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2024 Calendar
Official Events

Manx at Pismo Beach

March 14 to 17, 2024
Show & Shine, Street, Trail & Beach runs, Awards
Pismo Beach, CA. See you there!

Event Schedule

If you have not registered for this event, all are welcome to do so in person.
This years event activities will be held at the Rugged Radio’s main facility!
(509 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420)
NEW TRAILS this year! Fun buggy rides on country roads, dirt trails in the beautiful back country and of coarse rides to the famous Oceano dunes Pismo beach are just a few of the fun things we have planned.

Lodging Info

Hotel

Hilton Garden inn Pismo Beach

(Host Hotel)
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Event check-in will be held here on Thurs & Fri only.
Negotiated rate $149 per night to includie parking.
To book rooms, contact Kendi Root directly at 805-779-4002 to secure the Manx Club room rate. Event Code :GMP24 or call front desk at 805-773 6020
& 805-773-6021

RV Park

Pacific Dunes Ranch Campground

Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort is the most unique RV resort in California's Pismo Beach region, with flowing sand dunes and rolling waves in the beautiful Oceano Preserve. At Pacific Dunes Ranch, you'll enjoy an RV resort that highlights breathtaking vistas and hiking trails to the beach.
Be sure to request the negotiated 20% Manx Club discount by calling direct (805) 489-7787

Oceano Dunes SRVA (camp on dunes)

Go to Reserveamerica.com and search for Oceano Dunes SRVA if you would like to either camp on the dunes or purchase a camp pass to have access to day/night rides on Pismo dunes. Day pass and full access camping is same cost. $10 per night.

Buggies & Balloons

May 16 to 19, 2024
Manx Club Meets Hot Air Balloons
Gardnerville / Minden, NV

Event Schedule

Hosted by Connie Breedlove, Dave Schaible & team.
The communities of Gardnerville/Minden sit in the beautiful Carson Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This is hot air balloon country and we invite our Manx Club members to join us for the local hot air balloon festival, a show & shine and, of course, seeing old friends and meeting new ones! Tahoe is 20 minutes to the west, and the Pine Nuts - famous for bands of wild horses - is just a few minutes to the east. We hope you'll join us exploring the dirt & back roads of our new location in Northern Nevada! Our event will take place at DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. For those looking for extracurricular fun - the model airplane field and shooting range(s) are located approximately 1/4 from the fairgrounds.

Lodging Info

Hotel

Carson Valley Inn

UPDATE (1/22/2024) They now have a few mid-week rooms added to our block. If you want to stay at CVI, you should make your reservation soon!

For those arriving FRIDAY and departing SUNDAY - CVI is our host hotel. They do not have available rooms during the week. 20 room block - 10 doubleQ and 10 king. $159 per night - room block good until April 26, 2024. YOU MUST CALL 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983. OUR GROUP NUMBER IS 4285 / GROUP NAME "MANX DUNE BUGGY CLUB". DO NOT CALL ANY OTHER NUMBER OR TRY TO BOOK ON LINE! GAS STATION AND MINI MART ON SITE.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

For those arriving THURSDAY - This hotel has weekday and weekend availability. We have 5 double queen, 5 king, 5 Queen suites, 5 King Suites ranging from $139 up. These rooms are available for booking November 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024. The hotel only has one phone line and one front desk agent, there are multiple ways to book.

The group block is bookable through the front desk, central reservations at 1-877-424-2449 with code MNX, and your guests can also email the front desk to make a reservation at fdm.hie@gmail.com.

As previously mentioned, please keep in mind that if the guest is not booking all three nights (the 16th , 17th , 18th of May) the code will not work. It will also not work if they are booking 4 nights, they would have to create a separate reservation for the additional night.

Please understand that emails to sales require a minimum 72 hr. turnaround during business hours. 9AM-4PM Mon- Friday, we do not work on holidays. GAS STATION AND MINI MART ACROSS THE PARKING LOT

Carson Valley Inn RV Park

Part of Carson Valley Inn. There is NO discount for RV parking, but there is mid week availability (unlike the hotel).

Douglas County Fairgrounds

DRY CAMPING for $25.00 per night for Thursday through Sunday. No reservation required - just let Connie know you will be dry camping at the fairgrounds and for how many days. Extra car trailer parking is at this location as part of our reservation with the fairgrounds, as neither hotel will allow trailer parking.

Tahoe Douglas Elks Club

For visiting Elk Club members - Local Elks Club has 4 RV spots - first come/first served. 30/50 amp service / water available / no dump station on site.

