March 13th ~ Irish Getaway in Dublin ~ Captain Needed ~Miller Road B.K. 8:30 This is a GWRRA Event and thereÕs going to be a lot of Goldwings there. We have always had our first campout of the year in Eufaula at the GWRRA event. However this year they changed it to Huntsville so weÕre going to be headed to Dublin Ga. for this years event.
Food will be available for sale and the free coffee will be perking all the time. The camping, for those of you who wish to camp will be free. There will be Vendors, Door Prizes, Bike Show, and Entertainment. The Irish getaway will be held at the Civitan Club Fairgrounds on Highway 257. There is no Registration Fee and No Charge for on-site camping.
If you would like to motel it there are several motels in the area. Comfort Inn (912) 274-8000, Days Inn (912) 275-7637, Holiday Inn (912) 272-7862, Hampton Inn (912) 275-1600, Super 8 (912) 272-5141, Shamrock Inn (912) 275-2650.
March 18th ~ Bowling at Peach Lanes ~ Mary Fiske ~ Peach Bowl Lanes 7:30. This was a lot of fun last time. Everyone that came had a terrific time and Mary Fiske couldnÕt have set it up better. And the prizes she passed out were extraordinary. This year she added ÒYou can still wear green from St. PattyÕs Day or your green VMTA shirts.Ó Mary
March 20th ~ Macon Cherry Blossom Festival ~ Barry Cowall ~ Miller Road B.K. 8:00 AM. This year there is going to be hot air balloons, an air show, and even a bed race downtown. Lots of arts and crafts, with a whole lot of other things going on.
March 28th ~ Spring Celebration; Iron Butt to Panama City ~ Clete Richardson ~ Waffle King in P.C., 8:00 AM. As in years before Clete has taken on the honor of leading this ride. Last year we had a very good turnout, and weÕre hoping history repeats itself. ItÕs a ride to bring in the spring and ride to Panama City, eat lunch, and return the same day. LetÕs get those motors humming and hit the road!
April 10th ~ Membership Drive ~ Bob Smith Captain ~Meet there 10:00 plan to stay till around 3:00. Extreme Sports is going to let us set up again this year. We will probably be doing the same as last year with the hot dogs and chili. However we need your input and support. We would like to make this year better than any previous. We NEED fresh ideas, help with the fliers, and commitments. This is your club too, and your chance to shine, and show how great the people in the VMTA really are.
April 17th ~ Westville Double Ring Wedding ~ Chris Aycock ~Victory Drive Burger King 9:30. An 1850Õs Wedding starting at 11:00 till 2:00. IÕve had a request to plan a trip to Westville and this is the perfect opportunity to visit.
April 25th ~ Sasser Flea Festival ~ Barry Cowall ~ Victory Drive burger King 9:00. The weekend will be packed with entertainment from music to car, tractor & motorcycle shows. Dee & Stick expect about 15,000 people will come to enjoy all the activities. Last yearÕs Sasser Flea Festival was a lot of fun for exhibitors and visitors.
May 1st ~ Florence Marina Fish Fry ~ Travis Gardner ~ ÔTis that time of the year when the blossoms are a blooming and the sweet smell of spring is in the air. What better way to start the summer than with the best catfish ever to melt in your mouth cooked by THE best chef, and a weekend spent with the VMTA. ThatÕs right, this is our annual Fish Fry weekend campout and it has always been one of our most successful events. This year weÕre going to be at the Florence Marina Campground. So get your campers ready cause weÕre fixinÕ to have some kinda fun!!!
May 8th ~ Flea Market Sell Off ~ Volunteers Needed ~Last year we had a lot of people contribute to this worthy cause. Just get some of those things that you donÕt use anymore, donate them to the club and weÕll try to sell these at the flea market for club events.
May 15th ~Georgia Renaissance Festival ~ Barry Cowall ~ Welcome Center Shell 8:30 ~ The plan is ride to the I-Hop and have breakfast. The festival hours are from 10;30 till 6:00. The price for admission is $15. for adults and $7. for children. You can visit the website at www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com
May 21st & 22nd ~ Rivertown Rally ~ Sponsored by the GWRRA ~ more information forthcoming
June 5th ~ Old Time Rock & Roll Classic Car Show Pine Mountain ~ Need Ride Captain ~ Welcome Center Shell 9:00 ~ Car Truck, motor cycle show, cash prizes, car coral, 50Õs, 60Õs 70Õs entertainment. Rock and Roll Era. The ÒGrass Roots in concert on Saturday, Call for details, 884-2500. Plus 100+ specialty venders, and festival food venders near beautiful Callaway Gardens.
June 23rd ~26th ~ Honda Hoot ~ More information forthcoming
A list of events in and around the Valley area:
If you know of anything happening in our area anything that might be of interest, PLEASE, we would love to hear from you. We're sure that if you could share this information someone would find it helpful!
Gay Cotton Pickin Fair ~ May 1st & 2nd, this charming and award winning festival of antiques, arts and crafts is a must see for the entire family. East side of Georgia Highway 85. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $5, Children $2. For additional information call 706-538-6814.
If they are successful in routing the pirates, the city of Ft. Walton Beach has a full night of entertainment lined up for the event. Live music, food vendors, arts & crafts, and a children's area should help ease the city's nervousness of another pirate invasion... one which is certain to happen the next day.
And so it will. While the party continues, the pirate and his minions will be plotting their revenge... and sometime Saturday afternoon, expect them to come sailing into town with vengeance on their minds!