2021 Events
(Tentative Depending on Covid19 Requirements)

Sponsored by
The FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin State Park

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. 

Thank You!
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.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19 - "Winter Fun Day" - at Main Marina - February 13, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This event is cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting safety guidelines.

Dust off you sleds and ice skates and enjoy a winter day in the park! Take advantage of our new ice skating area or race your friends down the sledding hill!  If you get cold or hungry, stop by the refreshment stand sponsored by the FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin State Park, located at the Prince Gallitzin Marina boathouse.  Heat up by the fire or enjoy hot chocolate and hot dogs.  Donations will be accepted, all going back into park projects.

Check back for updates and additional activities!

*Due to COVID-19 guidelines, masks must be properly worn around the refreshment stand.
 
"Easter Egg Hunt" - at Muskrat Beach #2 - April 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM
  • Hop on over to the park for our annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by The FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin State Park. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to participate, and will be divided into appropriate age categories for the hunt. Age groups are 0 to 3, 4 to 7, and 8 to 12. Tickets will be handed out to all participants for a prize drawing after the hunt.
  • Don’t forget to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny while you’re there! The hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM at Muskrat Beach 2.
  • Grab some lunch before the hunt: hot food and drinks will be offered for sale at the pavilion, as well as FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin State Park shirts, hats, and other items.
  • No registration is necessary for this fun, free event.
  • For more information, contact the park office at 814-674-1000 or princegallitzinsp@pa.gov.
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"Memorial Day - Red, White, & Blue Theme Weekend" at the Crooked Run Campground - May 29, 2021
  • Join us for a Red, White & Blue theme weekend in the Crooked Run Campground on Memorial Day Weekend!
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - Memorial Service for our Veterans at the Amphitheater.  Join us at the campground Amphitheater for a Memorial Service to honor our veterans. We will have a speaker followed by a 21 Gun Salute and the playing of Taps.
  • Saturday 1:00 PM - Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade.  Decorate your bicycles in red, white, and blue and join us for a patriotic parade through the campground. Assemble at the dump station near the main host site on the main road at 12:45 PM. The parade will start promptly at 1:00 PM and will proceed down the Main Road of the campground. Note that the Main Road will be closed for a short time during this event for the safety of our children.
  • Following the parade, door prizes for adult campers will be awarded at the Amphitheater. 

"Hawaiian Day on the Beach" - at Crooked Run Campground Beach Area - June 19, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Come have some fun at the Crooked Run Campground Beach - Hawaiian-style. We'll have games and will serve flavored shaved ice treats.​  Don't forget your Hawaiian shirt!

"Music @ Muskrat Beach Area #2" - "Band to be Announced" - June 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Free Admittance.
  • Food and refreshment provided by FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin for a donation.

"Independence Day Theme Weekend" - July 3, 2021
  • 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 11:00 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.

"Music @ Muskrat Beach Area #2" - "Band to be Announced" - July 31, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Free Admittance.
  • Food and refreshment provided by FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin for a donation.

"Christmas in August Weekend" - At the Crooked Run Campground - August 14, 2021
  • 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.

"Music @ Muskrat Beach Area #2" - "Band to be Announced" - August 28, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Free Admittance.
  • Food and refreshment provided by FRIENDS of Prince Gallitzin for a donation.

"Camper Appreciation" at the Crooked Run Campground - September 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM
  • Door prizes will be awarded at the Amphitheater to adult campers in appreciation for their camping support of the park.

"Apple Cider Festival" - Muskrat Beach #2 - October 3, 2021, 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 8 & 9, 2021
  • 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.