April 28 - May 1, 2011 Lake Head, CALIFORNIA
Tales & Trails’ 18th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV Park & Campgrounds in Lake Head, CA, just 25 miles north of Redding, on the banks of Lake Shasta; our good times with great teardrops & teardroppers just keep rollin’ along! Full details at www.teardrops.net/damgathering.html & registration form at www.teardrops.net/18thDGRegistration.html or e-mail info@teardrops. net or call 530-242-6452

May 13-15, 2011 near Orland, CALIFORNIA
Jefferson State Chapter of the TearJerkers' first Spring Gathering at Black Butte Lake, approximately 12 miles west of Orland, CA. in Tehama County. More details soon!

April 22-24, 2011 Newport, OREGON
1st Oregon Coast Vintage Trailer Rally at the South Beach State Park, near the South Jetty, just south of Newport, OR; this will be a laid back event, with a potluck on Saturday night in the Yurt meeting hall; the park has paved trails to the beach, the south jetty at Newport Bay, and the Oregon Aquarium; make your own reservations at Reserve America www.reserveamerica.com then search for Oregon state parks, South Beach State Park; they have prepaid a few sites in loop A and the cost is $52 to the park for both nights; please email Diana Lindsley for more info and to let her know you will be attending: tcdiana@comcast.net

April 22-24, 2011 near Shelter Cove, CALIFORNIA
3rd Annual RUSTIC WHITETHORN RUN at Cloud Maker Ranch - Have a unique Easter... a one-of-a-kind retreat, 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. No electricity and no flush toilets! If you think you've got what it takes to rough it and have fun, come & join us! There will be lots of fun, outdoor cooking, campfire shenanigans, and a group Easter Sunday Brunch!!! Folks attending the Dam Gathering the following weekend are Welcome for an extended layover. Call Gene & Eddie Barker @ 707-986-9535 for more info (best time to reach them is after dark). The soon-to-be updated website is at http://napavalleyspice.com/rwr.html

April 28 - May 1, 2011 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA
18th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV park & Campgrounds in Lakehead, CA, just 25 miles north of Redding, on the banks of Lake Shasta; our good times with great teardrops & teardroppers just keep rollin’ along! Full details at www.teardrops.net/damgathering.html & registration form at www.teardrops.net/18thDGreg.html or e-mail info@teardrops.net or call 530-242-6452
UPDATE! Nationally famous ceramics artist (and teardropper) Mary Vandusen will be joining us this year with a selection of Dam Gathering commemorative mugs & cups! Come ready to start or add to your collection! More details on the Gathering Info Page.

May 5-7, 2011 San Rafael, CALIFORNIA
The Trailerboat 50th Anniversary & Reunion; come celebrate 50 years of these cool little trailers with the boat on top!; planned events include a car show and visit to the old Trailorboat factory site, family members of the founders of Trailorboat and former factory workers will meet us Friday evening for a potluck dinner at the campground, and there will be lots of stories to be shared; Saturday those interested will be showing their trailers in downtown San Rafael's May Madness car show; for full details visit the blog page at http://trailorboattrailers.multiply.com/home and/or email Dan Morley at trailorboat@yahoo.com

May 20-22, 2011 (changed from May 13-15) near Orland, CALIFORNIA
Jefferson State Chapter of the TearJerkers' first Spring Gathering at Black Butte Lake at the Buckhorn Campground on Black Butte Lake, approximately 14 miles west of Orland, CA. in Tehama County; grouping in sites 39-45 please make your reservations through www.recreation.gov ($15.00 per night), all sites can hold at least two teardrops, have table, fire pit, lantern pole, with water spigot nearby; warm clean restrooms with showers; Friday Night Chili & Cornbread, Saturday Night Dutch Oven Potluck; great fishing in the lake, easy hiking trails, and lots to see & do in the area. All are welcome, you don't have to be a member of TearJerkers to attend. More info on the T&TTT Discussion Forum - www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=42594 - or contact Kay for complete details: kaperkay@msn.com

May 27-30, 2011 Stevenson, WASHINGTON
1st Columbia Gorge Gathering at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Steveson, WA ... for complete info, contact Jim or Joyce Bailey at jcbailey@gorge.net or 509-427-5835

May 28-30, 2011 Duncan Mills, CALIFORNIA
1st Annual Vintage Travel Trailer Auction at the Casini Family Campgrounds on the Russian River in Duncan Mills, CA; 100 classic and rare vintage travel trailers of all shapes & sizes, including Airstreams, Shastas, Cardinals, Boles Aeros, Curtis Wrights, Aljos, Teardrops, Canned Hams, Airfloats, and more, all on the auction block at reserve and no-reserve prices; plus food, fun, a dance party, restoration seminar, and more! For more info., go to www.rrvintagetrailers.com or call 707-865-2077 or 707-953-5649

June 9–12, 2011 Creswell, OREGON
Creswell Campout on a lush meadow in rural Creswell, OR; $25 weekend camping fee will cover porta-potty and other group expenses; limited to teardrop trailers only and to the first 25 who respond via e-mail to pre-register, payment to made upon arrival; guest speaker and demonstration at Saturday’s potluck (with Dutch Oven cooking and your favorite dish), bring food for your breakfasts and lunches. Address - 35917 Enterprise Rd Creswell, OR. DIRECTIONS – From the North take I-5 Exit 185 (Hwy 58) just passed Eugene, drive 5 miles to Enterprise Rd (at the top of the hill), Turn RIGHT and drive 3 miles following teardrop signs. From the South take I-5 Exit 182 (Creswell), Turn RIGHT onto Cloverdale Rd and drive 3 miles to Hendricks Rd. Turn RIGHT following teardrop signs. E-mail Larry Boehme at larrycadt@yahoo.com or call 541-895-2754 to get on the list.

