2012 Special Events
2012 Spring, Summer, & 
Fall Special Events at Strawberry Park
All prices listed are for a campsite for a family up to 5 (2 adults & 3 children) or for up to 4 adults, unless otherwise noted.
The abbreviations for printed hook-ups & rates listed are:
Tent –Tent sites with no hook-ups 
WEC–Sites with water, electric and cable TV
WECS (full hook-ups)–Water, electric, cable TV and sewer
RT—On-site RV Rental Trailer (does not include CT 6.35% tax)
PM—Park Model Rental (does not include CT 6.35% tax)
Cabin—Log Cabin RV Rental (does not include CT 6.35% tax)
Reservations for all spring and fall weekends, as well as any summer vacation stay of 7 nights or more, may be made starting 1 year prior to your arrival date. If your stay is for less than 7 nights during the peak summer season (any departure date after June 29 and before August 24), we begin accepting those reservations based on the length of your stay. How many nights will you be camping? You may make your summer reservations the number of months in advance equal to the number of nights you are camping. For instance, if you are staying 4 summer nights, you may reserve 4 months in advance of your arrival date, while summer weekends may be reserved 2 months in advance of your arrival date.
SPRING
Spring weekends feature extended Sunday check-out of 6PM for sites and 4PM for rental units unless otherwise noted.
Mid-Week Price Match Promise: In the spring, we offer discounted mid-week rates on sites and rentals starting at just $40/night. These are the lowest rates in the region…find a lower rate within 20 miles for similar hook-ups and we will match it (excludes Parks run by State of CT).
Stay for 3 consecutive spring weeknights and your 4th weeknight is FREE!! (valid until 6/21/12, excluding holidays and music festivals). Reservations for all spring weekends (and for all departures on or before June 29) are accepted starting 1 year in advance of your arrival date, as well as summer vacation stays of 7 nights or longer.
Early Season Spectacular—April 5 through May 20: Why wait until Memorial Day to start camping? Seven weekends, including our Oldies Weekend and Mother’s Day/Bingo Bonanza, Family Fun Fest, as well as your school’s April vacation are included. Weekend events feature Bingo, kickball, horseshoes, wagon rides, dances and plenty of activities for the whole family. A reminder that as school vacation weeks vary, scheduled activities are on the weekends only, and limited facilities are available during weekdays. The entire 7 weekends, with on-site unplugged storage, plus your April vacation week (limited facilities) for just $416-Tent / $512-WEC / $596-WECS. If RV plugged in during mid-week storage, add $10/week or $50 for the package.
Easter Weekend—April 5-8 Easter Weekend features Egg Coloring, an Egg Toss, Easter Egg/Candy Hunt, Bingo and more. $64-Tent / $80-WEC / $96-WECS / $198-RT / $218-PM/ $298 Cabin. This extended weekend features Thursday night FREE. Please note that Easter occurs early in 2012, prior to our “spruce up” weekend, and as such, some facilities may be limited. See past photos of this event on our Strawberry Short-Takes blog
Spring Spruce-Up Weekend—April 13-15: Care to camp for FREE? Help us rake a couple of campsites and earn back your full site camping fees for the weekend in the form of a credit for any future stay (if staying in a rental unit, clean-up entitles you to a credit equal to site fee). On this weekend, our site rates are cut in half—just $40 for the whole weekend (or for either Fri or Sat night only). Please note that on this early-season weekend, there will be limited activities, including wagon rides, kickball, horseshoes, and Bingo. All campsites, any hook-ups $40 for full weekend. RV Rentals $198 / Park Models $218 / Cabins $298.
April Saver Weekends—April 20-22 & April 27-29: These weekends feature family activities such as Bingo, wagon rides, kickball and more. Horseback trail rides and pony rides are also offered, as well as a Saturday night dance. (Swimming pools and hot tubs open the first weekend in May). $64-Tent / $80-WEC / $96-WECS / $198-RT / $218-PM / $298 Cabin. Ask about our additional discounts for groups and camping clubs. View a sample activity schedule from an April Weekend.
