March 9-18

FL

BMW Campout - Daytona Bike Week

Various Clubs

Holiday Travel Park, Bunnell, FL  32110, corner of I-95 and Old Dixie Highway (exit 278). Come enjoy Bike Week with your friends under the palms. Grassy, shaded, quiet camping only minutes from all the action. The Florida Airhead Beemer Club manages the BMW camping area and provides a hospitality area and other support. All motorcycle makes and models are welcome around the campfire. Coffee will be ready at 6:00 in the morning and we'll have collectable 2012 T-shirts, door prizes and our celebrated daily 50/50 cash drawings. HTP facilities include a restaurant, clean hot showers and laundry. Picnic tables and port-a-lets will be located in the BMW camping area. Free 4-hour visitor's pass. Camping info is available at http://www.holidaytravelparkcoop.com or at 330-219-9058. Point of contact is Bob Messer at 321-385-0566 or . Additional information can be found on the Flairheads.org website under the Event Calendar. Come on down, warm up and share the variety of events held during Bike Week with your friends while camping in a controlled quiet area.

What better way to wipe away the winter blues than to wash the ol\' bike off and ride to East Tennessee? You are invited to the 6th installment of March Moto Madness, full of nothing but good riding, great eats and good fellowship. This is primitive camping only, crybabies need not apply.  Weather? Rain, snow or shine, we\'ll be there. The date's set by the Farmer\'s Almanac and it's claimed to be 80% accurate. There'll be guided and self-guided rides for the gravel or asphalt rider, and some more off road for those that can\'t get enough. Door prizes, field events and always a large fire. Great food Friday & Saturday night by the Cigar Man, usually with a Cajun twist.  Pancakes and smoked sausage Saturday morning and Huevos Rancheros on Sunday to get you started right for your ride home. Pre-registration before March 16 is $45, $55 at the gate. Rally fee includes 3 nights camping, two dinners, two breakfasts, and all the riding you want. Contact Kevin at Kev95GS
 @gmail.com or Dan at for registration form. All bikes welcome.
location:     Tellico Plains, TN
      

public contact:     Kevin Shraderb-

1st BMW Club Veteran Riders International Campout

MW Club Veteran Riders International Campout
club:         BMW Club Veteran Riders International (#329)
dates:         03/30/2012 - 04/01/2012
description:    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 (http://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 or at the http://www.veteranbmwriders.org website.
location:     Spanish Fort,  36577

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=36577&z=8
public contact:    

April 6-8

PA

Adventure beginner rider workshop for large-displacement adventure bikes

MAC-PAC #289

Experience the beautiful back roads of western Pennsylvania on a guided three-day adventure ride. The tour begins at Poe Valley National Campgrounds, with a skills clinic preparing the riders for their challenging adventure ahead. Over the course of three days, riders will explore parts of various national forests in the area. The adventure will be a true dual-sport ride, continually moving from twisty, paved roads to a combination of gravel, dirt and bedrock roads. A support vehicle will transport luggage and provide any assistance necessary. Instructors will cover on- and off-road skills and pertinent topics in the clinic as well as at various points along the journey.

The Three-Day Adventure Tour is for beginners. Riders need to be comfortable riding at the speed limit on public roads. A large portion of the tour is off-road. The primary off-road surface will be packed gravel (Forest Service roads). There will be opportunities along the way for more skilled riders to challenge their abilities on a bit more aggressive terrain. Riders should be prepared to ride 150-250 miles a day on mixed surfaces, Cost: $950. What is included: camping site, training, adventure detours. What should you bring: motorcycle, appropriate riding gear, tent and camp equipment. Class size is a maximum of 12 students Contact: 610-470-8897 or e-mail Alain Kaldewaay for more details, at .

Join us on the banks of the beautiful Llano River at Robinson City Park in Llano, TX for the Texas National Rally, hosted by the San Antonio BMW Riders. 

Just minutes from Fredericksburg and Luckenbach, with great Texas Hill Country riding and beautiful wildflowers.
This is a NO FRILLS rally so there is no entry fee but there is a $10 per tent camping fee.  On site RV park, fees and info at http://www.llrgc.com/.  Hotel info at http://llanochamber.org/.
We'll have a Friday night Chili pot (while it lasts), 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

 

 

April 13-15

MS

20th Dogwood Trail Rally

BMW Riders of Mississippi #15

Join us at Turkey Creek Water Park. Friday night potluck supper. Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. Music and Southern hospitality. Directions: I-20 to exit 109, go north eight miles on Hwy 15 to Decatur, MS; follow the brown signs five miles to Turkey Creek Water Park. $30 fee includes camping and breakfasts. Learn more at bmwridersofmississippi.org. Rally Master David Coles, or cell 228-324-9060.

All vintage BMW motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to gather at Craig and Elaine Vechorik's (MOA # 9462) Bench Mark Works motorcycle museum, campground and vintage parts store for a weekend of Vintage and Antique BMW motorcycle-related activities. Craig ("Vech") will present technical seminars.

Free swap meet in the yard, bring your used parts. Awards will be given to five motorcycle owners based on vintage motorcycle criteria, and to five "Vintage BMW Heroes. Children and pets are welcome. Showers, coffee/soft drinks, door prizes, technical seminars, two area rides, swap meet, free long-distance telephone calls to any country, and a 10% discount off all parts purchased from Bench Mark Works. RV space is only available at city park, about one mile from site. Rally t-shirts will be available For other details, visit their website Bench Mark Works, 3400 Earles Fork Road, Sturgis MS 39769 e-mail: .

