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Apple Dumpling Festival Weekend Apple Dumpling Festival Weekend

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    Celebrate autumn's best flavors. Perfect for the whole family! This weekend is packed with apple-themed activities, treats, and traditions. Hands-on workshops making dumplings, cider pressing, apple decorating contests, live music, hay rides, barrel rides, Top-O-World fun zone, craft vendors, and of course, Grandma Ruth's famous apple dumplings.

    Event Schedule

    Sep 26, 2025

    12:30 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Kids Zip Line - Free

    Fun for the little ones. Meet at Top-O-World for some zip-lining with a view!

    Location: Top-O-World

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    02:45 PM - 03:15 PM | $
    Button Making - 💰$2.50

    Color your very own bear button.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    03:30 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Blitz Ball - Included

    Beefed up whiffle ball.

    Location: Top-O-World

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    05:30 PM - 06:00 PM | Free
    Freestyle Craft - 💰2+

    Ceramics, tie-dye, glass painting, necklace making, pillow making, stuff-a-plush, and more! We have something for everyone. Crafts vary in price.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    06:00 PM - 06:30 PM | Free
    Kids Ice Cream Bingo

    Bingo for the little ones. One card per child. Three chances to win.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    06:30 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Firepit Meet & Greet - 🐻

    Join us at the firepit for high 5's and photos from one of your favorite bear friends.

    Location: Firepit

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    07:00 PM - 07:30 PM | $
    Laser Tag - 💰$12

    Sign up in the camp store by 6:30 PM

    Location: Laser Tag Headquarters

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    08:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Free
    Friday Night Movie

    Hint: Silly Outlaws

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    Sep 27, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance / Prayer

    Start the morning with The Pledge Of Allegiance followed by a prayer from Mikebuchman (known as the Faster Pastor).

    Location: Flagpole

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    09:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Free
    Cartoons & Coloring - 🐻

    Cartoons & Coloring - 🐻

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    10:00 AM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Fall Top-O-World Fun Open

    Get lost in the corn maze, race down the corn slide, zip through the air on the kids' zipline, shoot some hoops at barnyard basketball, swing on the saddle swings, and so much more.

    Location: Top-O-World

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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Free
    Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Registration

    Registration is open for the Buckeye State Pedal Tractor Pull

    Location: Main parking lot

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    10:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Free
    Visit our Craft Vendors

    Stroll through our vendor area and shop unique handmade crafts, gifts, and goodies.

    Location: Amphitheater

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Competition

    By Buckeye State Pedal Pullers

    Location: Main parking lot

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | $
    Lunch Break

    The perfect time to grab something hot & delicious from the Cartoon Café.

    Location: Cartoon Café

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    12:30 PM - 01:00 PM | Free
    Corn Maze Race

    Two Teams. One teams starts at the entrance, other team at the exit. First team out wins.

    Location: Top-O-World

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    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Wagon Ride Around the Park

    Enjoy a cozy wagon ride around the park!

    Location: Ramp

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    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Free
    Candy Apple Decorating

    Come decorate a carmel dipped apple slice

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM | $
    Ice Cream Special - 🐻💰$7

    Vanilla ice cream served in a keepsake bowl, topped with a popping Surprise!

    Location: Cartoon Café

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    02:30 PM - 03:00 PM | $
    Freestyle Craft - 💰$

    Your craft choice. Ceramics, tie-dye, stuff-a-plush, glass painting, glitter tatoos and more.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    03:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Free
    Tractor Parade

    Golf Carts welcome to join. Lineup behind the tractors at the camp store. Bring your candy. Kids will be ready with bags in hand.

    Location: Camp Store

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | $
    Tie-Dye-Party - 💰$15

    Bring your imagination and unleash your creativity. Design your own colorful masterpiece! Perfect for all ages, this activity is a fun way to create a keepsake from your weekend adventure!

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    04:00 PM - 04:30 PM | Free
    Barrel Rides

    Climb aboard and enjoy a bumpy, giggly ride around in our barrel train!

    Location: Top-O-World

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    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Free
    Human Slot Machine-Apple Edition - 🐻

    Step Right Up to the human slot machine! Spin to win it! One of your bear friends already called the first spin!

    Location: Amphitheater

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    05:30 PM - 06:00 PM | Free
    Candy Bar Bingo - 💰$2

    Trade one candy bar for one bingo card for a chance to win a whole lot of chocolate.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | $
    Laser Tag - 💰$12

    Sign up in the camp store by 5:30 PM

    Location: Laser Tag Headquarters

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Fireworks

    Bring your chairs, your blankets, your family, and your friends. Grab a pizza, an ice cream cone, or a yummy apple dumpling. Come hangout and wait for the show. Southside of the Camp store. Camp roads will be blocked off during fireworks.

    Location: Disc Golf

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    Sep 28, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Donut Delivery - 🐻💰📝 -

    🍩 4 Pack - $16.00   🍩 6 Pack - $19.00

    Indulge in a special bear visit just for you! One of your favorite bear friends will bring a selection of sweet treats, featuring frosted delights and sprinkled wonders. Add this sweetness to your camping experience. Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up in the camp store by 5 Pm Saturday.

    Location: Campsite

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    09:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Free
    Praise & Worship with the Faster Pastor

    Start your Sunday morning with uplifting music and worship led by Mike Buchman, also known as the Faster Pastor. A meaningful time to gather together, sing, and celebrate before a fun day at the campground.

    Location: Amphitheater

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    09:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Free
    Cartoons & Coloring

    Start your morning right!
    Grab a delicious breakfast pizza from the Cartoon Cafe, then head down to Hemlock Hall for some relaxing coloring and classic bear toons!  Toons and coloring included.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Free
    Freestyle Craft - 💰$

    Your craft choice. Ceramics, tie-dye, stuff-a-plush, glass painting, and more.

    Location: Hemlock Hall

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    11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Kids Zip Line

    Fun for the little ones. Meet at Top-O-World for some zip-lining with a view!

    Location: Top-O-World

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jump-Jump-Jamboree

    Burn off some energy with some jumping fun and music. Fun starts now!

    Location: Jump Pad

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