LOCAL EVENTS
Step into the warm embrace of Russell, PA, and discover a community that truly knows how to celebrate! Our local events are the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors, forge new friendships, and create cherished memories. From lively festivals to heartwarming gatherings, there's always a reason to come together!
May 1-3
Seasonal Appreciation Weekend
We love our Seasonal Families and what better way to celebrate them than with a family BBQ and games (Bingo). It's NOT a pot luck, but you're welcome to bring
sides and desserts to share.
May 8-10
Chainsaw Carving & Craft Festival
Watch as carvers make beautiful works of art with a chainsaw. Carvings are available to buy at carvers' sites. Beautiful crafts and delicious food. Make a craft for Mom in café! Carvers auction on Sat at 2 PM.
May 10
Mother's Day
Bring Mom to the Cafe for breakfast! Mothers eat free! There will be a free drawing for Mom for the prize of a homemade pie!
May 15-17
Pirate Weekend AHOY MATEY
Pirate crafts, treasure hunt, and digging for treasure on Sat. Bring your best roasting sticks to the Pavilion for
the S'mores Party.
May 22-25
Memorial Day Weekend
Sat kicks off with Flag Raising at 9 AM. Kids' Bicycle/Walk Dice Run. Come join the fun! Follow a map to different sites. Roll the dice at each place. Prizes for the highest scores! Band: Grand Larseny Sun-Flea Market Craft Show/Yard Sale. Sun Karaoke with Nicky Glitter
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Bring your hand-crafted items to display and sell at our Craft Show. No crafts? Then bring yard sale items or feel free to bring both. Make your own
Tie-Dye Shirts. Sunday Evening Karaoke.
May 29-31
Heritage Weekend
Celebrate your ancestry with us! Kids' Dice Run, Heritage Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to pass (Bratwurst, Spaghetti, Pierogis, etc.) Evening adult only Dice Run. Meet your fellow campers and mingle.
Highest Dice score wins!
June 5-7
Hawaiian Luau & Pig Roast Pot Luck
Hula on down for fun in the sun! Please dress in Hawaiian casual - so don't forget the grass skirts, leis and those beautiful shirts. Please bring a dish to pass or make a donation.
June 12-14
Western Weekend
Fun! Fun! Fun! Pony races! Saturday 7 PM: Live Music
June 14
Father's Day
On Sunday from 7:30 - 9 AM, bring Dad to the Café for breakfast! Dads eat free! There will be a free drawing for Dad for the prize of a homemade pie!
June 20-21
Summer Celebration
Cardboard Boat Race - Bring duct tape and your box! Can you make it across the pool or will you sink? Candy Bar Bingo. (Remember, we supply the candy.)
June 26-28
Water Warriors
Don't forget to bring your super soakers. Water gun battle at High Noon! Water balloon relays! You're gonna get more than a little wet, so be prepared to get soaked. Pancake Buffet Saturday Morning- Decorate your own pancakes- Sprinkles, Chocolate Sauce,
Ice Cream and more
July 3-5
Happy Birthday USA
It's time to let it all out to celebrate the best place to be! Friday music. Friday flag raising at 9 AM Family fun all weekend - bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, ceramics, and karaoke.
A parade to honor our Veterans (bikes, strollers).
Bring a dessert for a charity dessert auction.
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July 3 - Live Band: Never Too Late
July 4th-Band-1980 Something
July 10-12
Tournament Weekend
Set up your teams! Horseshoes + Cornhole. Saturday 7 PM Awards night! S'mores Party, live music(TBA)
and awards presentation!
July 17-19
Charity Carnival Weekend
Carnival fun for all ages! Dunk Booth, Face Painting! Games! Prizes! Food truck with great carnival treats! Pie eating contest! Chinese Auction!
July 24-26
Christmas in July
Are YOU ready for a snowball fight?
Decorate your sites, prizes for the 3 best sites. Christmas crafts! Kids can create forts for the snowball fight. Snow "Foam" fun follows. SANTA arrives at 2PM with gifts for the children! Christmas Party - you bring the cookies; we'll provide the punch! And an after dark candy cane hunt.
July 31 - August 2
Decades Weekend
Come to the Band and dress from your favorite decade.
Fri. Elvis is in the campground.
Sat. 6-9 Miranda Wilcox
Sun. Elvis is back
August 7-9
Everyone's Birthday Party
Cake, Ice Cream, and Piñata for all! Kids: Please bring a $5 gift labeled “boy” or “girl” for the exchange. Adults: Bring a $10 white elephant gift to join the fun!
Can you guess everyone's age?
August 14-16
Halloween in August Weekend!
Decorate your site. Prizes for the best sites. Palm Reader (adults only). Halloween Party & Costume Contest for young & old, followed by refreshments
and Trick-or- Treating.
August 21-23
Kid's NASCAR RACE + Corn Roast
Make a wearable NASCAR car and race around the course. Requires pit stops; tire (sneaker) change, and refuel (chug a glass of water). Join us Saturday at 5 PM at the Pavilion to enjoy the sweetest roasted
corn on the cob around.
August 28-30
TBA
September 4-7
Labor Day
​No Labor this weekend — just fun and games!
Saturday 7–10 PM Live Band: High Above 80
Sunday 7–10 PM: Karaoke with Nicky Glitter
September 11-13
Thanksgiving
We will provide the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and beverages. Please bring a dish to pass and table settings! Let's sit down together and give thanks for another great year! Kids, bring your flashlight for
the after dark candy hunt!
September 18-20
Bring on the Soup
Bring your potluck soup to share. We will provide the bread & butter, bowls & utensils, and drinks.
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September 26-28 Chili Cook-Off / Final Ceramic Weekend Last chance to complete your works of art - open all day! Chili cook-off and cornbread contest on Saturday! No Chili? Then bring a side dish and we will all feast on chili, cornbread and other goodies! Yum! Come enjoy everyone's Chili recipe and vote for your favorite!
September 25-27
Chili and cornbread cook-off
Show off your skills and help us crown the best! Vote for your favorite. Don’t have chili? No worries—bring a dessert to share and join the fun!
October 2-4
Camper Appreciation Weekend
Camper Appreciation Sale! Check out our discounts in the store! Charity Blowout Bingo! TONS OF PRIZES! Please bring a cash donation for Camp Care. Care Camps is a charity that helps kids with cancer find hope and healing in the great outdoors through special oncology camps.
At camp, kids get all the medical care they need, along with specialized counseling, and they do it all surrounded by friends who know exactly what they are going through. At camp, kids can forget about the chemo, the radiation, and all the hard stuff that comes with cancer...
and just be a kid again.
October 9-12
Columbus Day Weekend - Halloween 2!
Pumpkin decorating! Costume contest! Trick or treating!