| April |
| April 4 - 6 |
WORKINGMAN’S WEEKEND
- Camp with us on our opening weekend and help us around the
campground for a few hours on Saturday, and receive a coupon
good for one free night of camping during 2008. Saturday night
we will provide a spaghetti and salad dinner for all who helped
us clean up. Bring rakes and shovels if you want to help! |
| April 11 - 13 |
HEROES WEEKEND - Our
annual thank you to all the people who risk their lives every
day protecting America. We will provide one free night of
camping this weekend to anyone who can show proof of their
active affiliation as a police, fire, emergency, or military
personnel. On Saturday, we will have a memorial service in honor
of all of America’s heroes followed by refreshments. (If you
can, please wear your uniforms for our Memorial Service.)
Decorate your site and show your patriotism in our “Most
Patriotic Campsite” Contest. Our DJ will be spinning tunes on
Saturday night. |
| April 18 - 20 |
BINGO MADNESS -
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo! Continental Breakfast Bingo, Junk Food
Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo, Door Prize Bingo, Kid's Prize Bingo &
Dessert Bar Bingo. (Bring a dessert to share.) Bingo all weekend
for everyone. It’s madness! |
| April 25 - 27 |
KIDS’ WEEKEND -
This is an extra special weekend for kids at the Gettysburg
Campground. Saturday will be filled with lots of activities and
entertainment. We will have our annual Kids Backwards Luncheon
($). Kids Candy Bar Bingo, and free popcorn for the movies. New
this year we will have Mr.
Bob
Furrer of Bob’s Critters here for a fantastic “critter”
adventure.
In the Area: Annual
Friends of Gettysburg Muster & March. |
| May |
| May 2 - 4 |
NASCAR WEEKEND -
Show your colors and decorate your site after your favorite
driver. Win prizes playing in our Trivia contest, decorating
your site, or participating in our 13th Annual Matchbox Car
Races, “The Gettysburg Campground 500”. Bring your own or buy a
wreck (2 oz. max. weight - NO Trucks). Fun for everyone! Watch
the race in Richmond on the big screen in our movie room. Our DJ
will be spinning tunes on Saturday night.
In the Area: 53rd Annual
Apple Blossom Festival. |
| May 9 - 11 |
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND -
Calling all moms. This is your time to relax and enjoy some
camping. We will start Saturday with various crafts for everyone
to do followed in the afternoon by a Special Bingo game with a
chance to win a Boyd’s Bear or two. In the evening, the
Adams County Winery will be here for a Mother’s only Wine
Appreciation Class. Sunday morning we will have a pancake
breakfast free for moms. |
| May 16 - 18 |
RELAXING SPRING WEEKEND -
Come and enjoy a relaxing weekend – sit by the fire, read a
book, fish in the creek or listen to the birds. Saturday
evening, listen to the great sounds of
Matt Dodd performing Songs and Stories of the Civil War.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show & Gettysburg Bluegrass
Festival. |
| May 23 - 26 |
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (3-Night Minimum) -
The summer camping season begins! Our pool opens, and we
have plenty of activities planned. Our DJ will be spinning tunes
and Karaoke on Friday night, Saturday experience tales from
Ghostly Images, and on Sunday listen and dance to the sounds of
The Powder Keg Band.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade. |
| June |
| May 30 - June 1 |
RUBBER DUCKY
REGATTA WEEKEND - Time to enjoy some peace and quiet
relaxing by the campfire. Saturday morning we will have our
annual Rubber Ducky Regatta down the mighty Marsh Creek. If you
have not seen this you do not want to miss it. Saturday evening
Tom Crowl, a ventriloquist, will be here performing for the
whole family. |
| June 6 - 8 |
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND -
Come experience the history at our annual Gettysburg
Campground Civil War Encampment. The Gettysburg Brigade will be
encamped on site! Learn through the eyes of the soldiers and
civilians what it was like to be here during the Civil War.
Saturday evening we will have a Civil War dance in which
everyone can participate.
In the Area:
Friends of Gettysburg Annual Volunteer Day. |
| June 13 - 15 |
FATHER’S DAY & "CASHERS FLAT" BLUEGRASS
BAND - FThis is Dad’s weekend and we have some plans to make
it special. We will have best set of legs contest and a fishing
derby with prizes. Saturday night,
Cashers
Flat is back putting on a super-charged, hard driving
traditional bluegrass show. On Sunday morning, will have a
pancake breakfast free for Dads.
