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Looking for a great walking
vacation or a weekend getaway? Want to go to the biggest and best events
the clubs of the American Volkssport Association can produce? The events
listed are traditionally annual ones with multiple events, and most of the
time, opportunities for socializing with fellow walkers. Explore the
possibilities below and catch the Spirit of Walking.
January
Event Name: SAVANNAH
When:
January
17-21 (Held every other year in even years.)
Where:
Savannah, Georgia
Event Website:
http://www.happywanderersfl.org
Articles and Local Information:
Savannah
Visitors Bureau
and
Southeast for
Visitors
Contact Persons:
Marvin Stokes
386.788.4026
marvst717@cfl.rr.com
or Ken Hogwood
386.761.3466
kbh6452@aol.com
Hints:
13 events with 11 running continuously over the weekend
and 1
event Saturday only and 1 event Monday only (9 walks, 1 bike, 3 swims) wonderful
social and wonderful people.
February
Event Name: Floribama or Florabama
When:
President's Day Weekend every other year (odd years when Savannah
event is not held)
Where:
Perdido Key, FL and Gulf Shores, AL
Event Website:
Georgia and Alabama Clubs
Hints: These events are very close to each other. Most enjoy
doing the Florida
and the Alabama events, socializing and having a
fantastic long weekend.
March
Event Name:
Sixth
Biennial
Atlantic
Region
Conference
When:
March
16-18,
2012
Where:
Fredericksburg
Hospitality
House
and
Conference
Center
located
at
2801
Plank
Rd,
Fredericksburg,
VA,
22401
Event
Brochure:
http://www.ava.org/AVA_Leadership/AT_RG_CONF_11-11231_GVA%20Brochure.pdf
Contact Persons:
Gary
Cleland
540.842.8094;
email
garysc2502@verizon.net
Club
Email
and
Website
gvasurveyors@gmail.com;
http://www.walkfredericksburg.webs.com/
Event Name: Daffodil Festival
When:
Annually, a weekend in March during the Amity,
or Daffodil
Festival
Where:
Amity,
or
Event Website:
http://www.mactrackers.org
Past Event Website: None
Contact Persons:
Janet Chow
walking@mactrackers.org
Hints:
Stay afterward and enjoy the marvelous hot lunch
served in the school cafeteria by local townspeople.
Event Name: Du Pont Washington Walk and Bike Extravaganza
When:
Annually in March
Where:
Du Pont, Washington
Event Website:
http://www.theoverthehillgang.net/
Past Event Website: None
Contact Persons:
Diane Wagner,
dianeswagner@comcast.net
Hints:
Bring your bike too! This event has walk and bike
events. It is very well attended.
April
Event Name: Tri-State
When: Annually, first weekend of April
Where: Laughlin, NV - Walks in AZ, NV and CA
Event Website:
Las Vegas High Rollers and Strollers Website
Past Event Website: None
Articles and Local Information:
Chamber of Commerce
Contact Person:
John
Oszajca - lvhrs1985@yahoo.com
702.292.3407
Hints:
If you enjoy views of the Colorado River,
gambling and inexpensive hotels and restaurants, consider attending the
Tri-State events.
Event Name:
18th
AVA
Biennial
Convention
When:
April
22,
23,
24,
25,
26
2013
Where:
Orlando,
FL
Event Website: www.ava.org
if
current
information
is
available
there
will
be
an
AVA
Convention
link
Past
Convention
History:
http://www.ava.org/Articles_Workshops/workshop.htm
Contact Persons:
Marvin
Stokes,
Committee
Chair
vicepres@ava.org
Hints:
Be sure and
watch registration deadlines. You will save money! This is a fantastic
walking convention with many events, motivational speakers, vendor and
exhibit fair, great socials and a wonderful group of avid walkers having
fun together for a week. Open to all.
May
Event Name: Canadian Convention
When: Annually
Where: The Canadian Volkssport Federation event is in a
different province each time.
Event Website:
Past Event Website:
http://www.walks.ca/
Articles and Local Information: None
Contact Persons:
Hints:
The Canadian Convention travels from province to
province. Attendees have a great time. Open to all.
