Rally capacity is 40 total Airstreams.
NOTE: This is a BOONDOCKING (i.e., NO water or power hookups) event located on a level field that will accommodate Airstreams of any size.
Mills River Wagon Wheel Rally 2.5
Mills River Brewing Co. • Mills River, NC
Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Rally capacity: 40 total Airstreams
After Hurricane Helene interrupted the 2024 rally, and with a fantastic return in 2025, Scott & Carol are bringing you the “Mills River Wagon Wheel Rally 2.5” in 2026!
Come be part of our second completed wheel and park your Airstream in the legendary “Wagon Wheel” formation at the Mills River Brewing Co. Airstream founder Wally Byam believed there’s magic inside the Wheel — where people gather, connect, and share adventures.
Rally Highlights
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Wagon Wheel Parking begins Thursday, Oct. 8 (9AM–5PM)
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Friday evening pizza dinner
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Saturday morning breakfast in the brewery taproom
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Mills River Brewing Co. next door with taproom, full bar, food trucks, and gathering space
Local Attractions
Mills River sits between Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard — with endless things to do nearby:
🍺 Sierra Nevada Brewery • 🏞 Blue Ridge Parkway • 🏛 Biltmore Estate • 🌲 DuPont Forest • 🎨 Asheville River Arts District • 🚴 Mountain biking • 🎣 Fly fishing • 🍷 Wineries & breweries
Campsite Information
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Boondocking only — no water or power hookups
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Level field, accommodates all Airstream sizes
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Solar and/or generators recommended
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Quiet hours: 10PM–7AM (please respect neighbors if using a generator)
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Sewer dump available before 11AM on Sunday
Registration Details
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No reserved sites — space is first-come, first-served
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Register & pay your rally fee via the Carolinas Airstream Club website
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Please DO NOT contact Mills River Brewing Co. directly
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Waitlist will open once full — cancellations move overflow rigs into the Wheel in registration order
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No campsite charge — but space is very limited!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Wheel — sign up early to secure your spot!
We hope you can join us!
Hosts: Scott & Carol Browne
Note: If you need to cancel a rally registration, Click Here for 2026 Rally & Event Cancellation Form.
