Airstreamers will enjoy an “award-winning blend of wit and wizardry” when magician Eric Henning brings his special brand of interactive magic to Alumapalooza.

Described as “not only a master magician…a master entertainer,” Eric performs old fashioned magic with an elegant flair.  He has amazed adult audiences around the world, from the streets of Paris to Washington DC, where he performed for President Obama and the First Family at the White House Halloween party, and at three Presidential Inaugurals.

Eric is just one of the fantastic entertainers that are taking the stage after dinner at Alumapalooza. To see a sample of his slight-of-hand artistry, check out this video!

Everybody loves Josh Rogan. If you saw him perform at Alumaflamingo, you know what we’re talking about! He’s a down to earth guy that really connects with his audience.

Great news: Josh will be bringing his original songs (and crowd favorites) to Alumapalooza 5!

An acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist, Josh is also Airstream fulltimer who travels the country between gigs in a vintage 1962 trailer with his wife Eliza. He was featured in the Summer 2013 issue of Airstream Life magazine. 

Check out his website to learn more about Josh and hear some samples of his music, sometimes described as “southern grit”, “dark, bluesy rock” or “rock and roll soul”.

(Inside info for returning Alumapaloozers: You know our Saturday morning kick-off tradition? Listen for a surprise, involving Josh!)

A favorite (if not THE favorite) activity at Alumapalooza has to be the Airstream factory tour.

Led by a long-time employee of Airstream, the 3/4 mile tour through the factory is fascinating, and the process involved to build each and every aluminum Airstream trailer is eye-opening. Every unit is built by hand (with the exception of the automatic router that cuts windows and doors from a pattern).

Watch and learn as trailers in various stages of assembly pass through specialized workstations where plumbing, furniture and lighting is installed, rivets are bucked into the aluminum paneling, units are checked for leaks, and finally furnished, decorated, and affixed with insignia.

Many attendees schedule maintenance at the Airstream Service Center while at Alumapalooza, offering a chance to have repairs made by the best in the business, right there at the factory where your unit was likely built.

You’ll have fun at the air conditioned service center; it’s furnished with sofas and counters and tables made from real Airstream panels and components, and it’s a place to meet other owners and shop in the “Wally Byam” store for collectibles and gear. Your dog is welcome, too!

See photos of the factory and the assembly process at Airstream.com and this new slideshow online.

Registration is now open and it’s not too soon to think about organizing a caravan to Alumapalooza 5.

Lead a group of twenty or more Airstreams, silver trailers, vintage trailers or other RVs to the Airstream factory in Jackson Center and you’ll earn your reward: free admission, an up to $450+ value for two people in one Airstream.

Just get in touch with us before you register or arrive via email, at info@alumapalooza.com for details and special registration procedures.

What’s there do see and do on the way to The Mothership? Plenty! From the south, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.  From the north, the lighthouses of Michigan. The Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area.  The Mysterious Revolving Ball of Marion Cemetery.

Caravanning with friends is fun and anyone can do it; special credentials aren’t required, just a willingness to organize. Let us know what you’re thinking of planning and we’ll be happy to help.