Event Name:
California
Volkssport
Association
(CVA)
Convention
When: May
4,
5
and
6,
2012
Where:
Asilomar
on
the
Monterey
Peninsular,
Pacific
Grove,
CA
Event Website: http://www.sbstriders.org/cva2012-information1.php
Articles and Local Information: None
Contact Persons:
South
Bay
Striders
Hints: Full
payment
for
accommodations
is
due
by
January
15.
Event Name:
Miles
'n'
Missouri
When: May
26,
27
&
28,
2012
(Memorial
Weekend)
Where:
Boonville,
Arrow
Rock
&
Rocheport,
Missouri
-
Historic
towns
and
along
the
Katy
Trail
Event
Website:
Articles and Local Information: None
Contact Persons:
Missy
McBride
missymcbride@kc.rr.com
or
Deb
Kruep
debmarkkruep@yahoo.com
Hints:
Come
join
the
Missouri
club's
for
a
one
time
adventure
in
Central
Missouri,
we
have
combined
our
resources
and
are
hosting
5
walks,
3
swims
and
a
bike
along
the
Katy
Trail.
You
will
be
pleasantly
surprised
by
all
the
history
and
beauty
in
these
small
towns.
June
Event Name: Crazy Horse
When:
Traditionally, annually on the first weekend of June.
Where:
In the Black Hills of South Dakota on US Highway
16/385 just 17 miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.
Event Website:
http://www.crazyhorse.org/
Past Event Website:
None
Articles and Local Information: Same
Contact Persons:
Black
Hills Volkssport Association or
John Moranti -
e-mail of
jmoranti@rap.midco.net
phone number
605.342.6188
Hints:
Climb Crazy Horse Mountain and see progress on the
sculpture of Chief Crazy Horse. This has become a "cult" event with
thousands attending!
Event Name: Columbia River Gorge
Biennial
Classic
Hiking
Weekend
When:
June
14-17,
2012
Traditionally, every other year on even years on Father's
Day weekend.
Where: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon (1 hour outside of
Portland, Oregon)
Event Website:
www.columbiagorgewalks.com
Past Event Website:
None
Club Website:
Articles and Local Information:
Columbia River Gorge
Contact Persons:
gorgewalks@gmail.com
Hints:
For an awesome four days of hikes, walks (and a bike or
two), and the most spectacular scenery you could imagine... and....
fantastic socials, consider attending this event. Dry camping is available
and the club usually blocks out rooms at a local Best Western.
July
Event Name: Northwest Regional Conference
When: Traditionally, every other year on even years. States of the
region rotate the honor.
Where: Varies
Event Website:
http://www.walkoregon.org
Contact Persons:
OTSVA President Sam Korff
74890 Palm Creek Road
Clatskanie, OR 97016
503.728.0400
OTSVA6@clatskanie.com
Hints: Always a great
time in the beautiful Northwest.
August
Event Name: Northwest Hiking
Weekend
When:
Traditionally, first weekend in August
Where: Washington State
Event Website:
Past Event Website:
Articles and Local Information:
Mount Baker
Contact Persons:
Jane
Holmes
Hints: This year they have 4 trails in the Mt. Baker area. This
weekend is the first in August and will always be in a different part of
the Northwest.
September
Event Name: Mackinaw Bridge Walk
When:
Labor Day
Where:
Start: Mackinac Bridge - North end, St.
Ignace,
Distance 10km
Event Website:
Past Event Website:
http://ava.org/gen3/data/events_results.asp?StShortName=MI
Click on Labor Day Bridge Walk.
Articles and Local Information:
http://www.mackinacbridge.org/
Contact Persons: Jim Muma, 618.234.8706
michiganjim@sbcglobal.net
Write for more information to: 1706 Pine, Belleville, IL 62226-4256
Hints:
There are Year Round events in Mackinaw City, St.
Ignace and Mackinaw Island (which has been on the top 10 YRE list for at
least the past 3 years) which could make it a multi-event weekend.
Event Name: Walking Whidbey Island
VolksFest, Coupeville Washington, or
Bellingham
Volks-fest (alternates years)
When:
Annually in early September
Where:
Coupeville, Washington
and Bellingham, WA
Event Website:
http://www.nwtrekkers.org/
Past Event Website: none
Articles and Local Information:
Contact Person:
Curt and Martha Myron
Hints: They are good at Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Food!
