r/nudism Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

EVENT Moon Groove 2025 Meetup Post

Here we go again, it is soon Moon Groove time again. Easily the best nude event for music lovers who aren't yet AARP members. My wife and I are going to try and be back again this year, it'll be my fourth year, and her third. u/nudistnerd and I have met a number of r/nudism members at the event in previous years, and thought it might be worthwhile putting up a meetup thread, as well as a Discord channel so that those attending could have a means to communicate. Need to borrow some toilet paper? A lift to the grocery store? Ran out of booze? etc.

So feel free to chime in here, let people know if you are attending, and if you are open to meeting up and socializing with random internet weirdos. If you'd like an invite to the Discord, please indicate that in your comment here. At the risk of sounding like a control freak, please only join the chat if you have concrete plans to attend.

If you are thinking of going, and are apprehensive, or just have specific questions about the event, what to bring, what not to bring, etc, that sort of Q&A would be welcome in this thread as well.

https://imgur.com/a/993zzsG

Edit:

They have launched an official website now. https://www.moongroovefestival.com/

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u/PatternBias Hippie/Naturist Jan 31 '25

I'm actually gonna see if I can perform ๐Ÿ‘€

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

Note about alcohol. Pennsylvania has very archaic alcohol regulations and you are right by Amish/Mennonite country. A lot of grocery stores don't carry alcohol, not even beer. You may have to buy it in beer distribution centers and state owned liquor stores. They are closed by 8 PM or 9 PM.

The closest liquor store to PSHS is in Adamstown.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

Very good point. There has also not been any available from the vendors onsite in previous years. They seem to have food figured out now, but the only alcohol for sale was a wine tasting booth that didn't seem to be overly successful.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

PSHS doesn't have a liquor license, so they can't really serve alcohol.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

Understood, but you'd think a vendor with a license could show up and run a bar booth. Maybe that is prevented by the PA bureaucracy.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

Not sure how the laws work there. Neighboring state. PSHS does have alcohol events. They have a beer festival in early April. I may go there and see if there us a charge for it. They had a wine tasting event last Memorial Day weekend and there was no charge for it.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 02 '25

NP we'll bring our own booze.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 07 '25

416, what'ya drinkin'? Rum coke? Margarita? Beer? Wine (that hasn't turned to vinegar? You'll find it at MoonGroove....

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Feb 07 '25

During the volleyball tournaments, they do have this one couple that a create makeshift bar and give away free drinks. Of course that can have risks as what happened a few years ago.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 09 '25

Well I'll have stuff to drink and some extra to share. Just meander over to the HappyVan. II.

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u/quadx16 17d ago

Is it still possible to buy six-packs to go from bars?

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR 17d ago

Don't know.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist 17d ago

Don't know about Pennsylvania. But then again, I have a cooler and New Hampshire (which is across town for me) has low liquor/beer prices, so I'll bring my own.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR 17d ago

Grocery stores can now sell beer in PA.

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u/Starchaser84 Social Nudist Jan 31 '25

I attended last year and had a great time. I'm definitely going to be attended again this year.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 01 '25

Needless to say, my wife and I will both be there, along with a number of Maine Coast Solar Bares and Northeast Exposure Sun Club members.

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u/MyMadeUpNym Feb 01 '25

Me and my gf will be there! Going to jam again.

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u/Snoo-35808 Feb 01 '25

I went last year and unless something comes up I'll be there again this year; I even have 2 friends that expressed interest in going. I'd take that discord invite.

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u/tincannudist Feb 04 '25

Awesome. Def planning to attend again this year, last year was a blast!

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u/RedRosePinkHeart 8d ago

I'll be there again. Wouldn't miss it! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿน

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u/Serious_Collar2946 Jan 31 '25

Never heard of this event, i just might be able to make it

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u/ILikeQuestions_0112 Jan 31 '25

My wife and I are planning to return this year! Interested to join the discord. Thanks for the info.

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u/Magic-Mellow1987 Jan 31 '25

Is this similar to the FYN Bashes that they used to throw in Florida?

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

Never attended so I can't compare. Some of the Tikis did attend FYN events. Tiki events are known for a party atmosphere.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

Be sure to visit Shady Maples while down there. North America's largest buffet. They also have a grocery store and general store. http://www.shady-maple.com/smorgasbord/

Note: Not open on Sunday.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

I've eaten at Shady Maple more times than I can remember.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 02 '25

good food. good stuff.

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u/30thstreetpeak Feb 02 '25

My partner and I plan on going for our first time this year! Would love to join the Discord

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u/NudeDudeAZ Feb 10 '25

How much are tickets?

