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Giveaway!! The Knight Train Brought to you by  New Jersey Renaissance Faire & The Delaware River Railroad Excursions

 

 

 

 

This August 22nd and 21st there is only one place to be! Brought to you by the folks at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire & The Delaware River Railroad Excursions. Prepare yourself for a full day of family fun and adventure on the Knight Train. Immerse yourself in the fully interactive world of the Knight Train. Enjoy the Renaissance Faire on the station grounds complete with acts and entertainment as well as food and merchandise vendors. Enjoy the different acts, vendors and entertainment throughout the day, before and after your train ride back in time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The real magic happens when you journey back in time to the King Arthur’s Tournament of Champions at the ruins of Kilns Castle. Each train car will have it’s very own Knight and Squire to escort you to the tournament. BEWARE, the tournament may awaken the evil sprit rumored to inhabit the ruins of the castle and disrupt the tournament! Will this be the year? Come cheer on your champions at the ruins and if the evil spirit makes her move, lets hope that Merlin the great wizard shows up in time to save the day!

This will be a day filled with entertainment, here are some of the acts:

The Lords of Adventure-Jack Bold and Roger Awesome are the Lords of Adventure. These two identical twin brothers perform their token “two-man comedy sword fighting show. They will delight you with comedy sword fighting and -life lessons that are fun for the whole family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelli Buttons: Aerial acrobatics and feats of human awe and gymnastics. Aerial Acrobatics, Fitness, Art, and Love! The Shelli Buttons YouTube channel will feature videos of my aerial and acrobatic performances, workout and fitness tips, philosophy, advice and more! Come learn and grow with me, and above all, have fun and spread love!

Pieces of 8 is a fantastic Acappella singing experience. No instruments needed, just the power of our voices. We sing about adventure, romance, and general silliness! Our debut performance was at the first annual NJ Renaissance Faire in Sept, 2010, and we can’t wait for more!!

 

 

 

 

 

Arethusa

Father & Son strolling musicians performing on a good many instruments for music of the Renaissance, Victorian, World Music, Celtic, Jazz Improv and more!

Adamo Ignis

‘Adamo Ignis’ is latin for ‘to fall in love with flame’. Exactly what you’ll be doing when you see the literally hot stunts in this group’s show! The passion of dance, the danger of fire, and of course many other stunts and tricks will leave you in love with more than just the flame…

Hammernought Armory

Welcome to Hammernought Armory, specializing in handmade chainmail creations. All our work is hand-made from hand-wound, hand-cut rings. We are proud to supply anything from bracelets and hackey sacks to full suits of maille. Custom orders are always welcome!

Fortunes by Lydia-Fortune telling, tarot reading, related products.

My Pieces of Eight-Carved wooden boxes/journals, pirate themed products

Green Cow Studio-Hand made soaps, essential oils, scents

Beauty and Beasts-Hand carved wooden sculptures and products

Naturama-Hair garlands, unique jewelry

The Peddlers Village Food Vendors

Jersey Devil BBQ
WHAT’S JDBBQ’S DELICIOUS SECRET?
….SMOKE!
WE SMOKE OUR MEATS, OUR BAKED BEANS…EVEN OUR CORN!

JERSEY DEVIL BBQ FOODS ARE RICH, TENDER, AND BURSTING WITH FLAVOR
THAT YOU JUST CAN’T GET FROM A GRILL.

Villa Milagro Vineyards
Villa Milagro Vineyards will offer it’s “Vintage Knight” meade, made especially for the Knight Train, for sampling & sale. Meade was the beverage of choice of faire knights and ladies. The vineyard will also offer Steam Engine Red and other wines for sampling and sale.

http://877trainride.com/knighttrain.htm

Giveaway: Win 4 tix to the Knight Train ride. You choose the date and time. Enter on the rafflecopter  below. Giveaway ends August 17th at 11:59pm. Winner will be notified on August 18th and must respond within 24 hours to claim prize.

