Step right up, step right up! It's time for some serious fun at the Jellystone Park™ Big Top Bonanza! Our carnival-themed extravaganza is going to be fantastic! Come one, come all to our big top games and attractions. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, & Cindy Bear™ will be your guides as you experience loads of classic carnival fun!
Mar 27, 2026
"Make a splash at the Water Zone! 🌊 Whether you're racing down the slides or cooling off under the sprayers, it's the ultimate place to beat the Texas heat. Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a soaking good time! Weather Permitting. Note: Hours are subject to change at management's discretion."
Location: Water Zone Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
Calling all bouncy bears! Join us at the Jumping Pillow for a morning of high-flying fun. Whether you're practicing your 'bear-y' best star jumps or just enjoying the giant, cushioned surface, it's the most uplifting spot in the park. Don't forget your socks!
Location: Jumping Pillow Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
🧸"Look out! It's a Bear Prowl! 🧸 Join the fun as one of our favorite bears🐻 wanders through the park to greet our campers. Grab your cameras📷 and get ready for some 'paws-itive' interactions. Don't forget to shout hello when you see that famous hat and tie!"
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"On your mark, get set, hop! 🐾 Join us at the Playground for a 'bear-y' exciting series of Sack Races. Grab a burlap sack, step inside, and see if you have what it takes to hop your way to the finish line! It's a classic campground favorite that's sure to bring out the giggles and the competitive spirit in campers of all ages. Will you be the fastest hopper in the park? Come find out!"
Location: Playground Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Get ready to fill the air with floating fun! 🐻🫧 Join us for our Bear-y Big Bubble Bash, where we'll be seeing who can blow the biggest, bounciest bubbles in the park. With our giant bubble wands, it's going to be a 'pop-tastic' time for every little cub! Yogi Bear™ will be there to trying to catch a few bubbles as they float by. Don't let that burst your bubble of fun—come join the bubble-blowing magic!"
Location: LongHorn Breeze Way Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
Let's turn grains into a rainbow! 🌈✨ At the Recreation Center, you can make rice art using a variety of colors. Sprinkle, layer, and glue dyed rice to create your very own vibrant masterpiece—a tiny mosaic of colors you can proudly take home or display. Perfect for showing your friends your colorful creativity!
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Mar 28, 2026
"Start your morning the 'bear-y' best way! Join us at Bluebonnet Hall to enjoy classic Yogi Bear™ cartoons and hop into some colorful creativity with coloring." ✨ It's a relaxing, colorful way for kids to wake up and create a custom souvenir to take home!"
Location: BlueBonnet Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
🐻"Calling all hungry artists! 🐻 Join us at the Recreation Center for a delicious dose of creativity. We're providing the cookies, icing, and sprinkles—you provide the 'bear-y' colorful designs! Whether you're making a masterpiece or just a tasty snack, it's a 'paws-itively' sweet way to spend the morning with BooBoo (TM). 🐾✨" Registration Required: Space is limited! You must register for this activity by 6:00 PM 3/27/26 at the Ranger Station to participate. Cost: $8 per participant. Small Group: This activity is limited to the first 15 participants. No Walk-ins: To ensure every cub gets a cookie, we cannot accept walk-ins once the list is full.
Location: Recreation Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Make a splash at the Water Zone! 🌊 Whether you're racing down the slides or cooling off under the sprayers, it's the ultimate place to beat the Texas heat. Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a soaking good time! Weather Permitting. Note: Hours are subject to change at management's discretion."
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"Hey Hey Hey(TM) Ride Time! Jump on for a beary fun ride around Jellystone Park! One of the bears is almost always there to see you off at the start of the ride or join you for the journey. Wave to fellow campers as a tractor pulls you through the park grounds.
