Party Time
LRM take a look at 11 of the best Land Rover events from around the world – which one will you be attending?
SIERRA NEVADA, USA 13-16 September
How do you create the biggest event for Land Rover fans in the US? Well, the Western National Land Rover Rally, a collaborative effort of multiple Land Rover clubs/groups from the west, is putting together guided trails, team challenges, guest speakers, a vehicle raffle and live music over a four-day period all in a fab location. wnlrr.com
SURIA, SPAIN 28-30 September
Fancy a summer party in Spain? Why not plan a trip to the annual Land Rover Party held in the town of Súria, near Barcelona? Organisers have told us that they will be upping the ante this year as they celebrate 70 years of Land Rover. Miles and miles of off-road tracks, trade fair, things for the kids, camping and did we mention the party? landroverparty.com
SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL 15-18 November
They love their Land Rovers in Brazil. In fact, fans will drive from all over South America to attend this year’s 10th Encontro Land Rover Brasil. You can read more about the 2017 event in the January 2018 issue of LRM. eventbrite.com.br/e/10o-encontro-landrover-brasil-2018-tickets-39403800829
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND 20-22 April
The Land Rover Series I Club will be returning to Amsterdam, where it all began in 1948. Event already fully booked. lrsoc.com
THAUMIERS, FRANCE 28-30 April
The French organisers of the Jubilé de Platine are calling it a ‘party to celebrate 70 years of Land Rover’. Stay in the large bivouac, drive some trails, buy some parts, take a look at the special parade or just hang out with French Landy lovers. eternal-vehicles
AGULHAS, SOUTH AFRICA 30 March – 3 April
Camp near the most southern point of Africa when attending the Tip of Africa Land Rover 70th Birthday Bash. agulhaslandrover.co.za
PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 29 April – 3 May
Legendary explorer and Land Rover ambassador Kingsley Holgate will be leading a convoy of Land Rovers through the ages from Pietermaritzburg through Swaziland and onto Mozambique. They will be doing humanitarian and conservation work along the way. kingsleyholgate.com
COOMA, AUSTRALIA 30 March – 2 April
If Phil Bashall (LRM columnist and Dunsfold Collection trustee) and Michael Bishop (Land Rover Heritage) are going Down Under for this then it is probably going to be something a little special. Attractions include navigation trial, 4WD industries showground motorkhana, tag along trips, off-road trial, LRE terrapods and cool merch. We suspect there might be a BBQ or two, swags and a couple of cold Fosters. landrover70thcooma.com
RED WHARF BAY, ANGLESEY, WALES 22-24 June
The Land Rover Series I Club will be holding its Back to the Bay 70th Anniversary rally in Red Wharf Bay, Wales. lrsoc.com
KELMARSH, ENGLAND 27 – 29 July
Come and see a unique parade of Land Rovers at Kelmarsh: The Original Land Rover Show. Organisers say that their parade of 70 Land Rovers will have a representative from each of the 70 years of Land Rover production. We can’t wait! kelmarshlandrovershow.com
BILLING, ENGLAND 30 June – 1 July
Be a part of the Lancaster Insurance Guinness World Record attempt for the largest parade of Land Rover/range Rovers! It will be held at the Billing Off-road Show. Click on the website to register now. thebillingoffroadexperience. co.uk