September 2009 - Coldwater, MI Rally

The September Michigan Knights of the Highway rally will be September 18, 19, 20 2009 - Branch County Fairgrounds, 262 Sprague Street, Coldwater MI 49036 (GPS will take you near to the entrance).

Hosts: Dick & Donna Fast (517) 741-3109 / Robin & Dianna U'Ren (989) 631-9068

Emergency Contact - Branch County Sheriff Dept - (517) 278-2325 or Fairgrounds (517) 278-5367

Click Here for map of the location of the  Branch County Fairgrounds, Coldwater, MI.  Use the Mapquest Zoom Bar to zoom in or out to determine your route to get to the Fairground.   Click on the Aerial Image tab to really see the fairgrounds with the satellite view.  You can print the Mapquest maps for your convenience.  Click the back button in your browser to return to this page. 

Directions: 

I-69 From the North or South - Take exit 13.  Go West on US-12 to S. Sprague St.  Turn Left (South) on Sprague St.  Go past the railroad tracks and the bridge over Sauk River.  Turn right (West) on Fairgrounds Drive.  Watch for the entrance and Knights sign on the left.

Everyone welcome to come early and stay late. Wednesday (after 1:00 p.m.) through Monday, all extra nights camping $15.00 per night (Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday nights).  If you come before Thursday or stay late, the Michigan Knights of the Highway are not responsible for any damages or injuries you may experience.  If you arrive before Thursday, the parking crew may have to relocate you on Thursday.       Note:  Full hookups!

Wednesday, Sept, 16 - Early arrival after 1:00 p.m.

 Thursday, Sept. 17 -   6:00 p.m. – Potluck supper - Bring dish to pass to feed 6 and own table service.

 Friday, Sept. 18        -  About 10:00 a.m. - Golf Outing with Jim Riemersma.
 

11:30 a.m. – Ladies Luncheon will be leaving fairgrounds at 11:45. Line up for car pool and pictures at 11:30.  The luncheon will be at the Coldwater Garden Family Restaurant.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Snack – Sloppy Joes or Turkey Sandwiches, Chips, cookies

Saturday, Sept. 19  -   7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Cookies.

             9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fellowship with first timers.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon  Election of Officers and Nominating Committee.

 1:00 p.m. – General Meeting.  

 2:00 p.m. – 2010 G.L.A.S.S. Meeting (right after the General Meeting)

 3:00 -5:00 p.m. -Treasures to Trash or vice-versa.  Bring personal rummage sale items for sale (if there is enough interest)

 6:00 p.m. – Catered Dinner – Roast Pork or Roast Beef, A gratin potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, fruit and sheet cake.

 8:00 p.m. - ?  Ice Cream Social - Vanilla (including diabetic) ice cream, several different toppings offered…. and….. a lot of talk.

            After Dinner – Drawing with Jim & Wanda – MUST be there.

 

Sunday, Sept. 20    -   8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Donuts and Coffee.

            9:00 a.m. – Singspiration with Jerry Wessel.

 

Click Here for September 2009 Rally Registration Form

Rally Hosts

Dick & Donna Fast        Dianne & Robin U'Ren

 

Attractions, events and just things to do:
 

  1. Little River Railroad Steam Train Rides and Museum. Sat. 19th Motor car rides round trip from Coldwater to Quincy and back. $8.00 per person Leaving 2 & 3 PM.  WWW.littleriverrailroad.com
     
  1. Historic Self Guided Walking tours Down town Coldwater. 1, 2, & 5 Mile walks.    WWW.coldwaterdda.org
     
  1. Sauk Trail Trading Post, Largest Minnetonka Moccasin store in the Country with 4 mini museums. Coldwater MI.     www.moccshop.com
     
  1. It’s only a short drive to TURKEYVILLE, USA. 19 & 20th Art and Craft Show.  www.turkeyville.com
     
  1. Branch County Historical Society “Wing House Museum”. If interested tours could be set up.  www.branchcountyhistoricalsociety.org
     
  1. Osage glass studio & Gallery. Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Pottery, Jewelry, Monroe St. Coldwater.
     

7.      REMEMBERing when we were younger…. at the Capri Drive-in Theater ,Coldwater.  Take  in  First  Run  Movies  on  (2) Two  Giant  outdoor  Screens.  Knight Members, This is a family operated theater so NO Sneaking people in the trunks… Being rowdy or necking in the front or back seats. Keep these things just as past memories.   www.capridrive-in.com Thursday nights is Classic car night.

This page was last updated on 08/19/09