: $22.
Call: Chris Richards (216)261-4999
Wisconsin Dells Rally(54)
When: September 6-8, 1996
Where: ???
What: Rally: mug and pin to first 1100, Fri. Beemer broth, Sat.
dinner, round the clock coffee, soda, coca, awards, trophies, door prizes.
How Much: $29 PreReg, $34 Gate.
Call: Bill Stephan (414)377-9178
19th Surf and Sand Rally(55)
When: September 6-7, 1996
Where: Virgina Beach, VA
What: 2 nites camping, Fri. Hot Dogs, Sat. BBQ hog roast, donuts
Sunday, field events, door prizes, awards, hot showers, pool.
How Much: $???
Call: Carol Beals (804)548-3381
12th Bavarian Mountain Weekend(56)
When: September 6-8, 1996
Where: Sipapu Ski Area, 25 Mi. SE of Taos, NM
What: Rally: Fri. Chili, am coffee, rally pins, door prizes, Sat.
dinner, bike show, awards, live music, lodge bunks or camping.
How Much: $22 PreReg, $27 Gate.
Call: Frank Allen (505)275-1150
Hillbilly Campout 1996(57)
When: September 13-15, 1996
Where: Pineville, Missouri
What: Rally: Fri bean pot, Sat breakfast and dinner, Sun
breakfast, patches, poker run, field events, door prizes.
How Much: $18 PreReg, $20 Gate.
Call: Fred (417)451-1941
14th Green Mountain Rally '96(58)
When: September 13-15, 1996
Where: Ripton, VT
What: Rally: Fri, Sat dinner, Sun. breakfast, tours, GS tour,
evening entertainment, field events, door prizes, awards ceremony, hot
showers, camping.
How Much: $30 PreReg only
Call: Pete and Dotty DeCota, P.O. Box 253, Weahervane Road,
Killington, VT 05751 (802)422-3391
6th "Freeze Your Buns" Gypsy Tour(59)
When: September 27-29, 1996
Where: 2 Rivers Campground, ME
What: Gypsy Tour: Hare & Hounds tour, 2 nites camping, 2 dinners,
door prizes, rally button
How Much: $TBA PreReg only
Call: Mike Marston (207)225-3065
Last Chance To Go Arabian(60)
When: September 27-29, 1996
Where: Jellystone Park, Mays Landing, NJ
What: Rally: Rally pin, games, field events, awards, Fri chili, Sat
dinner, GS events.
How Much: $25 PreReg, $29 Gate.
Call: Hans (609)728-9535
11th Autumn Beemer Bash (2)
When: Sept. 20-22
Where: Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA
What: Rally: Poker Run, Camping, Hot Showers, Rides
How Much: $30 PreReg, $35 Gate.
Call: (510)798-7808 or
dave5499@aol.com
October
9th Rally of the Dinosaur(61)
When: October 3-6, 1996
Where: Strasburg, France
What: Rally
How Much: ???
Call: Rolf Lettmann +49-6126-2548
22nd Return to Shiloh Rally(62)
When: October 4-6, 1996
Where: Savannah, TN
What: Rally: camping, music, rally pin, door prizes, BMW awards,
hot showers, vendors, continuous coffee.
How Much: $15
Call: Paul Rhodes (901)357-7450
27th Oktoberfest Rally(63)
When: October 11-13, 1996
Where: Rancho Corrido Campground, Pauma Vally, CA
What: Rally
How Much: $???
Call: Kim Sharpe (619)457-8123
Falling Leaf Rally(64)
When: October 11-13, 1996
Where: Potosi, MO
What: Rally: Camping, field events, pin, prizes, tours, trophies,
endless coffee, concessions, hot showers, Fri Hot dog roast, Sat. band,
How Much:$15 Gate.
Call: Larry Floyd (314)892-7012
November
Hot Sprints, Arkansas Rally(65)
When: November 1-3, 1996
Where: Hot Springs, Arkansas
What: Rally: tour, poker walking run, campfire, camping.
How Much: $???
Call: B. Wilkins (901)774-3777
Gatorally '96(66)
When: November 1-3, 1996
Where: Marathon, Florida Keys
What: Rally: warm weather!
How Much: $???
Call: (407)588-3154
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