Telephone: (662) 465-6444

April 22

WI

28th wild goose run

Port Washington BMW Club #116

Join us on Sunday April 22, at noon when the Wisconsin area clubs will meet at Bayside Supper Club (W931 County Road G, Beaver Dam, WI, 920-88-0505) for brunch & festivities. South of Beaver Dam, take Hwy 151 Exit 129 (which is Business 151) for 0.7 miles, turn left at Kwik Trip. $11.00/person includes gourmet meal, tax, tip, trophies & door prizes. For map & more info: http://www.portmwclub.com. Make reservations with your local Wisconsin club before 4/15/2012, or contact: Brian Justman, 496 County Hwy H, Fredonia WI 53021.

April 27 - 29

VT

Frosty Nutz

Yankee Beemers #153

Make us a part of your plans April 27-29! Shake off the winter blahs and get reacquainted with old friends, while we cook road-kill over an open fire and swap lies at the Wilgus State Park in Vermont. Enjoy fantastic tourist-free Green Mountain riding! All the details at www.yankeebeemers.org.

 

BMW Flea Market and MotoExpo

Blackhawk Region BMW Association #35

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 to www.blackhawkbmwclub.org for details, vendor registration information, and event news.Contact: Earve Brauer, til 8:00 p.m., at 815-962-8911 () or Jeff Sluiter, at 815-877-4728 ()

May 4 - 6

MI

39^th Original Mini Rally

BMW Club of Battle Creek #14

You are invited to attend our Original Mini-Rally at Green Valley Campground in Sturgis, Michigan. Rally fee is $20 at the gate (no pre-registration). Rally fee includes: non-stop coffee and hot chocolate & donuts, Friday night Hot Dog Supper and Sunday morning Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Subs will be for sale on Saturday at lunchtime and also taking pizza orders for Saturday night evening meal. Saturday afternoon field events and Door Prizes and Awards Saturday evening. Also Saturday ride to Fennville area for those wishing to explore. Camping includes hot showers, indoor eating/meeting facility and firewood. Electric is also available for additional charge. Area motels close by for those not camping. Nice restaurants also close by. Green Valley Campground is located 1.5 miles west of MI-66 on Fawn River Road, which is 1.25 miles south of US-12 and 2 miles north of I-80/90. For more information, contact Connie Scarbrough. Rally Chair at 269-731-4826 or or Donna Bennett at 269-349-1101 or .

22nd Annual Georgia Mountain Rally

BMW Owners of Georgia #23

The 22nd annual Georgia Mountain Rally will be held again at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA. Riders have come to enjoy this world-class facility with its huge indoor music hall and awesome lakeside camping. The beautiful North Georgia location is in close proximity to Deal's Gap, the Cherohala Skyway, Wolf Pen Gap, Brasstown Bald, Richard Russell Scenic Parkway, Blood Mountain (Hwy 129), Nantahala, Wyah Bald, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and much more. Plus, this is dual-sport heaven with endless miles of friendly gravel forest roads. Our new location is also convenient to all stores, shops, and restaurants in Hiawassee, Blairsville and Young Harris. A huge paved and covered vendor area makes for happy vendors and shoppers. Shady campsites, lake views, hot showers, good food, a great variety of vendors and door prizes, bonfire, bike show, seminars, tennis courts, fun and fellowship round out the experience. The Ramada Inn (The Lodge at Lake Chatuge 800-613-4349) next to the park offers a special rate for rally attendees. Local Chambers of Commerce for Towns County (Hiawassee and Young Harris) and Blairsville also provide various area lodging and cabin listings. Rally fee includes camping on May 4 and 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. Camping before and/or after rally dates requires separate fee(s) paid directly to the campground office (ask for rally rate discount). Registration form and information, the vendor registration form, and other links can be found at http://www.bmwmoga.info. PayPal and personal checks accepted. For questions and more info, please send an e-mail to .

May 18 - 20

WI

38th Annual Great River Road Run (GR3)

Madison BMW Club #7

Join us when we return to Veterans' Park in Soldiers Grove, WI, intersection of Hwys US61 & 131. Your rally fee ($26 if pre-registered by May 11th , $33 @ gate) includes: 2 nights shaded camping, Saturday evening meal, GS & Touring rides, rally pin to first 250, door prizes, awards, firewood and coffee & lemonade. Early arrivals welcome, pay nightly camping fee at the Village Offices or Mobil station. Electrical hookups if needed. Motel options close by. For more info: http://www.madisonbmwclub.org/gr3 or Pre-reg. form on website. Join us in the midst of the finest riding roads in Wisconsin!

