What is MINIs Take Vermont?
MINIs Take Vermont (MTVT) is a membership-based MINI car club that hosts an annual, multi-day event every fall in different parts of Vermont. MINI enthusiasts from all over enjoy coordinated rallies and group dinners while supporting the local community.
What is a rally you ask? A rally is a small group of MINIs that drive together on a predetermined route. All rallies launch from the same location and return to the host resort at the end of the day. Our rallies are not competitive, timed, or require any special training.
The annual event schedule includes:
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Thursday Evening: Welcome Reception Dinner
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Friday Morning: Rallies lineup and launch together
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Friday Night: Campfire
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Saturday Morning: Rallies lineup and launch together
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Saturday Evening: Farewell Dinner & Charity Fundraiser
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Sunday Morning: Most people head home but some continue exploring Vermont
Our Rally Team plans upwards of eight, full-day rallies (coordinated drives) for both Friday and Saturday that offer twisty roads, unique points of interest, and lunch stops. Attendees enjoy free coffee, tea, hot cocoa & snacks before rallies launch each day. Thursday's Welcome Reception and Saturday's Farewell Dinner are optional but tickets must be purchased in advance.
An annual membership is required to participate in the event, register for rallies, purchase dinner tickets and RSVP to other activities. After you have purchased a membership and you're logged into the site, you can access rally details, purchase dinner tickets, and more. The purchase of a membership does not automatically register you for the event, because you choose which activities you'd like to participate in.
If you're on the fence about attending, check out our private Facebook group with over 1,400 people, and see why our members continue to return year-after-year. Come for the rallies and build lasting friendships while exploring all that Vermont has to offer. From covered bridges to mountain passes, maple syrup to cider donuts, this event should not be missed!
Proudly supporting our local community
Our 2026 fundraiser will support the Kingdom Trails Association. Their mission is to provide recreation and education opportunities by managing, maintaining, and building trails to foster the health of our community, surrounding environment, and regional economy.
MTVT has donated over $14,000 to Vermont-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations since 2019. Previous donations have benefited: Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), Lamoille Community Food Share, Okemo Valley Disaster Relief Fund, Vermont Covered Bridge Society, Groundworks Collaborative, and Windham County Humane Society.
2026 Rally Launch sponsor
2026 Caffeinate sponsor
Previous donors & sponsors
What our members say
“Thanks you so much to all those who put together MTVT! We are new to the MINI community and were welcomed warmly. This was our first rally and it won’t be our last. So nice to meet all the MINI friends up there.”
Edward
“Thank you! Thank you to the organizers, coordinators, rally leaders and everyone who traveled from near and far to make this such a fun event!! We're counting the days until next year.”
Vicky
“We had a blast on our drive, even in the rain! This was our first event with MTVT and it was incredible!! A big applause to the staff and volunteers!! We met so many new friends and look forward to next year.”
Lisa