Facility: The Deutscher Club has a large raised stage for the bands, a large wood dance floor, tables and chairs, all covered by a 170 x 60 foot pavilion with roll down plastic sides. There is also a large tree-shaded outdoor picnic area with lots of tables. If it rains, this party doesn’t stop!
We provide: over eight hours of top class Cajun, Zydeco, and Rockabilly music for your dancing and listening pleasure, picnic tables, snacks, water, soft drinks, burgers and hot dogs at the grill all included with your admission. Beer at $3 per glass, and wine are available for purchase. You may also use the club's full service bar. No outside beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages may be brought into the premises. (ABC Permit 09008133)
You bring: Yourself, some prepared food to feed 4-5 people for the potluck meal (no watermelons please). We have plenty of seating at the picnic tables. Feel free to bring a friend or two.
Smoking: The party is smoke free. Smoking is permitted in the parking lot.
Pets: Sorry they are not permitted. Please leave them at home.
Volunteers Needed: Want to help, reduce or eliminate your admission donation? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, How Carson at (215) 780-1993.
Right of admission reserved.
Click the purple car for a map and driving directions to the Deutscher Club.
Parking: Park in the Deutscher Club's parking lot. Please no street parking.
RVs and trailers: We are allowed to overnight park up to six Rv's, Camper Vans, or Trailers in the club's parking lot on Friday and Saturday night. There is no water, no dumping, no bathrooms after the club closes, and likely no electric. Available for purchase at arnb.org/cart.
Bus from New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal: NJ Transit bus 112 Roselle - Clark, Arrive Raritan Rd. & Featherbed Lane. Walk about 5-10 minutes north on Featherbed Lane to party. Last bus back to NYC leaves around 10:15PM. For fares and questions call NJ Transit at (973) 275-5555.
Train: Two near by NJ Transit, (973) 275-5555, stations are Rahway - 3.5 miles (Taxi $12 + tip), MetroPark (Iselin) - 6 miles. Metropark is also serviced by Amtrak.
Nearest ATM: TD Bank, 1010 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ
The host hotel is the Crowne Plaza, 36 Valley Rd, Clark, NJ.
Discounted rates of $79 for 1 King bed, $89 for 2 standard beds are available for the nights of Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, but must be booked by Jul 7 by telephone (732) 574-0100 requesting the Danceathon room rate. The hotel is about a 5 minute drive from the event.
Gerry: (732) 985-8226 (home) or (908) 400-6888 (cell phone).
Arn: (732) 271-0459 (home) or (908) 419-9485 (cell phone).
On July 24, 2010 you can reach
either of us by cell phone only, or for an emergency you may call the Deutscher Club at (732) 574-8600. See you there!