In the Area:
PA Lavender Festival &
Kustom Kemps Of America Car
Show & Delorean
Car Show. |
| June 20 - 22 |
PIG ROAST WEEKEND -
This is our pig roast weekend! ($ and reservations required). On
Saturday evening, while listening to the great bluegrass sounds
of Hanover Express, enjoy some tasty pork BBQ and fixin’s cooked
right here on the campground.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Festival - Celebrating America,
Gettysburg Brass Band Festival,
New Oxford
Outdoor Antique Show, &
Mid-Atlantic
Women’s Motorcycle Rally. |
| June 27 - 29 |
REBA McENTIRE TRIBUTE -
Marie Levin
returns to the Gettysburg Campground Saturday evening presenting
her tribute show to “Reba.” You will be amazed at the
sound-a-like and look-a-like qualities she possesses. Marie's
tribute show covers various material from Reba's early career
through her most recent work, and has been performed for
thousands of fans all over the country. We will start the
weekend on Friday night with Ghostly Images spinning spooky
tales.
In the Area: Gettysburg Annual Civil War Collectors Show,
Gettysburg Festival - Celebrating America, & Gettysburg
Civil War Heritage Days. |
| July |
| July 3 - 6 |
JULY 4th HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION (3-Night Minimum) - Celebrate America’s
Birthday and see the reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on
this 145th anniversary. We will have plenty of activities going
on at the campground to keep you busy or you can visit the
reenactments. We may even have a bit of living history right
here as well. On Thursday our DJ will be spinning some great
tunes, and on Saturday night a great local band “The Willys”
pays us a visit.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Civil War Battlefield Reenactment. |
| July 10 - 13 |
GETTYSBURG BIKE
WEEK & SOCK HOP - Bring back those good old days with Don &
Roxy and our Sock Hop dance. Hula Hoop, Dancing, and Bubble Gum
Blowing Contests. Fun for the whole family.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Bike Week. |
| July 18 - 20 |
MID-SUMMER POOL PARTY -
Enjoy a weekend camping and cooling off in our pool at our
mid-summer pool party! Saturday afternoon our jamming DJ will be
poolside spinning some cool tunes. Try your skill at some of our
pool contests. Saturday night Ghostly Images will be here with
some tales of Gettysburg.
In the Area:
Adams County Irish Festival. |
| July 25 - 27 |
CHRISTMAS IN JULY WEEKEND -
Bring on Christmas! On Friday our DJ will be here with karaoke
and dance music. Saturday we have family fun activities planned
including a visit from Santa. Decorate your site and win prizes
as well as make our "Festival of Lights" hayride a delightful
experience for everyone. Ray Owen will be here in the evening
performing some seasonal music and more. |
| August |
| August 1 - 3 |
ELVIS WEEKEND -
MICHAEL HOOVER’S “MEMORIES OF ELVIS” -
Michael Hoover is back for our annual Elvis Weekend! Elvis
movies, Elvis music, Elvis trivia, and Saturday, Michael Hoover
will present his show “Memories Of Elvis”. The show builds with
excitement as Michael sings some of the most remembered songs
from Elvis's career. This is a must see show, so make your
reservation today. |
| August 8 - 10 |
RELAXING AUGUST WEEKEND - Enjoy
Marsh Creek and the screech owls. Play bingo, mini-golf,
shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, board games, or puzzles.
Go fishing, watch a movie, read a book, or just sit by the
campfire and relax. You deserve it – come enjoy it. Saturday
evening
Robert Priest will be here with an amazing display of mind
reading skill. |
| August 15 - 17 |
CRAB FEAST -
This is our 2nd annual crab ‘n corn feast. Saturday afternoon
enjoy steamed crabs (must pre-order by the dozen; market $) and
corn on the cob. On hand to play some “crabby seafaring” tunes
will be Mr. Ray Owen.
In the Area:
Littlestown Good Ole Days |
| August 22 - 24 |
SUMMER’S “ALMOST” OVER POOL PARTY -
Saturday evening we are planning a pool party with some
great contests and fun for everyone. Our DJ will be poolside
playing some great music for your enjoyment.
In the Area:
South Mountain Fair,
Gettysburg
Civil War
Music Muster,
Gettysburg Championship at
The Links at Gettysburg, & Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. |
| September |
August 29 -
September 1 |
LABOR DAY WEEKEND (3-Night Minimum) -
This year we have planned some great activities. Horseshoe
tournaments, no hands Jell-O eating contest, field games and
more! Get involved in ceramics, bingo, hayrides, mini-golf,
shuffleboard, swimming, movies, fishing, dancing, plus much
more. On Friday evening, our DJ will be here playing some great
music; Saturday night Ghostly Images will be here; and Sunday
night back by popular demand is the "Don & Roxy" Comedy Show. |
| September 5 - 7 |
SMORE CAMPING
WEEKEND - Labor Day is history but there is still plenty of
camping time left. Come on up for “smore” camping at the
Gettysburg Campground. Our DJ will be here Saturday night
playing some great music.
In the Area:
Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. |
| September 12 - 14 |
CAR CRUISE & SOCK HOP WITH DON & ROXY -
The
Roadrunners Car Club of Carroll County will be at Gettysburg
Campground with their annual car show and Law Enforcement
Memorial fund-raiser. Go back in time and come see some of your
favorite classic or custom cars of days past. Campers 16 years
of age and older will vote for their choice of car to receive a
trophy. On Saturday night, Don & Roxy will be here putting on a
real Sock Hop. Enjoy a Hula Hoop Contest, Bubble Gum Blowing
Contest, Dance Contests, & Contests for Best Dressed Male &
Female 50s Outfit.
