Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Different Hill same game. Junction of Downtown and Uptown Hot Springs National Park Arkansas at new house, 168 Crest Street. Big open flat area for tents. or just down the hill many hotels, Airbnb etc. Garage and workshop space. Shower and full bathroom. Property is at the north end of Bath House Row and walking distance to all the restaurants and clubs. But it is a steep hill to bottom. Pizza Saturday night. Mario Caruso, carusomarioaf@gmail.com. 501-622-0987.
10:00 – 2:00. Sweet Evalina's Stand, 688 Route 169, Woodstock, Connecticut 06281, www.sweetevalinas.com, in the Northeast Connecticut corner. Park across the street by ourselves in the Post Office lot. Stop by, kick some tires, have Lunch...and rev-up the 2023 season!
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While Joe and Jimmy Casey take a year off from coordinating this rally in order to defend their 2022 1st Place finish in AMA Vintage Flat Track, we'll be keeping this traditional rally date going. The location changes this year to Paradise Park Campground just a hair north of Watkins Glen. Many of you know the location from the traditional Roadrunner rally which is being celebrated this year in conjunction with the Pennsylvania MGNOC rally. The Proxy Rally is a no-frills, no-fee rally. Just a good time hanging out with old and new friends. RVs and cabins can be rented by calling the campground at 607-535-6600. Field tenting for a fee as well with no reservation needed. Hot showers. Swimming pool. For questions contact Rob Bottenfield at krbott1@gmail.com. See you in Paradise!
Grand Marais, Minnesota. Recreation area campground website. Camp on the shore of Lake Superior at www.grandmaraisrecreationarea.com. Downtown Grand Marias is only a few minutes' walk away. The Gunflint Trail starts here: www.visitcookcounty.com/communities/gunflint-trail. Includes two nights' tent camping with hot showers. Friday night pulled pork meal, Saturday night herring meal, "quick fix" breakfast both mornings. Coffee and lemonade all weekend. 50/50 drawing, awards. (Sorry, no pins). Weather permitting, a classic Italian motorcycle show at Kevin and Lynn Mackey's home. Contact Information and rally fee $45 preregistration (until June 1st) or $50 at the gate: MGNOC State Rep, John Ulrich, 3992 Stonebridge Drive, North, Eagan, Minnesota 55123. Email: johnulrich_55123@yahoo.com.
This a Family oriented rally. All bikes, Riders and Families Welcome at Elkader City Park and Campground Elkader is in beautiful Northeast Iowa on Hwy 13, about halfway between Hwy 3 and Hwy 18. The park is toward the south end of town and can be seen and accessed from Hwy 13. Tent Camping Friday and Saturday nights. Early arrivals need to pay at the park kiosk for extra nights). Coffee, Tea and Lemonade all weekend. Three Meals. Friday, Iowa beef supper. Saturday, breakfast and Iowa pork chop supper, Rolls and donuts on Sunday morning is included in the rally fee. Also: 50/50 Drawing, Quilt Raffle, Observation poker runs, Guided group lunch ride on Saturday. There is a swimming pool in park (cost is not included in the rally fee). Rest, relax and enjoy all the scenic roads in the area to ride. Area Motels and Hotels: Best Rest Inn, West Union 563-422-3537; Elm Motel, West Union 563-422-7600; Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point 563-933-4788; Guttenberg Motel 563-252-1433; Jailhouse Inn, Elkader 563-723-0081. (If these accommodations are filled please ask for recommendations.) Registration closes June 30, 2023. Age 25 and older $45. Under age 25 $25. At the Rally: Age 25 and older $55. Under age 25 $35. Contact person for information or to pre-register: Dennis Revis dennisrrev@aol.com 515-491-1882. 2253 Terrace Avenue, Winterset, Iowa 50273. Make checks payable to: Dennis Revis.
Come have dinner in the Adirondacks and stay awhile. TWO NIGHTS CAMPING & FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT DINNERS at Sugarloaf Mountain Inn, Mountain View, New York. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER: LIMIT OF 50 GUESTS Keith Smith, MGNOC Rep 584 Keese Mills Road Paul Smiths, New York 12970 call or text 518-354-0087 goosedown@roadrunner.com Rally Fee: $65 Pay at the door Sugarloaf Mountain Inn is at 152 Bryant Siding Road, Owls Head/Mountain View, NY 12969 518-483-1144.
At the north fork group -beaver site. 11 miles southeast of Randle, Washington on Forest service Road 23. Lots of great roads to ride in the area – hope to see some of you there. For more information, contact Richard or Gayle Guthrie at 206-246-3181 or 206-218-8981.