“Oldies But Goodies” Weekend with Bobby Valli—May 3-6: An Oldies Concert featuring Bobby Valli’s “Tribute to The Jersey Boys”, as Bobby and the band play many of the hits from his brother, as well as other classic hits. Also, the first 2012 appearance of “The Outriggers”. An Oldies Karaoke Contest will reward our top singer with a $100 gift certificate, and our 4th Annual Classic Car Show, with a $25 future reservation credit for campers bringing a pre-1975 vehicle to display. Join us for sack races, 3-legged races, a Tug-of-War, psychedelic sixties T-shirt tie-dyeing and an old-fashioned picnic with old-fashioned prices, including hot dogs or an ice cream kiddy cone for $1, burgers for $1.50. The pools and hot tubs will be open and a full schedule of activities offered. $112-Tent / $136-WEC / $152-WECS / $248-RT / $278-PM / $338—Cabin. Please note that Oldies Weekend occurs BEFORE Mother’s Day in 2012, and we are offering Thursday night FREE with your weekend reservation. View a sample activity schedule from this weekend See past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Mother’s Day/Bingo Bonanza & $2000 Raffle—May 11-13: Activities on this fun-filled weekend include a Champagne Dance for Mom, several great Bingo sessions, a free Mother’s Day breakfast for Mom (one free breakfast per site). Many other activities for all ages help the family celebrate Mom’s special day. Our annual “Mother’s Day Raffle” will be drawn, with a $1000 grand prize, and an additional $1000 awarded. Each weekend reservation and Spring Spectacular site receives a raffle ticket, and additional tickets may be purchased. While you don’t need to be present to win, join us for the drawing at noon on Sunday. Adult whirlpool spas will be open, as well the pools for the hearty souls of any age. $112-Tent / $136-WEC / $152-WECS / $248-RT / $278-PM / $338—Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend. See past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Family Fun Fest Weekend—May 18–20: This fun-filled weekend includes games, face painters, balloon artists, moon bounce, a dunk tank and a bonfire. All this, plus an egg toss, greased pole climb and many more activities for all ages. One of our most popular events, so please reserve early. This is the 7th and final weekend of our “Spring Spectacular April 5-May 20.” $144-Tent / $160-WEC / $176-WECS / $322-RT / $382-PM / $468 Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend. See past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Memorial Day W
eekend—May 25-28: Non-stop activities all weekend, with extended Monday check out. Always sold-out, so reserve soon. $273-Tent / $297-WEC / $321-WECS / $504-RT / $588-PM / $696-Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend.
35th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival—May 31-June 3: Four days of world-class music!! Campsites and rentals fill quickly, so make your reservations early. Includes Thursday morning through Sunday 6PM. Please note that campsites for this weekend are ONLY available for festival attendees, and all members of your camping party who are 13 and older must purchase a festival pass (teenagers 13-17 are half price with a parent and children 12 & under are free). Each campsite reservation must be for at least 2 adults. Early bird tickets (before December 31) are $100; advance purchase passes (Jan 1-March 31) are $110; and are $120 from April 1 until May 28. Prices after May 28 and at the gate (cash only) are $130 per adult age 18 yrs & up (teens ½ price) for those reserving a site, a full weekend pass or for those who prefer general admission Camping in the Rough (2 CIR choices—our Ballfield Picking Lot–only first 60 spots at $60 per spot OR Free CIR (festival pass fee only). No ground fires, generators, or pets allowed, no hook-ups or picnic tables provided with any free rough camping or in Picker’s Lot). Individual Day Visitor Passes for Thur, Fri, Sat or Sun may be purchased in advance, or at the gate. Performers include: Dailey & Vincent, The Greencards, The Boxcars, Gibson Brothers, The Steeldrivers and more. During this weekend, our quiet hours in the ballfield. We love pickers! Program and performers subject to change—visit our website for the latest info. General CIR—free with pd pass / Ballfield Picking Lot $60 / $168-WEC / $192-WECS / $414-RT / $504-PM / $603-Cabin See our Bluegrass Festival page for more details.
