Check in as soon as possible after arriving in Fryeburg

In Fryeburg, navigate to the corner of Main Street & Swans Falls Road and turn onto Swans Falls. Enter the fairgrounds via the Livestock Entrance (Blue Gate #5). Street and map views are below. Check in with the rally Registration team at the ticket booth.

Think ahead about evening meals

If you want to eat dinner at Fandangle’s (the restaurant on the grounds of the rally) on any given evening, you should visit the BMWRA Rally Store between 10am and noon to make reservations. You may reserve for multiple days in one visit to the Rally Store, but the reservation deadline is noon for any given evening.

For example, if you want to eat dinner there on Saturday night, the deadline to make reservations is noon on Saturday, but you may also make a Saturday reservation by visiting the Rally Store on Thursday or Friday.

Fandangle’s will serve BBQ on Thursday evening, fish and chips with cole slaw or salad on Friday, and roast beef, italian pasta, and sausage on Saturday.

Visit the BMWRA Rally Store

Just down the street and around the corner from Registration, swing by the BMWRA Rally Store to…

• Reserve your Fandangle’s dinner onsite at the rally for Thu, Fri, and/or Sat night(s);
• Pick up your pre-ordered t-shirts; and
• Peruse cool RA accessories and clothing.

Brief Announcements

Announcement date is in parentheses.

• Have you won a prize of some sort? PICK IT UP at the prize table in the vendor marketplace BEFORE 3PM on Saturday. Prizes will not be mailed. (8/30/24)
• BMW champion stunt rider Chris “Teach” McNeil will perform incredible tricks on S1000RR, G310R, and K1600B at 4pm on Saturday behind Fandangle’s Restaurant. Don’t miss New England’s native son and his only east coast performance this year! (8/30/24)
• DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT at Fandangle’s onsite at the rally—fish-n-chips, an iconic New England staple. $35 at the door from 5 to 7pm. (8/30/24)
• Gravel GPX route: Click here to start an automatic download of  a 38-mile gravel route that starts in Fryeburg. Warning: The GPX route is untested by the RA. Bonus: Knock out this route on Fri or Sat, and, while in Andover, check out Dave Percival’s Museum, open 9am-5pm! Note that the route is about a mile too short, but keep going straight until you see a Dakar in front of the driveway. (updated 8/30/24)
• Gryphon is offering attendees a 20% discount on online purchases at gryphonmoto.com. Swing by the virtual vendor table in the Vendor Marketplace for details. (8/30/24)
• GS Giants Big Bike Trials will happen at 1pm on Saturday at the GS Giants track. (8/30/24)
• Barrington Motor Works in Barrington, NH, says: “We are going to be open this Saturday, and anyone traveling through to the rally is more than welcome to stop by. Or if you are having any issues with your rig and need a hand or some tools, our shop door is open.” Click here for address and more. (8/30/24)
• Bring Me the Head of Bob! Wicked Drew is up to something, and you could win prizes. Click here for details. (8/29/24)
• Lost and found items may be taken to / claimed at the Rally Store. (8/29/24)
• Special Sena giveaway: Stop by the virtual vendor table in the Vendor Marketplace for a chance to win a Spider ST1 mesh communication system. (8/28/24)
• On Instagram? Use the hashtag #bmwra in your rally posts and watch for them to appear in the feed at bmwra.org/social. (8/28/24)
• Showcase your “no-talent” in Wicked Drew’s No-Talent Talent Show on Thursday! Click here for details. (8/28/24)
• Airhead Central is located in the charter club camping area (#7 on the rally map). (8/26/24)
• Chair massages by Kathy Ellis will be available in the Vendor Marketplace. (8/25/24)
• UPS shipping services will be available at the rally in the Vendor Marketplace. (8/23/24)
• Rally volunteers are still needed (and deeply appreciated)—please swing by the volunteer table in the Vendor Marketplace for more info. (8/23/24)

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What RV campers need to know

