To celebrate our Club’s 70th Anniversary, we have a year-long schedule of activities and educational opportunities including:
- Anniversary celebrations at local and regional rallies, including a rally in Nova Scotia very close to where the club was born;
- 70th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the Blue Beret Magazine, packed with stories from our rich history, inspiring member spotlights, and a tribute to the incredible community that has made this journey unforgettable.
- A historical retrospective campaign highlighting the history of the Club throughout the decades with archival photos, educational presentations by the Club Historian, Joe Peplinski and personal stories from Dale “PeeWee” Schwamborn, Helen Byam Schwamborn’s son, Wally Byam’s cousin; and
- An oral history project gathering current member stories and recollections about their family’s history with the club, with materials gathered to be donated to the soon-to-be established Airstream Club International Historical Center. Learn how to share your photos and videos here >
The largest celebration takes place in August at the Airstream Club International Rally in York, Pennsylvania. Taking advantage of the “Let’s Make History” theme of this year’s Rally, the club will host activities throughout the weeklong rally highlighting the rich history of the club, such as:
- Storytelling and S’mores where attendees can gather round the campfire to learn more about the early days of the club
- Screenings of the Vincent Price-hosted Caravan Around the World movie
- 1950's Casino Night sponsored by Colonial Airstream
- Airstream Club International 70th Anniversary Celebration featuring the ACI band and choir concert, a Wally Byam and Helen Byam Schwamborn look-alike contest, and cake and ice cream celebration.
Airstream Club International invites all current and prospective members to join in the celebrations online and in person to experience the camaraderie that has made the club a cherished institution for seven decades.
LIST OF 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Check back often as we add events throughout the year:
- Region 9 Rally – March 26-30, 2025 – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary with a good ol' fashioned Shrimp Boil. The region will also be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Houston Airstream Club this year!
- 68th Airstream Club International Rally – August 23-28, 2025, York, PA
- Region 1 Rally – September 4-7, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary Where it All Began! The Meandering the Maritimes Caravan will also end here to celebrate the 70th Anniversary with Region 1.
- Region 6 Rally - September 24-28, 2025, Sevierville, TN - Celebrating 70 years of the WBCCI and the evolution and history our beloved Airstreams.