16th Annual “Blast from the Bayou” Cajun/Zydeco Festival—June 7-10: We are proud to host our 16th annual festival featuring the best music, food and dancing from the bayous of Louisiana. Our large wooden dance floors at two separate venues (including our newest dance floor in front of the main stage) offer plenty of room to dance to the bands and learn all the right moves from our dance instructors. Reservations run from anytime Thursday through 6PM on Sunday, and each campsite reservation must be for at least 2 adults, with no additional charge for children 12 & under. Please note that campsites for this weekend are ONLY available for festival attendees, and all members of your camping party who are 13 and older must purchase a festival pass (1/2 price for teens 13-20 with a parent). Early bird festival camper passes (before Dec 31) are $95 per person; advance tickets are $105 (Jan 1 -March 31) and $115 April 1 until June 3); $125 per adult after June 3 and at the gate—(teens are ½ price), and include free Camping in the Rough (no ground fires, generators or pets allowed; no hook-ups or picnic tables provided with CIR). Ages 18 & over—teens 13-17 are ½ price. Day Visitor passes may be purchased in advance (reduced rate), or at the gate (cash only). Authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine will be featured. Performers include: Geno Delafose, Steve Riley, Keith Frank, The Pine Leaf Boys, Horace Trahan, Ryan Brunet, Jesse Lege and many more! Program and performers subject to change. If you are reserving for both Bluegrass & Cajun, please call early, as campsites fill quickly ($10 discount off site fee for Cajun if reserving for both weekends). For a complete list of performers, visit our website. CIR–free with paid pass / $154-WEC / $178-WECS / $414-RT / $504-PM / $603-Cabin See our Cajun/Zydeco Festival page for more info
School Picnics & Corporate Outings—Although we host picnics
throughout the year, weekdays in late May and early June are our busiest times for hosting special events. Call us to reserve YOUR date. School picnic dates fill quickly, so call us ASAP! We offer a scheduled program for your group, great menu options and special activities such as water balloon tosses and wagon rides. Campers joining us mid-week from late May through mid-June may encounter some school picnics at those times
Spring into Summer Weeks—June 10-14 and June 17-21: Our off-season mid-week site rate of $40 per night is still in effect for this transition from spring into summer, as well as discounted rates on RV, Park Model and Log Cabin rentals. Facilities, including the pools, will be open. The activity schedule for these weekdays will be very limited, depending on how long school calendars are extended due to any winter snow days. Numerous school picnics will accompany our campers on mid-week dates in June. Please note if you are arriving on Sunday, June 10 or Sunday, June 17, your specific site or rental may not be ready until 6PM, as we offer extended check-out on those weekends.
Father’s Day Weekend—June 15-17: Our 32nd Annual Horseshoe Tournament with trophies for the top 3 pitchers, as well as a “Dads Only” softball game, and a free ice-cold draught beer for all dads who stop by the horseshoe tourney. Sunday site check-out is extended until 4PM for sites & rentals this weekend. $166-Tent / $182-WEC / $198-WECS / $358-RT / $404-PM / $508-Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend or see past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Strawberry Harvest Weekend—June 22-24: Featuring our Strawberry Dessert Contest (valuable prizes!), our Strawberry Daiquiri Dance and our 11th Annual “Little Miss Strawberry Park Pageant” (2 age divisions). Sunday site check-out is extended until 4PM for sites & rentals this weekend. $166-Tent / $182-WEC / $198-WECS / $358-RT / $404-PM / $508-Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend or see past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
SUMMER
2012 summer weekly vacation rates at 2009 prices!!
Summer Events and Activities—During the summer (starting June 24), a full daily schedule of 30-35 planned and supervised activities are featured every day (see our sample summer activity schedule), including nightly entertainment such as Bingo, karaoke, pool-side dances, bonfires, hypnotists, magic shows, teen dances, and much, much more.
