OTA Bluegrass Family Weekend

From our friends at the OTA:

Ozark Trail Association
Bluegrass Family Weekend
Fund-raising Event to Benefit the Ozark Trail

Date: Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17, 2010
Location: Bass' River Resort, near Steelville, MO
Cost: $20 per person ($5 for children under 12 years)
• Free tent camping on Friday and Saturday night
• For hikers and cyclists we'll have options for easier or more challenging treks--shuttle service provided with choice of times on Saturday
• For horse folks, we'll offer a guided trail ride plus carriage and cart rides, all on Saturday. Parking for horse trailers and room to tie-out will be available
• For trail-working enthusiasts, we'll offer an outing and a crew leader and tools
• Brown bag lunch and BBQ dinner on Saturday
• Roaring bonfire with bluegrass music provided by two bands: Rosewood and River Ridge String Band--shows begin at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
• Chance to purchase raffle tickets for great outdoor gear and fun items
If you prefer, you can rent an electric campsite or cabin from Bass' Resort by contacting them directly at www.bassresort.com.

On Sunday, you can choose to purchase Bass' country breakfast and stay for activities on your own including kayaking, canoe and tube floats on Courtois Creek, using Bass' regularly-priced services.

If you're planng to attend:

Bring: lawn chairs, water if you'll be out on the trail, cash for raffle tickets, and any outdoor games you enjoy (washers, volleyball, croquet, etc.)

Consider: inviting friends and family to join you for a great fall weekend in the Ozarks!

One more: a limited number of special "Bluegrass Family Weekend" t-shirts will be available to purchase in a variety of sizes

TO REGISTER

Pre-registration and advance payment are required to make your reservation. Please follow the steps below:
1. To register, visit the Ozark Trail Association website: www.ozarktrail.com and click on Sign Up for An Event. Enter your registration information in the fields provided.
2. To make your payment. Fill in your contact information and add any additional participants who should be included in your payment. The secure form will request your credit card information.
3. You'll receive a payment confirmation at the Email address you specify in the payment form.

When you arrive at the Bluegrass Family Weekend, please check in at the event registration desk for a schedule of events and to receive your wrist-bands for meals and activities.