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Western Motor Home Association 26th Annual Rally Under Way in Indio

The Western Motor Home Association started its 26th annual rally, dubbed "Dog Patch USA," in Indio on Wednesday.

The gathering, scheduled Jan. 8 through Jan. 12 at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival grounds, includes entertainment, a parade, a women's tea and fashion show, seminars, exhibits, socials and a pet fashion show, according to organizers.

Motorhomes were planned to be on display starting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, and displays and exhibits are expected to open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, according to organizers.

The parade is scheduled at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The Desert Sun reported that at least 1,300 motorhomes are expected for the gathering.

The Western Motor Home Association is part of the Cincinnati-based Family Motor Coach Association, an international group for people who own and use motorhomes. The FMCA has more than 80,000 member families, according to its website.

Admission is $8 for FMCA members and $10 for non-members. For more info visit www.wafmca.com.

Reported by City News Service


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