| The Youth Showcase is full, but if you have questions about the show, contact the director ... (...). |
Rendezvous in Reading!
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The Inn at Reading/Clarion Hotel is located three miles from the Reading airport, and is about a five-minute drive to the Sovereign Center. Public transportation, Barta Bus, leaves every hour to and from the Sovereign Center; one-way fare is $1.25. Single and double festival rooms rates are $69 plus 11% sales/local hotel tax for one to four people. Rollaway beds are $10 extra plus tax per night. Outdoor swimming pool, in-room coffee makers, fully-equipped fitness room, restaurant, and free airport shuttle. For reservations call 800-383-9713 or 610-372-7811 and tell them you're with the International Jugglers' Association to get the IJA rate. Shuttle Service to and from the Inn at Reading/Clarion is available only if you preregister with the IJA for this service. This shuttle service will be available only 6-8pm and 11pm-3am (Monday through Saturday evenings). The cost is $2 per person, per day. SOLD OUT |
| Camping outside Reading |
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French Creek State Park is about 20 minutes south of Reading. Located off Rt 345, south of Birdsboro, PA, and north of Rt 23. Tent sites for non-residents without electric is $14 Sun-Thurs and $17 for Fri-Sat, with electric add $2. Cabin rentals, showers, restrooms, fishing lakes, 40 miles of hiking trails, swimming pool. For reservations call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/french.htm. Sills Family Campground is located in Adamstown about 20 minutes from the Sovereign Center. From PA Turnpike, take exit 21 to Rt 222 N to first light. Turn left, go to Bowmansville Rd. Tent sites are $23.50 (water and electric) per night for 2 people. $21 (no water or electric) per night for 2 people. Showers, restrooms, rec. room, arcade, store, pets OK, laundry, pool, RVs. For reservations call 800-325-3002 or 717-484-4806. They don't have a web site, but here's a ratings site that describes them: www.gocampingamerica.com/sills/. Blue Rocks Family Campground. Located about 40 miles from Reading. From U.S. Rt 22 or I-78, take Exit 11 (Lenharsville). Follow Rt 143 North about 1 mile, turn left and follow signs. Tent sites are $22/tent per night based on 2 adults and 2 children, extra adults are $5/night, $2.50 extra per child under 18. Cabin rentals, playground, game room, hot showers, restrooms, laundromat, fishing, and general store. For reservations, call 610-756-6366, www.bluerockscampground.com. For other possible camp sites, go to the Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania Visitors Bureau and follow the link to Lodging. |
Weather: Reading temperatures in July are typically in the 80's, occasionally rising into the low 90's.
FESTIVAL PRICES |
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| Item | Adult 14 and older |
Youth Ages 11-13 |
Child Ages 4-10 |
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| Events package, including: gym passes, all shows, t-shirt, button |
$275 | $175 | N/A |
| A La Carte | |||
| Gym pass: 1 day | $45 | $27 | free |
| Gym pass: 2 days | $85 | $47 | free |
| Gym pass: 3 days | $120 | $66 | free |
| Gym pass: 4 days | $155 | $83 | free |
| Gym pass: 5 days | $189 | $99 | free |
| Shows NOTE: All shows are appropriate for all ages. | |||
| Waldo & Woodhead Show Tuesday | $20 | $10 | |
| Youth Showcase and Juniors Championships Wednesday | $15 | $15 | |
| Teams and Individuals Championships Thursday | $20 | $10 | |
| Jest in Time: "The Best of Jest" Friday | $20 | $10 | |
| Cascade of Stars Revue Saturday | $25 | $12.50 | |
| 100% Cotton Festival T-shirt | $15 | ||
| Festival Button | $1 | ||
| Membership (required if not current member) |
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| USA | $30 | $23 (under 18) | |
| Canada | $34 | $27 (under 18) | |
| All other countries | $39 | $32 (under 18) | |
| Special Workshops (not included in events package) | |||
| 4-day Workshop with Tony and Karen Hurll Montanaro mornings 10am-noon | $200 | ||
| 4-day Workshop with Tony and Karen Hurll Montanaro afternoons 2pm-4pm | $200 | ||
| 4-day Workshop with Evgeni Biljauer mornings 10am-noon | $200 | ||
| IJA members should have received the Reading fest flyer in May with all festival details. If you would like a copy of the flyer, which includes the registration form, contact Ginny Rose. |
Further Reading fest details will be posted here as they become
available.
Remember to save Monday through Saturday,
July 15-20, 2002.
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