Welcome everyone!!! It's time to start planning for Borrego Fest 2022. The dates are set for September 30 through October 2, 2022 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday.). This is a family event which will include trail runs, hiking trails, ham radio testing, a potluck dinner, wine tasting, Ham radio demonstrations and more.
OAUSA depends on the donations from this event, and Summer Fest, to help it stay in operation. Campsite fees, website expenses and maintenance all add up, and OAUSA is comprised of a completely volunteer, unpaid staff. In fact, not one of us has made or taken a single penny in compensation during our 15 years of operation. We have done our best to keep the fees reasonable, but inflation and high demand have had a huge impact on prices for campgrounds, especially ones where there are great amenities and activities. In addition to the amenities of the campsite itself, OAUSA offers great food, wine tasting, appetizers, adult beverages following dinners, Amateur Radio License testing, HF radio demonstrations, and a lot more, all of which make this event so special. We ask that all who can, please join us for Borrego Fest 2022.
Here is part of what to expect this year in the Anza Borrego Desert
Wine Tasting
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Camp
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Saturday Evening Dinner
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Desert Views
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PLEASE NOTE
Be sure to read this entire post as there are several changes that we have made from past events.
This year marks a change for us as we are returning to a location which we have used numerous time in the past - Stage Coach Trails Campground. Stage Coach is located a few miles from Tamarisk Grove (last year.) As we left our old camp last year, we couldn't resist the temptation to check out something new. To our surprise and delight, we discovered that Stagecoach had significantly upgraded the entire camp, including the deli, the camp store, and the campsites. The decision was easy. Directions here: viewtopic.php?f=221&t=4465
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HOW TO SIGN-UP
No fee is required if you are only coming out for one day or are making other accommodations outside of Stage Coach Trails Campground. You are still allowed to participate in the trail run meetings, trail runs, special presentations, potluck, and evening festivities each day.
Fees are the same whether you stay for one night or two in the group site. The best and quickest way to pay for the weekend is through the "Donate" button located at the bottom of each page in the Forums. Please post your interest in attending in the format you see below and your name will be added to the roster. "CONFIRMED" will be entered next to your name once your donation has been received.
Screen name + number of additional attendees
Vehicle(s) Type
Dates Attending
Accommodations (i.e. group camping, day-trip, other, etc.)
FEES FOR BORREGO FEST
We have reserved the Coyote Pack Group site that includes sites #260 to #271. All sites have electricity and water. The fees are as follows;
1. Individual campers, with tents and one vehicle:
$150 -in advance
$160,00 -for a “drop-in” (Showing up without notice.)
2. Trailers and 1 vehicle (includes full hook-ups and a parking space for one vehicle): $175.00
Payments will be taken via the “Donate” button at the bottom of any page on the OAUSA website. Once payment has been received, “CONFIRMED” will be posted next to your name on the “Sign Up Roster”. Fees are refundable up to 14 days prior to the event.
For questions about fees or any other issue, you can either post up here or PM DaveK.
SIGN-UP ROSTER:
1. DaveK - Confirmed
Hummer
all three days
group camp
2. Jeff OAUSA +1 - Confirmed
Ford F-150
All Three Days
Group Camping (Tent)
3. NotAMog - Confirmed
Vehicle TBD
All 3 Days
Group Camping
4. David H - AK6DH - Confirmed
Ford Focus (not an off-road vehicle)
All 3 days
Group camp (tent)
5. Brent - Confirmed
Landcruiser
Group Camping
All three days
6. GaryFranks +1 - Confirmed
Jeep Wrangler
Group RV site (teardrop trailer)
all three days
7. Paul + up to 3 - Confirmed
Toyota Sequoia
Group
All Three Days
(I hope to make it to at least half the places this bike has been)
