Gophers and Cheese

Wrapping up coverage from this year's Chariots of the Gods van and vintage camper show .

Coverage from Chariots of the Gods continues!  I've been bringing my fisheye lens to van events this year and I think it's a fun way to capture interiors.  The first photo is my '78 Dodge.

Chariots of the Gods was in its 11th year and was held, as usual, in the "triangle of tranquility" in Northeast Minneapolis on August 10th, 2024.  This is the event that really got me into custom vans.  It's not a traditional vans-only truck-in as it's open to the public.  There's no big event schedule, no judging/awards... it's just a very laid back event with a couple of vendors and some live music too.  For many years, I attended by riding my motorcycle there.  It's only in the last few years that I've brought my own van and stayed the night.  Here is one of the license plates you could buy commemorating the event.  It pretty much tells you all you need to know.

The last Heavy Thursday  Summer Tour pop-up bike night of the year was held at the White Squirrel in St. Paul on August 8th.

Two weeks ago on August 6th, bike night was held at Forgotten Star Brewing , hosted by The Litas Twin Cities .  The weather was perfect (finally!) and there was a huge turnout.

Full Tilt Boogie 2024 coverage continues...

Full Tilt Boogie is always my favorite show of the year.  This year, it moved venues (again) and was held for the first time at Forgotten Star Brewing .  It was a sunny and hot day on the asphalt.  Thankfully they had cold beer inside.

On July 19th, 2024, the Full Tilt Boogie Pre-Party was held at the White Squirrel in St Paul.