27th ABC Rally

Forest City Motorrad Club MOA #159

Join us at the Springwater Conservation Area, in southwestern 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. 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 ()

31st Annual AZBeemers Roadrunner Rally

AZ Beemers #89

Don't miss the largest sport touring and adventure riding rally in the southwest. This year, we are in the rugged mountains and old west atmosphere of beautiful Prescott, AZ.  Roadrunner Rally is the place to enjoy your friends, great food, temperate weather, and unparalleled riding. Includes camping, dinner Friday and Saturday night, clean restrooms and hot showers. Relax at the hospitality pavilion and enjoy lively entertainment at night. Tour Arizona's Red Rock Country in the poker run or enjoy roads less traveled in the GS off road adventure.  Demo ride your next bike provided by local dealers.  Check out our many vendors. Win valuable door prizes. Register before April 15th for discounted admission fee of $44 and secure your rally pin. For more information and registration form, visit http://www.azbeemers.org/rally. Call Brian Boles at 480-861-2816 or e-mail

May 18 - 20

ME

DownEast Rally

BMW Riders of Southern Maine #183

Join us for the 2012 DownEast Rally at Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, Maine. Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights of Oceanside camping at Hermit Island Campground. Friday night chowders and chili, Sat. morning breakfast, Sat evening lobster dinner and Sun. morning continental breakfast. Guided rides, maps for self-guided trips will be available. 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. Pre-registrations are accepted after March 1, 2010 and will be processed in order of receipt. Early arrivals will be charged for camping by Hermit Island Campground. Please see http://www.BMWRSM.org for details and registration form. Or contact David Eskelund at . Checks should be payable to BMWRSM. Send to David Eskelund; BMWRSM, 6 Hemlock Lane, Gray, ME 04039.

May 24 - 27

AL

24th Annual "Great Chicken Rally in Rocket City"

BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama #5

Join us at Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL. on Hobbs Island Rd., ¼ mi. north of Tennessee River off US Hwy 231. Three nights camping, Smoked BBQ pork and sides Thurs. evening, pancakes Fri & Sat. morning, Continental breakfast Sun. morning, Smoked chicken and sides for Friday Dinner, Sat. lunch and Dinner. Free coffee, tea, water, and lemonade throughout the rally and free popcorn and peanuts at night to enjoy with the live music, as long as the volunteers hold out. Rally pin, rally gift, and a chicken key chain to the first 600 arrivals. Over 100 Door prizes, standard rally awards, vendors, seminars, 3 nights live entertainment, all for $45 rally fee. Vintage bike show with awards to be given. Make arrangements with the current rally chair at . Please no pets. Early arrivals before Thursday must pay the campground their regular fee.

Children 6 to 12, $20, under 6 free. Day passes ONLY on Sat., $25. Raffling new BMW 2012 G650 Sat. evening. Tickets $5 and are available NOW - Contact . Self guided tour maps to Barber's Motor Sports track and Museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Unclaimed Baggage store, and self guided "Great roads" rides will be available at registration. No RV slots with hook-ups in main campground. Additional RV sites, if you are self contained, are in the side camp area at no extra cost. Vendors please reserve space ahead with Shelia Kalahan, , or check Club website http://www.BMWMOAL.org

Please make checks payable to BMW MOAL, and mail pre-registrations to: Connie Reaves - CFO, 1270 1st Ave W., Alabaster, AL. 35007.

Registration forms can be found on club website at http://www.bmwmoal.org

40th '49er Rally

BMW Club of Northern California #9

Join us at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, just south of Mariposa, California, the gateway to Yosemite, in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Includes 4 nights flat grassy camping & hot showers (early bird camping on or before Wednesday available - $10 tent / $25 RV per night). Poker Run, GS Ride, English Trials, Skills and Safety Clinic, Seminars, Vendors, Bier Garten, Door Prizes. Featured speakers: Carla King and Wynne Benti help celebrate women riders. Also, Sat. 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: or check our website for the latest news, info, and online registration at: www.bmwnorcal.org/49er or Tel: 415-587-5158.

13th Annual ROK Rally

BMW Riders of Knoxville #156

It is our pleasure to host our 13th Annual ROK Rally. To enhance your riding experience in the East Tennessee/Western North Carolina/West Virginia areas, the BMW Riders of Knoxville will host you at TWO Creeks Camp area in Del Rio, Tennessee, May 25-28. It's located on the scenic French Broad River, between Johnson City, Asheville, NC and Knoxville, TN. If you've seen Ian's Schmeisser's dual sport maps in the February BMW Owners News, we're located at the bottom of Hwy 107 from Max Patch. We're one hour from the famous Deal's Gap and the Cherohala Skyway. The ROK Rally fee includes: 3 nights camping, Dave's famous recipe white chili, snacks, continental breakfast, endless coffee, plus more. See millions of FIREFLYS on display nightly. A natural event that must be seen to be believed. Check us out at: http://www.BMWROK.org for links, registration form, rally count and latest info. Pre-registration only $40 and limited to first 100 pre-paid by May 20, 2012.  $50 at gate if spots available. Mail all inquiries to Jerry at  . Send registration form and check payable to:

BMWROK, 6013 Ontario Cr., Morristown, Tennessee 37814

May 25 - 29

WV

Cass Rally

Mountaineer Riders #34

Please join us again this year for the annual Cass Rally hosted by BMW MOA club #34. Hotdogs Friday night, meal served at 6pm on Saturday. Coffee, Hot chocolate, and tea around the clock. Observation rides, Door prizes, Grand prize and cash prizes. Search "Cass Rally" on FACEBOOK and ask to join the group for updates. See you in the Mountains! More details: Richard Page () and Mike Harper ()

 

 

