The 2018 rally site was reviewed in conjunction with the 2017 October MOA board meeting in Des Moines.
Not being on the board or any committee I was not part of the "official" review group but did tour the grounds and heard of some plans.
Details are still being worked out by the rally and committee chairs so I won't comment on anything specific but in general ...
First, as a rally tent camper, it looks like the Des Moines fairgrounds will be a VERY nice venue for our event. There's plenty of space, grass, shade trees, showers and power poles. RV'ers should love it as well. The grassy, shaded RV park is huge! If you plan to stay/go down town it's a straight shot only about 2 miles on Walnut street. There's a Walgreens, Burger King, Econo Lodge, a D's restaurant/bar near the main fairgrounds entrance. I saw many well-maintained buildings on the site so there should be no problems with vendors or seminars. The entire site is fenced so security should not be an issue.
In conclusion, I'm looking forward to next year's rally in Des Moines.
It's going to be a pleasant place to stay and there will be plenty of room to bring your friends along too!
Not being on the board or any committee I was not part of the "official" review group but did tour the grounds and heard of some plans.
Details are still being worked out by the rally and committee chairs so I won't comment on anything specific but in general ...
First, as a rally tent camper, it looks like the Des Moines fairgrounds will be a VERY nice venue for our event. There's plenty of space, grass, shade trees, showers and power poles. RV'ers should love it as well. The grassy, shaded RV park is huge! If you plan to stay/go down town it's a straight shot only about 2 miles on Walnut street. There's a Walgreens, Burger King, Econo Lodge, a D's restaurant/bar near the main fairgrounds entrance. I saw many well-maintained buildings on the site so there should be no problems with vendors or seminars. The entire site is fenced so security should not be an issue.
In conclusion, I'm looking forward to next year's rally in Des Moines.
It's going to be a pleasant place to stay and there will be plenty of room to bring your friends along too!