First Timers...

[Chris Davis]

I would really like to make the 20th Anniversary rally my first Fairfield visit. Assuming the family/work/financial gods smile on me and I can afford/take time for the 2200-mile round trip… what’s the best place to stay? I’m guessing I need to reserve a room soon or there won’t be any. What about camping? I’d be bringing my wife… perhaps the kids, and the WC-51. Any tips for a rally newbie?

Thanks,

Chris Davis
Centerville, UT
’45 WC-51

[powerwagontim]

Hi Chris,

I plan on attending as well. My wife keeps trying to plan stuff for that weekend and I keep telling her I can't, as I am going to Iowa that week.

There is camping right at the fairgrounds, as well as a local state or county park. I camped right at the fairgrounds when I went a couple of years ago. I plan on putting up the nylon hilton again next year!

The best part of any rally is meeting folks in person that you have "spoken" with on the internet.

Hope to see you there,

Tim

[Gordon Maney]

I would really like to make the 20th Anniversary rally my first Fairfield visit. Assuming the family/work/financial gods smile on me and I can afford/take time for the 2200-mile round trip… what’s the best place to stay? I’m guessing I need to reserve a room soon or there won’t be any. What about camping? I’d be bringing my wife… perhaps the kids, and the WC-51. Any tips for a rally newbie?

Thanks,

Chris Davis
Centerville, UT
’45 WC-51

I have requested that a larger list of lodging and camping facilities be developed soon, just for folks like yourself who are looking for that. As soon as I can get it, I will post it here for all.

It will be fun to meet you, and thanks for writing....

[Gordon Maney]

Hi Chris,

I plan on attending as well. My wife keeps trying to plan stuff for that weekend and I keep telling her I can't, as I am going to Iowa that week.

There is camping right at the fairgrounds, as well as a local state or county park. I camped right at the fairgrounds when I went a couple of years ago. I plan on putting up the nylon hilton again next year!

The best part of any rally is meeting folks in person that you have "spoken" with on the internet.

Hope to see you there,

Tim

Bring her along....

[Ugg013]

Hey Chris:

Like you, I'm hoping the same, but my trip won't be as long (about a 6 hour drive). We had wanted to attend this years rally, but couldn't make it work. For camping, there is always the fairgrounds, but they don't offer any hook ups. We're hoping to tow out travel trailer with the Beast, and I really don't want to be running my generator all night long.

My days of tent camping are long gone. I LOVE indoor plumbing & ac or heat. I also like putting my britches on while standing. There ARE several campgrounds VERY close by that have all the hook ups & security (not that it will be needed from the PW folk). There's also tons of hotel/motels close by (within minutes). BTW, we have never made it yet, but were real serious about this years. snif

Hey Gordon:

I had asked ya over at Joe's about this bein the 20th aniversary, what with it starting in 1988, but never was able to see if you responded. So what's the deal with that? New math? HA! My math makes 2007 as 19 years, not 20 (and I still have all my fingers & toes).:confused: :eek:

Later
Ugg

[Ugg013]

I just noticed the Smileys.:eek: NEAT!

Later
Ugg:cool:

BUMMER, your limited to 2 Smileys.

[Gordon Maney]

Hey Chris:

Like you, I'm hoping the same, but my trip won't be as long (about a 6 hour drive). We had wanted to attend this years rally, but couldn't make it work. For camping, there is always the fairgrounds, but they don't offer any hook ups. We're hoping to tow out travel trailer with the Beast, and I really don't want to be running my generator all night long.

My days of tent camping are long gone. I LOVE indoor plumbing & ac or heat. I also like putting my britches on while standing. There ARE several campgrounds VERY close by that have all the hook ups & security (not that it will be needed from the PW folk). There's also tons of hotel/motels close by (within minutes). BTW, we have never made it yet, but were real serious about this years. snif

Hey Gordon:

I had asked ya over at Joe's about this bein the 20th aniversary, what with it starting in 1988, but never was able to see if you responded. So what's the deal with that? New math? HA! My math makes 2007 as 19 years, not 20 (and I still have all my fingers & toes).:confused: :eek:

Later
Ugg

Let's call it the 20th Annual Iowa Rally, so the math works.

[Plumber]

I'm new to this I asked some questions already but I habve a few more. Is there a way to save a spot in the camp ground?? is there showers there? is there a place for pop up campers?? I might have a few more in time but this is all I can think of for now.
Thanks
Mike

[Bruce]

Is the way I am going at this. Also like the idea of getting dressed standing up. Gordon, anymore info on the lodging front?

