Anybody going to Grandfather Mountain this year?

**Celticman** · 12th June 05, 05:10 PM

It sure is good to know all of these things beforehand! I sure would hate to miss any of the good parties! :-D It's a 1740 mile round trip and I don't want to drive back home on Monday thinking I missed something!

**highlandtide** · 12th June 05, 05:32 PM

I will see you guys on Friday night at the Celtic Jam. Look for the Highland Tide flag flying!

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 12th June 05, 06:24 PM

The Friday night Celtic jam is great.
It is at the main field.
It starts out as very traditional celtic music.
Through in a little bluegrass.
The later in the evening it goes the more energetic
and Celtic Rocking it becomes.
A fun time for sure.

**Celticman** · 15th June 05, 11:22 AM

Is there any problems with having a small camp fire? I doubt anybody actually will want a fire to keep warm...but, a small campfire is kinda nice to sit around and chat a bit. What are the rules regarding camp fires?

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 15th June 05, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Celticman

Is there any problems with having a small camp fire? I doubt anybody actually will want a fire to keep warm...but, a small campfire is kinda nice to sit around and chat a bit. What are the rules regarding camp fires?

You can have a fire. It can be in the upper 80 degrees and humid during the day and still usually drop to the 50's at night, so a fire is often a necessity.

I have been there when it gets down to about 45 at night.:confused:

Thunderstorms are often the case in the afternoons.

So don't forget some clothes that you can warm up with and some rain gear.

Here is a link to the local weather near GF mtn.

http://booneweather.com/boone/forecast.php

And one for GF mtn.

http://www.aws.com/aws_2001/asp/obsf...t.asp?id=LINVL

**Avonlea22** · 15th June 05, 12:39 PM

If I can get the time off from work, I'm going to try and make it. Probably only Saturday, though.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 15th June 05, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Avonlea22

If I can get the time off from work, I'm going to try and make it. Probably only Saturday, though.

Saturday is a good day but be prepared for the people.
Still, I would come on whichever day I could.
Sunday has a smaller crowd but still all of the events.
They are expecting 50,000 over the 4 days.

**macsim** · 17th June 05, 07:40 PM

I actually drove by the field today. I took the day off just to get away to the mountains and decided to take a look. Last year there was some major storm damage in the area and I was glad to see Hwy 221 has been repaired. However, anyone who might have ideas of coming north up the Blue Ridge Parkway beware. There are still a couple of sections closed, the northernmost being near the 221 exit. You can detour around of course but bring a barf bag!