NewsFlash! DemocracyFest Location Changed
A Message from Jessica, event organizer
I had to make a decision tonight to cancel DemocracyFest or move it. I chose not to cancel it.
First the bad news:
Our
permit was revoked for Butternut in Great Barrington because there was
a stipulation in the permit that we would have to pay $30k for police
and private security. With the original expected attendance, this would
have been ok, but because of the number of tickets we have sold, we
just didn't have enough money. I drove down to a board meeting tonight
and tried to get the security amount reduced, but the board refused. I
am sorry.
Now the good news:
I found
another place at the last minute. DemocracyFest will now be held at The
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield, MA, and it is really nice. It is
about 30 minutes north of Great Barrington.
You will
now be attending a VIP event. We will have an outside area and workshop
rooms on Saturday, and a large ballroom and workshop rooms on Sunday.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Sat, and lunch and dinner on Sun will
now be included. Sunday morning breakfast tickets can be purchased at http://bloggersbreakfast.blogharbor.com/blog
I
realize that this affects some travel plans. I ask that you try to find
a solution by yourself through tomorrow. If you can not, please email
me and I will help you. I have been thrown every curve ball that is
possible in planning this event. I will find a way to get you there and
a place to stay.
If you
planned on camping, there are several campgrounds in the area. Please
consider what you would have spent on food for the weekend and reserve
a campsite or an inexpensive motel. Rooms are also available at the Crowne Plaza.
We
still need about $3k more to cover the expenses for the hotel. I know I
have asked everyone to donate many times, and I promise to never ask
any of you to donate to anything ever again after this week, but if you
could please just make one more contribution to this event, we really need you to.
Signed,
a physically and emotionally exhausted Jessica
This I culled from the comments section of Blog for America. If you're interested, you can copy and paste the links.
INFORMATION ON CAMPING IN PITTSFIELD
AND THE BERKSHIRES
PITTSFIELD STATE FOREST
Cascade St., Pittsfield
413 442-8992
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/pitt.htm
MAP of the Berkshires…where the roads are:
http://www.berkshires.org/Living_Here/map.php
The following State Park campgrounds all have showers.
Some also have GROUP campsites! That would be fun and keep costs down.
LEE (This is nearest state park to Pittsfield that has showers; it is SOUTH of Pittsfield)
October Mountain State Forest Call 413 243-1778
Camping Services and Amenities: 46 campsites. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, fireplaces, and dumping station available.
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/octm.htm
GOSHEN (Looks like a straight shot to Pittsfield on Route 9, this site is EAST of Pittsfield)
D.A.R. State Forest Call 413 268-7098
Camping Services and Amenities: 52 campsites. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, and fireplaces available.
Group Camping: 1 site. Accommodates 75 person maximum.
Wheelchair Access: Accessible toilets shower, hiking, canoeing.
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/darf.htm
CLARKSBURG (At the top of MA)
Clarksburg State Park Call 413 664-8345 summer months,
Camping Services and Amenities: 44 campsites. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, and fireplaces available.
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/clsp.htm
SAVOY (NE of Pittsfield)
Savoy Mountain State Forest Call 413 664-9567 summer months,
413 663-8469 year-round
Camping Services and Amenities: 45 campsites. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, and fireplaces available.
Year-round Cabins: 4 sites. Accommodates 4 people.
Group camping: 1 site. Accommodates 30 person maximum.
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/svym.htm
CHARLEMONT (NE of Pittsfield, beyond Savoy)
Mohawk Trail State Forest Call 413 339-5504
Camping
Services and Amenities: 56 campsites. Flush toilets, accessible
restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and fireplaces available.
Year-round Cabins: 6 sites. 4 cabins accommodate 4 people or one family, 2 cabins accommodate 3 people.
Group Camping: 1 site, 50 person maximum.
http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/mhwk.htm
REGULAR CAMPGROUND LOCATED RIGHT IN PITTSFIELD
Bonnie Brae Campground
http://bonniebraecampground.tripod.com/
108 Broadway
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-3754 or 413-445-9358
E-Mail: SMITHLLDDSMITH@AOL.COM
Campsites $27 per night, 2 night stay minimum on weekends
clean restrooms, hot showers, pool, washers and dryers
Cozy rustic cabins with double beds, dorm-size refrigerator,
and hot plate. Linen provided, Bring your own towels
and utensils. There is no water available in the cabins,
restrooms and showers in separate building.
$50.00 per night, plus tax (9.7%)
Try camping! Rent a trailer already set up. Hot and cold
water, showers, bathroom, refrigerator, stove, pots,
pans, silverware. Linens provided. Bring your own towels.
32' TRAILER WITH A/C-$75.00 per night
34' TRAILER-$75.00 per night
35' TRAILER-$85.00 per night
26' TRAILER WITH A/C-$70.00 per night
23' TRAILER-$65.00 per night
Blog For Iowa 
I just reseved the last spot at Bonnie Brae campground for myself and Alta's gang.
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