BMW RA -- Local Rallies

Local Rallies
The events listing below contains information provided to the BMW RA by our chartered clubs. To list your event, go here.

1) March 30- 1 April
1st BMW Club Veteran Riders International Campout
BMW Club Veteran Riders International
Come explore the historic military sites on the Gulf Coast and camp with BMW Club Veteran Riders International at the Historic Civil War Blakeley State Park located at 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort, AL 36577 (www.blakeleypark.org). The fees for camping are $15.00 per night payable to the Blakely State park. Reservations are requested with the campground at (251)-626-5581. There will be a Friday and Saturday night dinner provide for those who are not explore the Gulf coast. For more information contact Michael Johnston at mljohnston1200@gmail.com or at the www.veteranbmwriders.org website.

2) April 13-15
Dogwood Trail Rally
BMW Riders of Mississippi
Please join us at Turkey Creek Water Park in Newton, MS from 04/13/12-04/15/12 for food, fun, fellowship and music. Go to BMWRidersofMississippi.org for more info.

3) April 13 -15 2012
Texas National Rally
San Antonio BMW Riders Association
Join us on the banks of the beautiful Llano River at Robinson City Park in Llano, TX for the Texas National Rally. This is a NO FRILLS rally so there is no entry fee but there is a $10 per tent camping fee. We’ll have a Friday night Chili pot, 24 hr coffee and tea as well as ice chests for recreational beverages. Saturday evening the Llano VFD fish fry and BBQ will be happening in downtown Llano. Robinson Park is on FM 152, off Hwy 16, about two miles west of the square in Llano. GPS coordinates are N 30 44.942 W 098 42.333 For more information, contact co -chair Steve Henson at henzilla57@earthlink.net

4) April 28-29
BMW Flea Market and MotoExpo
Blackhawk Region BMW Association
Huge indoor BMW MotoExpo and Flea Market, now open both Saturday afternoon and Sunday! We welcome motorcycle and accessory dealers, vendors, enthusiast-sellers, and buyers. Vendors, register early and get a free listing on our Website. Located at Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL, 10 miles west of Rockford and 1 mile north of US20. GPS coordinates: 42.316242, -89.366612. Buyers admitted with a $5 donation. Saturday camping for both vendors and buyers. Saturday lunch and supper, and Sunday breakfast and lunch served onsite. Go towww.blackhawkbmwclub.org for details, vendor registration information, and event news.Contact: Earve Brauer, til 8:00 p.m., at 815-962-8911 (rockbmw2000@yahoo.com) or Jeff Sluiter, at 815-877-4728 (jsluiter1996@gmail.com)

5) May 4-6
22nd annual Georgia Mountain Rally
BMW Owners of Georgia
The 22nd annual Georgia Mountain Rally will be held again at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA. Rally fee includes camping on May 4&5, rally pin for the first 400, poker run, awards, door prizes, Friday and Saturday dinners (with a steak cooked the way you like it) a bonfire, and plenty of coffee. Pre-registration is $45 (postmarked by 4/14/12) or $55 at the gate. Early registration provides a chance to win the KERMIT CHAIR door prize. Registration form & information, the vendor registration form, and other links can be found at www.bmwmoga.info. PayPal and personal checks accepted. For questions and more info, please send an e-mail to rallymeister@bmwmoga.info

6) May 18 - 21
27th ABC Rally
Forest City Motarrad Club of Southwestern Ontario
Forest City Motarrad Club of Southwestern Ontario (MOA #159 RA #70) will be hosting its 27th rally at the Springwater Conservation Area, in S.W. Ontario. The Rally site is located on Elgin Rd 35, 9 km east of St. Thomas and 3 km south of Hwy 3. Admission is $50 and all motorcyclists are welcomed! This includes three nights of camping, showers, continuous coffee, campfire, prizes and lots of surprises. Friday 5:00 p.m. setup and biker stew (contribute a can). Saturday, dice run (win a motorcycle jacket), roast beef barbecue and entertainment. Sunday; tour Elgin County and a wine tour. Monday, cleanup and farewells. Contact Rich Stevenson (johnnydundas@gmail.com)

7) May 18-20
38th Annual Great River Road Run (GR3)
Madison BMW Club #5
Join us when we return to Beauford T. Anderson Veterans' Park in Soldiers Grove, WI. The park is located four-tenths of a mile west of US Highway 61 at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 131 and County Road C. Your rally fee ($26 if pre-registered by May 11th, $33 at gate) includes: 2 nights shaded camping, Saturday evening meal, GS & Touring rides, rally pin to first 250, door prizes, awards, firewood, coffee & lemonade. Early arrivals welcome, pay nightly camping fee at the Village Offices or Mobil station. Electrical hookups if needed. Motel and B&B options close by. For more info: www.madisonbmwclub.org/gr3 or rally@madisonbmwclub.org. Pre-registration form on website. Join us in the midst of the finest riding roads in Wisconsin!

