Vanning Around the World

Please send all flyers to Judith Pilon, 817 Wildabon Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853
or e-mail.  Judpilon@aol.com  or 407-484-2234 

Dec 12-15FLMuseum of Vanning Christmas Party Fundraiser
at The Days Inn 10826 US 19 Port Richey Fl call Days inn for reservations 727-869-9990 mention the Museum rates. donation of $30 per person if museum member $25. includes all activities entertainment & 3 meals. Thursday Pub crawl., Friday Pizza party, sat breakfast, pool party and pot luck dinner. If you do not wish to bring a pot luck dish please make a monetary donation for the meal. ugly sweater contest Saturday. raffles, t-shirts Best dressed Christmas outfit. salant auction.
2025
January 10-12FL

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE FIRST 30 PRE-REG PEOPLE
Vanners at the Ranch. Due to flooding on the St. Johns River we have moved to Wilderness Shores 1329 Fish Hatchery Rd. Lakeland 33801. Wildernessshorescom for info on the site. We will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday night so bring your a covered dish, as well as some games and 50/50. There is no electric, you can bring a generator but there is a quiet hour there are are showers and flush toilets on the ground., bring a bicycle if you want also kayaks and canoes are welcome and are also available to rent.
there are ATV rides to see the longhorn cattle.
.THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR THE FIST 30 PEOPLE WHAT IS THE CATCH? YOU MUST PRE-REG. Pre reg to Judith Pilon 817 Wildabon Ave. Lake wales, FL 33853 cut off for pre-reg is January 1st . AFTER THE 30 PRE-REG I WILL PUT THE NOTICE UP AND THEN pre reg is $50. per van for the weekend at the gate. Please text me if you are going. Judith 407-484-2234 or send in your pre-reg. as we need to have a count for the grounds. arrival after 3 on Friday. Mention FVC/Fleming when you arrive. directions
From the Orlando area
• Take I-4 West towards Tampa Take Exit 38 FL-33S / Commonwealth Ave / Lakeland, continue for 36.3 miles, Turn left onto FL-33 /Commonwealth Ave, Continue for 6.6 miles, Turn left onto N. Combee Rd. / County Rd. 33, Continue for 1.8 miles, Turn left onto Mineola Dr Continue for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Fish Hatchery Rd. Continue for 0.4 miles, Cross Morgan Combee Rd. The campground will be on your left before the railroad tracks
From the Tampa area
• Take I-4 East towards Orlando, Take Exit 28 US-92 / Lakeland, Continue for 29.1 miles, Merge onto West Memorial Blvd., Continue for 8.2 miles, Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Rd., Continue for 0.9 miles, Cross two sets of railroad tracks Take an immediate right into the campground
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January 11FLThere will be a very short FVC meeting at Vanner at the Ranch
January 23-26FLFreeze for all by Orlando Street Vans at Robinson Ranch 19730 SE 127th Terrace, Dunnellon FL $50. for the event $25. camping per night
Feb 19-23MDCouncil of Councils by Chesapeake Van Council at Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Baltimore Airport.
1181 Wintersom Rd. Linthieum MD 21090, 410-684-6100 ask for Council of Councils. Rates: King with
sleeper sofa $99. Double $129. Plus tax Hot breakfast and shuttle from BWI Business Center,
pet friendly, Plenty of Restaurants in the area. Check out Chesapeake Van council on FB. Interested in sponsoring bible
adds, trophy’s, Beer or bands contact Beertrekker@Hotmail.com or Nick 443-271-2933
BYOB and the Council will supply the set-ups The hotel is about 8 miles from Center city