Big Bear Bash “60” years of the Dune Buggy

July 11 to 14, 2024
Explore the scenic Big Bear National parks & various off-road trails.
Big Bear Lake, CA

Event Schedule

Bigbear Lake Ca is a fantastic place to explore in a buggy. Whether you are interested in off-roading through the forest or meandering around the beautiful lake on a street run. This event has it all. In the past we have had up to 325+ buggies attend. This is an outdoor Manx Club official dune buggy event hosted in the parking area on the corner of Moonridge rd and Brownie Ln. Bigbear Ca. We hope to see you there!

Lodging Info

Hotel

Best Western Big Bear Chateau

This Big Bear Lake hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms complete with a fireplace, pillow top mattresses, cable satellite television and high-speed internet access. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, game room, fitness center,. The Best Western Big Bear Chateau also features the onsite Tiffany's cocktail lounge serving a special food menu Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 p.m.
Please call desk direct and mention the Manx Club for discount.
Negotiated rates: July 10th-14th
Wed/Thurs $120 +tax fees
Fri $185 +tax fees
Sat $210 + tax fees
Must be booked by June 28th for discounted rates!
Big Bear Chateau (Limited quantity)
42200 MoonRidge Rd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone hotel direct at: 909-866-6666

Bigbear Vacation Rentals

Hello Manx Club!
We would love to offer a special discount to your event attendees here in Big Bear.
Please use promo code MANX for a 10% rental discount.

Sessions Retreat & Hotel (Old Wolf Creek)

Our boutique hotel in Big Bear Lake provides the perfect reprieve from your daily adventures. Far from the hustle and bustle of city life, we offer the perfect opportunity to relax and kick the dust off your boots amidst the majestic nature that is Big Bear.
20% discount code = BUGGY24
O: 909-878-0109 C: 858-699-4614

RV Park

Holloways Marina & RV Park

We have one of the nicest facilities within miles and are proud to keep it clean, convenient and fun for you and our other visitors.

We are located right on the water of Big Bear Lake in Metcalf Bay. The view is terrific and the neighborhood is quiet and friendly. There is a convenience store within walking distance and many restaurants and attractions nearby. With over 100 sites in the RV Park, you're always welcome here.
Contact: (909) 866-5706

Bigbear Shores RV Resort

Big Bear Shores is the ultimate RV Resort. Come enjoy the luxury of a gate guarded resort, complete with a tennis court, swimming pool, spa and private lake access! We offer full hook ups including water, electric and sewer. Enjoy fishing, golfing, hiking, boating, exploring the back country or just relaxing. We have it all here! 5 star resort. 909-866-4151

Manx on Cape Cod

September 5 to 8, 2024
Sun and Seashore!
Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Event Schedule

Hosted by Bim Elliot, Rich Roy & team.
Scenic back road and coastal drives are being planned and will include a popular harbor town or two. We will tour the awesome Factory Five headquarters on Thursday PM and cruise to Provincetown and Arts Dune Tour ride in AC Suburbans on Friday. A traditional Show and Shine with the award banquet will be held on Saturday (7th) and Sunday (8th) is departure day following breakfast.

Lodging Info

Hotel

TownPlace Suits Wareham Buzzards Bay

This hotel situated just short of the Cape Cod Canal and provides easy highway access with free breakfast is pet friendly with space for parking trailers on site.

RV Park

Ellis-Haven Campground Plymouth

This campground is 20 minutes from host hotel and 30 mins from the Canal Meeting Place and pet friendly. Contact the campground directly for booking or club member Rich Roy (richvw1@aol.com) for more camping information.

Manx Club “High Desert Buggy Fest”

October 10 to 13, 2024
Manx Club to Slash X Ranch Cafe
Silver Lakes Assoc. Helendale, Ca.

Event Schedule

Hosted by Bob Cushman, Richard Cushman & team.
The generous Silverlake's community service district in the lovely city of Helendale CA has offered their Great Park to the Manx Club. To host a new fun and exciting gathering for dune buggy enthusiasts. Set in the scenic high desert landscape of Southern California. Highlighting some of the deserts most interesting and historical sites.
Most runs start their adventure traveling along the iconic Route 66, exploring one of America’s most traveled and historic highways. Street runs will take Route 66 exploring mines, historical buildings, landmarks and all of what Old Town Barstow has to offer. Exhilarating desert runs will explore portions of the vast and majestic high desert terrain with twisting trails and stunning views. Saturday, ALL runs will meet together at the same destination. One of the deserts most famous and delicious landmark’s Slash X cafe. Slash X cafe has invited us for a Buggy Car Show, we will also have the opportunity to enjoy lunch all together.Once at Slash X take a look around and explore the rich history the café and the surrounding property have to offer.
Friday and Saturday evening’s will be loads of fun with BBQ, Food trucks, live music & dancing during Friday evening’s “Buggy-Party-In-The-Park!!”
We truly hope that you will come explore the beauty of the Southern California desert with us and join our Manx Club family for some buggy-fun & festivities!

