Resort Check-In Time is 2 pm & Check-Out Time is 11 am
Refer to the resort map you received upon check-in for location of events or use the online Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain RV Resort Map.
IMPORTANT: Your nametag is your pass for all events and meals.
Please wear your nametag to ensure entry into the Rally activities and meals.
We are sponsoring a local non-profit organization, Project Sanctuary. You will be given opportunities throughout the weekend to support this amazing organization. We hope you take the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our military families.
Note: In addition to the Rally sponsored events below, the resort has additional events scheduled on their Event Calendar: https://www.sunoutdoors.com/sun-outdoors-rocky-mountains/events/granby/artist-extravaganza
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 - EARLY BIRDS
For those who arrive early, there is an opportunity to connect with others and socialize.
3:00-5:00 pm | Early Rally Check-In | Site 155 |
5:00-8:00 pm | Trailer Trashed Happy Hour & Gift Exchange Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share. Optional: If you want to participate in the Trailer Themed Gift Exchange, bring a RV themed white elephant gift (one gift per RV, suggested value $20). | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 - RALLY BEGINS
8:00 am | Hike at Monarch Lake - We plan on leaving Sun Outdoors at 8:00am and will carpool to limit the number of vehicles. We should be back at the campgrounds between 11:00 and 11:30. The hike is within the Arapaho National Recreation Area so drivers will need a National Park pass or you can purchase a one day pass in advance online at Recreation.gov OR on an electronic fee machine located within the recreation area. | Monarch Lake |
10:00 am-3:00pm | Grand Design Impact Event - Blood Drive Registration form available week of July 15 Goal = 40 people to give blood. | Event Center D Elk Ridge #2 Ballroom |
10 am-Noon | Grand Design Impact Event (offsite) Signup required - Arrive at designated location promptly at 10:00am; carpool recommended. | Details provided to those who signed up |
11:00 am-2:00 pm | Surprise Grand Design Family Visitor | Comfort Station #2 area |
10 am-Noon 2:00-5:30 pm | Rally Check-In - Resort Check-In is 2pm. | Site 155 |
11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Surprise Grand Design Family Visitor Stop by and meet this new GD family member! | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
3:00-4:00 pm | Game Time - Left Center Right (LCR) Bring your lawn chair and three $1 bills to play this fun dice game and you could be a winner! | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
3:00-6:00 pm | Event Center D Elk Ridge #1 Ballroom | |
6:00 pm | Rally Kick-Off Potluck Sign up to bring a dish to the potluck: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/UVSX6654. >> Don't forget your serving utensils and your lawn chairs! Note: Water, lemonade, plates, napkins, silverware, etc. will be provided. | Event Lawn #3 |
6:30 pm | Opening Ceremony & Grand Design Presentation While you are enjoying the potluck, we will kick-off the rally. Bonus: our Grand Design Service Response Team will give a short talk. | Event Lawn #3 |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 Wear a RED shirt to Remember Everyone Deployed, until they all come home.
8:00-9:00 am | Q & A with Grand Design Service Response Team (SRT) - This is your opportunity to ask questions of the service technicians. | Community Center B porch near Event Lawn #3 |
9:00-10:00 am | Mimosa Breakfast* Continental breakfast of pastries, bagels, yogurt, fruit, hard boiled eggs, and coffee. Mimosas provided for attendees over 21. *This meal is for GD Owners and immediate family, nametag must be worn to attend. | Event Lawn #3 |
9:00-10:00 am | Late Rally Check-In If you weren't able to check-in on Thursday, stop by breakfast to pick up your swag and nametags. | Event Lawn #3 |
10:00 am (after the Mimosa Breakfast) | Hot Springs Soak Meet your Grand Design Friends at the Hot Sulphur Springs and Spa https://www.hotsulphursprings.com/. Soak in one of the 20 pools for a few hours or the day! The cost is $26.00 at the door. They have robes and shoes for rent if needed. | Hot Sulphur Springs and Spa |
9:00 am- 11:00 am | Pickleball - Grab and friend and play some pickleball together! The courts are first come, first serve and we are unable to reserve the pickleball courts. Saturday and Sunday there are FREE classes put on by the resort: 9am – Advanced class 10am – Intermediate class 11am – Beginner class | Pickleball courts |
10:00 am-5:00 pm | Vendors available - learn more: https://cogdrvrally.wixsite.com/cogdrvrally/vendors | Arapaho Avenue |
10:00 am-5:00 pm | Event Center D Elk Ridge #1 Ballroom | |
10:00 am-6:00 pm | Craft & Cooking Classes Registration Required by July 24: https://cogdrally.ticketspice.com/2024-rally-classes | Event Center Bear Den & Clubhouse |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Cornhole Tournament (sign up at Rally Check-In) Jon and Kari will be hosting the tournament with music, dance and lots of fun - even if you don't want to play, stop by and cheer them on! | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Market Day Support small business, stop by and shop local! More details coming soon! Check out all the vendors attending this year: https://cogdrvrally.wixsite.com/cogdrvrally/post/2024-market-day-friday-11am-4pm | |
4:00-5:00 pm | RV Tours & Modifications List = https://cogdrvrally.wixsite.com/cogdrvrally/post/2024-rv-tours-modifications | Various Sites with blue flags |
Time 5:00 pm | Golf Cart Decoration Contest & Parade If you want to vote multiple times, you can purchase additional votes for $1 each in the form of a donation to Project Sanctuary at RV Crawl Site 26 from 6pm to 7pm. | Start at site 155 |
5:30 pm | Moonshine Competition Judging Only judges will sample the moonshine at this time. IMPORTANT: If you want to sample the shine, it will be brought to RV Crawl site 26 for everyone to taste. | Event Center #3 Lawn under the canopies |
6:00-7:00 pm | Poker Run to benefit Project Sanctuary Purchase one or more poker sheets for $10 at Friday Breakfast. You will pick a card at each RV Crawl site and the person with the best poker hand at 7pm, will win half of the money collected. The other half will be donated to Project Sanctuary. | RV Crawl Sites below |
6:00-9:00 pm | RV Crawl Start with the site closest to you and make your way around to the other sites to taste the yummy food and drinks our hosts have prepared for you. | Sites 12, 26, 150, 172, 191 |
8:30 pm | If you participated in the Golf Cart Parade, return your tickets collected to Site 26 by 8:30pm for counting. | Site 26 |
9:00 pm | Winners Announced Join us back at Site 155 to hear the winners of the Moonshine Competition, Golf Cart Parade, and Poker Run | Site 155 |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 Wear your Rally T-shirt for Group Photo!