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March 7-9FLHillbilly Laid Back Weekend. Primitive at Sidewinders by Broward Chapter. Target shooting, bonfire, soup to share on Friday night, pot luck Saturday night etc. $25.per van pre-reg or $35 at gate. If you are coming but can not pre-reg please call to let them know you are coming. Make checks payable to: Earl Morris Mail to: Linard Morris; 12931 SW 10th Court; Davie, FL 33325 From I-75 exit 439 to SR136, Left on US 41 past Steven Foster Memorial; at flashing light turn right on SR137, cross railroad tracks take first right on 157 Ave.; follow around to the big log home. Info: directions – Sidewinder 386-397-1616 eVANt – Linard H. 954-472-0461 M. 754-224-8292 Click Here for flier
March 8ILLet’s get Snowed #40 by DIVC Comfort In 201 E. Ashland St. Monton, IL reservations call 309-263-5115 mention DIVC rooms are $84.99 plus tax party is $20 per person. includes wristband for discounted well drinks party starts at 6 pm, keg of beer, dash plaques, raffles, live music, snacks, sodas and games. no outside alcohol allowed in party room ? call Debra 309-360-1696
March 7-9OKBud man Vans presents Boogie Nights Return to Hedonism at K-River Campground 415209 e a842 RD Moyers, ok $65 pre reg $75. gate trailers/RV $20 extra people $15 mail to Art Martin 2105 Silo Rd. Bonham, TX 75418
April 18-21AustraliaAustralia Van Nationals 50 years in Mildura
May 8-11OHSpring “It’s Wet” Back. by vans on the Run. It’s raining Tacos Friday Game night. bring some one dollar bills. Walking Tacos will be served along with the fun game night. Chilli Saturday night. New food vendor. lots of fun games. Banks on Friday and Saturday night. Knox County Fairgrounds. 129 Fairground RD. Mt Vernon OH send pre-reg to Vans on the Run PO Box 247614 Columbus OH 43224 more info 614 271-0563
May 2-4IAVanniversary 50 by Central Iowa Vanners at Jasper County Fairgrounds. 359 w. Walnut St. Colfax IA pre entry by 4/15 $45. gate $50 extra adults $10. mail to Central Iowa Vanners c/o Bonnie Ritz 11549 Rutledge Rd. Ottumwa, IA 52501
May 15-18MOSpring Fever #47 by Vantasia Vans of KS. theme Alice in Vannerland. Friday Queen of Harts costume party. DJ Thursday, Band Friday & Saturday. Devier RV Center 905 Macon St. Bevier MO pre-reg by 5/2 send to Vantasia Vans 10900 230 st/ Linwood KS 66052 info Don 913-486-8866
May 16-19QuebecC’est notre Fete! by Association of Van Clubs Quebec. at Pierreville, QC $90. Info call Serge at 514-812-6140 or Celine 450-910-1028 send to 70 30 Ave. Ste-Marthe-Sur-LA-Lac, Quebec J0N 1P0
June 6-8Ont CAVanFest 28. Alymer Ont Canada, Sweetwater Conservation area.
June 13-15OHC.B.S. Mudstock Good Luck Friday the 13th and Fathers Day Weekend at Tri County Sportsman Club send pre-reg to Marcus Welling 20867 TR164 Coshocton OH 43812 electric for medical use only. $35. pre entry, gate $45. $10 for extra people Show & Shine Masquerade Ball Who’s Behind the Mask, Vendors Wheel Van race
june 20-22NYProvanity #40 club 50th Anniversary Salt City Vans at Chenango Fair Grounds Norwich, NY pre-reg by 5/21 $50. gate $55. extra people over age 16 $$15. trailers $20 . $15. for extra days. send to Salt City ans C/O Karen Henacke 7291 Manlius Center Rd. E. Syracuse NY 13057
July 9-13MN52nd National Truck-in by Twin City Vans ad Dakota Street Vans, C.I.V, Ivan & Jane VC at Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Albert Lee, MN Van and 2 people pre-reg $65, gate $75. camping trailers -re-reg $20 gate $30. Early arrivals Monday and Tuesday $20 per day per van and $15 per day camper you can mail your pre-reg to Jim Cecil 18275 Ixonia Ave S. Lakeville, MN 55044 make check to Jim Cecil. pay pal. for more info see htttp://www.52ndvannationals.com or contact Jim 612-978-7032
you must have a van to get in. see the web page for type of vehicles allowed. some things to expect Lake Cruise and show, pub crawl, vankhanna, games, live music, games, music and show and shime .
