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2012
January  2012    Return to Top.  
13-15 VA Freeze out by Freebird Vans of VA, Rockahock Campground, Lanexa, VA  more to came as available
14 FL Florida Van Council Meeting at Noon.  Bring you Council of Councils goodie bag items as well as door prize and auction items
21 IL Lets Get Snowed Party by DIVC at McCritter's Bar & Grill 
Accomodations Concord Inn & Suites Ph 309-347-5533 $55 plus tax. Mention "DIVC" for discount. Pets Allowed extra fee must ask at time of reservation. Hotel is connected to Mcritters Bar & Grill
Live Band, Beer on Tap, Dash Plaques and games. $15 per person cover. Shots Bar in the Hospitality Room. McCritters will be providing a Breakfast Buffett 9am - noon. Come have a fun time and shake off winter chill with your vanner friends. Bring someone new and introduce them to your vanner family.
Need more info call: John 309-678-7456 or Debra 309-360-1696.
VANNER LOVE!
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2-5* FL Council of Councils 2012, Florida Winter Nationals. Dates are Feb 3-5, 2012. Prices good Jan 31-Feb 6, 2012, tell them you are with the Florida Van council. Regular Rooms, 2 double beds $89.00 per night; Pointe Rooms with water view, sleeps 6 $139.00 per night; ...Townhouse rooms, sleeps 8 $159.00 per night.  The 6-8 rooms (Pointe & Townhouse) are combination of doubles beds and pull out sofas.  There is a limited number of king beds in those rooms; first request gets them. 
http://facebook.com/MagnusonHotel.Marina Cove 
24-25 IL Ground hog party 37 by Vanatics Van Club  Magnunson Grand Hotel 19067 w. Frontage RD Raymond IL   
Join us for GHP 37 at the Magnunson Hotel, Friday Night Super Party at the pool with Noone's Tunes playing with free beer, Saturday Winery Tour, 2-4 free drinks in ballroom and DJ playing and Saturday night we have a masquerade ball both days $20.00 per adult or $15.00 for Saturday.. lots of door prizes and goodie bags. Hope to see you there
     
     
March 2012   Return to Top
3rd NY Mid Winter Party "Happy St Vanners Day" by Salt City Vans at Fisher Bay Restaurant 303 Barrett Ln. Bridgeport, NY. 2 PM till??  $15.00 per person.  Accommodations available at Comfort Inn. 6491 Thompson Rd. Syracuse NY  $65.00 per Room Hospitality room 315-437-0222 for reservations at hotel, tell the hotel you are with Salt City Vans.  reservations must be made by 2/11. Breakfast available 9-10:30  call Animal @ 315-633-2317 or Bob 315-409-5716 WWW.saltcityvans.com 
3-4 FL Primitive at Sidewinders, Bring a pot luck dish.352-258-67618  White Springs Fl take I-75 north to the first exit past I-10 which is exit 435. go left on RT 136 to White Springs. Follow the signs to Stephen Foster State park.  Go by the entrance and continue until you reach a blinking light.  Turn right and then turn right again just after the rail road tracks and follow that road to the end.  You will see the log house
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3/30-4/1 NV The Cove #4 Camp Out Directions Road to the Cove is off of 163 Hwy between Christmas Tree Pass and Needles Highway.  There is a stop sign coming out of the turn Off.  It is 1 mile north of the Needles Hwy.   Gravel Road suitable for large motor homes.  Stay to the left on the road to lake Mead Recreation Area.  The is a FREE event.  Not electric/ pit toilets.  bring water toys a launch ramp is available.  Call Bill-o 928-201-2001 or Michelle 702-885-6139[
     
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4-6 IA Vanniversary 38. by Central Iowa Vanners Colfax IA. Vans and Panels only, Independent Vanners Welcome, Large Heated activity Center, Friday night DJ, Saturday night Band.  Jasper County Fairgrounds,  south of I-80 exit #155 Turn right immediately after crossing the river.  Pre reg by April 15 $40. gate $45. No charge for trailers.  extra adults over 16 $10. send Pre-entry to CIV c/o Andrea Grinstead 21157 87th ST.  Blakesburg, IA  52536  call Dale 641-682-7372
4-6 FL

Fore Play Vanners Truck-in Cinco de Mayo Weekend "Lets Get Loco" ,  at Beverly Beach Music, games, tike bar, show-n-shine, Salsa contest  S55.00 pre-reg $60.00 gate  travel trailers & Motor Homes are $35. extra. pre reg deadline 4/23 make checks payable to Cale Capps 1606 Kinnan Trail, Deland, FL  32720 Call Shogun at  386-804-1063  386-804-1063 showcap@aol.com 

