March 28-30, 2009 Perris, CALIFORNIA
13th Annual Southern California Touring Tears (S.C.T.T.) Gathering returns to Lake Perris SRA, with an extra day and a bigger area to park your teardrops! This event remains the largest annual gathering of teardrops in the world, and only promises to grow even more! Be a part of history in the making! Registration/Camping fees are $20.00 per night if registered before March 11, $25.00 per night after March 11. For more information and Registration Form, go to their website:www.teardroptours.com/PerrisInfo2.html or e-mail SCTTinfo@teardroptours.com

April 10-13, 2009 near Austin, NEVADA
The 1st Gathering at the 'Glyphs, Honoring the Ancestors, at the Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area Campgrounds, just off US Hwy 50, approx. 25 miles east of Austin, NV. Step back in time and surround yourself with the history and pre-history of the Monitor Valley area of Nevada's Great Basin, stroll through the petroglyphs (many dating as far back as 10,000 years!), stand on parts of the Pony Express Route and Overland Stage Route, drive to and dip in the Hot Springs, or just kick back and enjoy the peace & quiet of the high desert solitude. With any luck, we'll have the presence & guidance of a Native American Healer. This is a BLM campground, so no reservations ... also, no registration ... just show up if you can! Come prepared for cool days and cold nights. More info from info@teardrops.net

April 24-26, 2009 Whitethorn, CALIFORNIA
1st Rustic Whitethorn Run, Teardrop & Friends Gathering at the Cloud Walker Ranch; a unique, one-of-a-kind, rustic camping, Teardrop Homesteader themed, off the grid get-together for all hardy teardroppers & friends in the remote hills of northwestern California, between the Kings Range and the Pacific Ocean, 25 minutes from Garberville ... no electricity and no flush toilets! If you think you've got what it takes to rough it and relish it, set this date aside and get contact info & more details from their new website: www.napavalleyspice.com/rwr.html

April 30 - May 3, 2009 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA

The 16th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV Park & Campgrounds on the banks of Lake Shasta, 25 miles north of Redding. Our good times with teardrops and teardroppers just keep rollin' along! Friday nite Dutch Oven Sampler, Saturday nite World-Famous Dam Gathering Chili Pot/Dutch Oven/Potluck Extravaganza, Teardrop Derby Gravity Racing, and more! No site reservations, first-come/first-claimed campsites. $15 registration, $11/nite camping fees. For more info, call 530-275-6728 or e-mail info@teardrops.net Gathering website & registration forms at www.tandt.teardrops.net/dam.html

May 29-31, 2009 Ocean Cove, CALIFORNIA
The TearJerkers' NorCal Chapters' 2nd Ocean Cove Gathering & Abalone Dive at Ocean Cove Campground in Ocean Cove, CA, approx. 18 miles north of Jenner, CA on Hwy 1 on the spectacular Northern California Coast! Escape the humdrum & madness and take that long & winding road less traveled to one of the nicest campgrounds on the north coast, perched on a knoll among the trees and just above the cove where some of the best abalone diving in CA can be found. Chapter Director & Host Dan Hazard will be diving and guiding any other interested campers/divers. E-mail Dan for more info & reservations:danhazard@rock.com or phone 209-629-3794

June 5-7, 2009 Creswell, OREGON
12th Great Beaver State Teardrop Campout, this year on the grounds & property of Larry & Zelma Boehme, outside the town of Creswell, OR. Watch this listing for more info, or contact Lonnie or Sheryl Aaron at 541-688-9545 or theaarons@hotmail.com

June 12-14, 2009 Roslyn, WASHINGTON
Another Kelson Kampout, a really laid back event on the grounds & property of Ed & Linda Kelson in Roslyn, WA. Contact Ed or Linda from more info: 253-797-0708

June ??, 2009 Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
The Tin Can Tourisits' (TCT) First Enchanted Campout at the Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post, 14305 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate in this gathering of vintage travel trailers & motor coaches. Call Karen Campbell: 505-294-6000 or arencampbellwithrt66@hotmail for dates and info, and the park reservations: 800-326-6317 or info@enchantedtrails.com

June 18-21, 2009 Minden, NEBRASKA
Yes, it's really goin to happen ... the 3rd International Teardrop Gathering (ITG3), the international event that is equally accessible from the East & West Coasts, returns to Pioneer Village in the ultra-friendly town of Minden, NE! Minden and the surrounding area has some great attractions, and Pioneer Village has suitable campgrounds with plenty of space and a most enthusiastic & cooperative staff. Mark your calendars, arrange for time off, and go tohttp://itg.teardrops.net/ for all the info as it develops. Hope to see you there!

June 19-21, 2009 near Cave Junction, OREGON
Jefferson State Chapter TearJerkers' 2nd Fathers' Day Campout, this year at Chinquapin Campgrounds, about half way between Cave Junction, OR and the Oregon Caves on the Caves Highway (Hwy 46). Potluck Saturday night, possible impromptu waffles for breakfast(s) ... (if you have a waffle iron, bring it!), check out the Caves whenever you feel like it, and whatever else you may or may not want to do! We will be placing the trailers with a dolly on the grassy tent area, tow vehicles must stay on pavement. Water, no electric. Dogs welcome, on a leash. $10.00 for entire weekend! Contact Eunice for more details: keneunicehill@sbcglobal.net. Registration Form HERE.

June 25-29, 2009 Wrightwood, CALIFORNIA
5th Annual RUN TO THE TOP at Table Mountain, Wrightwood, CA. Join us for the real deal vintage camping ... dry camping with clean bathrooms, tap water, and cool mountain air ... no extra charges, public open house, or organized potlucks. Join Bob & Karen Abbey, Doug & Esther Hall for good vintage camping with old and new found friends in the big pines on top of the hill. There will be about 40 reserve spots this year, but can not be made until Feb 09. We would like to fill the smaller number sites first to keep the group together more. All others will just be "show up". There are 118 spots in the campground! More info from the rally website: http://dougsvintagetrailers.com/wrightwood_rally

July 1-5, 2009 Carnation, WASHINGTON
8th Annual 4th of July Teardrop Fun in Carnation, at Ken & Marty Masden's 5-acre spread. Come join in the small-town celebration that includes a pancake breakfast, Hot Rods & Harley Show, parades, and of course, fireworks! Many other planned activities at the Masden's and surrounding areas. Call Ken or Marty at 425-333-5219 or e-mail 36fun@centurytel.net for more info, complete itinerary, and reservations.

October 2-3, 2009 Duncan Mills, CALIFORNIA
NorCal Vintage Trailer Group's 4th Annual Rally at the River at the Casini Ranch Family Campgrounds, on the banks of the Russian River, just outside of Duncan Mills, and a few miles inland from the Northern California Coast, hosted by Margaret & Steve Martan. As in the past, Teardrops & Teardroppers are definitely welcome! Friday evening Social, Saturday evening potluck, and lots of things to see & do in the area. This event is limited to 50 units, total, so get your reservations/registrations in early! $85.00 covers camping fees & registration and more for the weekend, 2-night minimum. More info & registration forms from Margaret or Steve at sonne2@surewest.net or by calling 916-780-1078

October 9-12, 2009 Mulino, OREGON
The 2nd Fall Brigade at Oregon City Elks Park. For more info contact Marty or Katie Boehme at 530-632-6563 or teardrops@bctonline.com

October 9-12, 2009 location TBA, CALIFORNIA
Cam's 13th Cool Coastal Cowpatty Campout (C5XIII) may be moving up the coast a bit, but it'll still be on its usual weekend, so mark your calendars now, and keep an eye out, here, for details as they become available!