Cross Roads of America 2025 Schedule

• All Day: Load-in

• 6:00-8:00 PM: Meet at The Restaurant at Hard Truth

This is NOT a mandatory event to attend, just a casual get together for those who are already checked into the campsite and would like to explore the town of Nashville, Indiana.  It’s a great chance to enjoy the area and connect with others, but there’s no obligation to attend 

• 9:00 PM - ?: Campfire  (Relax and mingle by the campfire)

• 11:00 PM Quiet Time

• 8:00-10:00 AM: Potluck Breakfast

• Bring a breakfast dish to share at the gathering site

• 10:00 AM - Finish:

• Welcome Bag Assembly (Volunteers needed)

• Directors’ meeting during the bag assembly

• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Free Time

• Relax, explore, or prepare for upcoming activities

• 6:00-8:00 PM: Dogs and Beer

• Hotdog bar at the gathering site for those already at the event

• 8:00 PM - ?: Campfire

• Relax and socialize around the campfire

• 11:00 PM: Quiet Time

• Pick up Welcome Bags when you arrive if you haven’t already

• All Day:

• Silent Auction: Items located at the gathering site. All proceeds go to a local charity. Winners announced Saturday at 3:00 PM

Silent auction cutoff time is 12 noon on  Saturday

• Swap Meet: Setup items in your own site and shop around Nashville Indiana 

• 8:00-10:00 AM: Coffee and Campers

• Coffee, coffee cake, and breakfast treats at the gathering site

• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Tiki Doll Hunt• Search for the hidden tiki dolls and bring them back to the gathering site for a prize!

• 1:00 PM - ?: Guided Hikes

• Meet at the gathering site

• 1:00-3:00 PM: Camper Tours

• Guided tours of manufactured campers with 10-minute limits per site, 

• 3:00-6:00 PM: Free Time

• Relax or explore the site

• 6:00 PM - ?: Meet and Greet

• Bring your favorite appetizer for sharing at  the gathering site

• Drinks available (water, wine, etc.)

• Meet your directors and sponsors

• Sponsor announcements

• 8:00 PM - ?: Campfire

• Informal social time around the campfire

• 11:00 PM: Quiet Time

• Pick up Welcome Bags when you arrive (if you haven’t already)

• All Day:

• Silent Auction continues at the gathering site. Winners announced at 3:00 PM. 

Silent auction cutoff time is 12 noon on Saturday

• Swap Meet: Setup items in your own site

• 7:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast

• Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee at the gathering site

• 9:00-10:00 AM: Dutch Oven Care Seminar

• Learn how to properly care for and maintain your Dutch oven

• 10:00-11:00 AM: Wheel Bearing Packing Seminar

• Hands-on workshop about packing wheel bearings for your camper

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Camper Tours

• Guided tours with 10-minute limits per site, diy and homebuilt campers during this tour 

• 12:00-1:00 PM: Break

• Free time to relax, eat, or network

• 1:00-2:30 PM: Builders Corner

• Hands-on building and upgrading camper projects (volunteers and builders on-site)

• 2:30-3:00 PM: Pet Care for Your Pet While Camping Seminar

• Local veterinarian presenting how to care for pets during camping trips

• 3:00-4:00 PM: Campfire Cooking Workshop

• Learn how to cook efficiently and safely over a campfire

• 4:00-5:00 PM: Dutch Oven Cook-off

• Judges at the gathering site to judge dishes made in Dutch ovens

• Participants can leave their creations for the pitch-in if desired

• 5:00-6:00 PM: Free Time

• 6:00-8:00 PM: Pitch-In Dinner

• Bring a dish to share (theme TBD) at the   gathering site

• Announcements, sponsor appreciation, and awards (e.g., Longest Distance, Best DIY Camper, Best Prefab Camper, etc.)

• Volunteer appreciation and thanks to all

• 8:00 PM - ?: Campfire 

• Relax and socialize around the campfire

• 11:00 PM: Quiet Time

• 7:00-9:00 AM: Coffee and Campers

• Coffee, coffee cake, and breakfast treats at the gathering site

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Cleanup

• Volunteers needed to help with site cleanup

• 12:00-3:00 PM: Farewells

• Final goodbyes, pack up, and head out

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!! We  have speakers lined up to give talks, so be sure to check back regularly for the most up to date schedule

• Volunteers Needed: Help will be needed for assembly of welcome bags, camper tours, and cleanup, among other activities.

• Seminars and Workshops: Ensure that participants have materials (e.g., tools for wheel bearing packing, Dutch ovens for the seminar) 

• Free Time: There will be plenty of opportunities to socialize and explore the campgrounds between scheduled events, so make sure to take advantage of the downtime.

• Quiet Time: A reminder to maintain the 11:00 PM quiet time each night.

This schedule provides a great mix of hands-on learning, social time, and relaxation, making it an exciting and engaging weekend for all participants!