[Ron in Indiana]

Try this link http://pw.jaybgood.com/2007Rally/giant.html Jay Good has attended the rally for many years and has put this page together. The county fairgrounds has a large area at the rear of the grounds for parking trucks and trailers. This is also where several groups set up camp. It's a very short walk to the restrooms and showers which was newly built a few years ago. The other campgrounds are close to the rally site but are on a first come basis. I camped at the fairgrounds in 2000 which was a VERY wet year but if you stay to the high ground you'll be fine. Hope this helps with your plans and we'll see you in Fairfield.

[jaybgood]

Ron here's the correct link http://pw.jaybgood.com/2007Rally/
for Jens list. The link you gave is where your wagon picture will go

[Gordon Maney]

Is the way I am going at this. Also like the idea of getting dressed standing up. Gordon, anymore info on the lodging front?

See post #13 here:

http://www.powerwagonadvertiser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5286&highlight=lodging


or....

Transportation & Lodging Info
Amtrak - The California Zeypher route
Get off in Ottumwa or
Mt. Pleasant. 20-25 miles either way )
NOTE: Train is Always late traveling from the west !
I highly recommend getting on the
bottom level of a sleeping car
(the bottom level moves less, you will sleep better)
I Do not under any circumstances recommend trying
to sleep in a coach seat.
However if you do try this,
see us in the VPW office for a list of
good chiropractors in the area.



Flying in:

Des Moines Airport, 120 Miles from Fairfield
Cedar Rapids Airport, 80 Miles from Fairfield
Quadcities Airport ( Moline IL ) 95 Miles from Fairfield
Burlingtion Airport 60 Miles East of Fairfield
Fairfield Airport - PRIVATE Aircraft ONLY - 5,000 ft Paved runway


Rental cars :

Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Ottumwa
302 W 2nd St. Ottumwa
641-682-2020

Fesler Auto Mall
Hwy 34 at the West end of Fairfield
1- 800-422-5269

Boles Auto sales
2249 Hwy 34 Mt. Pleasant
641- 385- 7614

Fairfield Hotels:

F.F. Best Western (641)472-2200
Economy Inn (641)472-4162
F.F. Super 8 Motel (641)469-2000
Landmark Inn (641)472-4152

Camping near Fairfield :

With RV Hookups & Showers !!!
First come first served - Local fees apply
* Jefferson County Fairgrounds ( Rally central )
* Jefferson County Park 2.5 miles from VPW
- Established in 1977 it holds trails, hiking and
biking, picnic areas,campgrounds, camping cabins,
nature center (Indian artifacts, aquarium
and full naturalist on staff) and wildlife.
* Round Prairie Park 13 miles S.E. from VPW
* McCoon Access 10 miles east from VPW

Hotels In Ottumwa, IA:
aprox 20 min drive - west of Fairfield

Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1-800-228-2800
Ottumwa Super 8 (641)684-5055
Days Inn (641)682 -8121
Heartland Inn (641)682-8526
AmericInn (641)684-0085
Hotel Ottumwa (641)682-8051

Ottumwa Camping :

Ottumwa RV park ( 23 miles west of Fairfield on Hwy 34)

Hotels in Mt. Pleasant :
Aprox 25 min Drive East of Fairfield

Mt. Pleasant Super 8 Motel
1000 N. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Phone: 319-385-8888
Fax: 319-385-4522
E mail : mountpleasantias8@supertelinc.com

Heartland Inn Mt. Pleasant
Phone: (319) 385-2102
Fax: (319) 385-3223
Toll-Free: (800) 334-3277
code 23
810 North Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641


Brazelton Hotel
1200 E Baker St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-8803 or 319-385-0571


Bed & Breakfast in surrounding areas

Polly's Bed & Breakfast Fairfield IA
641-472-2517
Mason House Bed & Breakfast
Bentonsport, IA (800) 592-3133

Hotel Manning (800)728-2718
( e- mail ) hotelman@netins.net

Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 646-0166


Alexander's Cottage (319) 592-3152
Bentonsport, IA

Betts' Valley Branch Cabin
Ph. (319) 293-3817

Riverfront Cabins
Keosauqua, IA (800) 728-2718

Honey Creek Cabin 3 miles North of
Bonaparte, IA Ph. 641-777-7352


If anyone has any questions call or E-mail me.
Jens Butler
Vintage Power Wagons
641-472-4665
nospam-jens@vintagepowerwagons.com-nospam