• Before you leave home, print the downloadable pass you received with your online RV Pass purchase. Please print to 8.5 x 11 and, on the front, hand write clearly your arrival date and departure date. This will allow the camp host and fairgrounds staff to see at a glance how many days you registered for and which dates you will be staying.
• When you first arrive, please proceed directly to the RV camping area (i.e., not Registration) and set up your site. This will help keep the main entrance from backing up. Once your camp is set up, display your pass (with hand written arrival departure dates) on your dash or in the window.
• Head over to Registration to check yourself and your camper in. You may be asked to fill out an RV form, which, if necessary, may also serve as your dash/window pass.
• Length of stay notes: At the time of purchase, you chose the number of nights you wish to stay between Tues, Aug 27, and noon on Tues, Sept 3.
  • If you wish to stay longer than originally anticipated, please mention this at registration and we’ll relay your next step, which will likely be to visit the fairgrounds office to reserve additional nights. Sept 3rd is the last night the fairgrounds expect any RV rallygoer to remain on site.
  • If you stay less days than originally intended, it is essential that you let us know. Please reach out to camp hosts Duck and Barb at (912) 663-3469 or discuss with a Rally Registration team member. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide RV refunds since the RA has already paid the fair according to the number of days you registered.
• Remember you can have one extra tent along your RV on each individual campsite, should you have a friend who wishes to stay with you.
• No open fires are allowed, but a fire pit that doesn’t result in damage to the ground is ok.

What tent campers need to know

• CPAP Central will be marked with signs. We will have the extension cords available—first come, first served.
• Please don’t set up camp in an area that is ribboned off and showing a charter club sign inside or outside the animal buildings (unless you are a member of that charter club, of course).
• Camping in the animal barns: The straw in the stations must remain, as it will be bedding for the animals during the fair that will be held two weeks after our rally. If you push the hay aside, then be responsible and spread it back out when you prepare to leave.
• If you want to eat dinner at Fandangle’s on any given evening, visit the BMWRA Rally Store between 10am and noon in order to make reservations. This applies to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Attention charter clubs: Several have asked for indoor & outdoor space and we will do our best to make that happen.
• Fires are not permitted on the ground, but self contained above-ground charcoal grills are permitted for food prep.
• Washers and dryers are in the showers area should you need this service during the rally.

A side note: This is the first time the RA will be charged for tent campers by a fairgrounds. If you have a friend staying in the RV section, consider joining them since they are allowed one tent per site—it will save the RA $15 per tent per night. Of course, please offer your RV friend a thanks of some kind since they are paying for their site.

Visit our Vendor Marketplace in the air-conditioned Agricultural Expo Center to show some love to our onsite and virtual vendors. Also get a peek at rally prizes that have been generously donated by friends, organizations, and sponsors.

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Whether you’re looking to feed your bike, your body, or your vices during The Wicked Good Maine Event, we’ve got you covered! Here’s where to find fuel, food, beverages, supplies, and service in and near Fryeburg.

While Wicked Drew puts the finishing touches on his rally pranks (advice: use extreme caution when unzipping your sleeping bags), Goodie Jill sets us up for success by sharing local resources. Tuck this away as reference and pull it out as needed.

Fuel

• Irving’s, 501 Main Street, Fryeburg, is open 24 hours and appears to have 90% of what you might need. Gas, beer, food and even an ATM.
• Citgo, 510 Main Street, Fryeburg, opens at 8 a.m.
• State Line is located in Center Conway, NH and opens at 6 a.m.
• I likely will head to Quinn’s Jockey Cap Country Store at 116 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg, for gas and so much more. Grab something yummy to eat as there is a hiking path nearby that leads to Peary’s Monument and the Summit. After stretching your legs for about 1/2 mile, you can walk across the street to Saco River Brewing for a local beer.

