2020 Events
Throughout the year, the Friends Group provides many activities at the Park. Hard-working volunteers donate many hours to organize these events for the enjoyment of park campers. We can do this because of your generous donations that make this possible.
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Please consider contributing to this effort either financially or through becoming a Friend volunteer. You can become a Friend and/or contribute by clicking on this link and mailing the form to the membership coordinator. The FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin State Park is under the umbrella of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
"Easter Egg Hunt" - at Muskrat Beach #2 - April 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM
"Memorial Day - Red, White, & Blue Theme Weekend" at the Crooked Run Campground - May 23, 2020
"Independence Day Theme Weekend and Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade" at the Crooked Run Campground - July 4 , 2020
"Christmas in August Weekend" - At the Crooked Run Campground - August 8, 2020
"Camper Appreciation" at the Crooked Run Campground - September 5, 2020
"Apple Cider Festival" - at Muskrat Beach #2 - October 4, 2020, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
"Trunk of Treats" - Halloween Theme Weekend at Crooked Run Campground - October 9 & 10, 2020
- Thousands of Easter eggs hidden for the children
- Hot dogs and refreshments
- Friends apparel available for purchase
- Friend Memberships available
"Memorial Day - Red, White, & Blue Theme Weekend" at the Crooked Run Campground - May 23, 2020
- Saturday, 10:00 AM - Veteran's Memorial Service at the Amphitheater
- Saturday - Lineup at 12:45 AM. Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade starts promptly at 1:00 PM.
- Small America Flags provided to all Veterans
"Independence Day Theme Weekend and Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade" at the Crooked Run Campground - July 4 , 2020
- Decorate your campsite at Crooked Run Campground in Red, White, and Blue to celebrate our Nation's birthday. Decorate your child's bicycle in patriotic theme for the bike parade.
- Saturday 10:45 AM - Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade assembles at 10:45 AM. Parade starts promptly at 11:00 AM and ends at the Amphitheater.
- Door Prizes awarded after the parade at the Amphitheater for adult campers
"Christmas in August Weekend" - At the Crooked Run Campground - August 8, 2020
- Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites in Christmas themes
- Saturday 5:00 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the campground and drive through the loops. Afterwards (approximately 45 minutes later) Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Amphitheater to hand out candy to the kids
- Saturday, approx. 5:45 PM - Door prizes will be given at the Amphitheater to adult campers
"Camper Appreciation" at the Crooked Run Campground - September 5, 2020
- Door prizes will be awarded at the Amphitheater to adult campers in appreciation for their camping support of the park
"Apple Cider Festival" - at Muskrat Beach #2 - October 4, 2020, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Craft Sellers and Food Vendors contact the main park office at 814-674-1000 to reserve your spot
- Freshly made apple cider is available for sale
- Over 100 Crafters setup to provide quality products for sale
- Food vendors provide great food
- Hay rides through the park
- Live Entertainment on the stage
- Pony rides for children
- Petting zoo
- Chain saw carving
- Environmental and Recreational Safety educational booths
"Trunk of Treats" - Halloween Theme Weekend at Crooked Run Campground - October 9 & 10, 2020
- THIS EVENT IS INTENDED FOR THOSE CAMPING AT CROOKED RUN CAMPGROUND ONLY
- Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites in Halloween & Autumn theme
- Friday - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Hayrides will be provided through the campground starting at 6:00 PM. Hayrides will load and unload at the camp store parking lot.
- Saturday - 2:40 PM - Costume Parade lineup starts at 2:40 PM at the parade banners which will be located at the inlet end of Maple Loop (near RV dump stations by camp store) and assembles down the hill reverse to normal traffic flow. There will be two banners, one for a short parade route for ages 7 & under and one for a longer route ages 8 & over. Each age group will lineup behind the appropriate banner.
- Saturday - 3:00 PM - Costume Parade will start at inlet to Maple Loop promptly at 3:00 PM and will follow two routes depending on age group. The short route will proceed down the Main Road and then flow up the end of Red Oak to the Amphitheater. The long route will proceed down the Main Road to the entrance of Spruce, and then return up through the end of Red Oak to the Amphitheater where the Friends Group will hand out treats to children. Click HERE for a map of the parade routes. NOTICE: All traffic will be stopped on the Main Road and other parade routes during the parade.
- Saturday - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Hayrides will be provided through the campground starting at 6:00 PM. Hayrides will load and unload at the camp store parking lot.
- Campers may hand out candy at their campsites after the parade is over if they wish. Please refrain from handing out treats during the parade as this slows down the event.
- Please use caution this weekend and observe campground speed limits for the safety of everyone.
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