March 28-30, 2008 Perris, CALIFORNIA
The 12th Annual Southern California Touring Tears (S.C.T.T) Gathering returns to Lake Perris State Rec. Area, Coyote Loop, just outside Perris, CA. With 112 teardrops in attendance in '07, this event continues to be the largest annual Gathering of the genre in the world. Open to traditional teardrops only, it is a "can't miss" event. $20.00 per night if registered before March 10, $25.00 per night after. No reservations through the Park, registration through S.C.T.T. only. More info and registration forms on the S.C.T.T. website: http://www.teardroptours.com/PerrisInfo2.html

March 29, 2008 Gorman, CALIFORNIA
Pyramid Lake Vintage Trailer Rally & Bar-B-Que at Pyramid Lake RV Park in Gorman, CA. The Park has set aside space for all participants to be together, so when you call them at 661-248-0100, tell them you are with the Vintage Trailer Group ... you will be booed into the area and receive a group discount. More info from vintagetrailerparty @yahoo.com and info with directions to the park the park at www.pyramidlakerv.com

May 1-4, 2008 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA
The 15th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV Park & Campgrounds, on the banks of Lake Shasta, 25 miles north of Redding, just 2 miles off I-5 at the Lakeshore Rd./Antlers Rd. exit. Our good times with teardrops and teardroppers just keep rollin' along. Friday night Dutch Oven samplers, Saturday night Potluck, Chili Bean Feed, & Dutch Oven Extravaganza! No site reservations. $11 registration fee, $11/nite camping fees. For more info, call 530-275-6728 or e-mail info@teardrops.net Registration form at www.teardrops.net/15thDG.html

May 16-18, 2008 Pismo Beach, CALIFORNIA
1st Annual "Trail Along to Pismo" Vintage Trailer Rally at the Pismo Coast Village, 165 S. Dolliver, Pismo Beach, CA www.pismocoastvillage.com This rally is about the 4Rs of vintage trailering (rest, relaxation, recreation, and restoration) + P (preservation). $33.00 per night, reservations and further info from Toni Miltenberger, tlmilty@hughes.net or write: Vintage Trailer Rally @ Pismo, 29208 San Francisquito Cyn. Rd., Saugus, CA 91390 www.vintagetrailercamp.com
Wagonmasters: Mike Keenan: mike@meltrailers.com and Cindy & Bob Ross: taillady@verizon.net Registration Deadline is April 16, 2008!

May 30 - June 1, 2008 Felton, CALIFORNIA
"Trailers in the Trees" Vintage Trailer Rally at Smithwoods RV Park, 4770 Highway 9, in Felton, CA, nestled along the San Lorenzo River and the beautiful Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, one hour south of San Francisco and 45 minutes north of Monterey. Come join us for some good old fashioned camping with old /new friends and classic vintage trailers. $10 registration fee plus $53/nite (Senior, Good Sam, & AAA Member Discounts available). For reservations or more info, contact Penny Cotter at 831-426-6275 or e-mail : auntpenny06@yahoo.com

June 20-22, 2008 Wrightwood, CALIFORNIA
New Dates! 4th Annual RUN TO THE TOP 2008 at Table Mountain in Wrightwood, CA. Join us for a weekend of the real deal vintage camping with friends in the big pines on top of the hill ... dry camping with clean bathrooms, tap water, and cool mountain air. Sorry, no extra charges, tee shirts, public open house, or organized potlucks (but a tube steak get together may be added for Saturday afternoon!) There are no reservations so just show up ... there are 118 sites. More info from the rally website: http://dougsvintagetrailers.com/wrightwood_rally

June 27-29, 2008 Jenner, California
TearJerkers' NorCal Chapter Ocean Cove Campout, Ocean Cove is located at 23125 Coast Highway One, 15 miles north of Jenner. This is beautiful oceanfront camping. Abalone diving, scuba diving, fishing, golfing, and hiking are favorite area activities. Camping is $19/night. For more information visit www.oceancove.org or call Aaron at 916-715-7328.

July, 19-22, 2008 near Mendocino, CALIFORNIA
3rd Mendocino Coast Teardrop Campout & Dutch Oven Cookout (formally the I.A.D.Y.), somewhere along the Northern California Coast in the area of Mendocino (exact location TBA) Come enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of this part of the CA coast line as you enjoy the friendships and fellowships that have formed here over the past several years (and will continue), and at the same time experience and express in the culinary delights of multiple Dutch Oven masters and practitioneers. There'll be a post-Gathering caravan continuing up the coast and on to the IRG2.0 that you probably won't want to miss, as well! Watch this listing for location announcemnet, or contact Lee Bryant for more info: LCB66@sbcglobal.net

July 23-27, 2008 Carlota, CALIFORNIA
The International Redwood Gathering Version 2.0 (IRG2.0) returns to Pamplin Grove, 12 mi. east of Hwy 101 on Hwy 36, in the spectacular California Redwood Forest and alongside the Van Duzen River. Along with the ancient giant redwood trees, swimming, beautiful rugged country, underground pit barbeque, dutch oven potluck, daily morning coffee klatch, activities, free raffle, awards and special entertainment ... there will be something new this year - the huge 3-day Fortuna Autorama car show is happening this same weekend, only 15 minutes away in Fortuna. Early mail in registration is encouraged as the event is limited to 250 people. Further info, contacts, and a printable registration form are available at www.pamplingrove.com.

August 8-10, 2008 Angels Camp, California
TearJerkers' NorCal Chapter Calaveras Big Trees Campout, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, near Angels Camp / Sonora, CA. There are two groves of Sequoias within the park. We will be staying in the North Grove camping area, which features a beautiful meadow and creek running through it. There is a one mile level hike which is probably the best display of Sequoias in the world. Camping Reservations may be made through http://www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 800-444-7275. $25/night plus a $7.50 reservation fee. For more information contact Aaron at 916-715-7328.

September 26-27, 2008 Duncan Mills, CALIFORNIA
"Rally at the River", the Third Annual Casini Ranch Vintage Trailer Rally, hosted by Margaret and Steve Martan, at Casini Ranch Family Campground, just outside Duncan Mills, CA, along the banks of the scenic Russian River. Teardrops & Teardroppers have been invited to participate in this annual gathering of vintage trailers & motorcoaches. There will be a "Social Hour" on Friday at 6 p.m., Swap Meet and Trailer Tours on Saturday from 10 am to 1 p.m., and a Group Potluck on Saturday at 6 p.m. The $80 fee covers a family for two nights (minimum), the registration fee, and drinks/munchies at the Friday evening social hour. Extra persons in the party are $3/nite and dogs are $1/nite. To reserve your space, or for further info/details, contact Margaret Martan at 916-780-1078 or e-mailsonne2@comcast.net ... registrations will be taken until Aug. 1, 2008, or until spaces are filled.

To join the Norcal Vintage Trailer Group, go to their Yahoo Group site at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Norcal