Fargo Red River Horseless Carriage Club
Welcome to the Fargo Red River Horseless Carriage Club, your premiere source for information on Horseless Carriage Club of America car shows and swap meets in North Dakota!
Here you will find information on the region’s branch of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, as well as information on cars and parts for sale, information about the national organization, and a photo gallery from some of our shows and swap meets.
Next Club Meeting:
When: Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Time: 5 - 5:30 PM
Where: Joe's NEW Shop in Hawley
General Meeting Information: Joe will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments and utensils. Please bring a dish to share or a dessert, also bring your own beverage. Meeting and fellowship to follow the meal.
Any questions or for directions contact Joe at 701-238-4992
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2023 Fall Tour:
Contact Name: Cody Wangen / 701-552-2780
Dates: June 9-11, 2023 - we will be leaving around 8am from Village Inn in Moorhead
Location: New Ulm, MN
Hotel:
Group Name: Horseless Carriage Club
10 rooms reserved until 5/1/23
Best Western Plus New Ulm Phone: 507-359-2941
2101 S Broadway St. Arrive 6/9/23 (Check-In: 3:00 PM CST)
New Ulm, MN 56073 Depart 6/11/23 (Check-Out: 12:00 PM CST)
Group Name: Horseless Carriage Club
10 rooms reserved until 5/1/23
$159.00 per night
Comments: Please cancel 30 days prior to your arrival to avoid penalty charges.
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2023 Midwest Tour:
Hosts: Sioux Falls Regional Group
Location: Black Hills / Custer, SD area
Contact Names:
Larry & Shirley Snuttjer Glyndon & Mary Knutson
larrysnuttjer@sio.midco.net Knutgm45@gmail.com
605-351-5385 605-660-0492
Dates:
Registration -
Sunday September 10 from 4PM - 8PM (early arrivals)
Monday, September 11 from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (if needed for late arrivals)
Tour Dates: September 11-14
Overview:
65th Annual HCCA Midwest Tour
September 11-14, 2023, Black Hills South Dakota
Hosted by the Sioux Falls Regional Group
Registration will be at the Hotel Sunday, September 10th from 4-8 pm for early arrivals and Monday from 7:30-8:30 am if needed for late arrivals.
Monday: We will drive to Crazy Horse Memorial where you can view the mountain carving from the veranda or from the wall of windows. Also you can enjoy cultural performances (11:30 and 1:30). We will have lunch at the Laughing Water Restaurant and enjoy the Native American Taco Bar. After leaving Crazy Horse, we will drive Needles Scenic Byway. It is located within 71,000 acres of Custer State Park and is an impressive 14 mile stretch that includes sharp turns, narrow tunnels, granite spires and world class views. This will take us back to Custer through the park. You can enjoy a variety of eating places in Custer for your evening meal. Needles highway is about a 60 minute drive. Approximately 48 miles.
Tuesday: We will drive to Deadwood, SD enjoying the Black Hills scenery on the way. We will gather at the Deadwood Visitors Center where we can park our cars. You will want to stop inside the visitors center and learn about Deadwood which was established in 1876. This wild west town is where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane roamed the streets. You can enjoy the downtown and see the sights here. There are a number of things to do including the Adams House, Days of 76 Museum and Mt. Moriah Cemetary where Wild Bill and Calamity Jane are buried. You may also want to see Saloon #10 where Wild Bill was killed. The drive back will be through beautiful Spearfish Canyon as we head back to Custer to our hotel. We will have lunch in Deadwood. This will be a longer day of approximately 150 miles.
Wednesday: We drive to Mt. Rushmore National Monument, America’s Shrine to Democracy. The park has reserved the upper parking lot for our group. Mt Rushmore Memorial features the 60 ft faces of four great American presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. As you enter, you are welcomed walking beneath the proud waving colors of 56 U.S. states and territories on your way to the Grand View Terrace and Presidential trail. After leaving Mt. Rushmore we will go to Keystone, SD and enjoy the town. When we leave Keystone we will drive the Old Hill City Road to Hill City, SD. This a scenic slow winding road that crosses the 1880 train track numerous times. You will want to watch for the train at the crossings. We will ride the 1880 Steam Train from Hill City to Keystone. Take your time and enjoy Hill City and then head back to Custer. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Approximately 60 miles.