Preview the doorsteps of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills a cool month before the BMW MOA International Rally. The Kansas City BMW Motorcycle Club presents the "Land of Oz Rally" at Linn County Park, LaCygne, Kansas. US 69 at K52, south of Kansas City, MO., (N38 22.253 W94 39.889). Shaded camping, hot showers, Saturday night dance, 4 meals provided, drinks, field events, kids events, "organized ride" door prizes, and technical workshop seminars - sorry but there is no longer a swimming pool in the park. All for the low price of $35 ($30 preregistration). Rally pin to the first 175 adults. Check our website for more info: http://www.kcbmwmc.com  For preregistration info please contact Paula Hamblin, 816-600-2475,

38th Annual Square Route Rally

BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington #40

Join BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington at Camp WestMar located 7 miles west of US 15 at Thurmont MD  in the beautiful Catoctin Mountains for a fun-filled weekend of riding, seminars, tech sessions and camaraderie with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts! We have entertainment and several tech sessions planned for Saturday. However, if you're in the mood for riding, revel in some of the best sport-touring riding in the mid-Atlantic, either on well-maintained asphalt and/or challenging dual-sport routes thru the foothills of the Blue Ridge of MD, PA, WV and VA. We have a group GS ride as well as route sheets to help you to enjoy the miles of curvy paved roads in the Blue Ridge. Civil War historic sites - Antietam, Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, The Wilderness and others - are readily day-toured from our rally site using provided route sheets. A group ride to Sharpsburg will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Antietam campaign. Or, stretch your legs on the Appalachian Trail, just half a mile from the rally. If you are in the market for parts and accessories or maybe a new bike, we have three notable BMW dealerships in the area. Our rally is renowned for great door prizes, interesting activities/speakers, and loads of fun! Registration includes 2 nights of camping, Friday evening chili, Saturday multi-entrée dinner, continuous coffee, communal campfire, scads of door prizes including multiple grand prizes (preregistration provides an extra chance for a grand prize), rally pin and mug, flea market, and entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Breakfast and lunch available on site or nearby at several high value restaurants. 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. It's all at 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 http://www.bmwbmw.org or  contact Scott Keimig .

The BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota #49

The BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota invites you to the 36th Annual Hiawatha Rally, June 1-3 at Money Creek Haven Campground, near Houston, MN. Rally fee includes 2 nights lodging on grassy, shaded tent sites. Friday night soup and hot-dog roast. Saturday, 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. Saturday night steak dinner and award presentation. 24-hour coffee, lemonade, cocoa and tea. Rally T-shirts available. Pre-registration closes May 12, 2012. On-site registration opens at noon Friday, June 1. 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 pin to the first 350 attendees. Thursday Night Camping Available (Payable To Money Creek Haven C Ampground). More information at: http://www.bmwmocm.com Registration checks payable to: BMWMOCM, mail to Gary Trull, 5492 Altura Rd., Fridley, MN 55421-1145.

36th Annual Iowa Rally

Pure Stodge Touring Association #30

Join us at the 36th Annual Iowa Rally, June 7-10, located in the heart of the historical German Amana Colonies. Enjoy plenty of shady, grassy camping at the Middle Amana Community Park (area hotels also available). The first 250 registrants will receive a Rally pin and cup courtesy of Pure Stodge Touring Association. Your rally fee will include camping, live music, campfires, dinners, and traditional Iowa Rally libations. We've got great door prizes, awards, activities, and scenic rides! You will have convenient access to modern restrooms, shower facilities, campfire wood, and electricity. Space is available for RV camping. All motorcyclists are welcome! Visit http://www.purestodge.org to pre-register and for more information. You may also contact Rally Co-chairs Joe and Joy with any questions at .

June 8 - 10

NH

Pemi River Rally

Yankee Beemers #153

We're going back to the roots of Yankee Beemer motorcycle rallying, so no field camping, no bands, or a circus tent. However, our Toy Box will be there, a blazing campfire, an excellent Saturday feast, and of course some of the finest BMW riders in the land. Participation in the Saturday night steak feast is by pre-registration only. Find out more at http://www.yankeebeemers.org.

Chief Joseph Rally

BMW Riders of Oregon #83

Join us on the banks of the John Day River at the Grant County Fairgrounds nestled in the scenic Strawberry Mountains in John Day, Oregon for a weekend of great riding, seminars, food and fellowship. The historic city of John Day is located at the crossroads of US Highways 395 and 26. Enjoy some of the Northwest's best riding through gold and cattle country, refreshing mountain passes, cowboy breakfast, painted hills, John Day fossil beds, scenic river canyons, and historic wide-open high desert countryside. There is ample tent and RV camping on the fairgrounds, comfortable lodging in local motels and RV parks. For local shopping, downtown John Day is just three blocks from the fairgrounds. GPS Coordinates: N44° 24.967', W118° 56.868'. Visit our web page at http://WWW.bmwro.org for online or mail in registration forms and more. For questions, contact BMWRO Rallymaster at or phone 541-689-2822.

10^th Annual BMW Riders Campout

Somerset, Pa   -  June 15, 16, 17, 2012

Father's Day Weekend. Bring Dad, bring the kids!

Downloadable registration form  -   
www.thevuelta.com/CampoutRegistration2012.pdf

We return to Pioneer Park Campground  located in south central Pennsylvania. Pioneer Park is a terrific full-service camping resort with excellent showers and facilities, minutes away from the Pa. Turnpike Exit #10, Somerset, Pa. or the Donegal exit #9.

Directions: From Somerset, Rt. 31 W. 7 miles to campground.

From Donegal, Rt. 31 E 12 miles.

