ACI Rally2026

Frequently Asked Questions

See below for some Frequently Asked Questions about the 69th Annual Airstream Club International Rally in Minot, ND August 22-27, 2026. We will continue to update this list as we get closer to the rally dates. Be sure to check back frequently for updated information. Share this information with your friends! If you have a question that you can't find an answer to here, please email rally@airstreamclub.org.

REGISTRATION:

Q1:  How do we register for the International Rally?

REGISTER HERE NOW!!!

Q2: What are my camping options?

This year we’re offering more ways to enjoy the rally, so you can choose the style that fits you best:

  • On-Site Electric – Traditional rally camping right on the fairgrounds, close to all the action. Sites include: 30-amp electric, 1 water delivery, pump-outs every 4 days,(additional water deliveries and pump-outs available for purchase)
  • Distance EconomyNew for 2026! Sites just across the road from the fairgrounds at a lower rate (.25 mile to the fairgrounds gate).  A shuttle stop at the gate will get you into the action quickly. Sites include: 30-amp electric, 1 water delivery, pump-outs every 4 days(additional water deliveries and pump-outs available for purchase)
  • Off-Grid – A classic rally experience for those who prefer dry camping (no hookups, no pump-outs, no water delivery).
  • Offsite – Stay at a nearby campground or lodging of your choice and still join the fun. Full rally passes and day passes are available.

NDSF Map with Rally Parking Locations

Q3: What are the registration and camping fees?

Rally Registration Fees (per person) – Entire Rally

  • Adult (18+): $125
  • Teen (13–17): $75
  • Child (4–12): $50
  • Toddler (3 & under): Free
  • Lifetime Member Discount:  - $20

Rally Day Passes (for off-site registrants only):

  • Adult (18+): $25
  • Teen (13–17): $15
  • Child (4–12): $10
  • Toddler (3 & under): Free

Rally day passes are for a specific day’s activities only – they do not include meals, rally welcome bags/gifts/pins/giveaways/etc.

Camping Rates

  • RV on Site – Electric – Arrival Saturday, August 22, 2026: $425
  • RV on Site – Electric – Distance Economy – Arrival Saturday, August 22, 2026: $300
  • RV on Site – Off-Grid – Arrival Saturday, August 22, 2026: $195

Early Parking Rates

  • Early Arrival – 1 Day (August 21): +$50
  • Early Arrival – 2 Day (August 20): +$100
  • Early Arrival - 3 Day (August 19): +$150

Q4: What is the cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel your rally registration, you now have two options under our NO EXCEPTION CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICY:

1. Refund Option (Cash Back)
Refund requests must be submitted in writing to rally@airstreamclub.org. Refund schedule is as follows:

  • Requests received on or before June 27, 2026 – 100% refund minus a $50.00 cancellation fee.
  • Requests received after June 27, 2026 – 50% refund.
  • Requests received after August 8, 2026 – No refund issued.

If you might have to cancel after August 8th, please consider obtaining travel insurance. You can learn more about travel insurance from our partner TME Travel Insurance.

2. Transfer Option (Next Year’s Rally Credit)
Instead of a refund, you may request that your paid registration amount be transferred as a credit toward your registration for the 2027 International Rally in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

  • Requests must be submitted in writing to rally@airstreamclub.org no later than August 8, 2026.
  • No transfer credits will be granted after August 8, 2026.
  • The transfer credit applies only to the original member’s registration and may not be transferred or reassigned to another member.
  • If the registration fee for the following year’s rally is higher than the amount transferred, you will be responsible for paying the difference at the time of registration.
  • Credits apply only to the 2027 International Rally and cannot be carried forward beyond that event.

Special Note for Caravan Participants
If you are accepted on a Caravan that overlaps with the International Rally, please contact the Club office directly at rally@airstreamclub.org regarding exceptions.

Q5: May we attend the entire rally without having our Airstream parked on site? 

Yes, you may register for the rally without paying any camping fee. Please see the rally registration fees listed above.

Q6: What is the difference between an Off-site Registration and a Day Pass? 

Members who wish to stay in a hotel or at a nearby campground are considered "Off-Site" registrations. They pay the rally fee (described above) and attend the whole rally with the same privileges as members staying on-site in their campers. Day passes are for a specific day and allow the member or guest to attend all activities for that day but does not include any meals, gifts, pins, or other giveaways. 

Q7: What are my options for a hotel stay during the rally?

We will post hotel and other options in Minot soon.

Q8:  Will being an International, Region or Club Officer give me a priority with registration? 