July 18-20AlaskaVan Stock more as available
july 18-20PEI CADusk till Dawn Streetvans Crapaud Exhibition Grounds 20603 Trans Canada Hwy behind the Red Rooster Restaurant Check out Maritime Van Council FB
July 2528CanadaC’old School Vans That 70’s vans show 17 shore Rd. Quinte, West Ont
August 8-10OHKnightmare vans at Richland County Fairground 341 Lance RD Mansfield OH “Theme is Pirate’s ” Bands Friday and Saturday night Meet n Greet Friday, Show & Shine for vans and golf carts glow . Vanner Flea market (bring you stuff to sell) pre-{re Red $40 by 8/1 Gate $50. $10 extra people trailers $20 Paypal @knightmarevannersinc or send to Knightmare vans at 7992 Elliott Rd. NCT. OH 43832 vendor info Amy 419-610-62
August 15-17Ont CABoogie Bash #25 95 Stringer LN Burnstown ONT
August 29-31Nova Scotia CAGVR on the River by Tri Town Vand in Tidnish
August 29-31OH Return to Cortland, by BVA at Humbull Coun483ty Fairgrounds 889 Everett Hull Rd. Cortland, OH. Pre-reg $60. Gate $65. Extra people $10. Trailers $25. Contact Doug 440-563-8081 make checks to Buckeye Van Asso. Send to Roger Garey 2442 Overland N E, Warren OH 44483
Sept 26-28OHLast Chance “Bar Room Blitz” by TIT at Tall Timbers campground. New Philadelphia OH pre entry $40 gate $50 Camping trailers $20 extra people $10. Thursday night $10 paypal titvanclub@yahoo.com mal by 9/20 TIT PO Box 270 Bolivar, OH 44612
Oct 6-12VA3rd Annual East Coast Vanner Nationals at Shands’ Park Stony Creek, VA costume contest, registration $50.00 Thursday- Sunday earlie arrivals $5. per day and $40 per camper, extra people $20. under 15 free . No camper hook-ups. some electric and water. nice showers checks to Glenn Pilgeen Drop Jaw 3241 Frog Level RD Greenville, SC 27834
Oct 17-19NHFrostBite Frolic hosted by Central Mass Street Vans and Chair City Truckers. Van $35. with trailer & Camper $50 Live band Sat night, Pumpkin Carving Contest, R/c Show & Shine, Lake front Sites, trick or treat. State Line Campground 850 Rt 12 South Fitzwilliam NH contact Jeremy 978-230-2911 Chris 978-855-6766
October 17-19IAHOVAVC Havoc #46 at Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax IA pre-reg by 10/1 $45. gate $50. extra adults $10, Thursday night $20. more thans 2 extras per van requires a 2nd gate fee and must be in the van when it comes thru the gate. Send to HOAVA C/O Suzy Phillips 24205 NE 136th St. Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 info Suzy 816-309-1633
Oct. 24-26FLKonehead and Friends at Robinson’s Ranch 19730 SE 127th Terrace, Dunnellon FL , raffles mini bike races, Van Show pre-reg by 10/15 $75. Gate $85. motor homes/sleep-in trailers $90. gate $100. dinner by Squirrel $5. per person, Free Lunch on Saturday. Thursday night $25. Checks to Bruce Guertin send to 2811 Sauls St. S. Daytona, FL 32119 Live Bands. Costume contest, Pumpkin carving contest, van show, Tiki bar, 50/50
Nov 21-23FLFriendsgiving FVC meetup, camping and pot luck at Doe Lake in the Ocala National Forest. primitive camping. Great bath house. Large building to gather. Kitchen with refrigerator but no stove. but plenty of places to plug in a crock pot. Saturday Pot luck dinner. Always a big fire at the central fire pit. From I-75, west of Ocala, Florida, take the exit for State Route 40 east. Continue 11 miles to Forest Corners, then turn right on County Road 314-A. After about 9 miles, pass through a blinking light at Moss Bluff. Take the next major right at an old country store. Drive for 3.6 miles, passing entrances for Sunnyhill Restoration Area on the left, and turn left on Forest Road 14, also known as Cross Road or Big Scrub Road. Continue nearly a mile and bear right, then turn right into the recreation area. from RT 44 turn north on state road 314-a at Buck & Does and watch for Forest Road 14. on the right $50. for the weekend. Send to From I-75, west of Ocala, Florida, take the exit for State Route 40 east. Continue 11 miles to Forest Corners, then turn right on County Road 314-A. After about 9 miles, pass through a blinking light at Moss Bluff. Take the next major right at an old country store. Drive for 3.6 miles, passing entrances for Sunnyhill Restoration Area on the left, and turn left on Forest Road 14, also known as Cross Road or Big Scrub Road. Continue nearly a mile and bear right, then turn right into the recreation area.From I-75, west of Ocala, Florida, take the exit for State Route 40 east. Continue 11 miles to Forest Corners, then turn right on County Road 314-A. After about 9 miles, pass through a blinking light at Moss Bluff. Take the next major right at an old country store. Drive for 3.6 miles, passing entrances for Sunnyhill Restoration Area on the left, and turn left on Forest Road 14, also known as Cross Road or Big Scrub Road. Continue nearly a mile and bear right, then turn right into the recreation area.
$50. for the weekend send pre-reg to: Florida Van Council c/o Linard Morris; 12931 SW 10th Court; Davie, FL 33325
11/23/2024 jmp