The list of rallies for this year continues to grow in both number and
geographic distribution.  The list is still a bit tentative, and will
probably grow.

I have titled this "American Carousel Organ Rallies" rather than "COAA
Rallies" or "US Rallies" because at least four Canadian organs should be
touring with us this year, and the list includes events under AMICA and
MBSI sponsorship.

May 7-8, 2011 - Joint AMICA/COAA rally
Nunley's Carousel and Aviation Museum, East Garden City, NY
Contact: Bob Stuhmer <bstuhmer@msn.com> 516-294-4374

May 14-15, 2011 - COAA Rally
The Living History Farms, near Des Moines, IA
Contact: Ted Guillaum <organgrinderted@bellsouth.net>, 615-226-5098

May 28-30, 2011 - COAA Rally
Lake Winnie Amusement Park Rally, Chattanooga, TN (Rossville, GA)
Contact: Ron Keisler <rkgkak@earthlink.net>  803-356-4545

June 10-12, 2011 - COAA Rally
Flag Day Rally
Gallipolis, OH
http://www.visitgallia.com/ 

July 30-31, 2011 - COAA Rally
Olcott Beach, NY (Near Buffalo, NY)
Contact: Dan Wilke - 716-825-7266

September, 2011 - MBSI Midwest Chapter Rally
Riverside Park, Findlay, OH
Contact: Terry Haughawout, 419-454-3671

August 12-13, 2011 - DeBence Museum Crank Organ Rally
DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin, PA
Contact: Scotty Greene, 814-432-8350
http://www.debencemusicworld.com/ 

August 27-28, 2011 - COAA Rally
Quassy Amusement Park, Middleburg, CT
http://www.quassy.com/ 

September 23-25, 2011 - COAA Rally
Riverboat Rally/Italiana Festa
Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
Contact: Angelo Rulli <angelorulli@gmail.com> - (651) 775-7575
http://www.italianafestamn.net/ 

Sept 30-Oct 1, 2011 - COAA Rally
Eastern States Exposition - "The Big E," West Springfield, MA
http://www.TheBigE.com/  & http://www.carouselorgan.com/ 
Contact: Roger Wiegand <roger@carouselorgan.com>

If you have knowledge of other North American carousel organ rallies,
I invite you to let me know so I can help spread the word.

For COAA rallies:

This year rally invitations will not routinely be mailed to members,
but written information will be mailed on request.

Most rally events are open to the general public, but registered
participants often receive "fringe benefits" such as a picnic supper,
park admission, and/or ride tickets.  Non-members can register for
rallies, usually at the last minute.  Non-members can bring organ,
but are expected to register in advance.

Details, including registration forms, will appear on www.COAA.US
when available, contact the rally host for more information regarding a
rally.

COAA is the Carousel Organ Association of America
AMICA is the Automatic Musical Instrument Collector's Association
MBSI is the Musical Box Society International

Wallace Venable