FAQ
Yes. As a 501(c)(7) social club, we are required to charge a membership fee. MTVT membership allows you to attend the annual event, register for rallies, RSVP for activities, and purchase dinner tickets for the Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner.
The membership fee helps cover our operating costs including the website, state and federal filing fees, room block holds at the resort, welcome packets, and group activities.
The first step is to become an MTVT member. You can do this by clicking on the Membership page and paying the $25 annual membership fee.
After you've paid your annual membership fee, you will be automatically registered for the annual event. (If you do not plan to attend the annual event, please let us know: info@mtvt.club). Once rally and event registration opens, you will have access to register for those as well.
Some rallies have additional costs (ex: toll roads, tour costs, etc.) but it is not mandatory to participate. We do not charge any additional fees to participate in rallies.
There is a per person fee to participate in the following activities, which are completely optional:
- Thursday night Welcome Reception
- Saturday night Farewell Dinner
The event itself and the rallies are free, however you must be an active MTVT member to register for the event, rallies, and activities.
The annual membership fee is $25 per MINI.
Some some rallies may ask for or require a small fee to participate in a particular portion of the rally. Examples include toll roads and tours.
We'd love it if you did! These dinners are not mandatory but they are open to anyone who would like to attend. Please note that you must sign up and buy your ticket(s) ahead of time. This is non-negotiable.
We have to give final numbers to our caterers before the event so they can plan accordingly. No additional guests will be allowed if tickets are not purchased by deadline.
Absolutely! We understand that not everyone can attend each day due to scheduling conflicts or distance. You're welcome to join us for any portion of the event that you're able to make, even if it's just for the day on Friday or Saturday.
Welcome Packets can be picked up during the following times:
- Thursday night at the Welcome Reception (you do NOT need to purchase a ticket for the Welcome Reception if you're just picking up your packet)
- Friday morning from 7:30AM - 8:30AM while we lineup for rallies
- Saturday morning from 7:30AM - 8:30AM while we lineup for rallies
Yourself and your MINI, of course! There are a few additional items we would recommend:
- Warm clothes. Vermont in mid-October can get cold, especially in the higher elevations. Make sure you pack layers! It may be chilly in the morning but it could warm up throughout the day. We also recommend packing a jacket, just in case.
- Two-way radios. While these aren't required, we strongly recommend them. We use radios on every rally to communicate. It will make your journey that much easier if you're able to stay informed as we go. Everyone has their own preferences, but Motorola and Midland are two brands that are popular. Just make sure your radio has the option for multiple channels!
- Snacks and water. While we factor in stops for bathroom breaks or meals (when applicable) there are times when a rally could be passing through fairly remote locations. Staying fueled and hydrated throughout the day is important!
- A pre-downloaded (or physical) map of Vermont. There are a lot of areas in Vermont, including bigger towns, that have spotty cell service. We strongly recommend downloading the map of Vermont via Google Maps prior to the trip. This will ensure you have directions even if you don't have service where we are. We will post instructions on how to do this on the Facebook group closer to the event.
- A playlist. Similar to the above, not all areas are satellite-friendly. If you need your tunes on the road, prepare a playlist in advance!
- Basic maintenance/detail items. Maybe this doesn't need to be said, but come prepared anyway! Bring extra oil, windshield washer fluid (or glass cleaner - there are lots of bugs), etc. to make sure you're prepared for any issues. Better safe than sorry!
- A sense of fun and adventure! Be ready to share some great laughs and routes with other enthusiasts.
Mostly. We love our furry friends and they are more than welcome to join us for the long weekend however we can't guarantee all parts of the event will be pet friendly. For example, some lunch stops may not allow pets.
We have a Welcome Reception on Thursday evening that you are welcome to register for but attendance is not required!
The Welcome Reception is a chance to meet fellow attendees, pick up your Welcome Packet, and have some dinner with us. You can purchase ticket(s) for the Welcome Reception on the Rallies & Events page once you've paid your annual membership fee.
If you can't make it on Thursday, no worries! Rallies begin on Friday morning (we'll have your Welcome Packet at rally line-up.) We host a campfire and beer swap group activity on Friday night.
Saturday also has rallies. (We'll still have your Welcome Packet if you're only joining us on Saturday.) We host a Farewell Dinner with charity raffle (tickets required) on Saturday night.