Hosted by Rivet-Life
August 1 -3, 2025
North Point Marine, 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.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
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 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.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
7:30 – 11:30. Winthrop Harbor FireFighters Association, Emergency Marine Services
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 inn 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.
9:00 Live music at the Biergarten.
Venetian Night Boat Parade in the Marina.
Fireworks, over the water.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
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