Comments on: Big Wheeled Ballyhoo Update

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:49:46 +0000

Steve: That depends on your definition of the term. Here’s my take on it. We expect there to be consumption of alcoholic beverages, some boisterous, loud folks at times, and generally a festive atmosphere. The camping is in a grassy field with only porta potties for amenities, although there are several businesses within a short, (very short) walking distance. Primitive, but well surrounded by civilization.

The entertainment will be in the upper level of a bar and grill place with a bar on that level and a loud, (most probably) band playing.

You should make the call based upon your beliefs.

That said, you may still find a stray motel room available well away from the nights activities.

A comment about “family friendly” activities. Since this is our first year, we are mainly targeting adults. No question about it. We do not know yet if this will be a success, or even if it will ever be repeated again, but if both of those things do happen, ( success and repetition) we certainly will start looking at younger folks needs/ desires in regards to this festival event.

As of now, it’s your call, but we did not, nor did we infer that we ever planned on this being a “family friendly” event. It just wasn’t ever in the cards, nor was there any resources to do it that way.

All that said, I can’t count the number of times I was in the presence of “adult activities” as a child and I think I turned out pretty okay. Ha ha!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:53:56 +0000

Is the camping and Saturday night entertainment family friendly( 14 year old son) or adult only?

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:51:01 +0000

Gomez: It’s okay. The campground should be ready to go by late afternoon on Friday.

By: Gomez

Gomez — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:16:40 +0000

One more silly question…….How about camping Friday Night?

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:17:22 +0000

Gomez: Sorry for the late reply, but the answer is that it’s okay.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:21:34 +0000

Bear: Saturday things get started at 9am with guided rides atrating at 10am, 12noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Sunday we’ll have guided rides at noon and 2pm. Rafflle will be Sunday at 3pm Keep your eyes on this site for updates!

By: Bear

Bear — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:38:10 +0000

Got a time schedule for when things will be happening: rides, raffle, setup, etc?? May be able to make it late afternoon on Saturday but not sure yeat.

By: George Krpan

George Krpan — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:03:18 +0000

I just got driving directions on Mapquest.
It’s 1889.29 (29!) miles from Pasadena, CA to Decorah, IA.
Unfortunately I won’t be able to extricate myself from my rut to attend.
But I’m hoping that you all have a fine time.
It looks as though you’ve got a lot of great activities lined up.
I’m sure you’ll post lots of pictures.
Maybe next time!

By: Gomez

Gomez — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:07:58 +0000

Will there be camping availability for a pop-up trailer, and can I bring my very friendly and well behaved dog?