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« on: August 27, 2011, 03:56:42 pm »
Fall Down Festival
Camp Farnam
285 Maiden Lane
Durham, CT 06422
United States
(860) 349-8410
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Kung Fu Set: 8:00pm

$40 Advance / $50 Day of Show
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2011, 04:37:24 pm »
I work in Durham. Gonna have to look into this one
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2011, 05:46:00 pm »
looks pretty cool, wonder if they do day passes? especially if kung fu is only playin friday night...
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 08:03:32 pm »
this sounds like a really great time. never heard of it before. anyone been? From the about us page...

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A word from the Bumpkins behind the Pumpkins.

In a sentence – The Fall Down is New England’s premiere, theme-oriented Music Festival.
     Share our vision for a moment if you will.  It’s October in Connecticut - the air is crisp, the colors are cool, the characters are…. creepy (and sexy),  and the entertainment is  as good as the leaves are gold.


     This year we bring The Fall Down back to its hometown of Durham – where the concert creators first envisioned a simple get-together  with a creative ambition - we light a fire, we jam,  we carve pumpkins – we camp out, and we kickoff our favorite Holiday – Halloween.


     That wasn’t good enough, though, and a short move and sixteen acres later -  The Fall Down was Born.  Soon it was bands, bumpkins and lots of pumpkins, and we were obligated to go after what was now a legitimate dream – throw our own Festival.


    In a few short years that’s grown to become what you’ll witness - FDIII – two nights of the meanest music we could muster, camping, art installations, and the intuition that if you can’t be the biggest (which we don’t want to) you have to be the best.  That’s why we’ve acquired Camp Farnum, an historic and perfect location just lookin’ for some love;  the sounds of The Akashic Record featuring Nephrok!, StraddleDaddy, The Romano Project, I Anbassa, Chris Sewell and Co., Shake Down, Exit 6 and DJ’s Footfoot, Swell, and Ahrun.  What still can’t be compared to, of course – is the Annual THRILLER COSUTME DISCO DANCE PARTY, and the overall vibe which comes from simply being part of something special – The Fall Down.


     This is our most exciting year.  We’re spending more  time, money, and energy than we ever have before.  It will show.  If there’s one thing the organizers are known for – it’s out-doing themselves.   And they won’t disappoint.


     What keeps The Fall Down grounded, is its allegience to its roots. That’s where you come in.  Possibly the most important aspect of the event is its ability to throw back.  That’s why we REQUIRE  every festival goer to bring a carved JACKOLANTERN.  We do this for two reasons – to light the place up in an amazingly  unique and awesome way….. (your Jackolanterns  light the camping area of the festival grounds), and…to Get. You. Psyched.  Think now about your Jackolantern, and your costume.  If you don’t have one – you’ll feel underdressed.  Approach it like we do the entire event -  make it – love it – wear it – show it.


     Preparation is paramount in making this great… If you prepare, you’ll be great.  If we prepare – The Fall Down will be great.   You carve it up, and we’ll make sure there’s danceability, lights, food, coffee in the morning, showers and running water, a place to stay, and weekend of fun.

     We’re so glad you’ve decided to join us.  Afterall, here at the Fall Down, we’re all Country Bumpkins – Don’t be shy now, show us your Pumpkins…


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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 11:00:16 pm »
The Akashic Record is really good, I believe they\'re playing the 2nd day.
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 07:29:52 am »
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this sounds like a really great time. never heard of it before. anyone been? From the about us page...

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A word from the Bumpkins behind the Pumpkins.

In a sentence – The Fall Down is New England’s premiere, theme-oriented Music Festival.
     Share our vision for a moment if you will.  It’s October in Connecticut - the air is crisp, the colors are cool, the characters are…. creepy (and sexy),  and the entertainment is  as good as the leaves are gold.


     This year we bring The Fall Down back to its hometown of Durham – where the concert creators first envisioned a simple get-together  with a creative ambition - we light a fire, we jam,  we carve pumpkins – we camp out, and we kickoff our favorite Holiday – Halloween.


     That wasn’t good enough, though, and a short move and sixteen acres later -  The Fall Down was Born.  Soon it was bands, bumpkins and lots of pumpkins, and we were obligated to go after what was now a legitimate dream – throw our own Festival.


    In a few short years that’s grown to become what you’ll witness - FDIII – two nights of the meanest music we could muster, camping, art installations, and the intuition that if you can’t be the biggest (which we don’t want to) you have to be the best.  That’s why we’ve acquired Camp Farnum, an historic and perfect location just lookin’ for some love;  the sounds of The Akashic Record featuring Nephrok!, StraddleDaddy, The Romano Project, I Anbassa, Chris Sewell and Co., Shake Down, Exit 6 and DJ’s Footfoot, Swell, and Ahrun.  What still can’t be compared to, of course – is the Annual THRILLER COSUTME DISCO DANCE PARTY, and the overall vibe which comes from simply being part of something special – The Fall Down.


     This is our most exciting year.  We’re spending more  time, money, and energy than we ever have before.  It will show.  If there’s one thing the organizers are known for – it’s out-doing themselves.   And they won’t disappoint.