No. All registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Q9:  Do Rally Committee Chairs or volunteers get priority with registration?  

No. All registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Q10: Were traveling together in one Airstream but have two membership numbers. Are we eligible for two lifetime member discounts?

Yes, one person should register with an RV on site plus one adult, and the other as no RV on site and one adult. 

Q11:  What if something comes up and I need to cancel my registration?

Refund requests are to be submitted in writing to rally@airstreamclub.org. Please review the NO EXCEPTION CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICY noted above. NO refunds will be issued after August 8, 2026. No Exceptions. If you might have to cancel after that day, please consider obtainingtravel insurance. 

Q12: What is a Day Pass and where do I purchase one? 

Day passes can be purchased from the Cashier at the Welcome Area during General Parking and then at Member Services for the remainder of the rally.All Day Passes are non-refundable. 

Guests - A member who has paid to attend the Rally may arrange for their guest(s), who is not a member or is a past member ofACIto receive a daily guest pass. These passes will be valid for one (1) day. 

Guest Day Pass Prices (per person): 

  • Adult (18 & over) = $25.00 per day
  • Teen (13-17) = $15.00 per day
  • Child (4-12) = $10.00 per day
  • Toddler (3 & under) = Free if accompanied by a paying adult 

Members - A member who hasn’t paid to attend the Rally may purchase a Day Pass to attend events at the Rally. These passes are valid for one (1) day. Prices are the same as a Guest Day Pass (see above). 

Day Pass attendees (members or guests) may attend all events (with the exception of meals) on the day they have paid for. Day Pass attendees are not entitled to any complimentary promotional items or meals. 

VENUE, UTILITIES & FACILITY AMENITIES: 

Q13: What is the North Dakota State Fair address?

2005 E Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND 58701

Q14:  Can I send mail or a package to thefacility?   

Yes. ALL MAIL MUST HAVE YOUR BRN (Big Red Number) MARKED ON IT. Please address your mail with the following 4 lines(adhering to this format really helps our Mail Committee!): 

North Dakota State Fairgrounds / Airstream Rally 
BRNFIRSTNAME LASTNAME 
2005 E Burdick Exp
    Minot, ND 58701
 

Mail and packages should be scheduled to arrive no earlier than August 19, 2026

Q15: What are the facilities at the North Dakota State Fair? 

Each campsite has 30-amp electric.  One water delivery will be scheduled per rig.  Plan to arrive with full fresh water and empty waste tanks.  Black and gray tanks will be pumped out every four (4) days. Additional water deliveries and pump-outs can be purchased if needed. 

The majority of the campsites will be on gravel/asphalt. They also have restrooms and shower facilities on-site. The North Dakota State Fair Center is a beautiful, well-maintained facility. Year-round buildings are heated and air conditioned. 

Q16:Can I rent a golf cart or bring my own?

Yes and yes. Golf cart rentals are available. More details will be available as we get closer to rally.

Q17: Wi-Fi: Does free Wi-Fi exist, and where? 

Strong Wi-Fi exists in the main buildings but not in the general parking areas. 

Q18: Are we allowed to have campfires?

No. We are not allowed to have open flames on the fairgrounds.

Q19: What is the policy concerning political displays?

The Airstream Club is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all members and guests. In keeping with this spirit, and to preserve the focus on fellowship, travel, and camping, political campaigning and displays of partisan political materials are not permitted at official Airstream Club events.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Political flags or banners
  • Campaign signs or stickers
  • Politically themed hats, pins, or clothing with slogans or logos
  • Distribution of campaign literature or materials
  • Active campaigning or soliciting support for candidates, parties, or ballot measures

We’re camping, not campaigning.
To ensure everyone can enjoy our events free from political tension or division, we kindly ask all attendees to leave political expressions at home.

This policy applies to:

  • Campsites within the rally or event grounds
  • Club-organized tours, seminars, meetings, caravans and social events
  • Exhibitor booths or displays
  • Club merchandise sales and promotional materials

This policy does not restrict personal, non-disruptive conversations. We simply ask that visible political displays be kept out of the event space.

Q20: Do we need to bring extra power cords and adapters? 

Yes, just in case. The exact amount of electrical cord you will need is dependent on the length of the trailer and varies based on your exact campsite's distance from the pedestal or distribution panel. More information will be available as we get closer to rally.

PARKING, ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: 

Q21: When will Rally parking begin? 

General parking is August 22 8 am-6 pm. You may select an earlier parking arrival date of August 19, 20 or 21 when registering. 