4-6 OH

 Spring Back 2011 at Knox CO Fairgrounds, Mt. Vernon Oh.   Dinner on Saturday night.  Live music Show and Shine, games etc. Pre reg $30. Camp trailers $15. gate $40.  extra people $10.  Send to Vans on the Run, PO Box 247614 Columbus, OH  43224.  Directions Take RT 3 to the North Edge of Mt. Vernon.  Turn West at the flashing light. more info Call 614-268-9060

18-20 MO

Spring Fever #35 Celebrate 35 years of Vanning Vegas Style.  by Vantasia Vans @Down Under Campground Turney MO $35.00 pre entry $40.00 gate, Trailers $10. extra people $10. pre reg by May 6, 2012. early arrivals $15.  send to Vantasia Vans  727 South 6th St. Edwardsville, KS 66111 contact Don Noone  at DNooner@aol.com  913-731-3707 or Ginger 913-441-6794 www.vantasiavans.com  Live Bands, show and shine, bright and shine, kids and adult games, pool game, Free beer, etc. GPS Coordinates  latitude 39.637038  longitude 94.30755

25-28 NY

Lost Memorial Day Weekend " Lost in Hollywood". Hosted by Concerned Vanners at Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuyerville RD  Greenwich, NY pre reg by 5/1 $35.00 gate $40. extra people $5. trailers under 16ft $10. over $20.  motor homes  with van pre reg $60. gate $65. alone $50. and $55.  make check to Lucy McCasland mail to   Lost Memorial Day Weekend c/o Lucy McCasland  PO Box 893 Saranac lake, NY  13983  call Willie 803-432-2752 

25-28 IL

37th Mid-west International Truck-in  e-mail Woody  or Register at the Gate.  Rolling Hills Campground, 3151 County Rd 2800 E, Penfield, IL  Live bands 2 nights, DJ Friday, Games,  pre reg by 5/15 $40. , gate $50. extra people $15. Camper Trailers $20. Thursday $15.Wendsday night $15.  We Take Paypal::  contact mvlhoward@aol.com 630-363-8267 or  708-359-3274 send to Midwest V ltd  1589 Wolf Rd. Berkeley, IL  60163

     
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8-10 CA

Misty Mountain Hoe Down #30 The last roundup.  by Misty Mountain Vans at San Benito County Fairgrounds, /Hollister.  Pre Entry $40. Vans, $50. RV's and Trailers, Gate $40. vans. $50 RV's Gate $25. per night per van, $30. RVs.   Dash Plaques, T-shirts, games, chili Cooking contest Talent Show, music, SLUT Bar. dancing, partying, awards and raffles/  Beerbob@yahoo.com  408-378+5998 or Kathy 408-249-4451 mail to HoeDown @ 946 Marilynn Dr. Campbell, CA 95008

8-10 MN

Twin City Vans, Ltd. 36th Annual Vannin (possibly with a hippy theme) held at the Winona County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, MN just north of I-90 between Rochester, MN and La Crosse, WI.  At this time the rates are still $30 pre-reg by 6/1 or $35 at the gate.  Utility and camping trailers are still free as usual.  Show 'N Shine, Bright $ Shine, goody bags, etc.  For more info call Trigger evenings at 612-521-9549 or else email triggertoy@aol.com  and we will get back to you

8-10 Canada Van Fest 16. Canada's Largest  van and truck show at Aylmer, Ont. Canada Pre reg by June 1 $35 at gate $45.  extra people $10. Camping trailers $15. send to Vanfest 225 Hysert St. Grimsby, Ontario Canada L3M4E7 web site is   info call http://www.vannin.com/vanfest/   Stacy 905-643-0162 or e-mail vanfest@hotmail.com  theme is Roaring Twenties,    from the west on 401 take Wellington Rd to Hwy 3 St. Thomas to Springwater Rd. to the Conservation Rd.  From the East 401 to Hwy 73 thought Aylmer to Conservation Rd.  address is 8079 Springwater Road Aylmer, ON  GPS Cords are N 42 45.019 W 81 01.685
8-10 OH

C.B.S #9 Vanners in Zombie land  at the Tri-County Sportsman League in Mudstock, OH The venue offers primitive camping, no water or power hookup (like the Good 'ol Days). Please, No Ground Fires (The grass is sacred)! “Off Ground” fires are permitted. There will be a Community Fire, Live Music, Food Vendor on site, Kids games, Adult Games, Late Night Games, Show’N’Shine, eVANt Patches, Dash Plaques, Goodie Bags, and More! Take I-77 to exit 65 Newcomerstown.  Go west to the blinking light, turn left to RT 258.  Follow 258 for 5 miles to Mudstock   Pre reg $25. gate $30. no charge for trailers.  mail to Susan Willing 20861 TR164 Coshocton, OH  43812 wildbill@burkettbrewing.com  

