Each year at International, the Rally Planning Team works hard to put together an amazing schedule of:
- Regional and Intra-Club Socials and Meals
- Educational Sessions
- Fitness, Crafts and Other Workshops
- Nightly Entertainment and Social Gatherings
- Shopping and Service Opportunities
Scroll down to see this year's rally schedule.
Call for Presenters
ACI is seeking proposals for presentations to deliver exceptional learning experiences and entertaining seminars for our Rally attendees. Presentations may be given as seminars, interactive workshops, indoor/outdoor demonstrations, panel discussions or roundtables. Presentations should fall into one of the following tracks:
- History & Storytelling
- Hobby
- Lifestyle
- Leadership
- Maintenance & Technical
Click here to submit your presentation proposal »
Presentations are scheduled Sunday-Thursday, August 23-27, 2026 with concurrent sessions running:
- 9:00 AM-10:00 AM CT
- 10:30 AM-11:30 AM CT
- 1:00 PM-2:00 PM CT
- 2:30 PM-3:30 PM CT
Presentations generally run 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes for Q&A.
Be sure to review the ACI Rally Presenters Guide for more information about crafting a great presentation.
Rally Schedule
As entertainment and rally schedules are finalized, we’ll update that information here. Stay tuned for details!
All times are Central Time.
PRE-RALLY ARRIVAL DAYS
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- 8:00 AM-6:00 PM: Three-Day Advance Arrivals Check-In
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 8:00 AM-6:00 PM: Two-Day Advance Arrivals Check-In
Friday, August 21, 2026
**Arrival lines are anticipated to be longest on this day; please consider arriving Wed or Thurs to avoid the rush**
- 8:00 AM-6:00 PM: One-Day Advance Arrivals Check-In
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Opening Ceremony Rehearsal 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
- VAC Parade: 2:00 PM
- Opening Ceremony: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Rally Expo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Education Session Block 1: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- VAC Open House: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
- First Timers Get Acquainted Meeting: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Education Session Block 2: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Education Session Block 3: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Rally Welcome: Food Trucks, Music & More: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
- Rally Expo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Rally Pet Show: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
- Education Session Block 1: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Education Session Block 2: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- Education Session Block 3: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Education Session Block 4: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Block Parties and Airstreams Aglow: 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Rally Expo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Airstream Inc Presentation: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Education Session Block 1: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- Education Session Block 2: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Education Session Block 3: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Evening Entertainment: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Rally Expo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Education Session Block 1: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Education Session Block 2: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- Education Session Block 3: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Education Session Block 4: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Band & Chorus Concert & Ice Cream Social: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Rally Expo: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Education Session Block 1: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Education Session Block 2: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- Craft & Flea Market: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Education Session Block 3: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Education Session Block 4: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Closing Ceremony: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friday, August 28, 2026
- Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
Schedule is subject to change.
