Located in Bozrah, CT, Odetah was a pretty quick ride for me, about an hour away. When we first got there I was pretty surprised at the cost. It was about $300 for Wed-Sun stay. The kids are extra for each night.

When driving into the camp the first thing that catches your eye is the nice private lake with 2 massive inflatables, a big trampoline and a huge towering climbing wall in the middle of the lake. Also down by the beach are a snack bar, boat rentals, and playground.

Our site (161) was pretty large as far as sites go but it was also pretty open. I’m more into privacy but it ended up being fine. The road was pretty quite and the kids road their bikes around without any problems. So as far as sites go this was on of the better ones I’ve been at. One major problem though was the gray water drain. It was either clogged or the water table was to high so nothing drained into the ground. I noticed other sites with the same issue so I didn’t complain since they would not be able to fix it. It only really annoyed me when some folks put their tent right next to my gray water drain. They must have been rookies, anyone knows don’t tent near water. So I then had to sit back there with a 5 gallon buck it so I wouldn’t flood their tent because I’m a nice guy.

We did a lot of fishing which the kids liked, all you’ll catch though are sun fish. We also rented a boat for $9, which is really shaky with 2 adults and 2 kids. Friday night they were going to have a band but we got rained out. Saturday we were at the beach all day and I got to climb the wall and slide down into the lake. Don’t under estimate that climb, its hard.

Also that day they had Semi Pro Wrestling. It was pretty funny and the kids were glued to it for 3 hours. The down side was the closed the one bath room was closed for 3 hours for the Wrestlers to get dressed. This really sucked if you didn’t have a camper to go in. We then went and did a couple rounds of mini golf. Their were other activities but we didn’t have time to get to them all.

The campground has a well stocked store and the prices are reasonable. The fire wood was only $4 a bundle. The snack bar by the beach is great. The serve breakfast and lunch/dinner.

Everyone had a good time and I might come back here again if I can get over the price. There are also many attractions and stores nearby. If you do want to go here plan ahead because it starts to book up in April.
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You’ll find the Riverton Fair in the Village of Riverton,
in the town of Barkhamsted, Connecticut.
About 40 minutes from Hartford or Springfield,
and only a short hop from New Hartford or Winsted in the Litchfield Hills.
They have plenty of free parking!

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Tons of food, tons of exhibits and tons fun will be had at the Portland Fair this year. Entertainment is too much to list be will include tractor pulls, cattle shows, car show, horse drawing, truck pull, magic show, music, and much more. For food look forward to fried dough, baked potatoes, turkey legs and pretty much whatever other fair food that comes to mind. There are many exhibits as well such as adult baking, archery, crafts and collections, needlework, poultry, rabbits, and youth sheep. Parking is available on Route 17. A free shuttle bus is provided. So bring the family and have a great time without breaking your wallet.

Adults: $7 | Seniors: $5 | Under 10: free

Friday 5:00pm to 11:00pm | Saturday 9:00 to 11:00pm | Sunday 9:00 to 5:00pm

From Hartford: Interstate 91 South to Exit 22s to Route 9 South
From New Haven: Interstate 91 North to Exit 22s to Route 9 South
From New London: Interstate 95 South to Exit 69 to Route 9 North
From Waterbury: Interstate 691 East to Exit 11, I-91 North, Exit 22s to Route 9 South
From Bridgeport: Interstate 95 North to Interstate 91 North, Exit 22s to Route 9 South
From Route 9 Take Exit 16. At the light bear right onto the bridge. Stay straight for about 3.5 miles.

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152nd annual fair - October 4 & 5, 2008

Harwinton Fair, originally known as Harwinton Cattle Show and Fair, is the yearly event of the Harwinton Agricultural Society. The first written record is the Secretary’s Record Book dated 1853.

Admission - Adults $7.00, children 12 and under free.

What You’ll See

• Civil War Era Demonstrations & Living History
• Country Store & Early Americana Display
• Draft Horse Exhibit & Demonstration
• Pisgah Mountain Primitives
• Demonstrations of Pioneer Living, Blacksmithing & Cooking
• Woodchopping competitions
• Antique Tractor Show
• Blacksmith Shop
• Working Shingle Mill
• Come see exhibits, baking, crafts, contests & competitions

Music

• Saturday Bluegrass Music - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
• Rod Henry Band on Sunday, Come to the Polka Party! - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
• Connecticut Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers, Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am to noon

Kids & Family Entertainment

• The Magic of Jim Sisti, Saturday & Sunday - Shows at 1:00pm & 4:00pm
• David Verdosci’s Sunshine Road Show, Saturday & Sunday 2:30pm
• Har-Bur Middle School Band, Saturday morning - 10:30am to noon

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October 3-5, 2008

The Berlin Fair has been the main event in town ever since 1949. The Berlin Lions Club has operates the fair. The fair takes place the weekend of the first Sunday in October of every year and marks the end of Connecticut’s Agricultural Fair Season. Each year brings new and exciting things to the Berlin Fair. If you have never visited, we invite you to stop by and see one of Connecticut’s largest Agricultural Fairs.

