The World’s Greatest Annual OpenAir Back Roads Tour!  AUG 21-24, 2025Established in 1993 as The Wisconsin Convertible Classic – (1993-2005) the tour was reorganized as OpenAir Tours in 2006 and the 19th OpenAir Tour in 2025 will mark 31 years of exhilarating open-air touring. The “OpenAir Classic” tour is limited to 200 convertibles (including topless Jeeps, roadsters, classics, spyders, of any make or vintage)  that hit the road on the 3rd “full” weekend (Thurs-Sun) every August. Tour destination headquarters and routes in Wisconsin and adjacent states change each year. Routes explore the spectacular, off the beaten path “blue highways” that showcase the finest drives, scenery, attractions, and outstanding communities of the American Midwest. Members get first option to sign-up for the tour and then it’s open to the public to join. For membership and details of current tour plan ( Eau Claire WI in 2025) visit www.OpenAirTours.com. Registration period opens for about 10 days for OAC members in late-May/Early June then any members or non-members may register for the tour  until 200 grid positions are claimed.

August 21-24, 2025

    We are pleased to post this invitation to join us and claim one of just 200 reserved grid spots on our 19^thOpenAir Classic Tour.  There are two simple, but very important steps:

(1)Join us as a member to get first notice of tours and events. For membership application drop us a note at info@openairtours.com with “Membership” in the subject line. OR – just get on our email or mailing list by sending a request to info@openairtours.com with “Add to your mailing list” in the subject line. Be sure to give us your USPS (post office) mailing address as well  as your email address. Members receive information and registration opportunities before non-members.  

 (2)    Then watch mail in late May for your opportunity to officially register and claim your spot on the grid.   If you are not on our mailing list ask to be added by sending a note to us at info@openairtours.com

  We will be based in one of the all-time favorite OpenAir Tours headquarter communities, Eau Claire, Wisconsin .Known for its history, natural beauty, arts, music, culture and cuisine, the people of the Chippewa Valley Region have always welcomed visitors who want to experience the good life. And we will enjoy it all.

   As has been our trademarked tradition over31 outstanding tours  (18 previous OpenAir tours (since 2006) and 13 previous Wisconsin Convertible Classic expeditions (1993-2005) , we will drop our tops and head off on the outstanding byways and back roads to look for (and find!) the wonderful flavors of America.  This northwest quarter of Wisconsin is marked by spectacular, glacial carved hills and valleys, great river valleys, verdant forests, and sun-soaked pastures. We will toast to golden sunsets, drive roads that run the ridges and dive deep into hidden valleys bordered by rolling fields of green. We will visit parks and scenic pull-outs with National Geographic like panoramas and find history around every corner. Along t e way we will taste farm-fresh local cuisine that earns rave reviews and top awards in national “Best Of” surveys.  We will see stunning local art, explore boutiques, bookstores, breweries, wineries, and meet people who welcome you like long-lost relatives.  Together we will toast the good life, and make life-long friends.

     Indeed, this 19^th OpenAir Tour will be a shining highlight of summer 2025. Tell your convertible loving friends. The 200 spots will fill fast and we are looking forward to one of the finest gatherings and tours ever!

     Our Headquarters (just 100 rooms available) is the outstanding Metropolis Hotel in Eau Claire. Don’t wait to reserve your room there. We enjoyed this friendly headquarters during our 2019visit. There are also fine rooms available a short drive away at several other good properties as listed below*. Each property has reserved a block of rooms at a good rate especially for our tour, so get them while you can.

     As always, OAC Members at the OpenAir Conditioner get the first opportunity to claim a tour block room (Jan.25) at the Announcement Luncheon. The official notice will be emailed to the all OAC members on Sunday, January 26, then open to previous participants and the restof the cruising world a week later.  We strongly urge members to make reservations NOW. We expect this tour will fill quickly.  Then we will establish awaiting list.   

 Tour Registration will again begin in May. Watch your email.

 YOUR OACTEAM again includes the founders, Gary and Mae Knowles, and our son Alexander Knowles and his wife-to-be Samantha Wagner. In addition, our good friends Mary Beth and Felix Savino are pitching in to give us a hand, as they have the last three tours. They will be helping to ensure that OpenAir Tours continue to offer the thrills, great routes, outstanding check points and top-quality experiences you have come to expect on every tour.

 THANK YOU – to you, our topless family for your smiles, friendship, and all-in commitment to enjoying these great open-air adventures with us.

Watch for the OAC Registration forms in late May.

We look forward to sharing the sunny days and awesome thrills with you!

CLUB CONTACT: OpenAir Tours – P.O. Box 5532, Madison, WI 53711   608-231-3884MEMBERSHIP: $35/yr – not required for tour, but members get first access to tour slots