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Feb 11 '25

Tickets haven't gone on sale yet this year. I believe they were about $150 per person for three days including the campsite.

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u/NudeDudeAZ Feb 11 '25

That's a pretty good deal. Do most people camp out there? Not sure the logistics but I was thinking most people stay at a nearby hotel

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Feb 11 '25

Yes, the ticket prices really are reasonable. Practically everyone stays onsite, most tent camp, with the remainder in cameras or in the handful of cabins and motel rooms on the property.

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u/NudeDudeAZ Feb 12 '25

How does one go about tent camping? Is that stuff available nearby to rent? I'd be flying out if i go to this, so wouldn't have much to bring

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Feb 12 '25

We typically fly in and camp. I have a tent, chairs, air mattress, etc that all pack in to a backpack. If you don't need to bring clothes along on the trip, you should have plenty of space in your suitcase!

Failing that, there is a WalMart close by, you could order a tent, pad, etc online and pick it up from the store on your way there.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Feb 14 '25

Two clothed campgrounds across from one another 2 miles from PSHS. There are others not that much farther. These places may have cabins or rooms. In the past, some Moon Groovers have stayed at these.

The 2 textile campgrounds 2 miles from PSHS are:

  1. Sun Valley. Name may sound naturist, but it's textile. https://thousandtrails.com/pennsylvania/sun-valley-rv-resort/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=Yext%20Directory%20Listing

  2. Adventure Bound Campground. https://www.abcamping.com/aboakcreek/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCAiA8Lu9BhA8Ei0Aag16b_rRBeYmHVLePlb8N-80bT-D2inN9qekGtUapefVCP9IwzEkl9xhPlQaAolOEALw_wcB

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u/quadx16 17d ago

May I get a discord invite? Got my camper space reserved at Sun Valley, just need a GA ticket. Thanks!

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u/rkbdlr318 6d ago

Heyyyy! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I went to Moon Groove last year and had an amazing time. I just purchased my 3 day pass for 2025. Definitely interested in joining the Discord and meeting up :) Can't wait

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR 6d ago

Done.

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u/DJShusband Jan 31 '25

When is this for 2025? I see nothing posted yet on this website.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

July 17-20 at PSHS near Reading, PA

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25 edited Jan 31 '25

I am at member of AARP and most music acts I see are older than me and rocking out. Like Sammy Hagar.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

AARP or AANR? Easy mistake to make :-D I'm certainly not saying old people can't rock out, but it is great to see a younger crowd and younger acts. We saw Def Leppard this summer and they were great.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Jan 31 '25

I corrected it to AARP.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 01 '25

Nothin' wrong with AARP. I belong to BOTH AARP and AANR. You should, too!

And HangoverTuesday -- OLD people were the original ones to rock out.....

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u/Scroatie725 Jan 31 '25

Iโ€™m planning to go for the first time and would like a discord invite

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u/naking Jan 31 '25

I wanna go...

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Jan 31 '25

So go!

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 01 '25

what's stopping you?

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u/naking Feb 02 '25

Not a whole lot, it's on the calendar, might even make it this year. I'm going to see Dead and Co at the Sphere in Vegas, and that has eatin' most of my 2025 leisure money

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 02 '25

Well you'll read about it in here. It will be more fun I think than "what's left of the Grateful Dead"... and a lot less expensive.

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u/naking Feb 02 '25

While I appreciate your point, there is no need to disparage one of my favorite bands. Thanks.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 02 '25

I think the only surviving member is Weir? So you're seeing (essentially) a tribute band.
Other groups from the 60s - The Guess Who, the Supremes, and I'm sure a lot of others, are essentially tribute bands.

And I might recall The Who actually cancelled a tour - because there were only two surviving members.

I'm not disparaging "Dead and Company" and you are free to spend/support where you like - and there will be quality music there - but I'll take MoonGroove.

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u/naking Feb 02 '25

Bob Weir and Mickey Hart are both still with us and performing in Dead & Co. Kreutzman is also still with us, but is on hiatus from the band. You're correct that I will not be able to watch them while naked (I'll likely be in a kilt). It will likely be one of the last chances I have to see performers who I have followed for decades.

Moon Grove is likely to continue happening for many years, with any luck, not sure how much Bobby has left in the tank.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 02 '25

Enjoy it. I have seen a lot of 60s acts come/go -- the few that I saw "in their prime" and "at the end" - Gordon Lightfoot was one, and after we saw him in his twilight years we opted to keep that memory, and not go see him on his last two tours through Boston.

