we could do either Sat the 19th or Sun the 20th. Otherwise, we could try for Sat the 26th or Sun the 27th.
Can we get space at a centrally located state park to make the event accessible to a wider swatch of the state? Here's a link to a map of the parks
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ncmap.htmlThe centrally located ones seem to be
Hanging Rock
# Nine-table shelter: $85 per day, includes two fireplaces with grills.
# Seven-table shelter: $60 per day, includes one fireplace and grill
# Three-table shelter: $40 per day, includes one fireplace and grill.
Shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis when they are not reserved.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/haro/fee.htmlKerr Lake
Picnic shelter reservations: $40 for a four-table shelter per day, $60 for a six-table shelter per day. Shelters are located throughout the recreation area. Use of the shelters is free of charge unless reservations are requested.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/kela/fee.htmlOcconeechee Mountain
?
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/fee.htmlEno River
Picnic shelter reservations
* Few's Ford picnic shelter: $85 per day. The shelter contains 12 tables, a fireplace and a grill.
* Cole Mill picnic shelter: $60 per day. The shelter contains eight tables and a grill.
Shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis when they are not reserved.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/enri/fee.htmlFalls Lake
* Four-table shelter: $40 per day. Available at Rollingview. Drinking water and restrooms nearby.
* Eight-table shelters: $60 per day. Available at Rollingview, Sandling Beach and Beaverdam. Drinking water and restrooms nearby.
* Twelve-table shelters: $85 per day. Available at Sandling Beach and Beaverdam. Drinking water and restrooms nearby.
Use of picnic shelters is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/fala/fee.htmlUmstead
* Reedy Creek large shelter: $85 per day, accommodates up to 125 people. Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking nearby.
* Reedy Creek small shelter: $60 per day, accommodates up to 60 people and is accessible. Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking nearby.
* Crabtree Creek large shelter: $85 per day, accommodates up to 100 people. Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking nearby.
* Crabtree Creek small shelter: $25 per day, accommodates up to 20 people. Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking nearby.
Use of the shelters is free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis unless reservations are requested.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/wium/fee.htmlJordan Lake
* Four-table shelter: $40 per day. Accommodates up to 30 people. Two four-table shelters with grills are at Ebenezer; one four-table shelter is at Parkers Creek and includes electricity and grills. Drinking water and restrooms nearby.
* Eight-table shelters: $60 per day. Accommodates up to 60 people. Electricity, fireplace and charcoal grills. Two shelters are at Parkers Creek; one shelter is at Vista Point. Drinking water and restrooms nearby.
* Twelve-table shelters: $85 per day. Accommodates up to 100 people. Shelters available at Ebenezer and Seaforth. Electricity, fireplace, charcoal grills and restrooms.
Use of the shelters is free on a first-come, first-serve basis.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/fee.htmlMorrow Mountain
* Four-table shelter: $40 per day
* Six-table shelter: $60 per day
* Ten-table shelter: $85 per day
Shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis when they are not reserved.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/momo/fee.htmlRaven Rock
?
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/raro/fee.htmlWeymouth Woods
?
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/wewo/fee.htmlDownside of the state parks -- absolutely no boozeI'd prefer the 19th, since I have other obligations on the 20th.