You’ll fine many food choices freshly prepared by the Berlin Lions Club and numerous local churches and non-profit organizations. Everything from hot dogs, hamburgers and fried dough to pulled pork sandwiches, fried clams and steak and cheese. The many local non profit organizations utilize the fair as their main fund raiser. There are endless streets of commercial vendors as well as fundraising tables for local groups such as Boy Scouts, the Berlin High School Band and the Berlin High School Senior Class. The Berlin Fair proudly offers one of Connecticut’s largest midways provided by Dreamland Amusements. Dreamland has a long standing tradition of offering Berlin fairgoers a world class amusement experience right in the heart of Connecticut.

The 2008 fair will feature:

• Friday firework display
• Saturday Country Music star Joe Nichols
• Stay tuned for more information

The Berlin Fairgrounds has limited onsite parking, the Berlin Lions Club recommends using the free shuttle bus service. Shuttle busses run continuous routes from all satellite parking areas to the front gate of the fairgrounds and back.

Free shuttle bus service is available to and from the fairgrounds from the following offsite locations:

• Corbin and Russwin Architectural/Emhart
  225 Episcopal Road
  Berlin, CT
• Northeast Utilities/CL&P
  Berlin Turnpike
  Berlin, CT
• Aetna Insurance Company
  1000 Middle Street
  Middletown, CT

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The large stone pavilion, diverse trail systems, and gently sloping beach make this park ideal for families.  Try crabbing or fishing.  Look for hawks, cranes, and herons.  Rocky Neck provides something for all members of the family.

Camping
Rocky Neck Campground offers 160 sites in both open and wooded settings.  The camping season begins in May and ends September 30.

Activites

• Camping
• Hiking
• Interpretive Programs
• Picnicking
• Saltwater Fishing
• Saltwater Swimming

Devil’s Hopyard Campground is located in East Haddam, CT which is part of Middlesex County. Devil’s Hopyard Campground offers 21 sites in a wooded setting. Camping is available from mid-April through September 30, 2007.

There are 21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets.
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$15/night/campsite plus a Processing Fee.
The following processing fees apply to each reservation or registration in addition to per night campsite charges:
Reservations - $9.00 for each reservation
Walk-in Registrations - $3.00 per stay at American Legion, Black Rock, Hammonasset Beach, Hopeville Pond, Housatonic Meadows, Kettletown, Lake Waramaug, Macedonia Brook, Mashamoquet Brook, Rocky Neck and Salt Rock Campgrounds.
source: http://www.ct.gov/

Black Rock State Park is located in Thomaston, CT which is part of Litchfield County. There are 96 sites in a wooded setting that are available in Black Rock Campground. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30.

Black Rock is a designated Trout Park. Excellent hiking is available on the Mattatuck Trail from the Grey Stone section of Waterbury to the Wigwam Reservoir in Morris. This trail offers a scenic view of the Naugatuck Valley, highlighting Black Rock. There are many side trails where one can see Black Rock Lake, Black Rock Pond, mature forests and meadows. Hikes can be from 30 minutes to all day.
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$15/night/campsite plus a Processing Fee.
The following processing fees apply to each reservation or registration in addition to per night campsite charges:
Reservations - $9.00 for each reservation
Walk-in Registrations - $3.00 per stay at American Legion, Black Rock, Hammonasset Beach, Hopeville Pond, Housatonic Meadows, Kettletown, Lake Waramaug, Macedonia Brook, Mashamoquet Brook, Rocky Neck and Salt Rock Campgrounds.
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Hide Away Cove Family Campground is a family owned and operated business. We are nestled on 52 acres of well maintained land which is also located on middle lake. The lake is a great bass lake for the fisherman lover. We have weekly activities for both adults and children. Two rec halls one for functions and the other is fully loaded with video games, ping pong tables, pool tables and Juke Box enough for kids of all ages. We also have a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, playground, basketball court, camp store, laundry, on site propane and a swimming pool.

Charlie Brown Campground is located in Ashford, CT which is part of Windham County. It is nestled among rolling hills, sleepy rivers and 12,000 plus acres of state park and forests. With miles of nature trails for horseback riding, biking, walking and some of the best fishing in the state, Charlie Brown Campground offers families an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Less than 40 miles from Hartford or Providence, Charlie Brown Campground is far enough to get away from it all but still right in your own back yard. This seasonal campground is well revered for its more than 30 landscaped and manicured acres and especially for its 135 grassy, over sized campsites that are perfect for family gatherings and can easily accommodate the largest RV or camper.
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source: http://www.ctcampground.com/