Jacobsburg Rifle Frolic

[Birdman]

Jacobsburg Rifle Frolic will be next weekend the 19th 20th n 21st I believe up north of Allentown Pa. Anybody heading out to enjoy? Punch in Jacobsburg Historical Sociaty for the particulars.It's a smaller event with maybe 150 to 200 people total. Sort of depends on the economy right now on how many will show up. Fun event with bow, shooting, hawk n knife as well as kids games n Scotish games come Sunday. The event supports the Jacobsburg Sociaty which houses one of the best Pa gun exhibits around. Drop by n say howdy YMHS Birdman

 

[fiddler]

Hi Birdman,

I've always been unclear whether that event is open to anyone to camp at. What's the deal?

Fiddler

 

[Birdman]

Heck yea its open to anyone! it covers from 1700 to 1830ish or there abouts. It's sort a late to send in yer application but you can pay at the gate if ya need to. Give them a call iffen ya want to come out n play. That way they have a bit better idea of how many folks are gonna hopefully show up.

 

[Lostrifle]

I figure on being there. Gotta make sure that Brooklyn and NJ(where I'm from, and where I live) are properly represented!

 

[mikee51848]

What kind of shoot do they have?

 

[BadHeart]

Hello all,

I am also going and I will be running the woods walk. There will be a novelity shoot and a knife and hawk throw. also might be a flu flu bow 50/50. That is still in the works. It is a fun little voo. hope to see everyone there. There is also a archery shoot and a clay bird shoot or at least there was on last year. My camp will be by the hawk blocks and there will be a good looking blonde eunning the hawk and knife, stop by and say hi, she will know where to find me. I enjoy meeting floks from the forum. You can stop by too Birdman.

Frosty

P,S, fiddler there is a few people that camp in modern tents up in the parking area, so come on out and have some fun.

 

[Maestro]

I enjoy meeting floks from the forum. You can stop by too Birdman.

:rotf: Can't help but say that this hit my funny bone - on a couple of levels! ;-)

If my work schedule allows, I may just get up to Jacobsburg for one of the days.

 

[MikeC]

Does one have to dress in funny clothes to shoot? :grin: :wink: :v

 

[Birdman]

With friends like Frosty - who needs enemys :rotf: :rotf: :blah: . Hey Musiker, bring along an instrument or two, be nice to hear . :thumbsup: (if the weather cooperates a course)I'll be heading out Wednesday morning, get a few quiet hours in before the horde shows up. This humidity can go away any time it wants.

 

[fiddler]

looks like my daughter and I will be going on Friday. So if you see a teenage girl spining wool that's our camp. Stop by and say hi. I'll probably have my fiddle and then you'll hear why Fiddler is more a name than a skill(g)

 

[fiddler]

I called and emailed the contact numbers listed on the Jacobsburg web-site to get confirmation that my daughter and I would be able to camp in the primitive area........but so far, no answer. I'd hate to drive from Lancaster co. and find out it is a closed event. Does anyone have any other particulars? Wood & water provided? Fees besides the historical society membership? Gate times?

Thanks,

Fiddler

 

[fiddler]

OK..........I heard from Jan Ballard at Jacobsburg. She said she thought I could participate but I need to contact Mike Jones who is running the encampment. So now I have a call into him......stay tuned(g)

 

[Birdman]

Fiddler, are you camping primative? And do you have the cloths n such? if ya answer yes to either then yer ok to participate. If ya don't have a primative camp you can camp up by the parking area as others have. Wood, water n ice will be provided as well as Hooters(pota pots)usually a camp feed of some sort Sat eve, most likely pot luck but I haven't talked to anyone lately to know for sure. You'll check in n pay the camp fee at the check in tent and after that yer knida on yer own, there is usually sign up sheets at the check in tent for shooting n woods walk as well as Archery n such. Pretty easy to figure out once ya get there. If ya camp primative, set up pretty much anywhere ya like, just ask anyone there about roads n such so ya don't camp in one, other then that its pretty free wheeling.

 

[fiddler]

Thanks Birdman, yea...I/we camp primitive. I'll have my wedge and fly. We should roll in early Friday evening if everything works out. I've driven past the exit for Jacobsburg a zillion times on my way to the poconos but have never managed to make the time to stop. I'm looking forward to seeing the museum and whatnot.

 

[Birdman]

Fidler, the bridge is washed out if ya turn left after ya come off 33. Ya need to turn right n go in the back way to get to the site. I know how to get there from going over the years but can't remember the names of the roads. Give Mike Jones another call n ask for the directions. Its not hard but seems like yer going the wrong way. I believe there are signs up now but don't quote me on that

 

[Maestro]

The detour is pointed out on their website directions: Directions to J-burg Site

Hope to see you on Sat. :hatsoff:

 

[jimc2]

come to the hawk gun shop i will be the gun smith in there woulc like to meet you guys from the forum

 

[ny griz]

What is the date for this yrs.rondy?Griz

 

[fiddler]

it's this weekend:
http://www.jacobsburg.org/jacobsburg_events.html

Fiddler

 

[ny griz]

Thank's Fiddler,i usually go each yr.as a visitor and to buy leather and what ever else interest me.Just wasn't sure of the date this yr.Thanks,Griz