The 2023 DownEast Rally is scheduled for May 19-21, 2023, and has moved to an exciting new venue. Agassiz Village in Poland, Maine boasts two miles of shorefront on beautiful Thompson Lake in the Western Maine foothills, Agassiz Village offers expansive areas for camping along with a combination of bunkhouse and individual room rentals for those who may prefer not to camp. The large log dining hall easily accommodates 225 people.
May 19-21, 2023
Join us Friday night for a welcoming group Campfire, Barbeque and Vegetarian Chili! With easy access to all types of riding you can spend Saturday enjoying the diversity of Maine’s lakes and mountains either by road or adventure route including nearby BDR access; maybe even plan a relaxing coastal ride. With Maine’s spectacular scenery, you can’t go wrong! Top it all off on Saturday night with live entertainment and our signature Down East Feast with Lobster, Chowder, and all the trimmings. Lasagna will also be served for those who prefer not to have Lobster and Chowder.
Rally Fees
Adults: $85 before May 1 | $95 after May 1, space permitting
Included with Rally Registration:
- Friday night pulled pork, vegetarian chili and sides included
- Welcoming campfire
- Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts included
- Door prizes and 50/50
- Live entertainment Saturday night
- Awesome riding, friendship, comradery
* Saturday Night Dinner is optional for ALL Rally Registrations. *
$15 single Lobster, $30 double Lobster or $5 Lasagna supper
Available for purchase during advance registration
Accommodations
- CAMPING
- Expansive areas available for camping at no additional cost. Limited RV space available, NO HOOKUPS.
- A BUNK IN A BUNKHOUSE
- Bunkhouses are all the same configuration. A central door with rooms on ether side, 4 bunk beds in each room. 2 bathrooms with cold water sinks in the center. We will only be renting the lower bunks. All beds will be first come, first served. Two (2) bunkhouses will be set aside for females only. Showers are in a separate building nearby.
- RENT HALF A BUNKHOUSE
- You can rent half a bunkhouse for you and your friends. We will assign you a specific half bunkhouse in the upper campus (Pioneers). If someone wants to use the upper bunks you could fit more than 4 people in a room. If you do this, make sure that you tell your friends not to pay for a bunk when registering for the Rally.
Bunkhouse Bath
- You can rent half a bunkhouse for you and your friends. We will assign you a specific half bunkhouse in the upper campus (Pioneers). If someone wants to use the upper bunks you could fit more than 4 people in a room. If you do this, make sure that you tell your friends not to pay for a bunk when registering for the Rally.
- ROOMS IN MALONEY LODGE
- Maloney Lodge has small private rooms off a central hallway. Shared bathrooms and shower are inside. There is central lounge area. Some rooms have 2 single beds and others 1 double bed. Rooms will not be assigned. First come, first served. Bedding is not included.
***We are excited and looking forward to gathering for the 2023 DownEast Rally at our new venue, Agassiz Village, on Friday May 19. PLEASE NOTE, however, that we will not be able to accommodate early arrivals. Thank you.***
Agassiz Village
Poland, Maine
Questions?
Contact Cedric Harkins, Rally Chair