Cost is just $40.00 for the full weekend and includes, two nights camping, three meals, loads of door prizes, self-guided ride info and 10th Annual rally pin for the first 100 pre registrants.

Somerset is home to the new National Park at the Flight 93 crash site. Frank Lloyd Wright's master piece Fallingwater is 40 minutes away.  You are only 30 minutes from Historic Johnstown Pa, and its Flood Museum and National Park. There is great riding in any direction with many self-guided tours available.
Friday evening enjoy Gourmet Dump Stew (bring a can or 2 to add to the pot), hotdogs & snacks till their gone. Morning Coffee & tea.
Saturday evening Chicken BBQ Dinner, tons of door prizes.

Hearty send-off breakfast Sunday morning!

Pavilion, picnic tables, hot showers, campfires allowed-wood provided! Motels & Restaurants nearby. Sat. night campground band!

Discount for one night, not camping or 16 or younger.

Info: George Blackham IV,

or Jason Kaplitz;  (814) 535-8669

Pre-registration appreciated- Send check/name/ contact info to:

LHBMWR C/O 840 Basin Dr. Windber Pa. 15963

 

 

2nd Annual Canyon Mixer

BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66

The BMWMCC and Northern Colorado Euro Motorcycles (BMW Dealer) are co-sponsoring the second annual Canyon Mixer. The ride consists of various routes through different scenic canyons, encouraging some social mixing to go with whatever routes you draw. Your registration includes a commemorative embroidered ride patch, T-Shirt, continental breakfast, and a catered dinner. The registration fee of $35 per person must be paid in advance. Registration is limited to 100 participants. Go to Events at www.coloradobeemers.org for more information and online registration. E-mail questions to .

41st Top O' the Rockies Rally

BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66

Offering a reduced per-registration fee of $45.00 ($55.00 after July 8th) and the best riding in the nation, "Top O'the Rockies Rally" is sure to have something for everyone. Featuring entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, a complimentary dinner prepared by the great folks of Paonia, the American Legion beer garden, wine tours, door prizes, and plenty of food and merchandise vendors, you're sure to enjoy this bit of small town Colorado. The park, nestled in the town center, offers plenty of shaded camping within walking distance of downtown and several quiet camping options. Registration fees provide major support to local programs, projects, and charities. We offer 10 permanent and 20 portable toilets, showers in the park and at the high school, and motel and alternative camping options to make your stay enjoyable. Paonia is located 70 miles from Glenwood Springs, CO off Interstate 70 (via Hwy 82 & 133) or 27 miles from Delta, CO (Hwy 92&133). GPS coordinates are N38.86963 W107.59935. For more information contact David Adair at or call 720-446-9968. Visit http://www.coloradobeemers.org to register by credit card, download a mail-in registration, obtain Garmin files and converters, or view extensive information about the park and the rally site.  The drawing for a free chair, donated by the Kermit Chair Company, is available only to those who per-register, so do it now!

July 13-15

AB, Canada

25th Rocky Bow Lunatic Fringe Rally

Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197

Rally location: Beaupre Community Association Hall, Beaupre Creek Road, near Cochrane, Alberta (just off Highway #40 - Forestry Trunk Road). Travel about 13 km west on Highway #1A from the junction of #22 and 1A, which is just west of the town of Cochrane, then turn north (right) for three km on #40, turn right again onto Beaupre Creek Road. From here the venue is plainly visible on your left. Follow signs on #1A and #40. Rally fee is $45 CAD/US-pre-registration by 1 July 2012-and $50 at the gate. This fee includes five meals, refreshments, two nights camping (Friday and Saturday) in large, grassy area (showers at the pool in nearby Cochrane), field events, rides, door prizes, awards and rally pin (guaranteed for pre-reg. only). Plenty of scenic roads lead through the rolling foothills and the nearby majestic Rocky Mountains. Come and celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us, all the while enjoying our Western hospitality. Contact info: Magda Kok, 78 Eldridge Rise, Airdrie, AB T4B 1C4. Phone: 403-912-0837. Email: . Website: http://www.rockybowbmw.ca for info, location map and registration form.

40th Annual Missouri State Rally

Springfield BMW RoadRiders #8

You are invited to the 40th Annual Missouri State Rally, NEW DATE July 13-15, hosted by Springfield BMW RoadRiders Club, BMW MOA #8. Located in the city park in Crane, MO with camping along a spring fed creek with on-site bathrooms and showers. Our date change is to coordinate our 40th with the International Rally in Sedalia, MO. Friday afternoon dual-sport ride followed by an optional ham and bean dinner. Saturday includes dual-sport as well as street guided rides to Bentonville BMW for a free lunch. Saturday night an optional barbeque dinner and door prizes will be awarded. 40th Anniversary Pin to all participants. $25 registration fee and optional meals, at an additional charge. Day passes available for $15. For registration, contact Lisa Roberts at 417-234-7761 or email her at or visit our website: www.MotoMo.org to download the registration form. Rally participants can continue to camp for free through Wednesday after our rally, leading up to the 40th BMW MOA Rally. If you are on your way to Sedalia, stop by the Crane City park and camp for $5 per night.