Join us for the 21st Annual Broken Arrow Rendezvous campout in beautiful Gibbonsville, Idaho. Broken Arrow Campground is located just south of the Montana border, 33 miles north of Salmon, Idaho, 3145 U.S. Hwy 93, Gibbonsville, Idaho. Tent sites and cabins are available for a small fee. Day rides will take place, including historic Shoup, Big Hole, Hot Springs, Jackson Hot Springs and Salmon. A fine Mexican restaurant is located on premises. For cabin reservations text Rosemarie at 360-522-0541 or call the resort at 208-865-2241. All motorcycles are welcome. For more information, contact Montana Rep, Jason Timm at 406-241-0390 or Steve Ford at 360-721-1310.
10:00 – 3:00. It's at the now traditional Surry Mountain Lake Beach-Recreation area (Aspen Pavilion), Route 12A, Surry, New Hampshire 03431. Lunch included...$10 per person. Please R.S.V.P. to Randy Tefft (New Hampshire MGNOC Rep.), 17 Bostonoute Place, Keene, New Hamphire 03431, rt@ne.rr.com or 603-355-9373. Camp/Motel on your own.
10:00 AM - ? Generally speaking, for pre - '69, 305cc and below bikes...or something like that. Italian preferred. But, all welcome! Starts/ends at Steven & Lynn Rossi's, 41 Orchard Road., East Haddam, Connecticut 06423. About 40 miles out, some 40+ miles back. A.M. coffee, Lunch stop along the way. Route Holder and/or Tank Bag instructions provided...or, just follow. All paved roads. Trailer parking available.
Come join us for our annual Guzzi Enthusiasts Gathering in the North Carolina Mountains. It is extremely important that people register for the event using this Google form. When: first full weekend in August 4–6, 2023. Where: High Country Motorcycle Camp, 18 miles west of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. High Country Motorcycle Camp (765 Stony Fork Road, Ferguson, North Carolina 28624. brent.hcmc@gmail.com. 336-973-3911. Accommodations: At the camp there is a large covered pavilion and plenty of space for tents ($20/night). Also four chalets ($60/night) and a log cabin that can accommodate four ($125 per night). Contact the campground (see above) to reserve a chalet/house or get more information about other lodging nearby (you do not need to reserve tent-space). There are hotels in Wilkesboro. Meals: Dinner will be provided on Friday and Saturday evenings consisting of original Italian food cooked on the spot by enthusiastic "Guzzisti". Also, continental breakfast will be provided both mornings. It is very important that you pre-register (see below) so we can plan enough food for everyone. Door prizes: If you have a door prize that you would like to contribute, including lightly used gear that would enjoy a new home, please bring it along. Awards: There are no formal awards; just the pleasure you will receive from the camaraderie among fellow enthusiasts, the beautiful scenery, and great riding. Cost: We will remain a 'pay as you go' event, collecting donations to cover the cost of meals. You will pay the campground directly for lodging. Pre-register PLEASE: Complete the Google form found here. For questions about the event, please contact Mark Tenney at barmar@mindspring.com.
DATIL, NEW MEXICO. Eagle Guest Ranch Campground, Datil, New Mexico. Come down and enjoy the serenity of Datil, great roads and good food! $50 Registration includes: your door prize ticket to win a motorcycle! Plus, camping fee Thursday through Saturday nights, lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday, coffee and rolls Sunday. Mechanic and service work available. Parts for sale and swap. Contact: MGNOC State Rep, Matt Forslund, 505-850-8383.
Fees before August 1st: adults $35. Under 16 free. After August 1st: $45. Camping fees paid at Eagles Campground upon arrival, $25, four per campsite for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rally Fee includes: Dinner Friday and Saturday, breakfast Saturday, donuts/coffee Sunday, Saturday Ride, Awards/Prizes/Raffle and rally pin. The Michigan Moto Guzzi Rally will be held at the Bendon Eagles Campground, 20724 Honor Hwy US South, Interlochen, Michigan. 231-275-7189. Contact/Mail checks to: MGNOC State Rep, Scott McDowell, 3099 S Gonder Road, Interlochen, Michigan 49640 OR: Frank Dituri, 2800 River Bend, Traverse City, Michigan 49696.
Save the date, and check back for more details once we've finalized everything. Last year was a great first year back for the Pennsylvanian rally, and we're looking to duplicate that this year with our continued partnership with Kissell Motorsports, at Fowler Grove Community Center, 11246 S. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, Pennsylvanian 16870. Contact: Rob Bottenfield at krbott1@gmail.com. See you all on the rally circuit!
