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Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration

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    Celebrate the Spirit of Summer at Our Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza! As the summer sun sets and we say farewell to the carefree days of the season, join us for a Labor Day weekend celebration that captures the essence of "We Work Hard and Play Harder." This unforgettable holiday weekend is the perfect way to honor the hard work and dedication that shapes our lives while welcoming the fall camping season. Dive into an array of exciting activities, including a lively End of Summer Pool Party and a spirited Labor Day Parade, featuring a golf cart and site decorating contest that showcases creativity and community spirit. Test your skills in the exhilarating Fishing Derby, and let loose to the electrifying live music of Tightrope. From joyful parades to creative arts and crafts, this weekend is about embracing the moment, connecting with loved ones, and celebrating the rewards of both labor and leisure. Gather with friends and family to create cherished memories in the spirit of camaraderie and celebration. Don't miss this chance to mark the unofficial end of summer in style and set the stage for an incredible fall season!

    Event Schedule

    Aug 28, 2025

    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Clawsome Catch

    Test your skill and luck with the homemade claw machine—grab, grip, and win a prize in the Activity Center.

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Creek Exploration

    Meet us at the Front Gate ready to explore the creek for crawdads and more!

    Location: Creek

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Free
    Bucket Golf

    Meet us at Boo Boo Meadow for a round of Bucket Golf! Fun for all ages and abilities!

    Location: Boo Boo Meadow

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    Aug 29, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Summer Time Craft

    Join us at the Activity Center to create a summer-themed craft!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All Aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express! 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Free
    Beach Ball Games

    Meet us on the Beach for beach ball races! Games will begin at 1:10!

    Location: Beach

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Free
    Ring Pops with Ranger Smith

    Meet Ranger Smith on the Ranger Station Porch for a visit and a treat! 🐻

    Location: Ranger Station

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Firework Shooter

    Start the weekend with a creative fun firework shooter with simple supplies and lot of bang in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    The Singing Station

    Whether you love to sing or just want to sit back and listen, come join us at the Ranger Station Porch.

    Location: Ranger Station

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Paid
    Candy Bar Bingo

    Meet us at the Activity Center for a Candy Bar Bingo! Bring a full-sized candy bar and receive a BINGO card for each exchanged candy bar. Candy bars are available for purchase at the Ranger Station. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    09:00 PM
    Activity Center Closes

    Activity Center Closes

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    Aug 30, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Wake up The Bears!

    Come join us at the Bears Den and Wake up the bears from hibernation! Be sure to arrive by 9:10 am to participate! 🐻

    Location: Bears Den

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin immediately after the Wake Up!

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Stars and Lights

    Create your own paper lantern of red, white and blue spirit in the Activity Center.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Free
    Work Hard, Hunt Harder

    Embark on an adventure in this Labor Day themed digital scavenger hunt starting at the Activity Center. Download the Camper's App to scan each badge located throughout the park.

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Wet Wagon Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot to load up for a wet, wild wagon ride! You will get soaked! Have your hoses ready for the wagon to pass by sites in the 300s and 500s!

    Location: Train Depot

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Foam Party

    Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us at the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!

    Location: Foam Pit

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 06:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All Aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express! 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Free
    Red, White, and Poolside

    Join us at the Resort Pool for a Memorial Day Pool Party! Enjoy music, dancing, games and popsicles! Pool will be open until 9 pm for this activity!

    Location: Resort Pool

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    09:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Let's Glow!

    Meet us in front of the Train Depot to load up the wagon for a Glow Parade! Light up your bike with all things that glow and follow along. Glow items can be purchased in the Ranger Station.

    Location: Train Depot

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    09:00 PM
    Activity Center Closes

    Activity Center Closes

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    Aug 31, 2025

    08:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Paid
    Bear-ly Awake Breakfast

    Start your day with a Bear-ly Awake Breakfast at the Campfire Canteen, where delicious morning treats and a visit with the bears wake you up in style! 🐻, 💰

    Location: Food Truck

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the Flag Pole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Celebration Clatter

    Create a spirited noisemaker to get ready for the parade at the Activity Center.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Free
    Decorate & Celebrate!

    Take the time to make final preparations for the contest and parade! **If you have a rental cart, please no paint markers, stickers, or tape of any kind.

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    12:45 PM - 01:00 PM | Free
    Stars & Stripes Showdown

    Show us what you can do with the Red, White, and Blue! Bring your decked out golf carts and bicycles to the Hilltop Bathhouse to enter our decorating contest. 🐻

    Location: Hilltop Bathhouse

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    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Work and Honor Parade

    Meet us at the Hilltop Bathhouse for our Memorial Day Parade! Bikes, golf carts and walkers welcome!!! The parade will begin after contest judging. 🐻

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's Paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    The Rod and Reel Derby

    Join us at the lake where anglers of all ages reel in their best catch while honoring our nation's heroes! Sign up begins at 2:45 pm on the Ranger Station porch.

    Location: Lake

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Paid
    Duck Race FUN-draiser for Care Camps

    Join us at the Long Blue Slide for our Duck Race! All proceeds benefit Care Camps! Buy your duck for 50% of the pot before 5:45 pm at the Ranger Station.

    Location: Long Slide

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 06:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All Aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express! 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    The Singing Wagon

    Get ready for a night of LIVE music with the Singing Wagon! Pick up at the Train Depot!

    Location: Train Depot

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    08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free
    LIVE MUSIC - Tightrope

    Join us for LIVE music with Tightrope in the Activity Center! 🐻

    Location: Activity Center

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    Sep 01, 2025

    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | Paid
    Donuts and Bears

    Wake up early for hot, fresh mini donuts! Several flavors to choose! 🐻, 💰 Also available, Donut Delivery at 8:00 am. To ensure availability, schedule your bear delivery on Friday evening at the Ranger Station. 📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the Flag Pole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Cartoons and Coloring

    Join us at the Activity Center for Yogi Bear cartoons, coloring and a visit from a bear before you go! 🐻 Please arrive by 11:15 am to visit.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's Paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Hike & Seek Bingo

    Embark on an outdoor adventure, where every step brings a new discovery and a chance to win! Start at the Activity Center to pick up your bingo card, then at the end of your hike, bring in back to see if you were able to collect a bingo!

    Location: Hiking Trail

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Grow our Kindness Garden

    Join us in the Activity Center to leave your mark at our Park! Let's paint the Park with kindess!

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt in the Activity Center. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Beachside Relay Rumble

    Gear up for a variety of high-energy relay races filled with sand, sun, and team spirit on the beach!

    Location: Beach

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    S'more Songs, S'more Fun

    Join us at the Community Fire Pit, where campfire karaoke meets gooey treats by the warm glow of the fire!

    Location: Community Firepit

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