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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:36 am    Post subject: Litchfield Bug In-New Date-Sept 12 Reply with quote

The new date for the Litchfield show is Saturday, Sept 12 with a rain date of Sept 13. Rained out from June.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will there be camping Friday night ??
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Saturday shows are the best! This is one thing shows in NJ, PA, and the lower part of the East Coast do well and I'm glad this show is doing it too.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree! Saturdays are the best days for shows, gives me an entire day to drive home on sunday.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

no camping, 1 day only event.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone know of any campsites near by?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:18 am    Post subject: Litchfield Bug In Reply with quote

Give me a few days and I will post some local campground info with contact info. Chuck P
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One benefit of finding a camping location now is that we will be slightly off peak season. Im checking available camping locations too..

Closest camp to show, Branch Brook Campground, in Thomastown, CT (860)283-8144. http://www.branchbrookct.com/ Do not know what availability is ???

Cheapest camping; White memorial Point Folly.(860)567 0089 Lithfield,CT $18.00 night Excellent on the edge of the lake camping. Would estimate at least a dozen sites available out of 3 dozen total. NO SHOWERS.... pit toilets.... Beautifull sunrise and sun sets, you wont be disappointed. Kind of unstructured supervision.http://www.whitememorialcc.org/campgrounds.html

Best all around forest camping: American Legion STATE forest, Barkamstead. Tonight 13 out of 34 camp sites available as of tonight. Requires to be reserved in advance(Reserve America)(cost to reserve $10) plus $17.00 night ct resident or $27.00 out of state. Rules Kind of say no alcohol ? Most sites are very wooded and secluded from each other and close to a clean fast moving river. Very Forest like camping. Twenty+ minute drive to show

Maybe if others could chime in on what their interests are, and if We can determine how many people maybe interested in camping (what night(s) Friday, Saturday or both ) it would help make a decision on where.

There maybe another solution if enough campers are interested. We maybe able to rent a private/public small park for group camping. I'll call them in the mean time, and find the details. I'll report back if needed. There is not much time.

How well has the word been spread that there will be no camping at the show? Is there going to be others who do not see this post?


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

White Pines has the field available as of now. Not sure on the exact details. Sounds like the field is good for up to 24 people, depending on group sizes. $47.00 for a site with up to 6? people. Camp anticipates vacant sites the weekend of the show due to time of our show being off season.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

White Memorial Camping:
Public boat launching facilities are available at our Marina. Campers may launch boats from our launch for a reduced charge and Point Folly campers may moor boats near their campsites
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No camp sites available for the weekend of Sept 12-13 at:BLACK ROCK STATE PARK, CT As of today Aug 13
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How about camping at the new 1 year old camp ground at one of the oldest amusement parks in the country? https://www.lakecompounce.com/bearcreek
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm hoping others will be camping on Friday or Saturday night the weekend of the show. I live locally, but rather go camping with other vw show people. Who has reserved camping and where? I really think reservations should be made within the next few days. So please post if you are camping and where. PM or post here. This may also help others making a decision an where they are camping. Thanks, ---R---
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We'll be camping saturday after the show here.. http://www.whitepinescampsites.com/ $35 with no hookups. Roughly 25 minutes north of the show.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can anyone recommend a hotel close to the show?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:44 am    Post subject: Litchfield Reply with quote

There is a Super 8 and a Quality Inn in Torrington. About 15 minutes from the show.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are Vendor spots available?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:02 am    Post subject: Litchfield Reply with quote

Yes, we have vendor spots available. Vendor gates open at 7am.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Coming right down to it, 3 days away !!!
I'll be taking Friday off & hanging at Mom's place, see ya all sat. a.m...........
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