Upcoming events.

Rover Revival
Jul
11
to Jul 14

Rover Revival

A weekend of Land Rovers, camping, trail rides and campfires. This is a family and dog friendly event. Primitive camping exclusively for Land Rovers at Hendersons Hideaway Camp Ground (home of The Pilgrimage VT annual event) in South Royalton, VT. This 1st annual event will be epic! DORC-NH is both a sponsor and some members are assisting the creation of one of New England’s truly unique Land Rover only event. Trail rides each day can be done on your own (maps and rating system provided) as well as guided if you prefer to let the route be determined by knowledgable and capable folks. Information coming soon so stay tuned…..

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Discover Wild New Hampshire Day
Apr
20

Discover Wild New Hampshire Day

DORC-NH will have select rigs on display! Bring the family to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's biggest community event of the year!

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a fun way for the whole family to explore New Hampshire’s wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions. Browse educational exhibits presented by environmental and conservation organizations from throughout the state. See live animals, big fish, and trained falcons. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and B-B gun shooting. Watch retriever dogs in action. Get creative with hands-on craft activities for the kids. Plus, check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is hosted by Fish and Game and sponsored in part by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire.

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Winter Romp
Feb
15
to Feb 19

Winter Romp

Come join fellow Land Rover enthusiasts from all over at the 2023 Winter Romp weekend. This is a Land Rover only event. Many DORCs will be attending. Discounts have been set up for lodging at the Lockwood Hotel and the Waterville Grand in Waterville, ME. For more information check out WINTERROMP

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Destination Defender
Nov
10
to Nov 12

Destination Defender

Destination Defender is a weekend festival designed for Defender owners and enthusiasts. The weekend includes curated adventure activities, off-road experiences, camping, live music, workshops and an evening to honor this year's Defender Service Award winners. Location: Sommerville, TX

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The Pilgrimage Vehicle Based Overland Tavel Weekend
Oct
5
to Oct 8

The Pilgrimage Vehicle Based Overland Tavel Weekend

The Pilgrimage is one of the largest gatherings of like minded off-road and overland enthusiasts in the Northeast. Our participants come from all over the US and drive all sorts of vehicles ranging from Brand New Defenders to early American 4x4s. This will be DORC-NH’s 2nd year attending this awesome event.

Registration includes 1 vehicle and all passengers, a primitive campsite at Henderson’s Hideaway, access to merchandise, raffles, vendor areas and most-importantly our custom curated maps of Vermont’s extensive Class IV road network. Map routes are pre-run by our staff regularly and updated with obstacle notes, difficulty ratings and notable waypoints. Pilgrimage Information

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Dinner with DORCs
Sep
14

Dinner with DORCs

You're Invited to Dinner with DORCs

Dear Members,

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you and your family for an evening of dining, great company, and delightful conversations at our upcoming DORC dinner event. As a valued member, your presence will certainly add to the charm of the evening.

Date: Sep 14

Time: 6:30-8:30

Venue: WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery 853 Lafayette Rd Hampton NH 03842

This event is a perfect opportunity to socialize, network, and share enjoyable moments with fellow DORC members who share your passion for Land Rovers. WHYM also plays music bingo on Thursday nights to entertain any family members that aren’t as excited to discuss Land Rovers and such.

Kindly RSVP through FB so we can inform WHYM and make the necessary arrangements to accommodate you and your guests comfortably.

We eagerly anticipate your presence at Dinner with DORCs and look forward to sharing an evening of camaraderie.

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August Trail Ride
Aug
20

August Trail Ride

We are hosting our all Land Rover models August Trail Ride on Sunday the 20th. The terrain will be mostly green to blue difficulty (check out our resource page for trail type classifications). A fun day traveling through Epping, Epsom and ending in Barnstead, NH. Bring the family and the dog! We will be pre-running this trail in the next week and will announce a staging location as soon as that’s done. Please RSVP to either our DORC-NH FaceBook page (event posting) or EMAIL us .