8) May18-20
DownEast Rally
BMW Riders of Southern Maine
Enjoy 3 days & 2 nights of Oceanside camping at Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, Maine. Friday night chowders & chili, Sat. morning breakfast, Sat evening lobster dinner & Sun. morning continental breakfast. Fees: $50 for pre-registration postmarked before May 1, $60 after May 1 if space available. (W/O Sat night meal) optional Saturday night lobster, double lobster dinner for an additional $20; (single lobster $10). Optional vegetarian meal will be available. Please see www.BMWRSM.org for details and registration form. Or contact David Eskelund at rally@bmwrsm.org. Checks should be payable to BMWRSM. Send to David Eskelund; BMWRSM, 6 Hemlock Lane, Gray, ME 04039.

9) May 24 - 27, 2012
24th Annual “Great Chicken Rally in Rocket City
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama #107
Join us at Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL. on Hobbs Island Rd., ¼ mi. north of Tennessee River off US Hwy 231. Three nights camping, Three BBQ diners with morning pancakes Fri & Sat., Continental breakfast Sun. Over 100 Door prizes, standard rally awards, vendors, seminars, 3 nights live entertainment, all for $45 rally fee. Children 6 to 12, $20, under 6 free. Day passes ONLY on Sat.,$25. Raffle for a new BMW 2012 G650 Sat. evening. Tickets $5 each for the motorcycle raffle are available NOW. More information about the Raffle and Registration forms can be found on club website at www.bmwmoal.org or contact Shelia Kalahan, jeepmand64@roadrunner.com

10) May 24-28
40th Annual '49er Rally 2012
BMW Club of Northern California (#210)
Join us at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, just south of Mariposa, California. Includes 4 nights flat grassy camping & hot showers. Several different types of rides available, Seminars, Vendors, Bier Garten, Door Prizes. Featured speakers: Carla King and Wynne Benti help celebrate women riders. Saturday night BBQ Dinner with vegetarian option (PRE-REGISTERED ONLY). Rally costs $40 adult / $15 child under 12 years pre-registered, children under 6 admitted free; $49.00 adult / $20 child under 12 years at the gate. For information or registration write: BMW Club of NorCal, 2012 '49er Rally, 2540 Maywood DR, San Bruno, CA 94066. Email: 49erRegistration@bmwnorcal.org or check our website for the latest info, and online registration at: www.bmwnorcal.org/49er or Tel: (415) 587-5158

11) May 25-28
Cass Rally
Mountaineer BMW Riders
Club #268 will again this year host our Annual Rally in CASS, WV. Event will run from May 25-28, Hotdogs Friday night, full meal served at 6pm on Saturday, Chili and grilled cheese on Sunday. Observation rides, Grand prize, door prizes, cash prizes, mug for the first 175. Ask to join "Cass Rally" on Face Book for updates and chats. See you in the Mountians!

12) June 1-3
36th Annual Hiawatha Rally
BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota
36th Annual Hiawatha Rally at Money Creek Haven Campground,near Houston, MN. Rally fee includes 2 nights camping. Friday dinner, Saturday night steak dinner and award presentation, demo rides courtesy of Leo's South, a guided GS ride, field events' door prizes, live music from Leftwing Bourbon Band and vendors on site. Pre-registration $40.00. $45.00 at the door. Children 7-15 pre-registration $20.00. $25.00 at the door. Children 6 and under free. Rally pins to the first 350 attendees. More info at: www.bmwmocm.com Registration checks payable to BMWMOCM Mail to Gary Trull, 5492 Altura Rd. Fridley Mn. 55421-1145