Friendly Hills Grange Camp, 5880 Friendly Hills Road (C.R. 418), Zanesville, Ohio 43701, is located 7 miles north of Zanesville and nestled right on the Muskingum River. Friday night meal provided, Saturday breakfast and dinner available to purchase on site, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, awards for Moto Guzzi riders, tent camping, dormitory $12/night/person. Cabins $60 per night, sleeps 6. Limited RV hook up. Hot showers. Early arrivals and late stayers welcome. For additional information contact Ohio Moto Guzzi Rep Andrea Blake at 330-352-6059.
Another Annual MGNOC Nevada State Campout at Dayton State Park, Dayton, Nevada. Come join Moto Guzzi enthusiasts for an enchanting little park along the banks of the Carson River. $40 if RSVP by August 24th; $50 if you show up unannounced.
Please note: There will be no Dayton Valley Days this weekend. Rally fee includes: 2 nights tent camping, a hearty and tasty dinner Friday night, yummy breakfast Saturday morning, Saturday night dinner you'll truly enjoy, muffins and coffee Sunday morning, dubious carbonated beverages, advice on local rides and brothel lore directions on how to leave town.
DIRECTIONS: Dayton State Park is located 12 miles east of Carson City on the South/East side of Highway 50, one-mile north of the Dayton stoplight. For more information, map or lodging suggestions, contact: MGNOC Nevada State Rep Daniel South, 775-220-8021 (call or text). Or mail RSVP notice to 404 Valley View Court, Dayton, Nevada 89403. Please note new e-mail: nevblue52@gmail.com
see www.imoc.website. 10:00 – 2:00. Hamilton Rod & Gun Club, 24 Hamilton Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. Feature = "Ducati Bevel Bikes." Admission = $10 per person, $5 each additional. America's BIGGEST all-Italian motorcycle event!
Pony Express RV Park, Maysville, Missouri. Join us Friday for chili and hot dogs, drinks, and live entertainment. Begin your Saturday with breakfast of sausage, eggs, pancakes, and games for all to participate in. The famous slow race is always a highlight. Kids included in these games. We follow this with a superb dinner followed by the 50/50 drawing and live entertainment. Sunday is continental breakfast before we send you on your safe ride home. Beverage for entire weekend is included. We are kid friendly, so bring the family. All for only $55 per person, kids 15 and under $5. Riders arriving prior to Friday need to check in and pay daily Camping Rate. Preregister to Mo-Kan Guzzi Club, 816 Lincoln, and St. Joseph, Missouri 64501. For more info, call: Ace Mallott at 816-262-2651.
Rally Fee is $50 per person and $8 a night per person to camp. Food will be available Thursday evening through Sunday morning. Beautiful camp ground right on the banks of the Kentucky river. Guided rides through the back roads of my old Kentucky home Friday and Saturday. We are vary excited to see old friends and make new ones. Any questions call or text Todd Finch 502-370-7564 leave a voicemail if you call I will get back with you ASAP. Kentucky River Campground, 1489 Steel Branch Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
Make your plans for the Georgia Moto Guzzi campout in Suches, Georgia, located about 12 miles north of Dahlonega along Route 60. This is the motorcycle campground, Two Wheels of Suches. They have a few rooms and a number of cabins available. Contact them at twowheelsofsuches.com or 706-973-1671 to reserve a room or cabin. No reservation needed for camping. Contact: Wayne Orwig at wayne.orwig@att.net for details.
This year the Virginia Guzzi Rally will be a simple bring-your-own everything campout, so there is NO RALLY FEE. Location: Willville Motorcycle Campground, 1510 Jeb Stuart Highway (Route 58), Meadows of Dan, Virginia, 24120. This is just one-mile north of the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 178. Willville Motorcycle Campground is a motorcycle-only campground with clean bathrooms, hot showers, coffee around the clock, and a bonfire nearly every night of the week. Meadows of Dan is a nice little village with two gas stations, several places to eat, and several places to shop. If you don't want to pack your own food, you can buy food in town. The stores are one mile from the campground. CAMPGROUND COST: $15.00 for one person per night, $22 two-up on a single motorcycle. Discounts are available if you stay multiple nights. Payment can be made when you arrive: just pay the campground host. If you prefer a motel, there is one motel in Meadows of Dan: https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/members/blue-ridge-motel. For more information about the rally contact Mike Jones at mjones03@yahoo.com.
10:00 - 2:00. A tribute to the original Fall Open Houses at Marsh Motorcycles, at The Vanilla Bean, Route 44 and 169, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, Connecticut 06259.
6:30 P.M. Cocktails, Dinner 7:00 P.M. End of year get together at The Log Cabin, 383 Route 87, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249 ... 860-456-7663, www.logcabinct.com. Please R.S.V.P. to Steven Rossi by Wednesday, December 6 ... 248-470-5788. sldmrossi@aol.com
