Every year, people from across the U.S. and Canada who enjoy the “Airstream lifestyle” get together for a week and more of camaraderie, fun and fellowship. This year, they’ve rolled into Sedalia.
The advance workers for the Wally Byam Caravan Club International rally started setting up camp and preparing for the annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. The bulk of the Airstream aficionados are expected to arrive this weekend at the west campground at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Official registration begins Monday.
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