25th Rocky Bow Lunatic Fringe Rally

Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197

Rally location: Beaupre Community Association Hall, Beaupre Creek Road, near Cochrane, Alberta (just off Highway #40 - Forestry Trunk Road). Travel about 13 km west on Highway #1A from the junction of #22 and 1A, which is just west of the town of Cochrane, then turn north (right) for three km on #40, turn right again onto Beaupre Creek Road. From here the venue is plainly visible on your left. Follow signs on #1A and #40. Rally fee is $45 CAD/US-pre-registration by 1 July 2012-and $50 at the gate. This fee includes five meals, refreshments, two nights camping (Friday and Saturday) in large, grassy area (showers at the pool in nearby Cochrane), field events, rides, door prizes, awards and rally pin (guaranteed for pre-reg. only). Plenty of scenic roads lead through the rolling foothills and the nearby majestic Rocky Mountains. Come and celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us, all the while enjoying our Western hospitality. Contact info: Magda Kok, 78 Eldridge Rise, Airdrie, AB T4B 1C4. Phone: 403-912-0837. Email: . Website: http://www.rockybowbmw.ca for info, location map and registration form.

5th Klassic K Kampout

Klassic K Riders #347

It's hard to believe that this year will be the fifth Klassic K Kampout. The rally was started as the only rally to honor the Klassic K BMW's. For the past four years we have had a great time putting the rally on and hope to make this years even better. The Fifth annual Klassic K Kampout will be held July 13-15, at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground, http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/ N 35o 24.235 W 82o 48.682, in Cruso, NC. The campground is located 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 20 Miles off I 40. This year you have a chance to attend the rally the week before BMW MOA National (about 800 miles away). Come and enjoy the great riding around the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Very close to "The Dragon" Cherohala Skyway, Shady Valley and too many other great roads to list. The rally is also very close to the Wheels Through Time Museum. This is a no charge Rally held at one of the best motorcycle campgrounds that you will find. There is no charge other than camping, food and supplies. This will be the annual meeting of the new Klassic K MOA Chartered club The Klassic K Riders #347.

Of course all motorcyclists are welcome. Cabin space is limited / tent space is plentiful. Contact BRMCCG for cabin reservations 828-235-8350

More info at http://brickbattalion.weebly.com/. Questions contact Greg Hunt at .

August 3 - 5

MA

Damn Yankees Rally

Yankee Beemers #153

Join us for our annual signature event, where all proceeds are donated to local charities. Located in beautiful Heath MA., the Damn Yankees Rally is rustic camping at one of New England's oldest operating fairgrounds, The Heath Fairground. There are men's and women's restrooms along with private outdoor showers. Saturday evening chicken BBQ by the Heath Volunteer Fire Department is included, along with 24hr coffee. There is a food concession on site with local baked goods, hamburgers, hot dogs and breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday night music in the beer garden by the Juke Joint Blues band and our "burn it all" bonfire is always a good time. Saturday activities include a guided Dual Sport Ride, a visit to a legendary ISDT riders museum, poker run, blueberry picking, our famous field events and Scottish Trials. Rally Fee: Pre-Reg $40 (by June 30) $55 at the gate. Send pre-reg to The Yankee Beemers, P.O. Box 505822 Chelsea, MA 02150. Gates open Friday 08:00. No early arrivals.  http://www.yankeebeemers.org

13^th 100,000 Foot Colorado Pass Ride

BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66

The BMWMCC (MOA Charter Club #66) and Foothills BMW/Triumph are again co-sponsoring the 13th Annual all-day 100,000 Foot Colorado Pass Ride. The ride consists of around 500 miles over ten different mountain passes totaling over 100,000 feet in elevation. Your registration includes a commemorative T-Shirt, ride pin, embroidered patch, continental breakfast, and a catered dinner. Short-cut options will also be available for a shorter route. The registration fee of $35 per person must be paid in advance. Registration is limited to 300 participants. Look under Events at www.coloradobeemers.org for more information and online registration. E-mail questions to

August 9-12

ID

39th Stanley Stomp

Bavarian Mountain West Motorcycle Club of Idaho (#50)

The 2012 Stanley Stomp will be held again in beautiful remote Grandjean, ID, located about 100 miles NE of Boise, or 22 miles NE of Lowman off Hwy 21. See the web site for GPS coordinates. Grandjean is at the gateway to the Sawtooth Wilderness Area with incredible riding destinations in every direction. There are some amenities; the site is located at the Sawtooth Lodge, which features a heated pool, shower houses, several bathrooms with flush toilets, two meadows for camping, cabins available (make your own reservation), and natural hot springs within walking distance. The road in off Hwy 21 is six miles of "good dirt road" and can be ridden by all BMWs. Thursday we grill burgers; Friday is grilled beer brats and sauerkraut; and Saturday is large rib-eye steaks, Idaho baked potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gourmet coffee, bagels, fruit, and yogurt are served each morning. The lodge also has alternative food available such as milkshakes and burgers. Because of the remote location, attendance is by pre-registration only, through our web site. Sorry, we cannot handle ride-ins. Visit us at http://www.idahobmwriders.com for more details. Registration will open January 1, and the rally will be limited to first 200 pre-registered guests. Register early, and join us at the Stomp for a great sunny weekend with your fellow BMW riders from around the world.