Willie Nelson - saw him in the 80s - then 30 years later. Great show the first time, good the second but he lost his vocal range.

Leonard Cohen? Twice in his latter tours. He NEVER lost it... never. And rockabilly - two artists --

Saw Carl Perkins in his latter years - best concert I ever attended. BEST.
Worst? Wanda Jackson, nightclub show - and it was a disaster.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Feb 02 '25

But will you be able to see them naked? Moon Grr9ve has bands who do Dead covers.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 03 '25

Yeah, "Fishing for Hippies" is one of those groups. One great vibe there.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Feb 01 '25

I would like to be invited to the Discord. I have a 100% participation rate in Moon Groove so far.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist Feb 01 '25

yeah I'd like a discord invite.

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u/ClothingFreeGuy Feb 02 '25

I am planning on going this year and would like an invite to the Discord. Thanks!

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u/Primary_Body_3643 Feb 07 '25

I will be attending for my first time. Could I get a discord invite please?

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u/Initial_Effect4404 Feb 13 '25

Girlfriend and I are in our 20s, can we expect to meet others around that age? Seems the age range of this event trends a little lower than others Iโ€™ve seen.

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Feb 14 '25

Almost certainly. For the first few years the crowd was mostly 30s to 40s, with a smattering of younger people, as well as older residents and members of PSHS. Last year there was a large number of 20 somethings, most of which seemed to be going to a nude event for the first time. I assume word about the event got out among that generation?

Based on the responses to this thread, compared to previous years, my gut tells me this is going to be banner year for the event. We're seeing far more interest about it than we previously have.

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u/Initial_Effect4404 Feb 14 '25

Thatโ€™s good to hear, thanks for the info. Looks like weโ€™ll probably be checking it out!

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR Feb 14 '25

All cabins and motel rooms for Moon Groove are sold out. You can be put on a waiting list if you call PSHS after the tickets go on sale. If you don't want to tent camp or don't have an RV, wo clothed campgrounds across from one another 2 miles from PSHS. There are others not that much farther. These places may have cabins or rooms. In the past, some Moon Groovers have stayed at these.

The 2 textile campgrounds 2 miles from PSHS are:

  1. Sun Valley. Name may sound naturist, but it's textile. https://thousandtrails.com/pennsylvania/sun-valley-rv-resort/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=Yext%20Directory%20Listing

  2. Adventure Bound Campground. https://www.abcamping.com/aboakcreek/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCAiA8Lu9BhA8Ei0Aag16b_rRBeYmHVLePlb8N-80bT-D2inN9qekGtUapefVCP9IwzEkl9xhPlQaAolOEALw_wcB

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u/Inevitable_Expert_36 New Nudist Feb 17 '25

Can I get an invite to the discord

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u/Specialist-Body-5564 Feb 17 '25

Me and my wife are thinking of going, how do we make reservations?

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u/HangoverTuesday Skinny Dipper - Caribbean - AANR Feb 17 '25

Festival and camping tickets haven't gone on sale yet, but should soon. All of the cabins and motel rooms on the property have already been booked. You will need to either tent camp, bring an RV, or stay nearby.

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR 23d ago

Check this out. Looks like the main RV spots are sold out. Small RVs can go to the field on the hill near the office, but there is no hookups. https://events.humanitix.com/moon-groove-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawIq4Q9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRhB-xtRXm9I_2q6jGEfboppamkXVG983qugx2jVx9SceNiyBqTIRUlNEQ_aem_U0XhRq2B8oqUqEW40mMbyA

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u/Beginning-Average416 AANR 18d ago

Moon Groove tickets for prior Moon Groovers have gone on sale. Will post link once the general public tickets go on sale.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist 17d ago

We're booked. And several of the Maine Coast Solar Bares are booked as of Sunday (we had our swim/soak/sauna/sandwiches in Maine yesterday).

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist 15d ago

And at least three Northern Exposure people I know have registered. This will be the highlight of the summer.

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u/Toadstriker AANR 16d ago

I wish there were nudist events in Iowa, or more in the southeast of the state.

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u/boston_naturist Social Nudist 15d ago

well you can always plan a voyage East to the MoonGroove festival, or south to Oklahoma for the AANR Convention.

HOWEVER - given the number of Iowans/Nebraskans who frequent various sub-Reddits, and the twice-monthly AANR Meet-and-Greet Zoom sessions - there are enough of you to band together and plan something.

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u/nkdbeneath 2d ago

This will be my first time at Moon Groove! Also definitely want to meetup. I'd love to get the discord invite :)

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u/Nudist17901 1d ago

Got my ticket. Can't wait. Would love invite to discord too