The International Rally (Annual)
The largest WBCCI rally open to all Airstream
product owners. Held during the week prior to the 4th of July. Group parking is provided for Vintage Airstream owners. Look for the "Vintage Parking" request on the rally sign-up form.
The Region Rally
A WBCCI Rally open to all Airstream product owners. Smaller in scale than the International and organized by each of the twelve WBCCI Regions. VAC Members and Associates, within a Region, organize the VAC section of these rallies or a separately organized event, with Club liability protection, and advertising in the monthly WBCCI Blue Beret Magazine.
The Unit Rally.
A WBCCI Rally sponsored by Local Units where group vintage parking is encouraged to attract non-member vintage owners participation as a prelude to membership.
Vintage Gatherings and Rendezvous.
These events are organized by VAC/WBCCI Members and are generally not associated with any particular Unit. The VAC Rocky Mountain Rally is prime a example of this kind of event, These events are informal, smaller and designed to encourage non-member participation as a prelude to membership. In addition these events are often organized as Buddy Rallies, which allows friends of VACers to participate in Annual or Semi-annual events.
Vintage Club Caravans.
Caravans are generally the best way to enjoy your vintage trailer because it was designed for precisely this purpose. These Travel Events are planned with en-route destinations over an extended period of time. They are led by an experienced Caravan Leader, who has taken travelers to places of interest throughout North America. The 'Caravan to Belize' is a good example and the yearly 'Wagon Wheels Caravan' held just prior to the International Rally fills up early in the planning stages. Caravans have been thought of as "The" event for VAC Members.
Vintage List Contacts.
Many 'newbies' to Vintage Airstreaming make their first contacts with club members through the Vintage Airstream List. While a number of these folks have planned and attended informal gatherings from these contacts, at out of the way locations that are both fun and interesting, the VAC encourages attending official club events with the benefits of its association.
What are the VAC membership categories?
VAC Member WBCCI Member Owner of a Vintage Airstream. Membership is required to attend the International, Region or Unit sponsored Rallies. Exceptions are made for the guest(s) of another member, First timers and attendees of Buddy Rallies.
VAC Associate WBCCI Member Owner of a Non-Vintage Airstream. Associate Members cannot vote or be elected to the VAC Board of Directors.
Answers to some commonly asked questions:
Do I need to be a WBCCI or VAC member to attend a Vintage Rally?
You do not need to be a WBCCI or VAC member to attend a VAC Rally (see exceptions above), but once you've experienced the fun of your first one, it is inevitable that you will leave a member of the VAC.
Are Vintage Rallies limited to vintage only trailers? Can a WBCCI member with a newer Airstream attend?
Vintage Rallies are not limited to vintage only trailers - if your interest is in vintage Airstreams and happen to have a newer Airstream, you're welcome - once again we'll bet you leave as an Associate member of the VAC.
Can Non-Airstreams attend Vintage Rallies?
Non-Airstreams may attend an annual or semi annual VAC/WBCCI Rally (as the guest of a member or at designated Buddy Rallies). There have been an increasing number of friends of VACers who wish to attend with their non-Airstream Vintage trailers. In addition to this, many VACers have an interest in other makes and models of vintage trailers and tow-vehicles. These events give everyone the opportunity to revel in the delights of our Antique American Heritage and create a climate of general good will with the non-Airstream Community.