15-17 NY Provanity 32 by Salt City Vans. at Cayuga County Fairgrounds Weeds Port NY.  Vans only! Trucks and 4x4's club affiliation only  $35.00pre reg. by May 15 after and gate $40. 00  price includes 2 adults and children under 16.$15. for extra persons over 16  for info contact Animal 315-633-2317 or Bob 315-409-5716 mail to Salt City Vans 7291 Manlius Center Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057
15-17 FL Coastal Van of Daytona Event. Pig roast Saturday night.  FVC meeting.  at Clarks Family Campground 1440 E Minnesota Ave. Orange City, FL  32763 Cost $50 van and 2 adults, extra adults $5. kids free. gate $55.  BBq dinner Satuday night so please pre-reg. Contact Mark @ 904-347-8905 or flbones@gmail.com or Russ 386+673+2149  send to Jim Moffett 203 Sleep Hollow Dr. Port Orange FL  321277
22-24 CO Woodie Boogie #XX "A Red Feather Rendezvous" by the CO Van Asso.l. at Western Ridge Resort 30 Miles N.W. of Fort Collins in the beautiful Red Feather Lake Region of CO  106 Eiger Rd. Livermore CO  80538  WWW.westernridgeresort.net   Cost $40. pre reg $45. gate  $10. for camping trailers.  Send to CO Van Asso.  2600 Eppinger Blvd. Thornton CO  80229  Phone 303-287-5968 ask for Frank or Elaine.  E-mail Early Vanner@aol.com  Full hookups, heated pool restaurant on grounds and much moore  Don't for get to dress up.  
     
     
     
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9-10 WI Warm Up for the Nats hosted by Vintage Chevy Vans at Walworth County Fairgrounds 411 E. Court St. Elkharn, WI  Gates open at 8 am Monday and close at midnight Tuesday. $20.   per van $10. per trailer, includes a cruise to Lake Geneva Flashback 73 and the Van-in Theater.  @ VCVC.or contact VCVC 504,343 Vans or 
11-15 WI 40th National Truckin. hosted by Dairyland Vanners at Walworth County Fairgrounds 411 E. Court St. GPS Cords N 42º40.524 W 88º 32.232,  Elkhorn WI  pre reg by 6/1 van and 2 people $55.  gate $65. camping rrailers up to 20 ft. $25., 21-30 ft $35. over 30 ft. $50.  extra persons $20. each.  Make Checks payable to Dairyland Vanners c/o JoAnn Gray 9222  48th Ave . Kenosha, WI  53142  Vendors call Bucko 262-496-8041 or vannerbucko1@yahoo.com, Lil, ED 262-925-9507 egraythe2@yahoo.com  Taz 847-560-5147 gflament@lambentcorp.com Show and Shine Friday, late arrivals can be judged during the public show on Saturday, Bright and Shine Friday for more information please see the web page www.40thVanNats.org  
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9-12 CA Sunshine Supervans Wild in the Woods #9. Back to the basic.  Wooded Hills, CA  gates open at 12 PM pre-reg by 7/20 Cost $35. 1 vehicle 1 adult Billo Vanner@frontiernet.net or Karen ssvmon@frontienet.net Home 928-754-4027, 928-201-2001 Michelle, LisSis74@ssbcglobal.net, 702-885-6139  www.sunshinesupervans.com  Wacky games Pit toilets, no showers or electricity, Majitos or Pink stuff, lots of trees, fun and sun. 
17-19 NY

Western New York Vans Inc. Presents “WESTERN NY YEE HAW”  at Genesee County Fair Grounds, 5056 East Main St Road, Batavia, NY 14020 GPS: Latitude, Longitude: 42.9887749, -78.146584 N42° 59.3265', W078° 8.795' pre-Reg deadline July 15, 2011 Pre-Reg: $40.00 1 van & 2 adults. At Gate: $50.00 1 van & 2 adults Extra people: 16 & older: $20.00 each, Camping Trailers: 16 feet or smaller $25.00 Over 16 feet $30.00. One club utility trailer free. Thursday arrivals: $20.00 per van Tent People Full fee (NO Checks accepted at Gate) Mail form and payment to WNYVans Inc c/o John Celenza 3996 Hill Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120. Call for Paypal info. Questions:   John 716-807-4504 sluggo56@wnyvansinc.com  For Vendors :Mike 716-445-4334 or email Ohmickey@wnyvansinc.com  Mystery Dinner Info Diana 716- 445-1472 Diana@wnyvansinc.com  Show and Shine,, bright and shine, My

 

24-26 MO Summer Blast 2  Diners, Van-ins and Drives by MASVA at Lazy Day Campground Montgomery City MO.214 Hwy J Montgomery City Mo. Latitude 33.755 Longitude 33.573 Phone 800-600-3340,  Pre entry $35. Gate $45. Trailers $15.extras over 2 in van $15.  Send entry to MSVA 2529  W. Laura Ave . West Peoria, IL 61604  call 309-360-1696 early arrivals $20.
     
