American Dream Rally 2025

Hosted by Rivet-Life

August 1–3, 2025

North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Come join us for a weekend with CARS, BOATS, CAMPERS, BIKES and BEER.

This is a fun new gathering for those who enjoy lakeside walks, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and more. North Point Marina is a great area to explore, with wetlands, restaurants and bars. We will have a classic car show, RV show, informative presentations and an evening lighted Boat Parade with Fireworks. Come enjoy the great people, live music, and meet the personnel of the WINTHROP HARBOR FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION (WHFFA).

Rivet-Life is hosting a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Emergency Marine Unit of the WHFFA. The WHFFA is currently in desperate need of Dry Suits, Dive Equipment, Scuba Bottles, Underwater Communications, Sonar, PFD’s, Ropes, Bags, Training and more.

The WHFFA will also be hosting a Saturday morning Pancake Breakfast fund raiser at the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club.

WHEN: Friday, 12:00PM, August 1, 2025, through Sunday, 3:00PM, August 3, 2025

WHERE: North Point Marina, 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois 60096

WHAT: This is a “Boondocking” only Rally. There will be NO electric services, NO water provided, NO dump facilities provided. Generators, Solo Stove Fire Pits, and pets on leashes are permitted. This facility is a private Marina, so our good manners and good citizenship are expected.

RAFFLE: 50% of all raffle tickets sold will benefit the Winthrop Harbor Firefighters Association, Emergency Marine Services. 50% of the proceeds will be awarded to the winning ticket, to be drawn on Sunday, 12:00PM, August 3, 2025. The winner does not need to be present but will need to return the winning ticket phone call by 12:30 PM.

• 12:00. Arrival, set up. Swim at the beach or the pool, kayak, canoe, fish, cycle, explore the wetlands. 2 tickets to the pool included with each registered Coach.
• 4:00 – 8:00. Classic Car Show. Open to the public, presented by the Kenosha Car Club. Located in front of the Marina Office.
• 4:00 – 11:00. Harbor Brewing Company Biergarten. Food Truck, and Live Music. $40.00 gift card to the Biergarten included with each registered Coach.
• 50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales. 2 Raffle tickets included with each registered Coach.

• 7:30 – 11:30. Winthrop Harbor FireFighters Association, Emergency Marine Services (WHFFA) Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser. Located at the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club. 2 Paid breakfast tickets included with each registered Coach.
• 10:00 – 6:00. RV Show. Presented by Ewald Airstream dealership, open to the public. Located in front of the Marina office.
• 11:00 – 12:00. Presentation on annual camper maintenance. Presented by Ewald Airstream. Open to the public. Located next to the Biergarten.
• 1:00 – 2:00. Presentation on annual Boat trailer and Camping Trailer maintenance. Presented by Master Truck & Trailer. Open to the public. Located next to the Biergarten.
• 2:30 – 3:30. Presentation on the advantages of Electric Bicycles, traveling on Boats and in Campers. Presented by The Bike Attic. Open to the public. Located next to the Biergarten.
• Open. Swim at the beach, pool, kayak, canoe, fish, cycle, explore the wetlands.
• Open. The Tropics Restaurant. $50.00 gift card included with each registered Coach.
• 3:00 – 10:00 Live music at the Biergarten.
• 9:00. Venetian Night Boat Parade in the Marina.
• Fireworks, over the water.

• 9:00 – 12:00. Open bicycle maintenance with The Bike Attic. No reservations necessary. Open to the public.
• 12:00 Drawing for the 50/50 raffle. Located next to the Biergarten.
• 3:00. Clean up and depart

Cost: $230.00 per Coach

This is what’s included with each Registered Coach;

• 3 days, 2 nights Boondocks camping on the waterfront of the harbor.
• 2 Raffle Tickets for the 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser.
• 2 Tickets for admittance to the private pool.
• 2 Tickets for the Winthrop Harbor FireFighters Association, Emergency Marine Services Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser
• $40.00 Gift Card to the Harbor Brewing Company Biergarten
• $50.00 Gift Card to The Tropics Restaurant
• Open Admission to the Kenosha Car Club Show
• Open admission to the Ewald Airstream RV Show
• Open admission to the Trailer Maintenance (Boat & Camper) presentation
• Open admission to Annual Camper Maintenance presentation
• Open admission to the Electric Bicycle presentation
• Open admission to the Venetian Night Boat Parade
• Fireworks
• 2 Food Trucks
• Multiple Bands