In the Area:
East Berlin
Colonial Days. |
| September 19 - 21 |
FOOTBALL WEEKEND - This
is your weekend to show your team colors. Decorate your site
with your team colors in our site-decorating contest and win
prizes. We will have football skill contests, trivia contests, a
flag football game and a tailgate party. Saturday evening sit by
the campfire while Ghostly Images tells ghostly tales.
In the Area:
Eisenhower
Farm World War II Weekend,
Northeast Storytelling Festival,
The Adams County Heritage Festival, &
Gettysburg Fall Outdoor Antique Show. |
| September 26 - 28 |
PIPPINFEST WEEKEND -
In the nearby town of Fairfield is the annual Pippinfest
festival. Saturday is a giant flea market and Sunday is all
crafts. This weekend is also the official grand opening of the
new National Park Museum & Visitor Center. Saturday evening our
DJ will be spinning some great music.
In the Area:
Gettysburg
National Military Park Grand Opening &
Fairfield Pippinfest. |
| October |
| October 3 - 5 |
APPLE HARVEST 1 AND PIG ROAST (2-Night Minimum) -
Come enjoy our pig roast ($ Fee and reservations required).
This is also the first weekend of the National Apple Harvest
Festival. After spending the day at the festival, bring your
appetites to a great Pig Roast Dinner with music provided by
the C.B. Pickers.
In the Area:
National Apple Harvest Festival.
|
| October 10 - 12 |
APPLE
HARVEST 2 & COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND (2-Night Minimum) -
This is the second weekend of the National Apple Harvest
Festival. The Catoctin Fall Colorfest is also happening down
in Thurmont, Maryland. After spending time at the Apple
Harvest Festival or Colorfest come on back and relax back at
your campsite. Saturday evening
Tom Jolin
will be here performing some great Americana music.
In the Area:
National Apple Harvest Festival &
Catoctin Fall Colorfest.
|
| October 17 - 19 |
HALLOWEEN 1 (2-Night Minimum) -
Enjoy a weekend full of haunting adventures. Decorate your own
haunted site and win cash prizes. We are planning spooky crafts,
ceramics, pumpkin hunts, adult & children costume contests,
trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides, & the return of the scary
MAZE OF DOOM. Saturday night at our Halloween Dance enjoy the
sounds of the “Powder Keg Band”. |
| October 24 - 26 |
HALLOWEEN 2 (2-Night Minimum) -
Enjoy a weekend full of haunting adventures. Decorate your own
haunted site and win cash prizes. We are planning spooky crafts,
ceramics, adult & children pumpkin decorating contests (bring
your own pumpkin), adult & children costume contests,
trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides, & the return of the scary
MAZE OF DOOM. Saturday night at our Halloween Dance enjoy the
sounds of the “Roll
The Dice Band”. |
November
WATER
MAY BE SHUT OFF IN THE CAMPGROUND DUE TO COLD WEATHER |
October 31 -
November 2 |
HALLOWEEN 3
(2-Night Minimum) - Enjoy a weekend full of haunting
adventures. Decorate your own haunted site and win cash prizes.
We are planning spooky crafts, ceramics, adult & children
pumpkin decorating contests (bring your own pumpkin), adult &
children costume contests, trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides,
& the return of the scary MAZE OF DOOM. Saturday night at our
Halloween Dance enjoy a “monster” of a show with Don & Roxy.
In the Area:
Autumn Gettysburg Civil War Show. |
| November 7 - 9 |
QUIET WEEKEND - The
days and nights are getting cooler. Come and enjoy Marsh Creek
and the screech owls. Play mini-golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
volleyball, board games, or puzzles. Go fishing, watch a movie,
read a book, or just sit by the campfire and relax. You deserve
it – come enjoy it.
In the Area:
“Fall-In”
Miniatures Convention. |
| November 14 - 16 |
QUIET WEEKEND - The
days and nights are getting cooler. Come and enjoy Marsh Creek
and the screech owls. Play mini-golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
volleyball, board games, or puzzles. Go fishing, watch a movie,
read a book, or just sit by the campfire and relax. You deserve
it – come enjoy it.
In the Area:
International Gift Festival. |
| November 21 - 23 |
REMEMBRANCE DAY
WEEKEND - An annual event of remembrance with many
activities in town including a parade and illuminations placed
on civil war graves in the Soldiers National Cemetery. The
reenactment of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address will be on
Wednesday, November 19. Re-enactors are always welcome to our
campground!
In the Area: Remembrance Day In Gettysburg – 145th
Anniversary Of Lincoln’s Address. |
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