What to Expect:

  • Fun, dirt, mud and bumps

  • Convoy style travel (Trail Leader and Tail Gunner with all participants in radio contact)

  • Learning your vehicle’s capabilities as well as how to navigate slight obstacles and choose the best travel lines

Suggested Gear:

  • weather appropriate footwear and clothing (always wear closed toe shoes)

  • GMRS radio (we have extras in case, check out our resource page on how to obtain one with FCC licensing)

  • Basic Recover Gear Kit (recovery straps, soft or hard shackles, gloves and know where your recover points are on your vehicle)

  • Water and snacks

  • Bug Spray, Sun Block and any medications you may personally need

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ANARC Land Rover Diamond Jubilee
Jun
14
to Jun 18

ANARC Land Rover Diamond Jubilee

Land Rover celebrates its 75th birthday in 2023.

Join hundreds of North American enthusiasts at the ANARC Diamond Jubilee!

June 14-18, 2023

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

2000 NYS Rt. 392

Cortland, NY 13045

The event will feature informational seminars, friendly competitions, off-road driving, and the chance to enjoy our Land Rovers vehicles with both new and old friends! DORC-NH is a proud member club of ANARC and will be attending. Let us know if you wish to attend. Entrance is only open to ANARC member clubs and their members .

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June Trail Ride
Jun
3

June Trail Ride

A mild green with blue sections of trail, capable for stock Land Rovers. GMRS/FRS radio required. Come out for the 1st trail ride of the season and have some fun. The only major requirements are as stated above GMRS/FRS radio in each vehicle and you must drive a Land Rover (all models welcome). Meeting spot at 9am: Dunkin’ Donuts 427 Stark Hwy, Weare, NH 03281

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Cars & Coffee @ Land Rover Bedford
May
21

Cars & Coffee @ Land Rover Bedford

Join fellow members at the Sunday Cars & Coffee, happening at our club sponsor and partner Land Rover Bedford. This event always draws amazing vintage and modern Land Rovers, as well as many other great automobiles. Join us for a wonderful social get together, see some old friends and meet some new ones!

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DORC-NH Off-Road Clinic Day
Apr
29

DORC-NH Off-Road Clinic Day

DORC-NH members can partake in a day of off road instruction with the amazing expert staff at the Land Rover VT Experience Center. A 3/4 day of instruction in off road driving, techniques of recovery, trail communication/hand signals for spotting and ways to evaluate the trail/obstacles and choose the best line. Lunch will be provided on the trail. Discounted hotel rates will be secured in Manchester, VT for those that wish to enjoy a full weekend in Vermont. Please email dorcnh@gmail.com to reserve your spot, spots are limited.

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Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
Apr
15

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day

We are supporting our community charity partners Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire and New Hampshire Fish & Game at this family friendly community event.

  • DORC-NH will have 3 vehicles and table set up inside the tent, so stop by and say hello! (t-shirts and club stickers will be available for purchase or pickup).

  • Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a fun way for the whole family to explore New Hampshire's wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions. Browse educational exhibits presented by environmental and conservation organizations from throughout the state.

  • See live animals, big fish and trained falcons.

  • Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying and B-B gun shooting. Watch retriever dogs in action. Get creative with hands-on craft activities for the kids. Plus, check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets. https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/events/dwnh.html

  • Come help support our partners.

  • Location: 11 Hazen Drive, Concord NH

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March Land Rover         Trail Ride
Mar
18

March Land Rover Trail Ride

We are excited to announce our 2nd Trail Ride with Rich Banfield and Banfield Off-Road Adventures. This will be our last gasp at a winter ride with Rich and his crew guiding. Our first run with Banfield Off-Road Adventures in January was a great time with 9 fellow DORCs (new defenders, classic defenders and even an LR4). Bring your LR and let’s run some trails, have some adventures and share some laughs and memories!

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VT Land Rover Experience - Owner's Day
Mar
5

VT Land Rover Experience - Owner's Day

Throughout the year, we're proud to feature exclusive Owner's Day events at Land Rover Experience Vermont. Unique from typical Experience Center experiences, these events encourage owners to bring and drive their own vehicle, and spend the day with other Land Rover owners.

