Join us at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake for a heartfelt Memorial Day weekend dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Enjoy family-friendly activities, patriotic crafts, and special ceremonies that celebrate our heroes. Yogi Bear™ and friends will be on hand for fun, remembrance, and memorable photo opportunities. To keep the spirit high throughout the weekend, we'll also feature a DJ playing family‑friendly favorites and a live band bringing patriotic and feel‑good tunes to the festivities. Enjoy music-filled evenings that blend celebration, community, and gratitude. Together, we'll reflect, give thanks, and create meaningful moments in a weekend filled with pride, remembrance, and community spirit.
May 21, 2026
Create your own colorful home for your bird friends.
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Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear™ or one of his friends around the park!
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Test your balance and speed in our exciting hopscotch challenge. Leap, skip, and jump your way to victory!
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Come put your creativity to the test with our free arts and crafts
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Meet Boo Boo™ at the Bears Den for a Photo Op and wish him a good night's sleep!
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Join us for a community campfire and story time. Marshmallows will be provided for roasting.
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May 22, 2026
Pick up a copy of our campground-wide hunt for a secret message. Prizes awarded!
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Create your own pinwheel to add to your bike or scooter!
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Join Cindy Bear™ to create your own chalk art creation to our Recreation area
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Decorate your own Pillowcase, Bandana or Backpack (Prices vary $)
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Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear™ or one of his friends around the park!
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Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
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Popcorn, Cotton Candy, and Boxed Candy for sale from Recreation Staff. ($)
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May 23, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
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Choose your favorite ceramic to paint! ($)
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Create your own decorations for your bike or golf cart. Take part in our parade later today!
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Follow behind the Bears for a Patriotic Parade around the Park!
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Just some wet & wild fun!
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How low can you Limbo?
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Check out some of our fun crafts!
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Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
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Join us for one of our favorite game- prepare to get messy!
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Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design! ($)
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Malachi Martin & Madelyn Tallent, a Tennessee-based duo performing a blend of country, Americana, and folk. Grab a chair and enjoy a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend evening at the park.
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Join some of our Bear friends or dancing and fun!
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May 24, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
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Purchase a Jellystone Park souvenir t-shirt for $18 or bring your own to tie dye for $7
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Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!
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Put your red, white & blue creativity to work!
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Join one of our Bear friends for some of their favorite line dances
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Sack races, three legged race, and giant egg race!
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Join us for a foamy dance party!
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Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat ($)
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Join Yogi Bear™ on a musical parade. Or look for him to pass by your site!
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Kids challenge your parents to a game of kickball!
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Join us for a block party! Music, dancing, and lots of glow!
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We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Camp Store! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade. Line for the wagon ride closes at 9:30pm
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May 25, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
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Let's create art with colorful sand!
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Grab your mining kit and join Yogi Bear™ as you pan for colorful gems, sparkling crystals, and shiny stones. You’ll feel like a real treasure hunter as you sift through the dirt and uncover nature’s beautiful gems!
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Join us for fun and games!
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Red, white & blue craft time!
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Come and cool off during our wet and wild relay games
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Stuff your own Bear Friend, create a plush pillow or animal ($)
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Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat ($)
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Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear™ or one of his friends around the park!
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Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
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Join us for a campfire & roast a marshmallow with one of our Bear friends during story time!
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Join us for our movie night. Popcorn available for sale from the Recreation Staff ($)
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