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Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark- A Poconos Must Do!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for a great family getaway in the Poconos? If you know our family we are always on the go and in search of great places where we can share fun and make memories. Just under two hours from NYC we were able to find this new gem that is newly opened. You may already be familiar with Camelback for its awesome ski resort or its summertime waterpark, Camelbeach. But you may not know that a massive lodge was recently opened that has so much to offer your family including an indoor waterpark, outdoor activities, dining, an arcade, pottery and much more. Splish! Splash! Eat! Play! Relax!

We started our trip by choosing a room. There are many choices that can accommodate from a small to large family. We are family of five and went with the basic room( double queen suite) that features two queen sized beds and a pull out sofa. There is also a microwave and fridge in the room so you can bring along some snacks and drinks. The room was big enough for our family and even had a balcony that overlooked the Camelback Ski slopes. I would love to have that room in the winter. It had a beautiful mountain view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After checking in the first place we headed to was Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark! Our family could not wait to get there. We were super surprised at the grand size of the waterpark- it is even bigger than it looks in the photos. There were plenty of places to grab a chair and leave our towels, etc. After a quick walk around we all agreed to test out the Lost River! This jungle and temple themed tube float gives you the illusion of floating in an underground river. Lit up for LED lights and grand waterfalls, it definitely was a total win for everyone in the family!

 

 

 

 

 

Next stop: The Venus Slydetrap! So so so much fun! The Venus Slydetrap is a family raft that holds from three to six people. It’s the only combination family raft ride of its kind in the world! The ride is a definite “Don’t Miss”, but be prepared to be swallowed and spit back into a plunge pool before it is all over! It definitely puts the thrill in thrillride waterslide! Glad I had my family surrounding me for the that one. Of course that were ribbing me the rest of the day from the screams I let out. Someone has to entertain them, right?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are quite a few waterslides and thrillslides for the brave. Some of my sons’ favorites were the Himalayan where you go head first on a mat, the Outa-Space-Race where you go feet first down an aquatube and of course their favorite was the Paradise Plunge where the floor drops out below and there you go!  Don’t worry- there are plenty of other choices for people like me that want to just pretend they are on an island somewhere. There is a gorgeous wave pool, private cabanas, a swim up bar and a dedicated younger kids play area. There is literally something for everyone in this indoor waterpark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are not the waterpark type you don’t have to worry, Camelback Lodge has you covered! There are plenty of non-water activities waiting for you. There is a huge arcade filled with fun for all ages. Emily loved choosing and painting a piece of pottery which was fired in a kiln and picked up the following day! There is also mini golf, a lazer zone and a climbing wall.  In addition to that there is a spa designed just for kids! We did not have a chance to experience it all, but that is the great thing about Camelback Lodge- It’s definitely a place you will want to visit over and over again. They even host birthday parties with special private party rooms available!

So, if your family is in need of a little unplugged time, this is a perfect place for you! Our family definitely created memories that will last, had a ton of laughs and just enjoyed being with one another without a lot of distractions! We can’t wait to go back and see what winter has to offer. Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark is located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. The 453-suite lodge is coupled with the largest indoor family entertainment center and indoor waterpark in the Northeast. With Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark complementing the existing seasonal outdoor waterpark, skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, ziplining, treetops obstacle course, alpine mountain coaster and more, Camelback Resort offers more year-round excitement in one location than any other mountain resort in the country. Check out more about Camelback Resort here including room rates and deals. http://www.camelbackresort.com/ See you there!

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan received no compensation for this post. A complimentary room was provided for the purpose of this review. This review is part of our #SummerInPa Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.

You Are Invited to The NYC Screening of Shaun the Sheep!

Looking for the perfect summer movie? Shaun the Sheep is coming and our family cannot wait! The commercials are already making us laugh, can’t imagine how much fun the movie will be! http://shaunthesheepmovie.com/movie

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix-up with the Farmer, a caravan, and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City, and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home. In Theaters August  5th

You are invited to a very special Shaun the Sheep NYC Screening.

Saturday, August 1^st

10:30am

At a Manhattan Theater

Enter below on the rafflecopter. Ten family 4packs of winners will be notified Friday- July 31st at 10am. Five of the ten winners will also win a Shaun the Sheep bobble head! Good Luck!

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