Date: Sun, 3 May 2015 11:30:22 -0400
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From: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Long, Sharing Northeast VW Summer events and travel plans
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There's Jerry Jam in bath New Hampshire. It's a four day music festival and all bus or van pilots get in free!
> On May 3, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> the good weather has arrived for 2015, and I’m looking for tips and info on VW events or events perfect for VW campers, in the Northeast. I’m sharing my list of favorites. I’d love to hear about other North east opportunities. also, I’m happy to host folks around nearby events. I have a westy friendly yard and home in southern VT and have enjoyed playing host in the past. Traveling to events in caravan is always a blast when possible.
>
>
> Travel Summer 2015
>
> May 17
> Huntington’s Walk Fund raiser Stockbridge Massachusetts
> Sunday day event transporting walkers
> Hopefully find Alice’s restaurant, or even better hear a story told by Arlo Guthrie
> I’ve always wanted to do this but this year a graduation party is stoping me.
>
>
> June 4, 5, 6,7
> Bus Fusion Ontario Canada
> This will be my first visit
> Looking forward to meeting old and new friends
> Pre register on line by may 18,for basically a free T-shirt and goodies.
> I believe this event conflicts with Busses by the Duck near long island.
>
> July 16, 17, 18, 19 West river Westies
> Townsend VT
> Bald Mountain Camp ground
> Total VW fun with great tubing as well!
> Warm social VW gathering. Large event but feels small and friendly.
> Bring items for popular raffle for fund raiser for Grace cottage, a tiny sweet VT hospital.
> I’ve collected some good stuff.
> also Saturday pot luck.
>
> July 30, 31, August 1, 2
> Falcon Ridge folk Festival
> Early bird prices are $129 per person.
> Camping starts Wednesday and people can stay through Sunday night or probably longer if they want
> Folks can volunteer for food and a ticket price break
> Also, people can work clean up at the end of the event and make back much of the cost of the event.
> Great music, dancing, food, vendors, and lots of positive music energy even off the main stages. Many parking lot and campfire events for amateurs and pros to mix.
> The camping is amazing. I usually get a spot that allows for hearing the music and looking down over the people and the main stage.
> This is not a VW specific event but a event that is perfect for a VW camper!
> If people want to coordinate a way to camp together I’d be glad to help organize that or ask for a reserved area. It should be pretty easy to do.
> I always see a few VW busses spread out there but I’d love to see more!
>
> August 16 and 17
> Redford Picnic in Redford NY
> Funny little church fund raiser started in 1855 has oldest marry-go-round in North east. Just a day event but a family tradition for me and a fun magical day if you like country life, tag sailing, winning pies and home made items and just having simple fun.
>
> September 10, 11, 12
> Moffit Beach Camp Ground
> Speculator NY
> Not sure of the event Name New York state Group
> This will be my first visit
> I’d love to know more about it
> Looks like beautiful lake side camping. I was told about it a few years ago and will finally go.
>
> Additional Summer locations
> Other Camping areas I plan to visit when possible
>
> Hapgood pond
> Peru VT
> Small first come First serve about 20 sites
> Large sites nice small pond beach area
> To my surprise the general store often has a 1960’s era VW single cab parked out front. T-shirts with the truck are sometimes available, sometimes all sold out.
> this is not a VW event just a best kept secret VW friendly camping spot, in the National Forest.
>
> October
> Uncertain this year if I want to be cold camping again
> Transporter Fest in Salem Mass is great fun
> Usually Columbus Day weekend
>
> Busses By the Depot could be great but is a bit far for me.
>
> Great events that don’t fit into my schedule this year
> June, Busses by the Duck in Long Island area
> Conflicts with Buss Fusion
>
> July 25
> Westies at Watkins glen
> Loved this event at the camp ground not sure I’m up for the weekend at the track location
>
> September
> Busses by the Buoy
> Love this event but just too far a drive this year
> I’m substituting the Speculator event in the Adirondacks.
>
>
> What VW events are you going to in the North East?
> It seems a lot of this info is on Facebook but that is still not a good resource for me.
>
> I look forward to your additions and I can answer questions about many of these events.
>
> What events are you attending that are perfect to go to in a VW bus or camper?
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>
>
> these events are always more fun with additional VW folks.
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
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