UPDATE: Rise & Shine Rally (MINI Owners Only) - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pier 4, Boston MA

Meet up with fellow MINI Owners at Boston’s Pier 4 overlooking the Boston Harbor for a “rise and shine” breakfast from 8am until 10am followed by a late morning rally to the MINI Takes the States Festival at UMass Boston. Click on the rally map with points of interest below, and download the PDF with detailed directions and a printable version of the map.

Sponsored by our friends at MINI of Peabody

Do Some (Eco) Good! - Boston

EarthWorks

EarthWorks is a non-profit organization working to create a healthier and more sustainable environment in Greater Boston. The group will share background on their Urban Orchards, Outdoor Classrooms, Urban Forestry and Community Stewardship programs, and describe volunteer opportunities for the Fall, including tree planting, orchard care, and other greening projects across Boston.

Boston Headliner: Fountains of Wayne

Saturday, June 21st, 7:30 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Live on the Music Stage: Fountains of Wayne

Fountains of Wayne took America by storm in 1996 with their single “Radiation Vibe,” solidifying it as a top hit of the decade. The New York band has shown that their sound is just as relevant almost a decade later with their irresistibly catchy 2003 hit “Stacy’s Mom”. Their newest album Traffic and Weather received a four star review by Rolling Stone and is reestablishing the band as a definite force to be reckoned with in 2008.

MINI Owner Meet & Greet Party - Boston

Friday, June 20th, 7:30 – 10:30 pm

F1 Boston, Braintree, MA

As MINI owners, you obviously know a thing a two about how to handle a sharp curve. So here’s your chance to put your technical motoring talents and guts to the test with some fast paced, adrenaline charged Go-Kart racing. Bring your MINI key fob to get you and up to 3 friends in on the fun.

7:30      MINI Owner Meet and Greet
8:30      Go-Kart Races
10:30      Take off your helmet, racing’s over. Head back to the hotel or into the city and grab a pint at one of Boston’s many historic pubs.

Rise & Shine Rally (MINI Owners Only) - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pier 4, Boston MA

Meet up with fellow MINI Owners at Boston’s Pier 4 overlooking the Boston Harbor for a “rise and shine” breakfast from 8am until 10am followed by a late morning rally to the MINI Takes the States Festival at UMass Boston. Everyone will get a rally map with points of interest along the way, and maybe a few other little surprises too.

Sponsored by our friends at MINI of Peabody

MINI Cross Course - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Spend some quality time with your MINI by pushing it to the limit on this aggressive auto-cross course our friends at Automobile, Motor Trend and European Car will have waiting for you. Of course your MINI enjoys motoring on almost any road out there, but trust us. It’s truly happiest when it’s chewing up tight turns as fast as it can.

Future MINI Owners Adrenaline Drive - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Better than coffee -- wake up with an adrenaline filled MINI test-drive through an aggressive auto-cross course set up by our friends at Automobile, Motor Trend and European Car.

PLEASE NOTE: Online registration for this activity is mandatory to reserve your spot. And please plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled driving slot to allow time for sign-in.

Festival Fun Zone - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Rock Climbing Wall

Scale great heights, get a little exercise and a killer view of the festival from the top of the Rock Climbing Wall from our friends at Men’s Heath magazine. Fun for all ages. Just don’t tire yourself out before your MINI’s run on the autocross track.

Mountain Bike Stunt Show

MINIs are the most fun you can have on four wheels. But stunt master, Jeff Lenosky, will show how much fun you can have on two. Brought to by the good folks at Outside Magazine.

Free Massages

After you’ve climbed the wall and run your MINI through its paces on the autocross course, your shoulders will be grateful for a little TLC on the massage chairs. Be sure to thank our friends at BestLife magazine for the relaxation session.

Carnival Games, Caricatures, Tattoos

Fun for all ages with lots of carnival activities and games to play.

MINI Market - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Check out a few other options for the Motoring lifestyle from:
   -   SIRIUS Satellite Radio
   -   MINI MotoringGear
   -   MC2 Magazine
   -   Ridemakerz Radio Control MINIs
   -   MINI Financial Services
   -   Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Video Game / Game Crazy Gaming Experience

Live Music on the Music Stage - Boston

Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm & Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

See and hear great live performances all day by a wide range of bands and musicians. Including our headline attraction Saturday night: Fountains of Wayne

Local Live Music Schedule

Saturday, June 21st
12:30 pm Brian Bergeron
1:45 pm The Animal Closet
3:00 pm DJ
5:30 pm MidAtlantic

Sunday, June 22nd
11:00 am Illinois
2:00 pm Bear Hands

Brought to you by some of the coolest folks in the world over at:

Story Time With Rauno Aaltonen - Boston

Saturday, June 21st & Sunday, June 22nd - During Festival Hours, Specific time TBA

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

Hear captivating tales of Motoring glory from the Flying Finn, a worldwide legend of motor sport. Racing everything from speed boats to motorcycles and Classic Minis over his career, Rauno piloted many a car to the champions circle, taking home coveted titles in the European Rally Championship, Finnish Rally Championship and Monte Carlo Rally.

Chalk Talk With Grassroots Motorsports - Boston

Saturday, June 21st & Sunday, June 22nd - During Festival Hours, Specific time TBA

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

A Q & A session with the Editor of Grassroots Motorsports Magazine can teach you economical, go-fast tricks and performance techniques. Learn why your MINI is a modern classic, tips for picking the right racing school, driving in the rain and more. Great prep for your own heart-pumping spin through the MINI Cross course.

Festival Awards - Boston

Sunday, June 22nd, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

UMass Boston, Dorchester, MA

When you get to the festival, sign up for the MINI Owner Awards and you might be recognized for one of these motoring accomplishments: Vanity Award, Road Warrior, Tall Person - Little MINI, Wild Card, and I'm Not Afraid to be Noticed.

It’s always fun when MINI Owners get involved.