Summer Reservation Notes–As vacation sites fill up faste
r each year, please note that for summer site stays of less than 7 nights, for any reservations with a departure after June 29 and before the weekend of August 24, we begin accepting those reservations based on the length of your stay. You may make reservations the number of months in advance equal to the number of nights you are camping. For instance, if you are staying 4 nights, you may reserve 4 months in advance of your arrival date, while weekends may be reserved 2 months in advance. If reserving for a full week or longer in the summer, reservations may be made 1 year in advance of your arrival date. Ask about our mid-week discount—reserve 4 or 5 nights, and the 4th night is ½ price (Sunday through Friday reservations July 1-Aug 23).
Summer Starter Week—June 24-29: This is the first week of our full daily activity schedule. Mid-week nightly rates for this discounted week are $56/WEC / $64/WECS/ for any site / $139-RT / $159-PM / $199-Cabin
July Fourth Weekend: Please note that due to the holiday occurring on a Wednesday in 2012, there is no “4th of July Weekend.” However, this will be a very popular vacation week, and we will present our holiday Mud Wrestling on July 4th. We are accepting summer reservations for vacation stays of 7 nights or longer as early as 1 year in advance, such as June 29 until July 6 or July 1 until July 8.
Every Day is a Weekend at Strawberry Park!! During the summer, full daily activities from early morning through evening events for all ages.
“Back to School Sale” Weekend—August 24-26: This 10% off weekend with full summer activity schedule may be reserved as early as 1 year in advance for campsites (all other August weekends and any rentals for this weekend are taken 2 months in advance). Additional “Back to School Sale” pricing at the store and snack bar. This weekend also features the crowning of our summer champions, with trophies & medals for events such as greased pole, egg toss, swim races and more. Extended check-out times of 4PM for sites and rentals. $149.40-Tent / $163.80-WEC / $178.20-WECS / $322.20-RT / $363.60-PM / $457.20-Cabin
End of Summer Vacation Special—August 26—30: Join for this week at a discounted nightly rate of just $40/night for any site, any hook-ups, with rentals starting at just $99/night. Please note that while the pools will be open, as all local schools are back in session this week, there will be NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES and facilities and services will be limited (no grill & creamery mid-week), which is offered at our winter camping rates.
FALL
Fall weekends feature extended Sunday check-out of 6PM for sites and 4PM for rental units unless otherwise noted. Fall weekend reservations are accepted starting 1 year in advance of your arrival date.
Mid-Week Price Match Promise: In the fall, we offer discounted mid-week rates on sites and rentals (starting 8/26/12) starting at just $40/night. These are the lowest rates in the region…find a lower rate within 20 miles for similar hook-ups and we will match it (excludes Parks run by State of CT).
Stay for 3 consecutive fall weeknights and your 4th weeknight is FREE!! Offer valid starting 8/26/12, excluding holidays and music festivals
Labor Day Weekend—August 31–September 3: A site site from 1PM Friday until Monday, 6PM with non-stop activities all weekend. $273-Tent / $297-WEC / $321-WECS / $504-RT / $588-PM / $696-Log. Due to all local schools resuming prior to Labor Day, starting with the 2012 Labor Day Weekend, you may reserve your site 1 year in advance if you are reserving for the full holiday weekend. Remember, if you are joining us early, our off-season winter rates apply for the week of August 26-Aug 30, with all sites just $40/night and rentals starting at $99/night. View a sample activity schedule from this weekend.
Fall Spectacular—Sept 6-Oct 8: Includes 5 great weekends in 2012…our Country Western Jamboree (featuring Lobsterfest—reserve meals by Sept 4), our “2 for 1″ Weekend, our Fall Flea Market/Bingo Bonanza, Halloween #1 & Columbus Day. Unplugged on-site storage is included. $650-Tent / $724-WEC / $796-WECS. If RV plugged in during mid-week, add $10/week or $40 for the package.
