***rally parking procedures***

[Woodyswanch]

All Rally attendees should read this.

The purpose of using escorts at the Rally is to help expedite and ease the parking process. Escorts will show the easiest way to get to the sites and the proper parking location.

Arrivals will enter at Gate Three. This is in the middle of the Fairgrounds. Most people will be arriving from the west and so will make a right turn. We are hoping to have enough helpers so that we can use human traffic cones to point out the correct entry point. If none are present feel free to turn on your own. Go as slow as you want to find the gate. If you overshoot it will be a pain to make another pass.

After entering Gate Three you will make a right turn into a large parking lot. If the escorts are few there may be a line forming. Just pick a line to get into. There should be room for at least three lines. A greeter will meet you in the parking lot to sign you in. If there are few or none in line (lucky you) you can proceed to the end of the parking lot and turn left towards the main gate. This should be where you pick up your escort.

Escorts will lead by golf cart or bike. They will know the best way to get to your site. They will also assist you in parking if you need it. Please be careful to park in your site only. The sites are not wide and we need to get every one in.

Speaking of getting people in. PLEASE, PLEASE,PLEASE, If you are parking in the 200 area you must park at a diagonal. Some earlier class A rallies have parked at a 90 degree angle to the road. Easy for them but not so much for us. Parking is at a Northwest/Southeast angle. The early arrivals are critical to starting us off right. Most early arrivals can pull through but the last few will face major challenges if not at an angle. Lucky for us that last year we had some amazing drivers to fill the last few gaps. We are also requesting that the 200 area reposition their trucks until we get all the Montys parked. More info on that later, but the area is narrow and it will help to not have trucks in the area. Once we get people settled in we can park like normal people.

To all the volunteers who will point, greet, escort/park. Thank you. This event would not start on time without your help. We will meet at the main gate when you can help. I know we all have different arrival dates and we all have must do things that must be done. When you are available please come to the main gate. We should have some awnings set up for shade and maybe chairs. If you have a favorite chair go ahead and bring it. Afternoons are the busiest times. Some will trickle in in the morning and some in the evenings. There will be some slow times but with 200 coming I wouldn't bet on a lot of it. If you see a line forming in the parking lot please help us out.

There now, that wasn't so bad. You all drive safe and we'll see you at the Rally.

[bish]

Thanks for the well written explanation

We are also working with the fairgrounds to have signs at Gates 1 & 2 to direct the rigs to Gate 3 which will also be marked with signage directing everyone into the staging area.

Thanks to Woody & his crew for a great start to the Rally by getting us safely and correctly parked in our sites.

See you all in Goshen!!

By the way, did we mention that we are entering GATE 3 this year?

[Roadtravelers]

would it be possible to have a map posted for the first timers ?

[Rondo]

Jim and Pat, Once we get all of the "ducks in a row" we will be posting a map/s of the fairgrounds so the first timers and even those that have been to the Rally previously will see where to enter and etc. The ENTRY GATE this year has changed to everyone will need to view these maps!
See you in Goshen in a little over a month!

[Roadtravelers]

Thank You

[LDMoore06]

Hey Woody, I agree with Bish, Linda did an excellent job with these procedures. I guess I better be on my best behavior. Now we need a pic of Rondo getting the ducks in a row. Lol. And I heard we are arriving at Gate 3.
Wagon Master group is doing an awesome job getting this together.

[Ram Montana High Country]

Originally Posted by jimandpat

would it be possible to have a map posted for the first timers ?

I got a lot of information from Google for the fairgrounds. The brochure has


http://www.4hfairgrounds.com/

http://www.4hfairgrounds.com/fairgrounds-camping-map/

https://media.mobilerving.com/mobile...rounds_map.jpg


https://media.mobilerving.com/mobile...airgrounds.pdf

[Ram Montana High Country]

the brochure has a good picture on the cover that shows campers parked

https://media.mobilerving.com/mobile...airgrounds.pdf

[Anthony T]

Have sites been assigned for the Rally

[Rondo]

Tony, Sites will be assigned at a later date when we get closer to the opening date of the Rally. Keep watching here on the Forum for that specific posting. See you in September!

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by LDMoore06

Hey Woody, I agree with Bish, Linda did an excellent job with these procedures. I guess I better be on my best behavior. Now we need a pic of Rondo getting the ducks in a row. Lol. And I heard we are arriving at Gate 3.
Wagon Master group is doing an awesome job getting this together.

Yes, she's the light in my lighthouse, the sun of my solar system, the words in my dictionary, the ringing in my ears.... How is the great white north? It looks like Rondo will be making a trip to the Peabody. And remember, you're still on double secret probation.


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[Woodyswanch]

Just a post to bring this front and center again.

[Daryles]

FYI, on the brochure map, blue site area under the words "Site 401.." the lines depicting the sites are sloped the wrong way. On Google maps, satellite view, it shows the sites sloped the other way. Need to know when circling to park.

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Daryles

FYI, on the brochure map, blue site area under the words "Site 401.." the lines depicting the sites are sloped the wrong way. On Google maps, satellite view, it shows the sites sloped the other way. Need to know when circling to park.

Daryl, it will be pretty obvious when we get there. We'll drive around a bit to make sure everyone knows the best route to take. It really isn't that big and some routes are one way. The hard part is when surprise obstructions pop up. You never know what you'll get. Kind of like a box of chocolate. Also I think some of the maps are 20 years old and really don't show the reality of the situation. We always figure the route out before we pass the gate. See you soon.

[Woodyswanch]

I hope all attendees have read this thread.

[Marilynd]

Originally Posted by Woodyswanch

I hope all attendees have read this thread.

Great thread! 200 rigs...wow! Following these procedures will really help out Woody and his crew!

[Ladybug8881]

Rondo: Get those “ducks” in line — “Wagons Ho!”, “Get along lil duckies!”

[Rondo]

Roll'n, Roll'n, Roll'n in 25 days! Eastward Ho!

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Rondo

Roll'n, Roll'n, Roll'n in 25 days! Eastward Ho!

You guys are quacking me up. groan, someone had to say it.

[Marilynd]

Originally Posted by Woodyswanch

You guys are quacking me up. groan, someone had to say it.

Ducks all in a row...parking procedures read....your parking crew is going to be very very busy....maybe hungry....I could pop in with some “quackers” and cheese.