Rollag MN show
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Topic: Rollag MN show
Posted By: Nathan (SD)
Subject: Rollag MN show
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 8:14am
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Anyone going to Rollag this weekend? I have never been there. Which day would be the best to go?
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Posted By: 1946WP
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 8:20am
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I'm going on fri and leaving on sun. it takes more than one day to see it all. I'll be wearing my wild shorts ,weather permitting, come say hi.
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Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 10:06am
Two years ago, by mid afternoon on Monday things began to wind down, the food vendors closed up but had food to give away. Lots of tractors got loaded and left the place. But it can't be done thoroughly in one day. Saturday and Sunday will have the most spectators too.
Gerald J.
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Posted By: TomMN
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 10:18am
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I took my camper and the WD45D there last night. It is already filling up fast in the camping area, but there is still room in the overflow field for campers. You can see a pretty good overhead view of the place with google maps and satellite view, just have it search for Rollag, mn you can see the camping area on the northeast end of the showgrounds and the small road that goes into the field north of that. They said there are people movers making the rounds starting at 6:00 AM so it still shouldn't be a problem commuting from a camper up there. The new shower facility is right by that connecting road so access is just as good as the main camping area. This will be my first time there since back in the early 70's I think.
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Posted By: MNLonnie
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 1:22pm
I'll be going on Friday to try and beat some of the crowd and will go to the White Pine show in McGrath on Sat. or Sun.
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Posted By: Francis/Northern MN
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 4:13pm
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We will be there Friday and will head for home Sunday afternoon 'cuz I work Monday. The show is too big for one day. I will be wearing my orange "Tony Carbaugh Enterprises" cap and my wife will have her Dad's antique AC straw hat--and other clothes, too! We'll stay in Pelican Rapids but will get to Rollag early to watch the start-up of the large engines. Lots to see and do and people to visit.
Francis and Carol
Bemidji, MN
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Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 4:30pm
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I'll be there Saturday. My Kids get tired after a day. As long as we ride the steam carosel and the train thier happy.
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Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 11:24pm
What's the weather supposed to be like there? It's only supposed to be in the low 70's here in Iowa. That will make Old Threshers in Mt Pleasant nicer this year.
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Posted By: Jim in SE ND
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 6:14am
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My plan is to be there Sat, my brotherinlaw is taking my WF today and his WC so will try to be in the parade on Sat, Sat and Sun should be the biggest days.
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Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 9:25am
I'll be there Saturday, I live only about 45 miles from there. As mentioned earlier Sat. & Sunday are the best days to be there.
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Posted By: Wade (IA)
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 1:10pm
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Do they have camper hookups?
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Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 5:18pm
Two years ago they had hook ups and showers for the workers, but only toilets and grass for the visitors for $35 whether one night or a week. Though that may have changed, and their web site would have more information. Likely if they have an area with hookups it was filled the day the campgrounds opened a couple days ago. http://www.rollag.com/plan.php says:
Camping Information
- Primitive campground. Toilets and showers only. NO water, electric, or sewer hookups
- Dump station available
- Campground gates open Monday before Labor Day Weekend.
- Fees: $35.00 for 4 days, PLUS season ticket for each person camping.
- NO reservations or roping off area for late comers.
Showers are new feature.
Gerald J.
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Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 6:09pm
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Did I read it right even exhibiters need to buy a season pass?
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Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 at 6:35pm
In 2008 I parked my camper at the KOA in Moorhead while I rode trains for 9 days. The operator of the KOA claimed she had many who stayed there and commuted the 35 miles to Rollag each day because of having problems with mud at Rollag in prior years. In 2008 it was dry, dusty and windy and a shower would have been nice at the end of each day. Even cold water like I found at Mt. Pleasant.
Gerald J.
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