Help with accommodations for Big Show

[Kenneth R Cluley 480]

Planning on driving up from Florida for show. On my "bucket list". Please help with possible locations to camp near the fairgrounds, and locations and events (get-togethers) as I would love to meet all of you that I have come to know on this site. Thanks, 

[lynnmor 6,775]

You can camp right there, electric only.  Give them a call. https://wheelhorseclub.com/

[953 nut 51,656]

8 hours ago, Kenneth R Cluley said:

locations and events (get-togethers) as I would love to meet all of you that I have come to know on this site

Plan to be there on Wednesday evening. Can't camp at the fair grounds until Thursday though. Thursday is "Set-up" day, but it tends to be the biggest meet and great of the whole show.

Wednesday evening, 6:00 pm for dinner!   There will be about three dozen hard core  enthusiasts there.  

http://www.italianvillagerestaurant.com/

[rmaynard 14,893]

Several good campgrounds in the Gettysburg area. However, as stated you can camp on-site. $20 per night starting Thursday night. RV electric sites on 1st come 1st served basis. No reservations.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=gettysburg+campgrounds&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS797US797&oq=gettysburg+campgrounds&aqs=chrome..69i57.8235j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

Plan a few extra days before and/or after the show to take in the Gettysburg Civil War history.

Gettysburg and Rt. 30 east is also a antique / flea market mecca.

If you're into bikes, the Harley plant in York has daily tours.

Let us know your interests, and maybe we can point you in that direction.

 

[Kenneth R Cluley 480]

I was born and raised in area but moved to Fl at age 15. Born in Harrisburg, lived south of Middletown. My house was at site where 3-Mile Island observation site was built. Seen Gettysburg and Hershey, York county etc. I like cycles, but the kind you pedal. Probably just sleep in back of truck with topper on it. Do they have bath/shower at sites? I have a friend in West Virginia that I will be stopping to see on way back. I definitely like old tools, woodworking, bicycles, cars, motorcycles, and obviously tractors. Thanks for help. 

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

There is a functioning shower available....all be it somewhat primitive.

[roadapples 6,981]

Yes. Showers on site..

 

[roadapples 6,981]

Just now, roadapples said:

Yes. Showers on site..

 

Ed types faster than me...

[Pullstart 59,687]

What about water/dump?  I didn’t look much into that last year, didn’t ever plan on hauling a camp trailer to PA!  

[rmaynard 14,893]

3 minutes ago, pullstart said:

What about water/dump?  I didn’t look much into that last year, didn’t ever plan on hauling a camp trailer to PA!  

Water is available, but not a direct connect. Sewage dump is not available.

[Lane Ranger 10,494]

I have camped each time I have been at the Big Show.   I camp on the eastern part of the fairgrounds under the big trees.   They have two very good hot showers and clean bathroom in the building next to the fairground kitchen.

 

A truck with a topper can easily  park in the camping area.

No eletric in the back area but if you have the camping equipment (stove, coffee pot, lanterns, etc )  you will be fine!

[wallfish 15,919]

14 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Plan to be there on Wednesday evening. Can't camp at the fair grounds until Thursday though. Thursday is "Set-up" day, but it tends to be the biggest meet and great of the whole show.

Wednesday evening, 6:00 pm for dinner!   There will be about three dozen hard core  enthusiasts there.  

http://www.italianvillagerestaurant.com/

That restaurant page under their button for the menu states they are closed Mon-Wed.

Is that just for this time of year?

[roadapples 6,981]

Says Wed. night special spaghetti...

 

[wallfish 15,919]

7 hours ago, roadapples said:

Says Wed. night special spaghetti...

 

I didn't wait for all the ads to scroll through or see that on the first pg when it changed to that but saw it this time. went there. Here's what I was referring to but apparently they're open.

[dells68 7,494]

Just saw the same thing @wallfish.  I hope that’s not their summer hours.  Food was great last year.  Company wasn’t bad either!😂

[Pullstart 59,687]

What are we all gonna do?  

[953 nut 51,656]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

What are we all gonna do?  

Guess we could call them a few weeks ahead!       

[Pullstart 59,687]

Call them what?  Late for dinner?

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,043]

Have @Squonk call them , you won't get good directions to the place but you will have fun getting there.

[squonk 38,916]

10 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Have @Squonk call them , you won't get good directions to the place but you will have fun getting there.

HA! Even you could walk from the Comfort Inn To the Italian Village Restaurant Jim!  

 

This restaurant has been open every Wed. night before the show for the last 5 years I've stayed in Scotland. Unless the suddenly changed their schedule, They are open.

[Pullstart 59,687]

Maybe one Wednesday visit per year isn’t enough to keep the doors open?

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

31 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Maybe one Wednesday visit per year isn’t enough to keep the doors open?

 

Or, they decided to keep the doors closed on Wednesdays till the show is over.   

[Pullstart 59,687]

45 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

 

Or, they decided to keep the doors closed on Wednesdays till the show is over.   

 

Yeah, that’s more like it.... 

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 51,656]

The Italian village IS open on Wednesday Nights!                  

http://www.italianvillagerestaurant.com/