35th Annual Dan'l Boone Rally

Carolinas BMW Motorcycle Owners Association #220

Wow, 35 years goes fast when you are having fun. Join us as we celebrate our 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: Three states in easy distance, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and high country of North Carolina, try the roads in Southwest Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee and try out a variety of challenging and fun GS rides, all in easy distance to the campgrounds. 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 and coffee and donuts Sunday morning. In addition, enjoy our endless coffee, tea and hot chocolate all weekend long. Rally Fee: still $45 ($40 for pre-registration) Friday and Saturday camping + $10 for Thursday night early arrivals. Nearby hotels are available for the non-campers. This is a rain or shine rally and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Contact: John Olsakovsky- , Web site: http://www.carolinasbmwmoa.org.

August 10 - 12

Ontario, Canada

The Return to Trenton Rally 10

The Loonie-tic BMW Riders of Quinte West # 292

Ten Years Later - Return to the site of the 2002 MOA International Rally in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, where BMW motorcycle riders and their friends come together again each year. Camp in the beautiful and spacious Centennial Park, right next to the Trent River and Lake Ontario. While in the area visit the National Air Force Museum, take a tour of Prince Edward county, enjoy a winery tour of some of the 25 wineries in the area and other interesting sites. See the Canoe Museum and the world's largest liftlock in nearby Peterborough. Special plans for the 10th Return to Trenton Rally and the 10th Anniversary of our club are to include a parade of bikes through the beautiful City of Quinte West on Saturday morning. Seminars, flea market, rider awards, and 50/50 draws for our local charity, Camp Trillium (a camp for kids with cancer). Music and dancing on Saturday night. Pre-registration is $45 before July 31, 2012, at the gate the fee will be $50. This includes 3 nights of camping, hot showers, door prizes, Friday night dinner, Saturday morning breakfast, and a Saturday night steak dinner with all the trimmings. Rally pin & mug to the first 250 attendees, continuous coffee/tea/hot chocolate are available for free. Send pre-registration to The Loonie-tic BMW Riders, c/o Chris Beck, Treasurer, 88 Riverside Blvd, RR # 1, Campbellford, ON. K0L 1L0. Canada. Registration form and more rally info are on our website at http://www.ltbmwr.ca or e-mail us at the address on the website.

14th Beartooth Rendezvous

Beartooth Beemers #303

"The best little rally in the west" held at the Lions Camp 10 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. Ample camping space along a mountain stream, bunks in 13 cabins available ("just like summer camp when you were a kid"). Hot showers and flush toilets in Men's and Women's bath-houses. Three catered meals (one of our 2011 attendees said "some of the best food I have eaten in years"). Breakfast and lunch available on site. Microbrew concession. Live entertainment Friday night and open mic jam on Saturday (bring your instruments). Outstanding rides including the Beartooth Pass, the Hellroaring Plateau for G/Sers and the spectacular ride to Woodbine. Door prizes. T-shirts featuring the Beartooth Bear for sale. Rally pin included with registration. Limited to 250 attendees. Pre-registration $60 postmarked on or before July 31; $70 registration at the gate. Kids under 12 pay for meals and bunks only. Bunks $30/three nights or a cabin with eight bunks for $240 (bring your own sleeping bag). Please bring your used eyeglasses for the Lions. For more information: our website is http://www.beartoothbeemers.org; or Bob and Anne Clement, rally co-chairs, at or 406-445-2044.

 

11th Bee Cee Beemers Hotsprings Rally

Bee Cee Beemers #114

Why change a good thing? This will be the Bee Cee Beemers 11th rally in beautiful Nakusp, B.C. Meet up with friends, old and new. 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 savor the best rally meals and free coffee on the rally circuit. You can pitch your tent in the rally campground, or book into a local motel or B&B. Ride hard then soak in the nearby hot springs, maybe cool off in Arrow Lake, or just chill with a beverage on historic Main Street. We have something for every rider. Check out www.beeceebeemers.com for general information and registration options. 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

15th Annual Galena Campout

BMW Motorrad Club Northern Illinois #271

Join us at the Palace Campground in Galena, Illinois. It is located on Route 20,next to the Wal Mart store. The big tent will again be the Center of activities, where you will meet other BMW riders, just to have a good time among us BMW family. Friday August 24, we serve dinner for our guests at 5 p.m. Right next to our activity tent is a bath house with clean showers and we will have Saturday at 6 a.m. coffee and pastries waiting for you. That day at 10 a.m. we all go for a ride with a lunch stop somewhere. The ride will return to the Campground by 4.30 Pm when our mighty Weber grill will yield up her treasures, Greek Style chicken and German bratwurst. Registration for this event is $ 20 per person. Children are welcome, free of any charges. Vendors are welcome too and no, there are no extra charges. Please note that camping and RV site cost is not included in the registration fee. Please make camping reservations direct with the Palace Campground office - phone: 815 - 777 - 2466. Galena has several motels, if you like to stay rather in one of them. Contact person is Gerhard Pilz, 12745 Rock Creek Circle, Huntley,IL 60142. Tel: 847 - 515 - 2638, .

Buckeye Beemer Rally

Buckeye Beemers #99 

We are returning once again to the beautiful Whispering Hills RV Park and Campground located 3 miles South of Shreve, Ohio, on Ohio State Route 514. This is an amazing campground and we will have access to all of their amenities: swimming pool, fishing lake, putt-putt golf, hiking trails and much more. And, it is located in an area noted for good roads, fun areas to explore, quaint villages, Amish communities and way cool shopping opportunities. RV parking and luxury cabins are available near or adjacent to the rally area but must be reserved directly with Whispering Hills at 800-992-2435 or whisperinghillsrvpark.com. Saturday dinner is included in the rally fee this year. Other reasonably priced meals will be available during the rally at the campground restaurant. Vendor space and a flea market area will be available. Activities will include Saturday night entertainment, a community campfire, coffee all weekend, door prizes, 50/50 charity drawing, awards and more. For additional information and the pre-registration form please go to the Buckeye Beemers website: buckeyebeemers.org or by E-mail contact , or call 614.570.6525. Fees: $50 at the gate or $45 for pre-registration. Pre-registrations must be received by August 10.

