2026 Dogwood Casita & Friends Music Rally, TX - Apr 14-18, 2026

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

The dates are set for next year's Rally.  Mark your calendar and check back for updates.  Registration is now open at https://www.mfrvg.com/texas-dogwood-casita-and-friends-rally

 

April 14th thru the 18th at Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, Texas.  The theme this time will be "The Beach"  

 

The Hosts, Larry, Debbie, Mike and Patsy

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

Now that the Bluebonnet dates are set for the week after the Dogwood, it's a golden opportunity to do a "Texas Two-fer".  See some East Texas Piney Wood then travel to the Texas Hill Country!   What a deal!

 

Larry

[JacquieRogers]

I'm sure hoping we can be there.  The music rally is always so much fun--not sure we could stay for the second one but that would be fun, too.  We do have to get back and plant the garden.

 

Jacquie and Mark Rogers

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

We'll look forward to seeing you!  The week after the Dogwood rally, the Bluebonnet will be in Kerrville just 290 miles away.  Try to make the Pine Knott rally in October as it's in Grapeland at Salmon Lake as well.

 

Larry

[Mr. Big]

I'm hoping to make it to my first one next year with my wife and new 2025 SD. 

[Indiana Bryan]

We had a great time last year at Bluebonnet. This year being able to get a "Texas Two-fer" man, count us in !!! Being first time to Dogwood rally any info. like the 4w's "who what when where" to sign up would be appreciated.

[PRTexas]

I'm not Larry or Debbie but to answer your questions:

Who: anyone who enjoys playing music or just listening to others play music. 

What: Generally bluegrass, country, toe tapping fun music.  Very laid back, no stress time.

When: April 14-18, 2026 but you some folks come in Sunday or Monday for a couple more days of relaxing.

Where: Salmon Lake RV Park, Grapeland, TX

Registration usually opens sometime early in 2026.

Note the park has over 400 RV spots so everyone who wants to come, can find a spot.

 

Hope this helps.

Reine

[Indiana Bryan]

Thanks for all the info. We are not players but love kicking back and listening to you guys. In April we'll be heading that way..

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

The theme this year (our 5th year!)  will be "The Beach" so bring your flip flops and beach towels and have some fun.  There will be lots to do besides the music and we'll be making more announcements at the Pine Knot rally next week.

 

Larry and the rest of the crew

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

Registration is now open for the Dogwood rally at https://www.mfrvg.com/texas-dogwood-casita-and-friends-rally  We hope you can make it!                  

 

Larry

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

OK, it's time to start planning your trip!  While the rally officially starts on Wednesday the 15th, there will be a meet and greet at 6pm on Tuesday the 14th.  

 

As we've mentioned before, this year's theme is "Beach Bash" so flip flops, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses are all welcome!  Please no thongs!!

 

Be prepared to hear some Beach Boy song on Saturday night and maybe even some Jan and Dean with some Jimmy Buffet thrown in for good measure.  There will be raffles, door prizes, tech classes and many other events as well.

 

See you there! 

 

The gang

 

 

[Larry and Debbie Gamble]

We currently have 43 trailers signed up and counting.  We hope all do show up but we understand things happen and you might have to cancel.  That's OK but if you do have to cancel, post here or contact one of the hosts.  It really helps us manage our plans and budget!

 

Thanks, Larry and the gang.

[Richard Z H]

We were really looking forward to coming to our first rally but are having to bow out to make some family medical trips.  Hopefully we will be able to come another time.

 

Thanks for organizing it.

 

Richard & Gingy 

[Becky and Baxter]

This may be a stupid question, but would this be something that could be child friendly? Like for a 5 almost 6 h year old? My grandson is out of school that Friday so I’ll have him Thursday afternoon through Friday. I would love to go down Thursday evening and stay through Saturday but I’d have to take him with me. I realize not all events aren’t meant for kids, so I wouldn’t want to take him if it’s inappropriate. 

[CatDaddy]

9 hours ago, Becky and Baxter said:

This may be a stupid question, but would this be something that could be child friendly? Like for a 5 almost 6 h year old? My grandson is out of school that Friday so I’ll have him Thursday afternoon through Friday. I would love to go down Thursday evening and stay through Saturday but I’d have to take him with me. I realize not all events aren’t meant for kids, so I wouldn’t want to take him if it’s inappropriate. 

I can speak to the location having been there twice.  I think he'd love the park as it has many areas that are designed for young people to explore.  Certainly for the daytime you'll both enjoy it, and then there is the Crocket Nat Forest nearby...

 

As for the adult gathering I'll let the organizers speak to that.