Thursday: We will head to Custer State Park where our first stop is the visitor center. We will drive the Wildlife Loop and enjoy the sites and the wildlife. Custer State Park is a Wildlife Preserve. It’s South Dakotas largest state park named after Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. The park covers 71,000 acres of hilly terrain and is home to 1300 bison that roam the park which they share with big horn sheep, elk and curious burros. Then we will drive back to Iron Mountain Road that has 17 miles of stone tunnels, pigtail bridges that wind round and round to the summit that has a view of Mt. Rushmore. We will take our final drive back to Custer. Our banquet will be that evening,. Approximately 70 miles.
The tour is open to all cars older than 30 years. HCCA membership is needed to qualify for the Regional Awards voted on by tour participants. One peoples choice award is for a pre 1916 car and one award is for 1942 and older car.
Please pass this information on to anyone who would like to participate and send us their email or mailing address and phone number.
We look forward to seeing you!
Thank You,
Glyndon & Mary Knutson Larry & Shirley Snuttjer
Knutgm45@gmail.com larrysnuttjer@sio.midco.net
605-660-0492 605-351-5385
APRIL 15, 2023 UPDATE:
Due to a change in hotel management, we need to alter the hotel accommodations. Of our original block of rooms, we have lost 10. There are 10 rooms currently still available at a rate of $159.00 per night at the Comfort Inn. We have arranged for 10 additional rooms at the Best Western Hotel at a rate of $142.00 per night. This hotel is directly across the street from the Comfort Inn. There is adequate trailer parking at both hotels. When you make your reservations, remember to state that you are with the Sioux Falls Horseless Carriage Club.
Comfort Inn & Suites
339 W. Mt Rushmore Rd.
Custer, SD
605-673-3221
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
310 W Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD
605-673-2275
When these rooms are sold out, there are no additional rooms available in the immediate area. Many of the hotels are totally booked for these dates. we look forward to seeing you on the tour.
Glyndon Knutson
knutgm45@gmail.com
605-660-0492
Larry Snuttjer
larrysnuttjer@sio.midco.net
605-351-5385
Registration:
65th Annual HCCA Midwest Regional Tour
September 11-14, 2023, Black Hills South Dakota
Hosted by the Sioux Falls Regional Group HCCA
Name of entrant ____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Horseless Carriage ____________________________________________________________________
Year Make Model Body Style
Cell Number -- Driver ____________________ Passenger ___________________
Email address _______________________________________________________
HCCA Membership # ______________________ is necessary to be eligible for the Regional HCCA Award voted on by tour participants.
Tour Fee #________adults $250.00 Name of passengers ___________________
# ______ Children (under 10 free) Names of children ______________________
TOTAL enclosed Make check payable to Sioux Falls HCCA
Registration deadline is August 9, 2023
Make your reservations by calling Comfort Inn & Suites, 339 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730. 605-673-3221. Tell them you are with the Sioux Falls Horseless Carriage Club. Room Rate is 159.00 per night (plus taxes). Available for a standard King or Two Queen Guest Room. Please make your reservations by August 9, 2023 (then the block of rooms will be released and the room rate will change.) Block of rooms is from Sunday, September 10 arrive and depart Friday, September 15, 2023.Name of Insurance carrier ________________________________________________ Agent __________________________________
I agree that the Sioux Falls Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, its officers, sponsors or membership will not be held liable for any accidents or injuries incurred while I or any of my passengers participate in this tour on September 11-14, 2023 in Custer, SD and surrounding area.
Signed by entrant______________________________________________________________ Date__________________________
Mail completed form to:
Glyndon & Mary Knutson, 903 So. 7th Street, Beresford, SD 57004
Email knutgm45@ gmail.com
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Contact Joe Hesse or Pat Hanggi for more club information
Joe Hesse
6005 64th Ave S
Horace, ND 58047
701-277-1860 or 701-238-4992
Pat Hanggi
7090 64th Ave S
Horace, ND 58047
701-282-3622 or 701-388-1574