Your Experience Includes:

  • - Light Breakfast

  • - Welcome

  • - Expert Instruction

  • - Brief overview of vehicle technologies

  • - Terrain covered: steep inclines, declines, mud and ruts, water crossings, rock crawl and various obstacles

  • - Lunch

  • - Certificate of Completion and Gift

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Winter Romp
Feb
16
to Feb 19

Winter Romp

Come join us at this amazing Land Rover tradition in Waterville, ME. Have you ever wanted to truly test your Land Rover’s abilities in winter conditions? This extremely fun, community focused event is a LR tradition in New England. It is a “choose your own adventure” style event with all levels of trails set in a wonderful quaint Maine town. Come join fellow DORCs and meet other Defender owners from all over the eastern seaboard.

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January Trail Run w Banfield Off-Road
Jan
28

January Trail Run w Banfield Off-Road

We are having a winter trail ride this coming Saturday the 28th of January with Rich Bafield, expert guide and head of Banfield Offroad. This will be staging in Royalston, MA at 9am (finishing in Richmond, NH). We will hit the trails by 9:30am. FRS radio channel 8 and GRMS Channel 16 if you have a licensed GMRS radio. Expect trail levels: Green, Yellow and some Blues. For those of you joining us for the Winter Romp (February in ME), this will be a great warm up for any newly installed mods or to re-familiarize yourself with wheeling in snow and ice. Please bring recovery gear, warm clothing, extra water and 1st aid kit if you have them. If you have chains throw them in as well, you never know! There is a $10 per rig fee for this one.

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Illuminated Holiday Parade
Dec
3

Illuminated Holiday Parade

The City of Portsmouth, NH hosts its annual tree lighting ceremony followed by the annual Illuminated Holiday Parade. This is a fun, family focused event to ring in the Holiday Season. DORC-NH will be participating this year for the first time! We will be bringing our vehicles down (new and old) and the goal is to decorate them outlandishly in Holiday pageantry full of bright colorful lights. Details for staging and signup will be provided prior to the event to make sure it’s a fun and successful time. We ask that each vehicle’s participants bring defender toys (Matchbox Cars) or candy to hand out along the parade route.

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Destination Defender
Nov
12
to Nov 13

Destination Defender

Join DORC-NH members in attending Destination Defender happing November 12-13th in beautiful Hudson Valley, NY. This Defenders only event will honor the heritage of Land Rover Defenders and include off-roading, musical acts, food experiences and so much more. We will be camping for this event and hope to have you join us. Bring the kids and the dog for a fun fall getaway.

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October Ride for NHF&G
Oct
16

October Ride for NHF&G

Come ride with DORC-NH as we get ready to close out the NH Class VI road season. This will be a mostly green trail ride, stock Defenders are welcomed and encouraged. A fun wooded run with some rocks and some mud bogs, nothing too difficult. Anyone interested we can all grab lunch together afterwards. Non-members encouraged to come check us out! We ask for a $25 donation to DORC-NH which will go to Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire which benefits the NHF&G. Please RSVP to dorcnh@gmail.com .

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The Pilgrimage
Oct
6
to Oct 9

The Pilgrimage

The Pilgrimage is one of the largest gatherings of like minded off-road and overland enthusiasts in the Northeast. Our participants come from all over the US and drive all sorts of vehicles ranging from Brand New Defenders to early American 4x4s.

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Cars & Coffee
Aug
14

Cars & Coffee

JLR Bedford is proudly opening up their lot to host this FREE vehicle enthusiast event once again. So, join us for our second Cars and Coffee of the year at Jaguar Land Rover Bedford on Sunday, August 14th!

All makes and models are welcome but come and see some of the best British name plates your neighbors and friends are keeping on the road today!

It will be great to gather outside again in the sunshine, see friendly faces, make new acquaintances and enjoy the time honored tradition of drinking coffee while admiring our favorite vehicles from yesterday and today.

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