The Seacoast Chapter of Harley Owners Group was established in 1985 with 8 founding members. Over the years we have grown into a family of over 500 members. Most of the membership hails from the seacoast region of Southern NH, Southern Maine and Northeastern Mass. We are a very diverse group of people in various jobs and stages of life. Our main goal is to have "RIDE & HAVE FUN". We are a very active chapter in and around the community.

We are very fortunate that our chapter has the continuing support and generosity of Seacoast Harley-Davidson.  The dealership goes above and beyond for us in many ways - not the least of which is the Appreciation Picnic they provide every year for our membership. If you think you might be interested in becoming a member we would love to have you. You can check us out at our business meetings as mentioned above or click on "how to join"

If you would like to contribute or know someone/businesses who may like to please click on the Sponsor Letter and Donation Letter below:

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You’re Invited

to the

2nd Annual North East State Rally Tour

August 5-8, 2009

Groton CT; North Hampton NH & Sturbridge, MA

We are in the final stretch of the preparation and planning for the North East State Rally Tour and we are so excited to host you at this year’s great event.  In this final chapter we will highlight the activities and events we have planned for you at the rally as well as the attractions of the local area.

For those not familiar with the area, the Sturbridge area of Central Massachusetts and the North East State Rally Tour invite you to step back and relax.  This area is indicative of Quintessential New England, where picturesque town commons, splendid Colonial, Federal and Victorian homes, a variety of quaint shops and some of the most spectacular country roads await you.  We’ll get to the riding and the rally experience in a minute.

We hope that either you find time during the rally or you extend your stay to enjoy one of the areas most popular, must experience attractions, Old Sturbridge Village.  It is a true living museum featuring the history, homes, crafts, farms and authentic 1830s working economy of the time.  Old Sturbridge Village is a very popular field trip for local schools systems, adults and children alike will enjoy the history lesson.

Throughout the Sturbridge Area and surrounding towns you’ll discover shops replicating the fine handcraftsmanship of the 1800’s, as well as antique dealers.  It is a wonderful place meant for meandering, with wonderful scenery at every turn, historic taverns, country inns and fine New England eateries.

The rally experience is automatically enhanced just by having it in the Sturbridge area; however we do have several exciting activities and events planned for you during the rally.  Highlighting a few:

1.                          As you know, the North East State Rally Tour is a blending of three state rallies (CT, MA/RI and NH/VT) into one, Wednesday’s kick-off events are part of the great story of this rally format and are designed for the non-hosting state rally to showcase their area.  There are two great kick-off events planned for you this year,  one in NH at Seacoast Harley Davidson in North Hampton and the other in CT at the Elks Lodge in Groton.  Both these events offer great riding and activities geared to provide a unique experience of the area.  Each kick-off event will have their own “ABC’s of Touring” banner, but remember, the banners will only be displayed at their respective sites.

2.                          Thursday’s Activities include starting your rally experience with the dealer ride-in parade, staging out of Sheldon’s Harley Davidson in Auburn Ma.; prior to the Opening Ceremonies a Fashion Show highlighting the latest Harley Davidson motor clothes, sponsored by Kelly’s Harley Davidson of Billerica, Ma

3.                          Friday’s Activities include; Ride-in Bike Show and Breakfast at Old Sturbridge Village (Breakfast must be purchased prior to rally and admission to OSV is not required); Harley Davidson 2010 Demo Fleet which will allow you to test drive a 2010 motorcycle

4.                          Saturday’s Activities include; Bike Games, and the Parade of Lights (which will be police escorted and travel through several New England towns in the area)

5.                          Traditional Rally Activities offered again this year include; a Vendor Mall, Biker Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, Dinner Buffet (advance purchase prior to rally required) and nightly entertainment and Closing Ceremonies

6.                          Weekend long activities; Great Riding, Spectacular Roads, North East State Rally Passport and Stamp Tour and some special surprises in the works.

We hope that for those already registered we have re-ignited your excitement for this rally and for those not yet registered we hope that based on all that we have outlined here and in the past articles that you will put down your newsletter and go to the website, www.maristatehogrally.com and register.  Pre-registration deadline is Friday June 19, attached for your convenience is the mail in registration form.

Also, your rally experience will be greatly enhanced if you volunteer – it is a great way to get involved and meet new people.  Please let us know if you are interested and when you would like to volunteer.

Please think about extending your stay to thoroughly enjoy this charming, quintessential New England area– you won’t be disappointed.

We look forward to seeing you in August. 

Until August, Ride Safe & Have Fun,

MA/RI State Rally Committee

CT State Rally Committee

NH/VT Rally Committee