34th Annual Country Western Jamboree & Lobsterfest Dinner—September 6–9: An expanded musical schedule includes live country bands, line dancing, a Country Karaoke Contest, a Thursday night bonfire and much more. Saturday will also feature our Lobsterfest Dinner, with lobster, corn, potato, dessert and drink for just $24 per person. Reservation payment must include any requested meals, and weekend. Performers include Coyote River Band, Midnight Cowboy, The Hard Luck Aces, dance instructor Steve Falk and more. All dinners must be paid by Sept 5. $156-Tent / $172-WEC / $188-WECS / $322-RT / $382-PM / $476-Cabin (rates not including lobster dinners). View a sample activity schedule from this weekend.
Two for One Weekend—Sept 14-16: Join us for a relaxing fall weekend, with nearby apple orchards peaking. Offering our popular “2 for 1 special”, so reserve a 2nd site FREE for friends or family (if reserving different site/rental types, lesser priced reservation will be free). Don’t have any friends? Try posting on our Facebook page to find someone to split the fee (or we’ll offer you a 2nd site to park your car!). Activities include Bingo, a dance, horseshoes, kickball, wagon rides and more. $142-Tent / $160-WEC / $176-WECS / $308-RT / $348-PM / $436-Cabin.
Fall Flea Market/Bingo Bonanza & $3500 Cash Raffle—September 21-23: An encore presentation of one of our most popular weekends, a great time for Bingo fans of all ages. Great cash prizes, including our progressive jackpot prize for over $1000, and door prizes as well. In addition, our “Fall Raffle” will be awarded, with a $2500 grand prize, and an additional $1000 in cash prizes awarded. Each weekend or Fall Spectacular reservation receives one free raffle ticket, and additional tickets may be purchased. While you don’t need to be present to win, join us for the excitement Sunday at noon. This weekend also features the return of our Saturday Flea Market, with campers invited to bring items from home to peddle at their site (you take home the “leftovers”), as well as our family “Scavenger Hunt”. $142-Tent / $160-WEC / $176-WECS / $308-RT / $348-PM / $436-Cabin. View a sample activity schedule from this weekend See past highlights from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
3 Great Halloween Weekends– Halloween #1 Sept 28-30; Halloween #2 Oct 12-14; Halloween #3 October 19-21: October means Halloween at Strawberry Park! Be sure to make your reservations early, as Halloween becomes more and more popular every year. If you dare, tour our acclaimed haunted hall (small fee for haunted house), enter the pumpkin carving/decorating contest, and dress up to enter our costume contest. Prizes awarded for the best costumes in many categories, including kids, pre-teens, teens and adults, as well as the amazing group category. Site decorating winners receive hundreds of dollars in camping certificates, while entertainment includes a bonfire, hypnotist Steve Wronker, a teen 
dance, an adult dance, magic show, Bingo and more. Be prepared for plenty of trick-or-treaters on Saturday evening! $166-Tent / $182-WEC / $198-WECS / $438-RT / $498-PM / $598-Cabin. Be sure to indicate which HW weekend you are reserving. Note: Columbus Day is NOT a Halloween Weekend (Oct 5-8) View a sample activity schedule from this weekend. See past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Columbus Day Weekend—October 5-8: A Columbus Day Dance, bonfire, teen dance and our 28th Annual Bocce Tournament highlight this great fall weekend. In addition, a Potluck Dinner is featured on Sunday, with prizes for the best entries. Includes from 1PM Friday until 6PM on Monday—full holiday weekend reservations only. Note: Columbus Day Weekend DOES NOT feature Halloween events or our Haunted Hall. $198-Tent / $222-WEC / $246-WECS / $435-RT / $495-PM / $597-Cabin View a sample activity schedule from this weekend. See past photos from this event on our Strawberry Short-takes blog.
Late Fall Weekends at Strawberry Park: Join the growing number of campers extending the season. Our off-season rate of $40 per night for any site applies. Halloween #3 (Oct 19-21) is the final weekend for any activities, arcade, or Grill & Creamery. Through Veteran’s Day Weekend, we offer water to all sites, and heated restroom facilities open 24 hours a day.