June 16-19, 2011 Minden, NEBRASKA
The 4th International Teardrop Gathering (ITG4) returns to Pioneer Village in Minden, NE; a location that is equally accessible by enthusiasts from the east and west coasts, Minden and the surrounding area has some great attractions, and Pioneer Village has suitable campgrounds with plenty of space, and a most enthusiastic and cooperative staff. No teardrop trailer is needed to attend this gathering, just a love, fascination or curiosity for teardrop trailers - it is open to all forms of campers, all are welcome (and, motel rooms are available at Pioneer Village at a reduced rate) . The main campground will be reserved for teardrop trailers first ... it is after all, a teardrop gathering! Remaining space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The street just to the north of the campground and the primitive area across the street from the main campground will be available as well.So, come on down, grab a seat by the campfire and join us - we'd love to get to know you! Full info, registration pages, and contact information is on the website: itg.teardrops.net/

July 1-5, 2011 Carnation, WASHINGTON
The Last! 4th of July Fun in Carnation at the home & property of Ken & Marty Masden; Ken & Marty are retiring to Arizona, but will be in town to host their last event here, so come and help them celebrate with all their teardrop & vintage trailer friends! For more info, contact Ken or Marty at 36fun@centurytel.net or 425-333-5219

July 15-17, 2011 near Ruch, OREGON
Guy's 3rd Mid Summers Nights Full Moon Over Applegate Lake Gathering, at the Hart Tish Campgrounds on Applegate Lake, moves to July this year. The lake will be fuller, and the fish still biting, at this absolutely beautiful place with swimming, kayaking, hiking, and, of course, fishing, and there's flush toilets & free showers. The cost is $20.00 for the three days of camping. Hart Tish Campground is right on Applegate Lake, 15 miles north of Ruch in Southern Oregon, just north of the California border (southwest of Medford and Jacksonville, OR). E-mail Guy for more info & reservations: guyMazzeo@gmail.com

July 17-19, 2011 Roslyn, WASHINGTON
2nd Annual Vintage Trailer Rally in the City Park; grassy lawn, no dust, toilets & sink facilities, short walk to historic downtown. $10.00 Donation (includes sticker). Contact Robert Hodge to register: roberthodge@yahoo.com

Sometime in August, 2011 through the mountains of OREGON
Jefferson Staters will do a Rolling Tour-type Gathering ... Ron C. has agreed to chart a course in the mountains of Oregon where we will do minimalist camping...moving every day. More details soon!

August 5-7, 2011 Brooks, OREGON
Antique Powerland Gathering, on the campus of the Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum in Brooks, OR; for complete info, contact Marty or Katie Boehme at teardrops@bctonline.com or 503-632-6563

August 5-7 2011 Medicine Lake, CALIFORNIA
Kay's Jefferson State Gathering at Medicine Lake, in-and-near Lava Beds National Monument, 30 miles NE of Mt. Shasta. More details soon!

August 11-13, 2011 Chehalis, WASHINGTON
1st Summer Daze Trailer Rally (a drier, warmer version of the Spring Fling!) on the Birely's Farm in Chehalis, WA; for complete info, contact Rod or Trudy Glassett at glassettgang@juno.com or 360-293-1108

August, 11-14, 2011 Mountain Center, CALIFORNIA
Mountain Get-Away Teardrop & Vintage Trailer Rally, Second Annual Summer Event at Hurkey Creek Park, 56375 Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561, just 7 miles from the quaint town of Idyllwild, and just 1 mile from the local general store; there are hiking & biking trails and playgrounds for the kids, and a Pot Luck Dinner Saturday evening at 5:30. Water, rest rooms, and showers are available. No electric for the trailers. Camping fee is $16.00 per night, to be paid in advance with registration form, please e-mail Carrousel Corliss at carrosel43@yahoo.com or call 951-929-2891.

Sometime in August, 2011 through the mountains of OREGON
Jefferson Staters will do a Rolling Tour-type Gathering ... Ron C. has agreed to chart a course in the mountains of Oregon where we will do minimalist camping...moving every day. More details soon!

September 8-11, 2011 Lyndon, WASHINGTON
Vintage Trailer Rally at the NW Washington Fairgrounds in Lyndon, WA; for complete info, contact Pat or Joanne Ewing at pre47airstream@aol.com or 360-966-4253

Sept. 16-18 2011 Old Station, CALIFORNIA
Jefferson State Chapter of the TearJerkers' Return to the Caves Fall Gathering at Cave Campgrounds on the banks of Hat Creek, 1 mile north of Old Station, California, near the intersection of Hwys 89 & 44, just north of Lassen National Park. More details soon!

October 9-12, 2011 Mulino, OREGON
The 3rd Fall Brigade at the Oregon City Elks Park in Mulino, OR; for complete info, contact Marty or Katie Boehme at teardrops@bctonline.com or 503-632-6563

2012

March 22-25, 2012 Perris, CALIFORNIA
Teardrop Time Only 1st Annual Teardrop Only Gathering, at the Lake Perris SRA, Perris, CA. More sites, more teardrops, more friends! The larger area with 160 sites has been reserved, and each site has water, electric, table, and fire-ring, and most have mature trees; potluck on Saturday to continue the tradition of an annual teardrop only gathering! Full info & registration forms at their website: http://teardroptime.weebly.com/