Amerivespa 2022 in the Twin Cities
We feel so fortunate to have hosted AMERIVESPA 2022 this past Summer in our fair Twin Cities!
From June 22-26, 2022 we hosted around 400 scooterists from all over the country for rides, games, and fun. For a glimpse into the rally schedule, rides & events, check out the Amerivespa Rally Landing Page which was shared with attendees.
Amerivespa is an annual rally that moves across the country organized with local clubs in partnership with Vespa Club of America. Amerivespa 2023 will be held in Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information, please check out the Amerivespa site by clicking HERE.
Our next rally will be LAND OF 10,000 SCOOTS 2023 - details coming in the next few months.
ALL ARE WELCOME at our club events and rallies! All types of scooters, all ages. We’ll ride, we’ll hang, we’ll make new friends and catch up with old ones, too.
Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest!
AMERIVESPA SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd
5:00 pm Meet & Greet
Amerivespa kicks off with the traditional Meet & Greet. We’ll be gathering at BAUHAUS BREW LABS located at 1315 Tyler St. NE, Minneapolis. The Animales BBQ food truck will be on site and there will be lots of stuff to be given away. Thanks to our evening sponsor Scooterwest. Stop by and meet Robot!
8:00pm
The Meet & Greet officially ends, but feel free to stick around as Bauhaus will be hosting their regular Wednesday Night Trivia.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd
8:00am Registration Opens
The Registration room is located on the first floor of the Delta by Marriot Hotel at 1330 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
9:00am Welcome Message and Ride Descriptions
9:30am Rides Begin (Please arrive 20 minutes before ride departure times)
9:30am Grand Rounds Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
9:30am All Saint Paul Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
10:00am Stillwater Ride departs from hotel (all day ride)
10:30am Bridges Ride departs from hotel (all day ride)
1:30pm Afternoon Rides Depart (Please arrive 20 minutes before ride departure times)
Grand Rounds Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
All Saint Paul Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
5:00pm Registration Closes
6:00pm Tiki Party at Grumpy’s Roseville sponsored by Pinasco
This Tiki-themed luau will be held at Grumpy’s in Roseville, located at 2801 Snelling Ave. The evening will feature free appetizers, 8-Ball Billiards Tournament and prizes for the best Hawaiian shirt/outfit.
6:30pm 8-Ball Billiards Tournament begins at Grumpy’s Roseville
7:30pm Hawaiian shirt/outfit contest begins at Grumpy’s Roseville
FRIDAY, JUNE 24th
8:00am Registration Opens
The Registration room is located on the first floor of the Delta by Marriot Hotel at 1330 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
9:00am Welcome Message and Ride Descriptions Begin
9:30am Rides Begin (Please arrive 20 minutes before ride departure times)
9:30am Vintage Ride departs from hotel (all day ride)
9:30am Grand Rounds Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
9:30am All Saint Paul Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
10:00am Lake Minnetonka Ride departs from hotel (all day ride)
10:00am Cheddar Run departs from hotel (all day ride)
10:30am Bridges Ride departs from hotel (all day ride)
1:30pm Afternoon Rides Depart (Please arrive 20 minutes before ride departure times)
Grand Rounds Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
All Saint Paul Ride departs from hotel (half day ride)
4:15pm Author Eric Dregni presentation in the Amerivespa Registration Room
Scooter historian and author of the book entitled The Scooter Bible: The Ultimate History and Encyclopedia, will give a multi-media presentation in the registration room.
5:00pm Presidents Dinner for Chapter Club Presidents
6:00pm Party at Spring Street Tavern
Located at 355 Monroe Street NE in Minneapolis. The party will feature scooter trivia and a live performance by The Shackletons, a rock band out of the Twin Cities rooted in the rich influence of the “Minnesota Sound”. Enjoy free appetizers. Thank you to our evening sponsor Scooterville.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25th
8:00am Registration Opens
The Registration room is located on the first floor of the Delta by Marriot Hotel at 1330 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
8:00am Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Chapter Clubs
This meeting takes place at the Sunbelt Advisors suite, in the building located immediately to the West of the Delta Hotel. 1300 Godward St. NE #6000, Minneapolis. All active card-carrying members of VCOA are welcome to attend.
10:00am Welcome Message and Ride Description
10:15am Ride to The Big Show departs hotel for Long Lake Pavilion
11am – 4pm Long Lake Regional Park, located at 1500 Old Hwy 8 NW, New Brighton, is host to the Saturday Big Show events including the Concours d’Elegance, scooter games, and vendor expo. Food trucks will be on-site all day.
12:30pm Live Q&A with Robot from Scooterwest / Long Lake Regional Park
1:00pm Slow Race sponsored by Leo’s South / Long Lake Regional Park
2:00pm Raffle / Long Lake Regional Park
2:30pm Minn-khana sponsored by Leo’s South / Long Lake Regional Park
6:00pm Cocktail reception at Como Lakeside Pavilion
1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul
7:00pm Banquet/Awards at Como Lakeside Pavilion
1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul
9:00pm Post Banquet Pinball Party sponsored by Falling Knife Brewery
783 Harding St. NE, Minneapolis
SUNDAY, JUNE 26th
9:00am – 12:00pm Free Send-off Breakfast presented by Go Moto
The friendly folks at this local scooter/motorcycle shop, located at 3346 Washington Ave. N, will have coffee, juice, and pastries available. An informal ride to the breakfast will depart the Delta hotel parking lot at 9:00am.
11:00am Vespa Parade Day Ride
Join us for the last ride of the weekend as we celebrate Vespa Parade Day. This ride departs from Go Moto at 11am and will end at the hotel.