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20-23 PA Keystone Madness  by Performance Inc. @Schuylkill County Fairgrounds , Summit Station PA  Pre reg by 9/1/12 $35 van &2 people, gate $40. Motor homes $75. pre reg, Gate $80. Extra people $10. trailers $15. Send pre-reg to Performance Inc. PO Box 815 Pottstown, PA  19464  info call Dimples 610-850-1292 or Chas 610-469-0604 plenty of food, no need to bring it.
     
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12-14 CA 40TH Annual West Coast Van Nationals @Kings City.  the longest running van event in the same location.  by Northern California Van Council. at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds 831-424-7611 Vans Show, trophies, raffles, games, wine/.beer tasting special prize  for the vanner wearing the oldest king city t-shirt on Saturday night Context KatCruzer@aol.com 408-249-4451 mail to 136 Carola Ave San Jose, CA 95130 pre reg $35. gate $45. Motor homes $45. gate $50.  small trailers $10 over 10 ft $20. 
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11-12- FL Vanners for Vanners Vanners for Vanners Will be held at Doe Lake in the Ocala National Forest. Pre reg by 12/1/11 is $45.00 after 12/1/11 it is $50.00.  Extras $10.00  Children under 16 free. You must let us know if you are coming by 1/1/12.  We must know you are coming so we have enough food. 
Doe Lake is located in the South West corner of the Ocala national Forrest.  GPS coordinates are N 29. 2.370 W 81  49.158  From Rt 40 out of Ocala take Rt 314A south which turns into SE 95th St and then turn on to 182 Ave.  You are looking for SE 127 ST RD (which is also Forest Road 573 and/or 14) turn left and go .9 mile and turn right at the sign for Doe lake.  From the turnpike take exit 296 which is RT. 470 E to RT. 33 N to 27 N. to 25 N. to 42 E.  when you turn on 42  for 7.4 miles till you get to the blinking light at 182 Ave. Turn north and go 4.1 miles to  SE 127 ST RD (which is also Forest Road 573 and/or 14) go right for .9 miles and the grounds are on the right.  From the east take 42 cross over RT. 19 and keep going until you get to about 10-12 mile until you get to the blinking light at 182 Ave and turn right  Follow the above directions.  
There are beautiful bathrooms with handicap showers.  A large Historic building built by the CCC.  The building is all wood including beautiful hard wood floors.  There will be no GLASS, SMOKING or PETS in the building.  No arrivals before 3 PM on Friday and the gates will be locked except for emergencies on Saturday night at 8 PM.  Breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday.  Dinner Saturday night and soup on Friday night.  There is no stove or oven so if you bring something to cook you must a container.  Send Pre-reg to Randy and Jean Connell at 12595  137th St. N.  Largo, FL   33774  For info call Randy and Jean 727-517-0183
rtwvan@tampabay.rr.com  or Judith at 407-484-2234 judpilon@aol.com  There are plenty of fire rings and water faucets.  No electric in the sites. Bring fire wood  CLICK HERE FOR FLIER  Click Here for Map
 
     


                                                 
Important Addresses:

From time to time I have gotten ideas and information from the following newsletters. Thanks for sharing. You may want to contact them if you will be in their area.

 

 

Heart of America Van Council (HOAVC)                              

Minnesota Organization of Van Enthusiasts (MOVE)               

Northern California Van Council

Ontario Federation of Vanners

(NCVC)

(OFV)                                      

NCVC News

℅ Geoff & Sonya Koome

946 Marilyn Dr.

Lot 28, 3100 Dorchester Rd.

Campbell, CA 95008

Dorchester, Ontario, N0L-1G5 Canada 

 

 

Salt City Vans

 

℅ Bob McCarthy

 

113 Cayuga Ave.

 

Canasota, NY 13032

 

 

 

Wisconsin Van Council

 BeerBob

(WVC)

 Vannernet@Yahoo.com

1302 Michigan Ave.

  www.vannernet.org             

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

 

 

 

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