September 2011 - Midland MI Rally

The September Michigan Knights of the Highway rally will be September 16, 17, 18 2011 at the Midland County Fairgrounds, (GPS) 6905 Eastman Avenue  - Midland, Michigan.

Hosts: Robin & Dianne U'Ren (989) 631-9068 / Greg & Laura Baker (989) 588-4937 or 989-400-9675 Cell

Click Here for map of Midland and the location of the fairgrounds.  Use the Mapquest Zoom Bar to zoom in or out to determine your route to get to the Midland County Fairgrounds.   You can print the Mapquest maps for your convenience.  Click the back button in your browser to return to this page. 

Directions: 

From Detroit/Flint take I-75 north to US-10 West. Travel about 17 miles west on US-10 to Eastman Avenue exit.  Exit on Eastman Avenue, turn right (north) and the entrance to the fairgrounds will be on your left a few hundred yards up, just before Applebee's, and across from Pet Smart.

From Lansing take US-127 north to M-20 East (Mt. Pleasant).  About 25 miles east on M-20 to Indian St.  Turn left (north) on Indian, which becomes Eastman Avenue in about 1/4 mile.  Travel approximately 3 miles north on Eastman, pass under US-10, and on your left a few hundred yards up, just before Applebee's, and across from Pet Smart is the fairground entrance.

From the north country, take US-127 south to US-10 East.  Follow US-10 about 29 miles to the Eastman Avenue exit, turn north on Eastman, and the fairgrounds will be on your left a few hundred yards up, just before Applebee's, and across from Pet Smart.

Early Arrival - The rally fee covers camping for the nights of September 16, 17, 18 2011.  If you plan to come in on Wednesday or Thursday, the cost is $17 per night.  Sunday night $17.  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.

Local Events:  There will be a Balloon Festival at the Fairgrounds during this rally.

Click Here for a full list of events.

Wed, Sept 14    Early arrival after 1:00 p.m.

 Thurs, Sept 15  Relax, visit with friends or see listing of area attractions for things to do

                        8 – 8:30pm – Balloon Glow on Main Street and Tridge Area

 Fri, Sept 16      About 10:00 am - Golf Outing with Jim Riemersma 
 

11:30 am - Ladies Luncheon at Bennigans
 

3:30 pm – Board Meeting
 

                         5:00 pm - Potluck supper - Bring a dish to pass to serve 8, table service and beverage.

6:00 pm – Lift Off of Balloons at Fairgrounds and Balloon Glow at Dusk -–weather permitting

 Sat, Sept 17      7:30 am – Balloon Lift Off from fairgrounds

     8:00 am - 9:30 am - Coffee and fellowship with First Timers

9:00 am – 11:00 am - Elections

12:30 pm – General Meeting with GLASS Meeting immediately after

     5:00 pm - Catered Dinner – Pot Roast, Baked Chicken, Red-skinned Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Salads,
                     Beverages, Cake.     

                        6:00 pm – Lift Off of Balloons and Afterglow at Dusk

                        8:00 pm - Drawing with James & Linda Thompson - MUST be present to win.

Sun, Sept 18     7:30 am – Lift Off of Balloons – weather permitting

8:00 - 9:00 am - Coffee and Donuts

                        9:15 am -  Singspiration with Jerry Wessel

Note:  Alternate activities will be suggested if weather isn’t cooperative.  Balloon flights are fair, calm weather activities.

 

Click Here for the PDF September 2011 Rally Registration Form
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Click Here for the simple September 2011 Rally Registration Form
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Rally Hosts

       Robin & Dianne U'Ren                       Greg & Laura Baker

 

This page was last updated on 06/16/11