Important information to help you get ready for Alumapalooza!

Already registered?  Then you need this document to help get ready for your big trip.  The Pre-Event Information includes things to bring, what to expect, and how to find the event gates.

Download the Pre-Event Info now and print it out for reference while you are packing, and driving to Jackson Center!

And if you haven’t yet registered, don’t delay.  Online registration will close on May 15, and after that registrations (via phone or in person) will cost $30 more.

 

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Registration closes May 15! Last call!

We know it has been a strange and cold spring up north, but in the next few weeks things will change rapidly and you’ll want to have somewhere fun to go with your Airstream.  So book now while you still can!

This year’s Alumapalooza is packed with back-by-demand happenings, and many exciting new seminars and activities as well. If you think you’ve “done” Alumapalooza, surprises are in store.  Check below for a link to the preliminary schedule.

Onsite vendors this year include Airdrapes, Fantastic Vent, Josh Rogan, Kristiana Spaulding (Silver Trailer Jewelry), organization coach Ramona Creel, Techno RV, SkyMed, WBCCI, Winick, and Zip Dee.The “Mothership” will provide a complimentary cookout for boondockers who arrive early and park in the Service Center lot on Monday—thanks, Airstream, Inc.!  Early parking space is limited to 25 trailers, so remember to sign up when you register. (Already registered? Just edit your information in the system to include the free cookout.)See you in Ohio!Your Alumapalooza Team

PS:  We need your vote! Which unconventional tow vehicle would you like Andy Thomson, owner of Can-Am RV, to bring to Alumapalooza for the towing test drives? (Sign up at Alumapalooza 4 for a hands-on 15 minute demo using the tow vehicle of choice and a new Airstream…a chance for the curious and the unbelieving to actually drive one of his combinations and see how it feels.) The vehicle choices are 2011 Taurus SHO, 2011 Dodge Caravan 3.6, 2010 VW Jetta TDI.  Click the link above to cast your vote!

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Preliminary Event Program now available!

It’s going to be a GREAT time at Alumapalooza this year!  We’ve got the biggest and most packed program of events we’ve ever had!

Interesting to find out what’s going on?  Just click here to download the Preliminary Event Program (pdf).  You’ll find lots of shows, demos, seminars, contests, and opportunities to meet fellow Airstreamers.

This Preliminary Event Program is pretty close to the final schedule, but keep in mind that a few things may change before the event dates.  You’ll get the final version when you arrive, in your Goody Bag (along with a lot of other nice stuff).

Alumapalooza 4 is filling up fast!  If you’re thinking about going, check out this Event Program and register today!  You won’t want to miss everything we’ve got planned.

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Dutch Oven cooking recipes for this year

We’ll have the Preliminary Event Program posted here very soon, but if you are coming to Alumapalooza you should know that we will be repeating the popular Dutch Oven cooking sessions!  Matt Hackney will once again lead the two sessions.  This year we’ll be making Monkey Bread, and Burritos.  If you’d like to participate, bring the following ingredients to Alumapalooza, along with your 10 to 12 inch camp-style Dutch Oven:

Monkey Bread

Cooking Scissors (not everyone needs to bring these, we can share)
2 rolls biscuits
1/2 cup of sugar
3 Tbsp cinnamon (in plastic bag with sugar)
1 stick butter
foil to line dutch oven

Burritos

1 large onion, diced
1 lb lean hamburger or cut up chicken
1 lb sausage
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cans black beans
1 can whole kernel corn
14 oz chicken broth
1 package taco seasoning mix
Box Minute Rice (to make 3 cups)
cooking oil
flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mexican cheese

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5K Fun Run!

Part of the fun at Alumapalooza is joining in some of the activities at the community events that happen the same weekend.   The village of Jackson Center runs a great event called “Jackson Center Community Days,” which includes a lot of great stuff like church suppers, amusement rides, a parade, car show, and a couple of 1K and 5K runs.

If you’re interested in entering the Saturday morning “Tiger Trot”, you can pre-register now online.  (Note that this is entirely separate from Alumapalooza registration.)  Lots of people from Alumapalooza do these runs and they always report a great time.

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