Once again we tempt the fates and the weather gods to see what they will throw at us! We've had hail, sun, wind, rain, sleet, and everything in between. You don't want to miss this one! After all, you bought that rain gear, so let's use it!

NOTE:
Each person needs to get their own campsite this year. In the past we've had issues about the "2nd Vehicle" rule, so please just spend the extra few bucks and get your own site. We take over the A LOOP, so reserve your site there. Latecomers, just show up, read the reserve list (posted at the campground), and grab a site close by. The meeting hall is by A51, so go for a site near there (short walk to the warmth and the bathrooms).

This website will tell you what is still available: www.oregonstateparks.org Events include "Saturday afternoon bus tour" and "Sunday at the recycling center", plus SATURDAY NIGHT HUGE POTLUCK and campfires, potluck sunday brunch, and beach walks, trash pickup, dog walking, VW socializing, and all the other good WetWesties VW comparing, chatting, and yummy eating! Email with questions. Looks to be another good year in VW land!

Trip Report and Pictures from 2005
Pictures from 2006: Hal's Adam's
Host: Jeremy Norris

Roll the German steel to Issaquah for burgers and brew!
XXX Rootbeer is a fun 50's style place, covered in automobile memorabilia
Cruise in from 2:00 PM 'til ???
Address: 98 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA
Hosted by the NW VW Club

Directions are here: http://kenneke.com/~tipsword/

Hosted by Franklin's VW Werks. More info here.
Pics from 2005

Fishermen's Bend Campground (BLM), on Hwy 22, approx. 28 miles east of Salem. Trout area is group area, covered picnic area, lots of tables, flushers, showers, electric, two fire pits great camp hosts. See you there!!!!!

Host: Bev

Spring Meet is a VW Carshow and Swapmeet - always a good time!

Camping at the fairgrounds is available, but is limited. Contact the NW VW Club for reservations. Camping is also available at nearby Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. Get your reservation in advance - the park was totally full last year during Spring Meet.

See NW VW Club's site for more info.

10 private acres outside of Corvallis -- no rangers, no hassles, FREE CAMPING

There will be fire, there will be rockets, there may even be live music! (Note to musicians: bring your instruments.) There will be lots of room! There is even access for the moderately adventurous to a side channel of the Willamette River for kayaks, etc. This campout will be held on private property, so there will be no electricity or water available, but, after all, the camping is FREE. ;-)

-> we *are* looking for 10 "Guardians of the Potty" -- well, OK, Honey Bucket sponsors -- at $10 each. Since the camping is FREE, that shouldn't be too painful.

Saturday night potluck, as always -- if you have a folding table and/or folding canopy, please bring them! We can construct our own meeting hall.

This year, we will be doing some sort of "community service project" for the owners of the land, like spending an hour or two clearing brush so we can get down to the river.
Host: jean88@kenneke.com
Pictures from 2006

Farragut State Park is located 30 miles north of Coeur d'Alene on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's largest lake. Once the world's second largest naval training station, today the 4,000-acre
park provides a multitude of recreation opportunities. To the traditional activities of picnicking, swimming, boating, hiking and camping; visitors can add playing disc golf, visiting the Farragut
Naval Training Center Museum, taking advantage of the orienteering course, model airplane flyer's field, taking the kids to the playground, and using the horseshoe pits and sand volleyball courts.

We will be in the Redtail campground loop. Bring firewood and a canopy/tarp! If you plan to attend, please shoot me a quick email so we have an idea of how many people will be coming for the potluck

Host: Cami

"Camano Island State Park is a 134-acre camping park with 6,700 feet of rocky shoreline and beach. The park provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and offers opportunities for shellfish harvesting. "

Camano Island is about 40 miles north of Seattle and then 20 miles west of I-5.

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Camano+Island&pageno=1

This campout will coincide with Ragnaroc again this year!

Host: Josh
Pictures

Go here for more info

Join us for the 3rd Annual Deschutes River RendezVW, on the world-famous Deschutes River in Maupin, Oregon. A family-friendly gathering of VW enthusiasts. Maupin is in north-central Oregon...two hours from Portland, 1 1/2 hours from Bend...God's Country!!! Enjoy whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and just sitting back with VW lovers enjoying the ever-present sound of the Deschutes. Friday night potluck, catered BBQ on Saturday, live music / open mic jam session, fellowship with VW enthusiasts of all types! Last year's gathering was a hoot, with over 50 busses! Hope to see you on the Deschutes! For more information, email Mark at mmalefyt@deschutesriveroasis.com.

Friday - Burger Meet: Eat burgers, checkout hot VDubs. Starts at 5:00 pm at the University Burgermaster - 3042 NE 45th Street, Seattle. A show and shine for all VWs. Get there early for a good spot.

Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Shoreline Community College is the Vintage VW Show and Swap Meet. Admission is $7 per person with a $7 per car fee to show your Volkswagen. Buses, bugs, ghias, Things - we even had Snow Cats and Kübelwagens! You never know who will show up. Maybe you'll even see a Hebmüller at this year's NW Vintage VW Meet.

Sunday - Events TBA

More info or Pre-Register your show car: http://www.cascadekombis.org/vintagemeet.shtml
Pictures from 2006

EORenew presents the 10th annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair. Admission includes 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. Over fifty exhibitors show tools for energy and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Camping is available (free for volunteers).

**Update** The planners of Solwest have granted us an exclusive Wetwesties only area for camping. Space is limited, so you need to make "reservations" by sending email to Jon. Thanks to Jon Kenneke and Jean Gritter for being the camp hosts!

Info Host: Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
Email: info@solwest.org Web: www.solwest.org

"Northwest MogFest, a gathering for enthusiasts and owners of Unimogs and other odd vehicles of european ancestry. " Pleanty of VW synchros, double cabs, etc will be there. Great camping onsite. Very cool event!

http://www.northwestmogfest.com/

If you plan to attend make reservations now as park will sell out quickly.

"Bay View State Park is a 25-acre camping park with 1,285 feet of saltwater shoreline on Padilla Bay. Over 11,000 acres of Padilla Bay are designated as National Estuarine Sanctuary. Breazeale Padilla Bay Interpretive Center is located a half mile north of the park". Located seven miles west of Burlington, Wash., and 14 miles east of Anacortes, Wash.
Potluck and Bus Tour saturday night.

Host: Andrew
Pics Here

Join some members of the Seattle Astronomical Society for a star gazing campout, and share the view through our telescopes. We have reserved the group camp. Water and vault toilets, no power available. Showers across the road in the main camp ground. Since this is for stargazin, don't worry about firewood, fires or white light after Sundown. And since not an actual WetWesties event a potluck would not be a main event even though in the past a small potluck has been put together.

The cost usually comes to about $10 to $15 for the weekend per vehicle, inexpensive camping. This is a shared cost to cover the reservation of the group camp. In the past some people have gone down to the Goldendale Observatory (~12 miles) in the evening to take in the program and viewing through the large telescope there. Some of us will be there Thursday afternoon. If any questions contact Loren Busch starwagen@gmail.com

Special note for 2008. This is the Labor Day weekend this year and the group camp is reserved through Sunday night. So for many this can be a three day campout. This is also an easy in and out type group camp, on green grass and some parking under the trees, a very nice site. This is the weekend BEFORE the Annual Reunion at Catherine Creek and I personally will just drift down through Oregon during the week and end up at Catherine Creek in time for that official WetWesties Gathering. As the time approaches I'll post to the list to see if anyone is interested in forming a caravan, starting at Brooks Memorial and ending at Catherine Creek (or beyond?)

A WetWesties tradition. You don't want to miss this one! See previous years for pictures.
Hosts: Jim & Lisa
'United we camp' article from the 9/19/03 La Grande Observer
Pictures from 2005 and 2006

The Apple Valley Volkswagen Association is proud to host "Volksfest 2008" at Moxee City Park, with a Show & Shine, Swap Meet, BBQ Lunch, Valve Cover Racing, and our unique hand-crafted trophies. Bring the family, as there is a nice playground for the kids.

The fun actually begins the day before with all kinds of VW activities – beginning with a Cruise-In and ending with Drag Racing!

Website: http://www.avva.us/

Details: show up on Friday. camp where ever you want. cost is determined later, but ~10-15$/night for those that can pay. more for others. student discounts available :-) Saturday night potluck dinner. bring a chair for around the fire pit. do not RSVP. do not bring firewood (see last year's photos for details).


Host: Matthew
Pictures from 2005

Come on out for some great food, root beer, and car memorabilia. Starts at 2PM.

Organizer: Tony

We have electricity - please if you have come in the past you know the drill bring 30 amp adapters, heavy gauge extension cords, and please only one heater (15 amp max) per bus. Try not to do TVs, microwaves, or coffee makers in your bus without coordinating it with everyone plugged in. Thanks (last year we over did it).
Cost is $10-$12 per night depending on how many show up. max 20 /night.

In the past we have had different people friday and saturday nights, so if you can only make one night please feel free to come on by. Traditional potluck Saturday night. Friday night we usually
gather and share more informally and also all day Saturday. In the past we have tried a pancake breakfast on Sunday so keep that in mind too. Activities abound on park property and frequently tie dyeing is an option. Tthere is usually a fair share of picture sharing, winter destinations discussed and small projects going on.

Please rsvp ( a451301@yahoo.com ) if you can come or have a special request. OR JUST SHOW UP! :-)

Everyone is welcome. Checkout is early afternoon -checkin is 4pm friday.