13) June 1–3
38th Annual Square Route Rally
BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington
Join BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington at Camp WestMar located 7 miles west of US 15 at Thurmont MD in the beautiful Catoctin Mountains. Registration includes 2 nights of camping, Friday, Saturday dinner, with entertainment on those evenings. Wooded campsites are available for tent camping or take advantage of 60 first-come/first-serve bunkhouse beds in cabins; motels are in nearby Thurmont, Hagerstown, or Frederick. 14509 Brown Rd, Sabillasville, MD 21780-8728 GPS: N39o 37.244’, W77o 31.910’ A great deal of additional, updated information and registration forms are available on the club’s website www.bmwbmw.org

14) June 14-17
2012 BMW RA 40th Anniversary International Rally
BMW RA
Copper Mountain Resort 209 Ten Mile Circle Copper Mountain, CO 80443 Latitude/Longitude: 39.504157,-106.141731 N 39° 30' 13" W 106° 8' 33" For a map and directions (just enter your zipcode!) click here: Click this link for the Google Map! Visit the Copper Mountian website here: www.coppercolorado.com/winter/summer

15) August 9 - 12, 2012
35th Annual Dan'l Boone Rally
Carolinas BMW Motorcycle Owners Club
The 35th Annual Dan’l Boone Rally in the KOA Campgrounds in Boone, NC. Some of the best motorcycle roads on the East side of the Mississippi River: Activities include: a great assortment of door prizes donated by our wonderful sponsors and some special ones in celebration of our 35th anniversary; classic/vintage people’s choice; 35th anniversary pin for the first 200 arrivals, hot dog roast on Thursday and Friday evenings, catered BBQ dinner Saturday night with coffee & donuts Sunday morning. Rally Fee: still $45 ($40 for preregistration) Friday and Saturday camping + $10 for Thursday night early arrivals. Pre-registration is encouraged (available 3/01/12) but not required. Contact: John Olsakovsky- rally@carolinasbmwmoa.org, Website: carolinasbmwmoa.org

16) Aug 9-12
39th Stanley Stomp Rally
Bavarian Mountain West Motorcycle Club of Idaho
The 39th Stanley Stomp will be held again in beautiful remote Grandjean, ID. Location is 100 miles NE of Boise just off Hwy 21.2012. Because of the remote location, attendance is by pre-registration only, through our web site. Sorry, we cannot handle ride-ins. Visit us at www.idahobmwriders.com for more details and registration. Registration will open January 1st, and the rally will be limited to first 200 pre-registered guests. Register early, and join us at the Stomp for great riding, scenery, and food.

17) August 16-19
11th Annual Hotsprings Rally
Bee Cee Beemers
This will be the Bee Cee Beemers 11th rally in beautiful Nakusp, B.C. . The riding is wonderful with awesome mountain scenery, some of the sweetest twisties anywhere, and great dual-sport adventures all around. Enjoy the nicest small town in BC, and savour the best rally meals and free coffee on the rally circuit. Join us - we have something for every rider! Check out www.beeceebeemers.com for general information and registration options. Contact: John Robertson at rally@beeceebeemers.com Rally Location: Nakusp Municipal Campground 314 8th Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC GPS Coordinates: N50 14.429 W117 47.725 For area information check out: www.nakusparrowlakes.com

18) Auguest 24-26
Northern Illinois 15th annual Galena Campout
BMW Motorrad Club Northern Illinois
BMW Motorrad Club Northern Illinois 15th annual Galena Campout at the Palace Campground in Galena Illinois on Rt 20. Friday night dinner. Registration is $ 20. per person. Children are welcome, free of any charges. Please notice, that camping and Rv sites costs is NOT included in the registration fee. Please make camping reservations direct with the Palace Campground office. Their Telephone: 815 - 777 - 2466. Contact person is Gerhard Pilz 12745 Rock Creek Circle Huntley, IL 60142 Tel: 847 - 515 - 2638 Gpilz@foxvalley.net

19) Sept 21-23
10th Annual Thunder Mountain Rendezvous
BMW Riders of Western Colorado
Hotchkiss Colorado, color weekend, Help us raise money for motorcycle safety and the Booster Club, our venue includes grassy camping and restrooms with showers. $35 before 9/10, $45 at the gate, you get, two dinners, Booster Club fundraiser pancake breakfast available Sat. a.m., continental breakfast Sunday morning, camping, rally pin, coffee, door prizes, and entertainment. No camping on the grass before September 20 after 5 p.m. Information: Joe Branson thndrlovr@yahoo.com Ph. 970-261-6511 or www.bmwriders.net .

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