September 7 - 9

MA

The Boxer Shorts Rally

Yankee Beemers #153

Put a roof over your head at this spouse-friendly artist retreat and crafts center on the edge of the Berkshires at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, Mass. Limited to 40 private rooms, double occupancy. Great local roads, guided rides, and legalized off-roading in nearby October Mountain State Forest. Participate in glass blowing, enjoy glass exhibits, and an onsite massage therapist. On Friday a light dinner fare for late arrivals, hot breakfast and gourmet dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday. Tariff: $150 per person. Leave your camping gear behind, since towels, linens, blanket and pillow are provided. Rain or shine, this rally is weatherproof. Pre-registration only.  http://www.yankeebeemers.org

42nd Wisconsin Dells BMW Rally

Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club #10

You're invited to the best family BMW Club Motorcycle Rally in the Midwest. There's something for everyone. Seminars, door prizes, vintage bike show, led ride, awards, vendors, and 50/50 drawing. Also Kids Carnival,non-motorized field events, 5k run. There's great music both nights. Soup on Friday until gone and a sit down dinner on Saturday. Chula Vista's large indoor water park is free for all rally goers. Camp on grassy or in wooded areas with free hot showers. Special needs electric available, also separate motor home area (no hookups). Or take advantage of the rooms or condos at the Chula Vista Resort (800-388-4782) www.chulavistaresort.com. Mention you are attending the Dells BMW Rally for discounted pricing. Save money and pre-register. Adult pre-registration $39 ($49 at the gate). Children 6-15 pre-registration $29 ($32 at the gate). Rally pin and mug to the first 600. Information and registration forms at our web site: www.wiscbmwclub.com, and be sure to visit our Facebook page. For more information, E-mail Mike at or call 414-354-3577.

Annual Beemers in the Bluegrass

Bluegrass Beemers #146

Come join us for our annual mini rally/campout. Located at the Stillwater Campground, on US 127, eight miles north of Frankfort, KY. The $25.00 gate fee gets you 2 nights camping and door prizes and breakfast and supper on Saturday the 8th. There will be a poker run and self-guided tours thru the wonderful roads of the Bluegrass State. Contact Roy Rowlett at 859-223-5459 or e-mail .

10th Annual Thunder Mountain Rendezvous

BMW Riders of Western Colorado #270

Come join us at the Delta County Fairgrounds in downtown Hotchkiss Colorado on a fall weekend on the Western Slope of Colorado. Enjoy a great small rally and help us raise money to support motorcycle safety and the local Booster Club. Our low elevation venue includes a large meeting hall, restrooms with showers and plenty of grassy camping as well as the convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, stores and motels. Your rally fee of $35 before (September 10) $45 at the gate, gets you dinner Friday and Saturday nights, H.S. Booster Club fundraiser pancake breakfast available Sat AM, continental breakfast Sunday morning, camping, rally pin, free coffee and tea, door prizes, a movie Friday night inside Heritage Hall and entertainment on Saturday night.  GS rides, (all abilities), color rides and mileage rides will be mapped out and waiting for your enjoyment. No camping on the grass before Thursday evening September 20 after 5 p.m. Information Joe Branson Ph. 970-261-6511 or go to www.bmwriders.net and download a rally registration form.

26th Hoosier Beemer Rally

Hoosier Beemers #154

Join us for our 26th annual rally at the Muscatatuck County Park in Vernon, IN. One mile south of US 50 on State Road 7. Camping with hot showers and large shelter house. Swap meet and vendor area. Friday night hot dog roast and Saturday evening meal included in rally fee. Food available on site Saturday morning and noon. Door prizes. $25 rally fee. Contact: Andy Fountain

 

October 12-14

MO

37th Falling Leaf Rally

Gateway Riders BMW Club #22

The Falling Leaf is the premier fall rally in the Midwest. Potosi, Missouri, 60 mi S of St. Louis. Camping, firewood, guided gravel rd ride, observation run, 50/25/25 pot, field events, pin to first 600, door prizes, endless coffee and hot chocolate, rally shirts made to order, anvil blast Sat at awards ceremony. Fri night hot dog roast included. Pancake breakfast, lunch sandwiches, and BBQ dinner at reasonable prices from Lion's Club Sat on grounds. Several restaurants in town. Electricity available for special needs campers. Heated meeting hall open 24 hrs. Check website for motels. Vendors invited, no registration fee for vendors. Adults $22, children 6-12 $2, children 5/under free; day pass for Sat $10. No advance registration-everyone pays at the door on arrival. Take Hwy 21 S to Hwy 8, turn W through Potosi to Hwy 185, bear right on 185 to Lion's Club grounds. Or, take Hwy 55 to 67 to Hwy 8, then W to Potosi. Info: Larry Floyd, e-mail at or 314-892-7012. Before you call, check website: http://www.gatewayriders.com