The History of the Rally

The California Elks Camper Rally first got its start back in 1968 as the Southern California Elks Camper Rally. From day one, the idea has been simple: bring campers, friends, and fellow Elks together for a weekend of food, fun, games, contests, and plenty of good times—all while supporting the California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project, the Purple Pig.

As the years rolled on, the Rally kept growing. By 1998, it had become clear that “Southern California” no longer told the full story. With people coming in from all across the state (and even beyond), the name officially became the California Elks Camper Rally.

Fast forward to 2020, and the Rally had outgrown more than just its name. With so many people joining in—even those without RVs—we decided to drop “camper” from the title so everyone felt welcome. These days, you’ll see up to 350 RVs on-site, plus a big group of folks staying in nearby hotels or just coming out for the day. However you join us, the spirit of the Rally is the same: friendship, fun, and supporting a great cause.