October
Event Name:
South
Central
Region
Roundup
When:
October
5,
6
&
7,
2012
Where:
The
Greater
Kansas
City
Area
Event Website:
http://www.ava.org/clubs/clayplatte/
Articles and Local Information:
None
Contact Persons:
Missy
McBride
missymcbride@kc.rr.com,
Lucy
Yother
yotherL@yahoo.com
or
Barb
Ramsay
pacesetters644@gmail.com
Hints:
Come
join
the
Pace
Setters
Volksmarching
Club,
the
Leavenworth
JayWalkers
and
the
Clayplatte
Trackers
of
Kansas
City
as
we
host
the
2012
South
Central
Roundup
in
the
Greater
Kansas
City
Area.
Events
will
be
held
in
both
Kansas
and
Missouri,
make
your
plans
to
come
out
and
join
us,
we
have
some
excellent
walks
scheduled.
Event Name:
Nittany
Nomads
Foliage
Festival
When:
October
12,
13,
14
2012
Where:
State
College,
Pennsylvania
Event Website:
Articles and Local Information:
Nittany
Nomads
Brochure
Contact Persons:
Fred
and
Pat
Welch
and
Vicky
Droll
Hints:
'Happy
Valley'
State
College,
PA.
"One
of
five
Amazing
places
to
live
the
rest
of
your
life."
BOTTOM
LINE
PERSONAL,
Periodical,
November
2009.
Event Name: US FreedomWalk Festival
When: Next-to-last weekend in October
Where: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
Event Website:
http://www.usfreedomwalk.org/
Articles and Local Information:
Washington D.C. for Visitors
Contact Persons:
Tim and
Celia Miner
Hints: With the Reserve Officer's Association and the Office of
the Surgeon General as sponsors and Washington DC as a backdrop to this
walking festival, what a patriotic event! Walk, sightsee and socialize.
A major international walking event! Sanctioned by the IVV and IML
Walking Association.
Event Name: Texas Hiking Weekend
When:
Traditionally on Columbus Day Weekend
Where: West Texas
Event Website:
http://www.ava.org/clubs/wttw/
Past Event Website:
Articles and Local Information:
Contact Persons:
Hints: Arrive early for the Friday event and prepare for a
marvelous hiking weekend complete with Saturday social.
November
Event Name: Hershey
Walkfest: The Chocolate Town Walk
When: Annually on Thanksgiving Weekend
Where: Hershey, PA
Event Website: None
Past Event Website:
http://www.ava.org/clubs/srvc/
Articles and Local Information:
Contact Persons: Pat Eby at
717.761.1338 or email
SusqRovers@verizon.net
Hints: It is said
that you can smell chocolate as you walk!
December
Event Name: Christmastime in Williamsburg
When:
Annually in December
Where: Williamsburg, VA
Event Website:
Past Event Website:
None
Articles and Local Information:
Williamsburg Virginia
Contact Persons:
Hints: Williamsburg is magical at Christmas!
Event Name: New Year's In Seattle
When:
December 31st and January 1st Annually
Where: Seattle, WA
Event Website: Emerald City
Wanderers
Past Event Website: None
Articles and Local Information:
About
Seattle and Tacoma
Contact Persons: David Madsen -
dmadsen@seattleu.edu
206.789.1960
Hints: A fun way to ring in the New Year! Enjoy the club's
warm hospitality and the shimmer of the "Emerald City."
Event Name: Annual New Year's Eve Day and New Year's Day Walks
When: December 31st and January 1st Annually
Where: Columbia, Maryland
Event Website: Freestate Happy Wanderers AVA -190
http://www.ava.org/clubs/freestate
Past Event Website: None
Articles and Local Information:
Contact Persons:
Linda
Hassell
Hints: A fun way to ring in the New Year! Three Trails, Two
Events each day. Walkers will enjoy a safe, memorable event with the club
providing homemade food, baked goods and a Kids Korner for the young
walkers to enjoy . Children under the age of 12 walk for FREE with IVV
Credit included. Walkers can visit with other walkers the enjoy
Freestate's hospitality. Many YRE's are in the area for you.
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