Retro / Vintage Trailer Fest Again Hits Oregon Coast, Bringing the Kitsch to Florence

Published 09/20/2026 at 8:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Florence, Oregon) – Talk a walk on the retro side this coming weekend as one little Oregon coast town gets big on the kitsch 'n cool. (Courtesy photos)

Florence will filled to the brim with the retro camping scene as the 9th annual Goin' with the Flo Vintage Trailer Rally and Community Open House returns to Heceta Beach RV Park. Dozens of restored and in-progress vintage travel trailers will be on display Saturday, September 26, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at 4636 Heceta Beach Road, near the intersection with Rhododendron Drive.

9th Annual Goin' with the Flo Vintage Trailer Rally - Saturday, September 26, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at 4636 Heceta Beach Road

The event is free and open to all ages, and it's one of those quirky delights only Oregon's coastline can conjure up.

“This is about celebrating the spirit of vintage camping and the artistry of restoration,” said organizer Terry Hankins. “The trailers are all so different. Some are quite rare and have such interesting histories.”

Hankins said that vintage hot rods and classic cars will roll in around noon to stage alongside the trailers.

Visitors will be able to tour trailers ranging from fully refurbished showpieces to works still in progress, while meeting owners who enjoy sharing stories about restoration, travel, and keeping these mid-century rigs roadworthy.

Hankins noted that Florence's reputation as “Oregon's Coastal Playground” makes it an ideal backdrop for a retro-themed weekend.

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“Golf, fishing, crabbing, sandboarding, riding the dunes on an ATV - and thinking within the context of ‘retro,' it's also a super town for antiquing and thrifting. If you're thinking of a weekend getaway, this makes for a great time to come out and play.”

Then there's the official nod to one of the state's more notoriously hilarious historic moments thrown in the mix. Terry and her husband Dan operate Exploding Whale Beach Camp, home to three classic rentable Airstreams and a 1960s Streamline.

For more information about Goin' with the Flo, call or text Terry Hankins at 541-999-3078, email xplodingwhale@gmail.com, or search Facebook for “9th Annual Goin' with the Flo Vintage Trailer Rally.” For directions or reservations, contact Heceta Beach RV Park at 541-997-7664.

Every year, Florence celebrates Exploding Whale Day in November, honoring the town's infamous contribution to Oregon coast lore. Look for announcements on that soon.

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