KENOZA LAKE — Similar to last year's outcome, The Camping Trip's promoter Ian Leifer says the 2016 event went well and received no complaints, while Delaware Supervisor Ed Sykes said he had heard some noise complaints and plans to continue litigation.

“The event was spectacular,” Leifer told the Democrat after the conclusion of this past weekend's musical gathering in Kenoza Lake. “We had 367 guests this year, as my settlement with the Town of Delaware hindered me from reaching the numbers I was originally anticipating. Despite that, everything went well, and I was able to improvise to make the most of my circumstances.”

Leifer was referring to court-ordered stipulations on the event (including a maximum of 400 guests), after Delaware officials changed course on an effort to stop the gathering entirely via injunction.

“There were no incidents whatsoever with the event or with anyone in the area as far as I know,” Leifer added. “Everyone in attendance had an incredible experience.

“... I got no complaints from anyone,” he continued. “My neighbors were informed and supportive of my event this year as they have been in the past. I am grateful to them and to everyone else for their continued support.”

Sykes said not everyone liked what they heard.

“I have received some complaints about the music [going on] quite late,” he told the Democrat. “We had people saying it was three or four o'clock in the morning when they heard the music.”

The closest neighbor to The Camping Trip, Mary Scheutzow, confirmed that she could hear the festivities late into Saturday and early into Sunday.

“There was some noise essentially for the one night,” she remarked. “Truthfully, it was not a big deal. It seemed to go smoothly.”

“It was quite loud coming across the valley until about 2 a.m.,” said Ken Cohen, who lives with his family across the Callicoon Creek valley, on the other side of the Camping Trip property from Scheutzow.

“We could hear everything and feel the vibrations,” he noted. “It was very hot those two nights, and we were mostly inside with the air-conditioning on and the windows closed, so the noise didn't come intruding into the house.”

But, he added, “I could definitely understand if someone was sitting out on the their deck or just inside with the windows open complaining about the noise.”

Scheutzow's more concerned about the future of the event, which Leifer has previously said he wants to expand to as much as 5,000 guests.

“I'm not thrilled with the whole concept,” she explained. “I can't help but wonder where everything is headed. ... It's the unknown factor that makes me a little hesitant.”

Sykes indicated that, too, is what's compelling the town to continue seeking an injunction on future Camping Trips until town officials and boards can review and sign off on the plans.

“We plan on litigating this,” Sykes confirmed, reiterating his dissatisfaction with Leifer obtaining no permits for this year's gathering. “There's no respect for the process.”

Leifer said that even though he has yet to turn a profit, he plans to mount more Camping Trips.

“I lost money this year, and the strategically timed injunction was certainly a contributing factor,” he stated. “I do plan on continuing The Camping Trip, as I believe it to be my right to host this event once a year. Despite the adversity I have faced, I have and continue to demonstrate my ability to abide by all conditions that I have been asked to follow.”