8:30-9:30 am | Breakfast sponsored by Windish RV Center* *This meal is for GD Owners and immediate family, nametag must be worn to attend. | Event Lawn #3 |
9:30 am | Group Photo - wear your Rally T-shirt Giveaway - Each RV will receive a drawing ticket upon check-in; you must be present to win. | Event Lawn #3 (by the lake) |
10:00 am-3:00 pm | Event Center D Elk Ridge #1 Ballroom | |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Craft Classes Registration Required by July 24: https://cogdrally.ticketspice.com/2024-rally-classes | Event Center D Elk Ridge #3 Ballroom |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Vendors Available - learn more: https://cogdrvrally.wixsite.com/cogdrvrally/vendors | Arapaho Avenue |
10:30 am (after the group photo!) | Bike Ride - There is a trail in Fraser, CO and ends in Winter Park that is a gentle uphill ride and a coast ride back. The ride is 12 miles total, 6 miles to Winter Park and then 6 miles back. We will meet in Fraser at the Safeway parking lot between 10:30-10:45 am. Ride to Winter Park and have lunch/beverage (exact location TBD) and then ride back to Fraser. Contact Eloy to RSVP 623-229-3519. | Fraser to Winter Park |
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Leave No Trace Activities Elena & Jesse will be on hand to host a "Trash Trivia" activity, where you can test your knowledge and guess how long it takes for common litter items to decompose in nature. It's a fun and eye-opening way to learn about the impact of litter on the environment. Additionally, they will have a station set up for making reusable duct tape pack-out bags. These handy bags are perfect for collecting litter and trash while you travel, helping you to leave no trace wherever your adventures take you. Come by, get creative, and make a positive impact on the environment! | Arapaho Ave |
11:00 am | Cornhole Playoffs Join us to cheer on the finalists! | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
2:00 pm | Cornhole Championship Game Come and watch the final championship game! | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
2:00-3:00 pm | Truck Weighing on Vendor Row | Arapaho Avenue |
2:00 - 4:00 pm | Pickleball - Grab and friend and play some pickleball together! The courts are first come, first serve and we are unable to reserve the pickleball courts. Saturday and Sunday there are FREE classes put on by the resort: 9am – Advanced class 10am – Intermediate class 11am – Beginner class | Pickleball courts |
4:00-5:00 pm | RV Tours & Modifications List = <link coming soon> | Various Sites with blue flags |
5:00-7:00 pm | Grand Design Dinner sponsored by Grand Design* Rally Registration covers 2 adults and all children 17 and under in your RV. *This meal is for GD Owners and immediate Family, nametag must be worn to attend. Blue Wristbands @ 5pm - ages 12+ Green Wristbands @ 6pm - ages 12+ Red Wristbands - children ages 6-11 attend dinner with family | Event Center D Elk Ridge Ballroom |
7:30 pm | Closing Ceremony & Giveaways Each RV will receive a drawing ticket upon check-in; you must be present to win. | Grass area by Comfort Station #2 |
8:30 pm | Dance Party at the Hamps! | Site 165 |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024
9:00-10:00 am | Truck & RV Weighing on Vendor Row | Arapaho Avenue |
9:00 am | Kayaking & Paddle Boarding - Meet at 9:00 am at The Beach at Grand Lake Public Parking Lot. Public parking is located across The Beach at Grand Lake at the corner of Lake Ave and Hancock St (across the street from Grand Lake Yacht Club). Bring your Kayak and PDF Safety Gear, snacks, water and hat. Don’t forget the sunscreen! | The Beach at Grand Lake |
11:30 or 11:40 am | Golf - We have booked 2 four sums (8 total spots) at 11:30 and 11:40 at Granby Ranch https://www.golfgranbyranch.com/ . The cost is approx. $118/person. See paper schedule for contact details. | Granby Ranch Golf |
11:00 am | Resort Check Out Time Happy Trails to you, until we meet again! | |
1:00-3:00 pm | Pickleball - Grab and friend and play some pickleball together! The courts are first come, first serve and we are unable to reserve the pickleball courts. Saturday and Sunday there are FREE classes put on by the resort: 9am – Advanced class 10am – Intermediate class 11am – Beginner class | Pickleball courts |