BMWRO

2008 Chief Joseph Rally

June 19-22, 2008
Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day Oregon

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Join us at the Grant County Fairgrounds, nestled in the scenic Strawberry Mountains, John Day Oregon, for a weekend of terrific riding, seminars, food and fellowship. This historic city is located at the Junction of Hwys 395 and 26. Enjoy the West's best riding; gold and cattle country, refreshing mountain passes, painted hills, river canyons, and wide open desert. All this in one days riding! Visit the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument or any of four different museums. Maps of scenic rides and Grant County visitor sites available or see the links section of this website. Begin planning your trip now! Friday and Saturday evening dinners are provided in rally fee. On site food vendors and in town restaurants available for other meals. Beer garden on site.

Experience:

  • organized tours to selected attractions
  • self guided maps with touring and off-road routes
  • An innovative poker walk
  • tech sessions
  • seminars
  • door prizes
  • awards
  • entertainment and more!

Grand Prize: a certificate for a set of Happy Trails panniers for any bike listed on the Happy Trails website. Worth $1,000 (no cash back if the value is under $1,000). Must be present to win.

Happy Trails

The Grant County Fairgrounds, on the John Day River, offers green grass camping and hot showers. Reservations required for adjacent RV Park (541-575-0110) extra cost involved. Excellent motel accommodations, dining options and shopping are just three blocks from the Fairgrounds. Leashed pets are welcome. Oregon is for Riders! Come to John Day and see what we mean!

We encourage everyone to pre-register for the rally. This allows us to efficiently plan food and rally schedule. Plus, by pre-registering, you save $10.00. Refunds will be processed until 06/12/2008. The first 500 pre-registered guests are guaranteed a rally pin! Sign up early since we had over 500 pre-registrations from last year.

  • Pre-Registration: $40.00 per person [must be post marked by 6/05/2008]
  • Gate Registration: $50.00 per person
  • 12 yrs and younger: $10.00 per person
Vendors: Please contact Garry Newby (503-720-4948) or gln44@aol.com for registration information.

In case of emergency during rally Call Grant County Fairgrounds Office 541-575-1900; Outside Phone Booth 541-575-9905; RV Park 541-575-0946.

Mail Snail Mail Pre-registration forms and checks [payable to BMW Riders of Oregon] to:
J & L Jones, 408 S. 2nd St, Harrisburg OR 97446   oregonbmw@comcast.net  1-541-995-9323