2023 Events

​Sponsored by Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park

May 27, 2023

​"Memorial Day - Red, White, & Blue Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground

Red, White, & Blue theme weekend in the Crooked Run Campground on Memorial Day Weekend!  Decorate your campsites with red, white, & blue patriotic decorations.

10 am
  • Memorial Service to honor our veterans at the Amphitheater.  We will have a 21 Gun Salute and the playing of Taps followed by a speaker.

1 pm
  • Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade.  Decorate your bicycles, wagons, or anything that rolls in red, white, & blue patriotic decorations.

June 17, 2023
11 am to 1 pm

"Hawaiian Day on the Beach" - at Crooked Run Campground Beach Area

  • Come have some fun at the Crooked Run Campground Beach - Hawaiian-style. We'll have games for children of all ages.
  • Serving hotdogs, popcorn, and shaved ice.
  • Don't forget your Hawaiian shirt!

July 1, 2023

"Independence Day Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground - 

Decorate your campsite at Crooked Run Campground in Red, White, & Blue to celebrate our Nation's birthday. Decorate your child's bicycle in patriotic theme for the bike parade.

11 am
  • Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade assembles at 10:45 AM at the dump station near the Campground Store.  Parade starts promptly at 11:00 AM and ends at the Amphitheater.
  • Door Prizes awarded after the parade at the Amphitheater for adult campers.

Aug 12, 2023

"Christmas in August Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground

Decorate your campsite in Christmas decorations.

5 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.

5:45 pm
  •  prizes will be given at the Amphitheater to adult campers.

Sep 2, 2023
1 pm

"Camper Appreciation" - at Crooked Run Campground - 

Door prizes will be awarded at the Amphitheater to adult campers in appreciation for their camping support of the park.

Oct 1, 2023
9 am to 5 pm

"Apple Cider Festival" - Muskrat Beach #2

Craft Sellers and Food Vendors email the main park office at princegallitzinsp@pa.gov or call 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
  • Petting zoo
  • Chain saw carving
  • ​Environmental and Recreational Safety educational booths

Oct 6 & 7, 2023 ​

"Trunk of Treats" - Halloween Weekend - at Crooked Run Campground
   Note - This event is limited to those staying in the Campground)

​Decorate your campsites with Halloween & Autumn decorations.  Please use caution this weekend and observe campground speed limits for the safety of everyone.

Friday
​6 to 9 pm
  • Hayrides through the campground will start at 6:00 PM.  Hayrides will load and unload at the Campground Store parking lot.  $1.00 donation per rider.

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 the Campground 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.
  • 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 exit lane of Red Oak to the entrance of the Amphitheater path.  The long route will proceed down the Main Road to the entrance of Spruce, and then return up through the exit lane of Red Oak to the entrance of the Amphitheater path where the Friends Group will hand out treats to children.  NOTICE:  All traffic will be stopped on the Main Road and other parade routes during the parade.
  • ​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.

Saturday
6 to 9 pm
  • Hayrides through the campground will start at 6:00 PM.  Hayrides will load and unload at the Campground Store parking lot.  $1.00 donation per rider.​

2024 Events

​(TENTATIVE)

​Sponsored by Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park

May 25, 2024

​"Memorial Day - Red, White, & Blue Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground

Red, White, & Blue theme weekend in the Crooked Run Campground on Memorial Day Weekend!  Decorate your campsites with red, white, & blue patriotic decorations.

10 am
  • Memorial Service to honor our veterans at the Amphitheater.  We will have a 21 Gun Salute and the playing of Taps followed by a speaker.

1 pm
  • Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade.  Decorate your bicycles, wagons, or anything that rolls in red, white, & blue patriotic decorations.

June 15, 2024
11 am to 1 pm

"Hawaiian Day on the Beach" - at Crooked Run Campground Beach Area

  • Come have some fun at the Crooked Run Campground Beach - Hawaiian-style. We'll have games for children of all ages.
  • Serving hotdogs, popcorn, and shaved ice.
  • Don't forget your Hawaiian shirt!

July 6, 2024

"Independence Day Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground - 

Decorate your campsite at Crooked Run Campground in Red, White, & Blue to celebrate our Nation's birthday. Decorate your child's bicycle in patriotic theme for the bike parade.

11 am
  • Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade assembles at 10:45 AM at the dump station near the Campground Store.  Parade starts promptly at 11:00 AM and ends at the Amphitheater.
  • Door Prizes awarded after the parade at the Amphitheater for adult campers.

Aug 10, 2024

"Christmas in August Weekend" - at Crooked Run Campground

Decorate your campsite in Christmas decorations.

5 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.

5:45 pm
  •  prizes will be given at the Amphitheater to adult campers.

Aug 31, 2024
1 pm

"Camper Appreciation" - at Crooked Run Campground - 

Door prizes will be awarded at the Amphitheater to adult campers in appreciation for their camping support of the park.

Oct 6, 2024
9 am to 5 pm

"Apple Cider Festival" - Muskrat Beach #2

Craft Sellers and Food Vendors email the main park office at princegallitzinsp@pa.gov or call 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
  • Petting zoo
  • Chain saw carving
  • ​Environmental and Recreational Safety educational booths

Oct 11 & 12, 2024 ​

"Trunk of Treats" - Halloween Weekend - at Crooked Run Campground
   Note - This event is limited to those staying in the Campground)

​Decorate your campsites with Halloween & Autumn decorations.  Please use caution this weekend and observe campground speed limits for the safety of everyone.

Friday
​6 to 9 pm
  • Hayrides through the campground will start at 6:00 PM.  Hayrides will load and unload at the Campground Store parking lot.  $1.00 donation per rider.

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 the Campground 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.
  • 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 exit lane of Red Oak to the entrance of the Amphitheater path.  The long route will proceed down the Main Road to the entrance of Spruce, and then return up through the exit lane of Red Oak to the entrance of the Amphitheater path where the Friends Group will hand out treats to children.  NOTICE:  All traffic will be stopped on the Main Road and other parade routes during the parade.
  • ​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.

Saturday
6 to 9 pm
  • Hayrides through the campground will start at 6:00 PM.  Hayrides will load and unload at the Campground Store parking lot.  $1.00 donation per rider.​