What is Wing Ding?
Wing Ding is Gold Wing Road Riders Association’s (GWRRA’s) annual convention, get-together, party, etc. It is our once-a-year chance for our Members, and everyone else who wants to see the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, to gather to party! The show moves to a different city every year for five days of FUN, Food, Entertainment, Shopping, Education, Riding and Meeting old and new Friends.
Where did the name Wing Ding come from?
Why is Wing Ding held over the Labor Day Weekend in September?
How does the Home Office pick the cities that host Wing Ding?
Why should I preregister?
What does Host Hotel really mean? Is there an advantage for staying there?
What is included with my Wing Ding registration?
- Access to all entertainment events, talent show, seminars, field events, parades, opening & closing ceremonies (occasionally, there are additional charges for some special events)
- Eligibility for Door Prizes
- Full Color Pocket Guide
- Event Pin
- Eligibility for Grand Prizes
Is it better to get my hotel room through the GWRRA-endorsed Housing Bureau at the local Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)? Why?
Whom should I contact if I have a complaint about my room reservation or a problem with my room, hotel or anything else in the city?
How do I handle any issues with my Wing Ding reservations?
Contact Customer Service at 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500
I have friends who are not Members of GWRRA, can they come to Wing Ding?
If I am registered for a Rider Education course and complete it, how do I get my refund/rebate?
If for some reason I cannot make it to Wing Ding, can someone else pick up my packet?
Can my children attend Wing Ding? Is there a discount for them? Are there activities for them?
Do I need an armband for Opening Ceremonies? Other events?
Is there food available at Wing Ding?
I have been to many Wing Dings and can’t seem to do all there is to do. Why do you plan so much each year?
We compare Wing Ding to a smorgasbord and want to offer many, many options for our Members. Everyone has different tastes and our Members are no different. Some like to attend seminars and learn new things. Many like to shop. Many more like to ride in the new areas. Lots like to watch Members sing/show off at the Talent Show or just enjoy other entertainment venues. Some like to learn new lifesaving skills at our Rider Ed events. All Members like to get together and meet old/new friends. And, we hope you want to come back each year to see what you missed the year before.
Can I come to Wing Ding for just a day or two or do I have to come for all four days?
Yes, of course. We offer day passes for both Members and non-Members. ($15/day=Members, $22/day=Non-Members)
Do you charge extra for entertainment, seminars, rides, tours, etc., as many other rallies do?
What should a person do first, if they have never been to a Wing Ding?
Here’s a little checklist.
- Preregister with Home Office (Purchase tickets, Rider Ed courses, T-shirts, etc.)
- Choose/book hotel
- See if others from your Chapter are going
- Read Program (September Issue of Wing World)
- Decide what seminars are of most interest to you (before you arrive)
- Decide if you want Rider Ed. courses/classes & get registered (before you arrive)
- Make a plan for each day
- See the area
- Take the Rides
- Take ERC (for example)
- Day for shopping trade show
- Entertainment, which nights (Talent Show, 4th of July Fireworks, Welcome Party, etc.)
- Travel to Wing Ding (Enjoy the ride)
- Couple of the Year selection (Day before)
- Talent Show & Pre-Entertainment Event (Night before)
- Eat a good breakfast before going to the facility
- Pick up registration packet & T-shirts, if ordered
- Attend Opening Ceremonies
- Visit GWRRA Information Booth (Wing Ding information)
- Visit CVB Booth (Local information)
- Visit trade show
- Follow plan
- Register for next year’s Wing Ding
- Attend Closing Ceremonies
- Ride home safely