From: buck@cavlry.enet.dec.com ()
Subject: Phoenix Phall Phun Phest @ Knoebels
Keywords: Phoenix, Knoebel's, Halloween
Reply-To: buck@cavlry.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 12:35:56 GMT

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NOTE:  This is a re-post from yesterday, with CORRECTED
****   information regarding event pricing, times, and
       lodging availability:
    
    
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    It's almost time for the Witching Hour to strike at Knoebels 
    Amusement Restort in Elysburg, PA -- I'm speaking, of course, 
    about the Phall Phun Phest!
               

    WHAT IS THE PHALL PHUN PHEST?

    It's a little party that Knoebels throws for Amusement Park/
    Roller Coaster enthusiasts.  Knoebels closes in mid-september 
    for the season, but re-opens a couple of times later in the year 
    for "special events".  The Covered Bridge Festival is one such 
    event.  The park (Knoebels), perse, is not open, but Knoebels 
    does open select rides and gift shops during this time.

    The Phall Phun Phest is a "Halloweenesque" costume party ... 
    people are strongly encouraged to come dressed up as in costume.  
    As previsouly  noted, the entire park doesn't open, but Knoebels 
    will open the Phoenix wooden roller coaster, the Antique Cars, 
    their AWESOME ride-thru Haunted House, and the Carousel (maybe 
    more, depending on maintenance/availability).  As always, the 
    Phoenix will be running brakeless, but also LIGHT-LESS!!  C'mon and
    fly "Air-Phoenix!"


    WHEN IS IT?  ...AND HOW MUCH?

    The Phall Phun Phest is Saturday, October 10th.  The event costs                 $6.00/person.  Below is the schedule for the day:

    4pm - 6pm -- INSIDE TRACK Magazine will be holding it's 2nd annual 
                 'amusement park memorabilia' swap meet.  You can pick 
                 up some really net T-shirts, books, and general park                             collectables at this event. 

    6pm - 8pm -- Dinner, curtesy of Knoebels and the WORLD FAMOUS 
                 Cesari's pizza (voted best park pizza 6 years in a row!).

    7pm - ??? -- Exclusive (night) Ride Time on the Phoenix coaster,
                 rated #5 in the world by Inside Track's readers survey.

    Depending on weather, there is usually an after-hours bonfire 
    cookout (marshmellows, etc.) in the field near Knoebels.
    

    WHERE IS KNOEBELS??

    It's located on Rt. 487 in Elysburg, PA.  Rt. 487 can be accessed 
    best from I-80 thru central PA.  ELysburg is SouthWest from 
    Bloomsburg, and just SouthEast from Danville.  There are logging                 accommodations in the I-80 area, but at this time, all Inn's in
    the Bloomsburg/Danville are already booked full due to the CBF).
 

    HOW DO I REGISTER?

    There is no pre-registration for the Phall Phun Phest ... just show up
    the night of the event (It's good to be at the park before 6pm.  I
    suggest you come early and enjoy the swap meet.


    WHAT IS THE COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL?

    Not 100% sure ... it's a local thing, but I know it's celebrated with 
    a lot of 'arts and craft' style fairs, etc.  Many of these type vendors 
    come to Knoebels for the festival to tout their wares.  The 2nd weekend 
    of October is a REALLY nice time to be in this part of PA!!


    WHOS GOING?

    People come from far and wide for the Phall Phun Phest.  I know I will
    be there, and I believe Tom Maglione and Tracy and Gary Aulfinger of
    ACE/'RC! Mag' fame will also be in attendance.                


    Hope to see you in Elysburg... 
    Buck
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