GOLF
Our Association has graciously offered open Friday Golf on
our Beautiful private course to Manx Club members. Those that are interested must call the Pro Shop for a Tee time 760-245-7435. Earliest times start at 7am.
18 Holes $30.00, Cart $20.00 must start before 12:15pm
9 Holes $15.00, Cart $10.00 must start before 2:15pm
Course can be “walked” if you prefer
Silver Lakes Golf Course
14878 Clubhouse Drive
Helendale, Ca. 92342
Approximately 3 miles from the Park.

Lodging Info

Hotel

La Casa Grande Airb&b

There is no Hotel lodging in the local area.
La Casa Grande Airb&b offers 8 individual suites, each suite accommodates 2 guests. The discount rate for your event will be $125 per night (per suite). For reservations or any additional information please contact:
Nickie Jarvies at 253-222-5048
(Please contact me via an SMS text message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible)
This facility is approximately 5 miles from the Park.

There are other Airbnb’s through out the area which can be found on the Airbnb website.

The Mission Villas

These are Condo’s that the owner rents for “short term” when they are vacant.
These units are approximately 3 miles from the Park.
(760)-243-3089
97160 Vista Rd.
Helendale, Ca. 92342

RV Park

Silverlakes Community Park Dry Camping

This is primarily a Dry Camping event with camping spaces for RV’s and trailers at the Silverlake’s Community Park, at NO charge. There will be accessible bathrooms but no showers at this location.
(No need to reserve a space at this location)
15425 Wild Rd, Helendale CA. 92342

Silverlakes RV Park (Water & Power)

We have also secured from our association a limited number of spaces in our (RV Park) which is 1 mile from the main venue. These (water&power) sites will be available on a reservation basis starting September 1st. through October 5th. At a cost of $30.00 per day. Please, if you don’t need to plug in for health reasons etc.,leave these for folks that need the power. To park your Rig they require: Current Registration, copy of your Insurance Policy and you will be required to sign the Park Rules.Silver Lakes RV Park27925 Helendale Rd.Helendale, Ca. 92342. (760)-245-7180 When you call, identify as being with the Manx Club.(Dump station available at no charge.

Manx in Charleston SC

November 7 to 10, 2024
Life needs more sweet tea and sunshine.
Charleston, SC.

Event Schedule

Hosted by Aaron & Ginger Farrell, Jamie & Victoria Long & team.
We will have multiple days of buggy runs with some amazing sites of the beautiful historic Charleston SC area.

Events will be centered around and leaving from Ireland's Own and Jaegerhaus Pub!

Click the EVENT SCHEDULE link above for more details.

Secure trailer storage is available for $5 per day at Oak Plantation Campground. Their information is below.

Schedule subject to change.

Lodging Info

Hotel

Town & Country Inn and Suites

Host - Preferred Hotel (Discount code is "MANX" and they have some trailer parking)
2008 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
+1 843 571 1000
$179 + tax Friday & Saturday
$129 + tax Sunday - Thursday
Discount code “MANX”
Discounted rates are only valid when booked before October 7th 2024
Breakfast not included with our discounted rate. They have an attached restaurant and bar called Trotters.

They do have limited trailer parking. Please let Aaron Farrell know if you are staying here with a trailer.

Only .8 of mile from Ireland's Own

Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley

Alternative Hotel option
678 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
+1 843 573 1200

Only .4 of mile from Ireland's Own

RV Park

Oak Plantation Campground

Host - Campground + $5 daily secure trailer storage
3540 Savannah Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
+18437665936
Plenty of room for trailers on sites.

4 miles from Ireland's Own

Rates subject to change so book now!
Electric and Water w/ Good Sam's or Military is $58.73 per night
Full hook up w/Good Sam's or Military is $70.88 per night
(Both prices includes tax and discount)

Electric and Water w/o Good Sam's or Military is $65.25 per night
Full hook up w/o Good Sam's or Military is $78.75 per night
(Both prices include tax)

Weekly Full hook up with Good Sam's $468.56 per week
Weekly Full hook up with no discount $523.69 per week

Campground at James Island County Park

Alternative Camping option
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
+18437954386

9 miles from Ireland's Own

Upcoming 2025 Events
Preliminary calendar

Manx at the AVI

March 13 to 16, 2025
We have some fun new trails including some of the famous Mojave road route!
Laughlin NV.

Spring Sprung Clearlake Ca Run! “25”

May 1 to 4, 2025
Check In / Show & Shine / Dinner & Awards
Clearlake Ca.