Location: LongHorn Breeze Way Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Fuel up for more fun! 🍕 The Water Zone Concession Stand is officially open. Whether you're craving a hot slice of pizza🍕, a juicy burger🍔, or a refreshing slushie, we've got the perfect poolside snacks to keep you going. Come see us for a treat between splashes! Specialty: Featuring Wine a Rita's! Hours subject to change per management."
Location: Water Zone Concessions Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Unleash your inner artist and let the colors flow!🌈 Join us at the Recreation Center for a relaxing and creative Watercolor Painting session. Whether you want to paint a vibrant spring landscape, a beautiful flower, or even a portrait of your favorite bear, the canvas is yours to fill! We'll provide the paints, 🎨brushes, 🖌️and paper🖼️—all you need to bring is your imagination. It's a wonderful way for artists of all ages to unwind and create a unique masterpiece to take home. Let's see what colorful 'bear-y' great art you can create!"
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Step right up and let the fun begin! 🎪✨Get ready for multiple carnival games at the Blue Bonnet Hall—where every corner is bursting with laughter, friendly competition, and just a little bit of "try again, you almost had it!" energy. From tossing and aiming to spinning and winning, there's a game for everyone to enjoy. Bring your game face, your lucky charm, challenge one of our favorite bears and possibly join in a victory dance… because this is your chance to play, win, and make some unforgettable carnival memories! 🎯🎉
Location: BlueBonnet Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
At Jellystone Park™ Texas Wine Country, melting bead art (often known as Perler Beads) is a "Bear-y" popular craft, especially when families need a break from the Texas sun. or a passing spring shower. The Design: Rangers provide pegboards and thousands of colorful beads. You can follow a template to create Yogi Bear™, a Picnic Basket, or even a Texas Star, or just go freestyle with your own pattern. The "Meltdown": Once your design is finished, a Ranger will use a special ironing paper and a heat tool to fuse the beads together. The Keepsake: After a few minutes of cooling, your bead art is solid and ready to go! Many campers turn them into keychains for their backpacks or magnets for the RV fridge.
Location: Recreation Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
🐻"Get ready to drop a beat and find a seat! We're taking the classic game of Musical Chairs🎼🪑 and giving it a Hip Hop Remix. Join us at the LongHorn Breezeway where the bass is bumping and the competition is fierce! When the music starts, show us your best breakdance moves or your smoothest shuffle as you circle the chairs. But stay sharp—when the beat drops out, 🎤📻you've got to be the quickest one to find a spot!🪑 It's all about rhythm, style, and speed. Who will be the last one standing in our Hip Hop showdown?"
Location: LongHorn Breezeway Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Candy + Bingo = Bear-y delicious time! Play to win delicious candy and hop away with a smile." 😄Don't forget to stop by the Ranger Station to grab a full-sized candy bar. 1 candy bar = 1 bingo card.
Location: BlueBonnet Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
Mar 29, 2026
"Catch us if you can! 🐻 Stop by Bluebonnet Hall for some 'bear-y' special Hugs & High 5s! ✋✨ It's the perfect time to grab a quick photo, share a squeeze, and say 'see you later' to your furry friend. Don't miss out on these 'paws-itive' vibes! 📸"
Location: BlueBonnet Hall Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"How long can you keep it in the air? Bounce, tap, and giggle your way through our Carnival Keepy Uppy game—don't let that ball touch the ground!"
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"Make a splash at the Water Zone! 🌊 Whether you're racing down the slides or cooling off under the sprayers, it's the ultimate place to beat the Texas heat. Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a soaking good time! Weather Permitting. Note: Hours are subject to change at management's discretion."
Location: Water Zone Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar
"Fuel up for more fun! 🍕 The Water Zone Concession Stand is officially open. Whether you're craving a hot slice of pizza🍕, a juicy burger🍔, or a refreshing slushie, we've got the perfect poolside snacks to keep you going. Come see us for a treat between splashes! Specialty: Featuring Wine a Rita's! Hours subject to change per management."
Location: Water Zone Concessions Big Top Bonanza Weekend!Add to my calendar