Beer and Wine

• Gas station(s) above
• Saco River Brewing at 10 Jockey Cap Lane, Fryeburg (more or less across Bridgeton Road from Quinn’s).
• Moat Mountain brewery at 3378 White Mountain Highway in Conway, NH
• Sap House Meadery at 6 Folsom Rd in Ossipee, NH.
• White Mountain Winery at 2724 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, NH.
• Alpine Garden Winery at 1257 US 302 in Bartlett, NH.

Fryeburg Restaurants

• Consider Fandangles on the fairgrounds. The owner is working on nightly buffet menus (to follow).
• 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern at 636 Main Street. Opens at 11:30 a.m. 207-935-3021
• House of Pizza at 11 Portland Street, Fryeburg. 207-935-4172.
• Fryeburg Kitchen and Market at 2 Jockey Cap Lane, Fryeburg. Opens at noon. 207-256-3089.
• Oxford House and Inn, at 548 Main in Fryeburg. Opens at 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 207-935-3442.
• Long River Chinese at 117 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg. Opens at 11 a.m. 207-935-1118.
• Top of the Ninth (local bar) at 11 Portland Street, Fryeburg.
• Subway 614 Main Street, Fryeburg.
• Amatose 501 Main Street, Fryeburg.

Coffee

• Fairgrounds Coffee, 627 Main Street, Fryeburg. Open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. 207-256-1129.
• Dunkin’, 3274 Main Street Center Conway, NH. Opens at 5 a.m. to 7 pm.
• Starbucks, 1456 White Mountain Highway Conway, NH. Opens at 6 a.m.

Groceries

• Dollar General, 124 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg. Opens at 8 a.m.
• Thrift Way Supermarket, 111 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg. Opens at 7a.m.
• Spice & Grain, 17 Portland Street, Fryeburg. Opens at 8 a.m.
• Nouria Energy, 501 Main Street, Fryeburg. Open 24 hours.
• Weston Farm & Market, 60 River Street, Fryeburg.
• Froagies Ice Cream, 183 Bridgeton Street, Fryeburg.
• Big Apple 95, Main Street, Fryeburg. Opens at 7a.m.
• Walmart, 46 North South Road Conway, NH.

Drug Store

• Walgreens 119 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg. Opens at 9a.m.

BMW Dealerships

• On the grounds (and perhaps on your way) is Kissell Motor Sports. Permanent address:  5165 East Pleasant Valley Blvd Tyrone, PA  9 a.m. 814-861-7890. 
• Street Cycle, 405 US 1 Falmouth, Maine, is a small shop and they are aware of the rally. Being a small shop they are keeping bench time for those in need. Due to staffing constraints, he cannot join us at the rally.
• Max BMW is in four locations along most paths to Fryeburg:

• • 209 Lafayette Rd North Hampton, NH. Opens 9 a.m. 603-964-2877.
  • 845 Hoosick Rd Troy NY 518-279-3040.
  • 493 Danbury Rd New Milford CT 203-740-1270.
  • 1535 John Fitch Blvd South Windsor, CT 860-372-4552.

•   Bob’s Motorcycles, 10720 Guilford Rd Jessup, MD  Opens at 9 a.m. 302-778-9917.

Just in case… here’s a quick guide should you need medical attention.

Drug Store

• Walgreens 119 Bridgeton Road, Fryeburg. Opens at 9a.m.

First Aid and Medical Facilities

• Rally First Aid – Fryeburg Fairgrounds at the corner of Cross Road and Oxen Alley.
• Saco Valley Medical Group Clinic, 7 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, NH. 603-447-3500.
• Memorial Hospital 3073 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH. 603-356-5461.
• Bridgeton Hospital 10 Hospital Drive Bridgeton, ME. 207-647-6000.
• Mount Washington Valley Rural HC 3073 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH. 603- 356-5472.
• Level II Trauma Centers include:
  • Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St, Lewiston, ME. 207-795-0111.
  • Franklin Memorial, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME. 207-778-6031.
  • Rumford Community, 420 Franklin St, Rumford, ME. 207-369-1000.
  • St Mary’s, 93 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME. 207-777-8100.

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