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Old 07-12-2016, 09:03 PM   #1
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Urban Air 2016 | Wake Up Downtown

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Urban Air 2016!

www.urbanairwakeupdowntown.com

September 22-25, 2016, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

Join us at the most unique urban camping event and let's draw attention to small town America by lining the main streets in Airstreams, supporting local businesses, giving to the local community center, and bringing people together. Bring your family, friends, pets, and let's camp out in our Airstreams, get to know the city, enjoy lots of fun and events, and "Wake up Downtown."​™

And be sure to join our Facebook group here.
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Old 07-13-2016, 04:29 AM   #2
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This is a really cool concept.


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Old 07-13-2016, 05:07 AM   #3
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We attended last year and had great time even though the weather didn't fully cooperate. The businesses in town, the fund-raising events, Saturday open house... everything went well. If only for a weekend, I think the event was able to wake up downtown.

There are (or have been) similar events in other parts of the country. We're planning to attend Texas Country Air in Quanah, TX in October. Might be attending Urban Air too.
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Old 08-16-2016, 07:24 AM   #4
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Only 37 more days until Urban Air 2016! Be sure to get registered to Wake Up Downtown in your Airstream at: www.urbanairwakeupdowntown.com

Events and entertainment to include, live music from the band the Sea Cruisers, Spaghetti Dinner, Airstream presentations, Crockpot Dinner, CASA Superhero 5k, and the annual Pimp Your Blimp Competition, where you dress yourself and dress up your coach to fit the theme Woodstock, and voting happens with non-perishables and hygiene products!

It's going to be a great year! Hope to see you there!
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Old 08-19-2016, 08:00 AM   #5
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Urban Air 2016 | Wake Up Downtown

We will be there and happy to help out if any volunteers are needed. Any idea who we should reach out to to see if they need any help?
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Old 08-22-2016, 02:35 PM   #6
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We will be there and happy to help out if any volunteers are needed. Any idea who we should reach out to to see if they need any help?
Thanks for your interest in helping out! You can reach out by sending an email to wakeupdowntown@yahoo.com
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Old 08-27-2016, 08:37 PM   #7
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Registered and excited to be attending our second Urban Air. See you in September.
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Old 09-08-2016, 07:57 PM   #8
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Where are people staying the night before?
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Where are people staying the night before?


Great question, we were just considering the same. My backup options are a Walmart (10 miles out), or at Firekeepers (if she'll let me gamble).
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Old 09-08-2016, 09:41 PM   #10
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I can totally see this happening in Longmont CO. Any forum people up there in Longmont?
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Old 09-13-2016, 07:51 AM   #11
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Great question, we were just considering the same. My backup options are a Walmart (10 miles out), or at Firekeepers (if she'll let me gamble).
People are also more than welcome to stay at the staging area (Howe Field) the night before as well.
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I would love to see some photos of this event. When you do this, are the Airstreams still hooked up to their tow vehicles? Is this a one side of the street event, or do you cover both sides with Airstreams?

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Old 09-13-2016, 08:36 AM   #13
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I would love to see some photos of this event. When you do this, are the Airstreams still hooked up to their tow vehicles? Is this a one side of the street event, or do you cover both sides with Airstreams?

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Disconnected. Both Sides.

Watch the video below. You'll see how it works.

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I can totally see this happening in Longmont CO. Any forum people up there in Longmont?
I think a lot of the "L Towns" would be good for this and would love to participate!

Longmont, Lyons, Lafayette, Louisville, etc.
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I'm gonna sound like a salesperson here.....

If you are within 200 miles of Eaton Rapids, and are an Airstreamer, you need to either come camp or come visit.

This is unlike any other normal rally. The community created is unique and the most friendly group we have ever come across.

Go read the "Airstream Arrogance" thread. Then attend Urban Air. You will go home enlightened.
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It seems a neat event that we hope to participate in some day. Thanks for the video
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Old 09-18-2016, 11:04 AM   #17
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Urban Air 2016 is less than a week away!

There is still time to register if you'd like to camp downtown at this year's event! Get registered at: www.urbanairwakeupdowntown.com

The event schedule has also been posted! There will be a crockpot dinner, live music and campfires each night, and the annual Pimp Your Blimp competition is back, along with plenty of other events around the town, including a Farmer's market, car show, bake sale, Wine N Canvas event, Learn to Kayak Lesson, CASA Superhero 5k, Chili cookoff, Spaghetti dinner, Kid's Zone, and more!

It's going to be another GREAT year of Urban Air in Eaton Rapids, Michigan!

More details can also be found in the Urban Air Facebook Group

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Old 09-18-2016, 11:07 AM   #18
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I wish we had an enlightened town like Eaton Rapids down here is Central Florida...
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Old 09-21-2016, 06:39 AM   #19
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It's travel day! Hope to see everyone there this weekend. Please come by and say hi, we'll be in the silver/metal RV parked on the street :-).
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Airstreams are flowing in and parking is underway! The weather forcast looks great.

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