Event #3586
Boxtoberfest 2016
Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ
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Starts | Sat October 8, 2016 9:30am |
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Ends | Sat October 8, 2016 5:00pm |
Owner | lotus |
Admins | Celtic Cat lotus |
Signups | 50/75 |
Location | Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ |
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Description
Boxtoberfest 2016Date: Saturday October 8th, 2016
Rain or Shine
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ 08560-1517
GPS DMS 40° 18’ 17.76” N 74° 51' 24.82"
Where: Meet at the pavilion in Greene Grove. Unfortunately, there are no outlets in the pavilion.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washcros.html
Time: 10am- 4:30pm. The traditional gathering is Saturday at the pavilion in Greene Grove. We will have clue books available at the gathering for the new gathering boxes. Remember to bring your own clues for the other boxes at Washington Crossing State park and check the basement too! There will be a raffle at Noon, donations are greatly appreciated and you don't have to be present to win!
Lunch Pot Luck: Please bring a pot luck dish to share! Unfortunately, there are NO outlets in the pavilion. We'll have bottled water and sodas available and also cups, plates, utensils etc.
Bring: Boxtoberfest started as a New Jersey gathering hosted by letterboxingbee back in the early days of the hobby. For the gathering she would ask each attendee to bring a non-perishable food item, personal hygiene products or cleaning supplies to be donated to a local food pantry. We have chosen the New Britain Food Larder to receive the donated items from Boxtoberfest. All donations will be delivered there on the Monday following Boxtoberfest. In 2015, we were able to donate over 105 pounds of food! So please bring a non-perishable food item or a hygiene item for the donation box! There will be a special stamp for those who can donate. Thank you!
Camping: Check Boxtoberfest 2016 After Dark for more information. We will have group camping available for $5 per person, per night. Just a reminder, there can be no alcohol or pets in the campsites :)
If interested please make sure to sign up for camping at "Boxtoberfest 2016 After Dark"
Night Boxing: We have a great series planned! Just remember to bring a flashlight or headlamp to find the boxes. The trail will be illuminated :)
Just an FYI: You don't have to camp to do the night boxing
Aug 11, 2016: Boxtoberfest Potluck
Duh!! I forgot to add a pot luck portion to the gathering info, it's there know if you'd like to bring something :)
Only 3 months away!!
Take care, Lotus
Sep 27, 2016: Boxtoberfest Prep
Lotus, Leafcutters and I went out planting boxes this past Sunday. We planted 38, or more boxes, for Boxtoberfest. It took us about 3 hours and 15 minutes to plant. Not completely certain how long it will take to complete the series, but come prepared to hike. There is only one logbook, in the last box of the series. The trail is rooty and rocky in spots, so it would be a good idea to wear sturdy shoes and carry a walking stick. There is one place where you will have to cross a stream bed, which was not a problem given the current dry weather but this is always subject to change.
We would love for everyone to be able to find the entire series, but would also like to see you at the pavilion at some point during the day. So, we did build in to the clues a way you can return to the pavilion at a half way point, should you decide to take a break.
Oct 4, 2016: Weather
Hello All!
So the problem with planning a gathering a year in advance, you never know what the weather is going to be and it doesn't look like the weather is going to cooperate this year. However, this is a rain or shine event- Boxtoberfest is still on!! If the weather turns really bad, remember that the pavilion is a great place to relax and there are lots of boxes nearby. Just a reminder wear sturdy shoes, bring an umbrella or poncho and dress warm, the high is supposed to be in the low 70s. Also the boxes for the event are there permanently, if you can't get them this year, you can always come back and get them throughout the coming year. If you plan to camp, you might want to set up on Friday- seems like they are calling for better weather then. Also if you arrive on Friday, I may be persuaded to let the clues free then, so you have a chance to find them. We are hoping for better weather!! See you this weekend!!
Oct 9, 2016: Boxtoberfest, Thank You and Lost and Found
Thank you, to everyone who came out to our event. We always have a great time hosting Boxtoberfest, and hope you all had as wonderful a time as we had this year.
Tomorrow all of the food donations will be dropped off at the New Britain Food Larder, and we will let you know how much we donate this year.
At camp there were two blue children's size folding camp chairs left. We have no idea who they belong to, so if they are yours please contact us so we can try to make arrangements to get them back to you.
Thank you,
Lotus and Celtic Cat
Oct 10, 2016: Boxtoberfest Food/ Hygiene product Donations
Just wanted to let you all know that Wednesday Bowler and I dropped off all of your food and hygiene product donations this morning at New Britain Baptist Church Food Larder. We had two complete shopping carts full of donations. The Larder was technically closed today, but someone at the church let me in to drop off the items. She could not get the scale to work, so she will email me the weights tomorrow so I can update the event page with that information once it is available.
We had a great deal of donations this year, and so appreciative of everyone who donated.
While there this morning I did become aware that they also accept donations of children's books, anything under 12. So, we can also collect for that next year.
Thank you,
Celtic Cat
Oct 12, 2016: Logging Finds
Hello All,
Just a quick note about logging find from Boxtoberfest 2016, I am including links to all of the boxes :)
Event Stamp: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275306
Donation/Thank you: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275292
Jr Ranger/Kids Series Event: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275353
After Dark Event: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275293
Morning After/Camping Event: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275291
Observant/Boot Track Box: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275367
HIPS/Matchboxes: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275304
National Park Geek: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275354
Boxtoberfest 2016 Trail Boxes: http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275285
Boxtoberfest 2016 After Dark Boxes:
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=275368
I think that's all- if there are any others you are questioning, send me an email :)
Take care, Lotus
Oct 12, 2016: Boxtoberfest Food Donation update
Just wanted to let everyone know I did hear back from the Food Pantry, and we donated 173 pounds of food and hygiene products. The food bank was very appreciative.
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