Anyone arriving after 6 pm beginning on August 17 may stay in the staging area, remain hitched, and dry camp overnight until the Rally Arrival Team opens the parking gates at 8 am. Anyone who arrives between 8 am-6 pm prior to their registered arrival date will be charged $75 per night to be parked in their campsite before their registered parking date. However, you cannot be parked before Wednesday, August 19.Please try your best to pre-register for the day you want to park in your camping spot: the Rally Arrival Team thanks you! 

Q22:  Can I park with my buddy? 

The parking team will make every effort to park you with your friends, but you must arrive together. Please review the following information that will help us help you park with a group: 

  • Please plan to meet offsite and caravan to the grounds together. 
  • Want to park with your Home Club or in any group of five or more Airstreams? Groups of five or more Airstreams should register for Group Parkingby emailingrally@airstreamclub.org.If you are not registered with a Group leader, we will not have the ability to plan space for you to park in the same area. Contact your Home Club president tolearn about arrangements to park with your Home Club. 
  • If you areplanning to park in a Group, everyone in the Group needs to be registered to arrive the same day. 
  • If you are planning to parkwith any of the following Groups, be sure to select that group when you register: ADA and allIntra-Clubs. 

The deadline for parking group requests/changes is July 31, 2026.

In short, as amazing and extraordinary as our volunteer parking crew is, we likely will not be able to accommodate requests for special parking at the time of your arrival if you haven't made arrangements per the above guidelines.

Q23: Can I keep my tow vehicle parked with my trailer at the campsite?

Yes, and you'll be able to unhitch to come and go as you please. You can drive your vehicle up to one of the designated parking areas near the buildings to attend functions. 

Q24: For members staying offsite, will my vehicle that I drive to and from the rally be able to park close to the activities? 

Yes, parking will be available. 

Q25: Will the Interstate, Rangeline and Atlas units be parked in their own area or dispersed throughout the facility? 

Interstate, Rangeline and Atlas units are parked based on arrival time and will be parked amongst the rest of the Airstreams, not in a separate area. 

Q26: Will Interstate, Rangeline and Atlas members be able to move their rigs in and out of the area, as others can move their tow vehicles to go shopping, empty tanks, etc.? 

Yes, you will be able to move in and out of the parking spots throughout the campgrounds. 

Q27: How long does the rally last and when do I leave? 

The rally officially kicks off with Opening Ceremonies Saturday evening, August 22. You can come and go from your campsite as you please all week long.

The rally ends late on Thursday evening, August 27, so departure day is by noon on Friday, August 28. It's OK if you can't stay until the very end of the rally.  We'll be sad to see you go early, but no one is going to stop you if you take off before Friday.

On the contrary, you can stay camped at the North Dakota State Fairgroundsafter the rally.  Details to follow about the Stay & Play in Minot.

EXHIBITORS: 

Q28:  Will exhibitors be at the rally? 

Yes,the Exhibitor Show will be Sunday-Wednesday 9:00AM-4:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. As exhibitors sign up, we’ll be updating them on the rally website.

VOLUNTEERING: 

Q29:  How can I volunteer for a committee?   

You can sign up to volunteer through Sign Up Genius. Ask anyone who's been there before, volunteering is a fun way to meet people at the rally! 

CHILDREN: 

Q30:  Are there activities for the children?   

The rally will have STEM-based activities programmed as a daily (Mon-Thurs) kids camp for teens (ages 13-17) and children (ages 4-12). The cost for Camp Junior Streamers is included in their rally fee.  Children must be included in the registration to be eligible to attend the kids camp activities. 

PETS: 

Q31:  Can we bring our pets?  

Yes,please make plans to bring your furry friends per the following On-Grounds Pet Policy:

All pets must be on a 6-foot, non-retractable leash when outside the Airstream. Always check collars and leashes to make sure they fit correctly and are working properly. A size-appropriate pet containment system can be used at the campsite. Pets are not permitted in the buildings or outside dining areas during a meal with the exception of working service animals as defined by the Americans with Disability Act. During severe weather, pets may be taken into the designated shelters. Well-mannered dogs are welcome to play and exercise in designated dog parks. Always clean up after your pet. And, make sure your pet has an ID tag. 

GENERAL: 

Q32: Where do I find the Rally schedule and exhibitor list? 

A:  The rally schedule, activities and exhibitors, as well as the special gatherings for each region and intra-club will be available on the rally website as well as in Cvent - the rally app.