Event Schedule

Hosted by Gene Condon, Bob Hunter, Mark Bryant, Mel Folksema, Ed Chenal, Ken Trongo & team.
The Spring Bloom Run around Clearlake and Mendocino National Forest is a new Manx Club event. The area has miles and miles of forest roads and trails. The spring colors will be out in the wine country and surrounding hills. The Trail roads will provide different levels of driver experience based on driver ability & some complete with a variety of water crossings.
We are at the northern tip of the California Napa Valley Wine country.

Lodging Info

Hotel

Konocti Vista Casino & Hotel

Check In / Show & Shine / Dinner & Awards
2755 Mission Rancheria Road Lakeport Ca. 95453
Manx Club Room rate discount on Thursday thru Sunday
Rooms will vary with Lake view and no lake view on a first come basis Reservations are under “MANXCLUB”
Hotel. 707 262 3279
Map from Casino to Dinner/Awards
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=directions+driving&t=osx&ia=web&iaxm=directions&start=what%3A2755%2520M ed%2520States&transport=drive

RV Park

Konocti Vista RV Park

2755 Mission Rancheria Road Lakeport Ca. 95453
40 RV spots reserved (74 Total)
RV Park 707 262 1900

Clearlake State Park Campground

The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Road.
Campground (707) 279-4293

Bigbear Bash “25”

July 10 to 13, 2025
Our Manx Club Official staple event!
Bigbear Lake Ca.

Lodging Info

Hotel

Best Western Bigbear Chateau

This Big Bear Lake hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms complete with a fireplace, pillow top mattresses, cable satellite television and high-speed internet access. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, game room, fitness center,. The Best Western Big Bear Chateau also features the onsite Tiffany's cocktail lounge serving a special food menu Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 p.m.
Please call desk direct and mention the Manx Club for discount.
Negotiated rates: July 9th-13th 2025
Wed/Thurs $120 +tax fees
Fri $210 +tax fees
Sat $210 + tax fees
Must be booked by June 10th for discounted rates!
Big Bear Chateau (Limited quantity) 40 rooms
42200 MoonRidge Rd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone hotel direct at: 909-866-6666

Manx up Mt Washington NH

August 7 to 10, 2025
Outstanding drives to the highest point east of the Mississippi.
Held in the beautiful state of New Hampshire.

Hosted by Sam, Laura & Tony Cafiso.
A 3 day, long weekend event focused on driving with the main event being driving the Mt Washington auto road. The mount washington auto road is a 7.6 mile long road that climbs 4,000 feet to the top of Mt Washington, The highest peak east of the Missisisppi at 6,288 ft. The rest of the weekend will include beautiful drives in the white mountains of New Hampshire.

Crazy Cruise in Texas! “25”

August 28 to 31, 2025
Learn the history of this early 1900’s mineral healing town.
Mineral Wells, Texas

Hosted by Faron Smith, Scott Reuter & team.
This unique event will be held in Mineral Wells, Texas, located just 80 miles West of Dallas. In the 1920s & 30s, people from all over the country flocked to Mineral Wells because of the healing minerals found in the water. That all changed due to more modern medicine & people stopped visiting this cool little town. Two beautiful hotels & spas were forced to close due to a lack of business. But the beautiful as well as historic buildings remained. There is much history that we would love to share with the Manx Club members.

Manx in Zion Ponderosa Ranch

September 25 to 28, 2025
Manx Club exploring Zion and surrounding area’s!
Zion National Park, UT.

Event Hosts: Jesse & Brandy Kimball, John & Sonya Kieslich
This is a 3 day long adventure based out of Zion Ponderosa Ranch (ZPR) located in East Zion, Utah.
This is an organized on road and off road adventure that may cover several areas such as Southern Utah. Sand Hollow, Zion, Bryce, the North Rim of the Grand
Canyon as well as Brian Head destinations. An event you surly don’t want to miss!

Other events of interest
None sanctioned events

NORRA Mexican 500 (Baja)

October 10 to 13, 2024

Day 1 Ensenada to San Felipe, Day 2 San Felipe to Ensenada

Event Schedule

This is a racing or non-racing event which immerses all in the food, drink, culture, and beauty of Baja. The Yokohama NORRA Mexican 500 – "The Happiest Race On Earth!", and the competitors run the gamut from offroad racing icons and current stars, to adventure seeking average Joes and well-travelled lovers of Baja. NORRA has classes for bikes, quads, UTV’s, and 4-wheel classes for everything from vintage vehicles to state-of-the-art race cars. There’s even the Safari Baja Expedition for those who want to participate, but not compete.

* If you are aware of other none sanctioned events that would interest our members, let us know

NOTE 1: Manx Club events are open only to Members & Member’s guests.

NOTE 2: "Other none sanctioned events" are not Manx Club events and are listed for information purpose only.

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Schedule is Subject to change based on uncontrollable circumstances.