     What keeps The Fall Down grounded, is its allegience to its roots. That’s where you come in.  Possibly the most important aspect of the event is its ability to throw back.  That’s why we REQUIRE  every festival goer to bring a carved JACKOLANTERN.  We do this for two reasons – to light the place up in an amazingly  unique and awesome way….. (your Jackolanterns  light the camping area of the festival grounds), and…to Get. You. Psyched.  Think now about your Jackolantern, and your costume.  If you don’t have one – you’ll feel underdressed.  Approach it like we do the entire event -  make it – love it – wear it – show it.


     Preparation is paramount in making this great… If you prepare, you’ll be great.  If we prepare – The Fall Down will be great.   You carve it up, and we’ll make sure there’s danceability, lights, food, coffee in the morning, showers and running water, a place to stay, and weekend of fun.

     We’re so glad you’ve decided to join us.  Afterall, here at the Fall Down, we’re all Country Bumpkins – Don’t be shy now, show us your Pumpkins…



that\'s worth the price of admission right there. possibly. not sure what the price of admission is yet.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2011, 07:36:37 am »
Quote from: galenas;273412
this sounds like a really great time. never heard of it before. anyone been? From the about us page...

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A word from the Bumpkins behind the Pumpkins.

In a sentence – The Fall Down is New England’s premiere, theme-oriented Music Festival.
     Share our vision for a moment if you will.  It’s October in Connecticut - the air is crisp, the colors are cool, the characters are…. creepy (and sexy),  and the entertainment is  as good as the leaves are gold.


     This year we bring The Fall Down back to its hometown of Durham – where the concert creators first envisioned a simple get-together  with a creative ambition - we light a fire, we jam,  we carve pumpkins – we camp out, and we kickoff our favorite Holiday – Halloween.


     That wasn’t good enough, though, and a short move and sixteen acres later -  The Fall Down was Born.  Soon it was bands, bumpkins and lots of pumpkins, and we were obligated to go after what was now a legitimate dream – throw our own Festival.


    In a few short years that’s grown to become what you’ll witness - FDIII – two nights of the meanest music we could muster, camping, art installations, and the intuition that if you can’t be the biggest (which we don’t want to) you have to be the best.  That’s why we’ve acquired Camp Farnum, an historic and perfect location just lookin’ for some love;  the sounds of The Akashic Record featuring Nephrok!, StraddleDaddy, The Romano Project, I Anbassa, Chris Sewell and Co., Shake Down, Exit 6 and DJ’s Footfoot, Swell, and Ahrun.  What still can’t be compared to, of course – is the Annual THRILLER COSUTME DISCO DANCE PARTY, and the overall vibe which comes from simply being part of something special – The Fall Down.


     This is our most exciting year.  We’re spending more  time, money, and energy than we ever have before.  It will show.  If there’s one thing the organizers are known for – it’s out-doing themselves.   And they won’t disappoint.


     What keeps The Fall Down grounded, is its allegience to its roots. That’s where you come in.  Possibly the most important aspect of the event is its ability to throw back.  That’s why we REQUIRE  every festival goer to bring a carved JACKOLANTERN.  We do this for two reasons – to light the place up in an amazingly  unique and awesome way….. (your Jackolanterns  light the camping area of the festival grounds), and…to Get. You. Psyched.  Think now about your Jackolantern, and your costume.  If you don’t have one – you’ll feel underdressed.  Approach it like we do the entire event -  make it – love it – wear it – show it.


     Preparation is paramount in making this great… If you prepare, you’ll be great.  If we prepare – The Fall Down will be great.   You carve it up, and we’ll make sure there’s danceability, lights, food, coffee in the morning, showers and running water, a place to stay, and weekend of fun.

     We’re so glad you’ve decided to join us.  Afterall, here at the Fall Down, we’re all Country Bumpkins – Don’t be shy now, show us your Pumpkins…



that\'s worth the price of admission right there. possibly. not sure what the price of admission is yet.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 09:54:11 am »
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The Akashic Record is really good, I believe they\'re playing the 2nd day.

nephrok is a soulful cat, as well... seen him Tuesday nights at Wally\'s all the time
assuming it\'s the same shakedown that branch played with... those guys are tons of fun tab00t
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2011, 08:28:19 am »
is the price of admission a carved pumpkin?
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2011, 08:46:33 am »
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is the price of admission a carved pumpkin?


that\'s the impression i get, but i don\'t think that\'s confirmed. you going? the thriller disco dance party has me intrigued. plus i really want to take my costume out for a test drive
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2011, 09:29:17 am »
it\'s $40 and you must bring a carved pumpkin to get in.
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2011, 04:41:34 pm »
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it\'s $40 and you must bring a carved pumpkin to get in.

http://www.falldownfestival.com/tickets.html

Ticket Prices:

ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

Tickets at Door - $50

Carved Jack-O-Lantern required with admission!

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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2011, 10:09:38 pm »
Seems like some kind of weird pumpkin cult.

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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2011, 06:06:04 pm »
this place was always kinda weird..i went to day camp there back in 1981.  supposedly a girl died at the brook near the entrance and her spirit known as bloody mary forever haunts the camp. also look for an inverted hand print inbeded in one of the stones on the stone wall near the entrance..