Kick up your boots and dive into a weekend bursting with the best of Tennessee's bluegrass traditions and southern fun! Enjoy live bluegrass and country music performances, toe-tapping dance lessons, and spirited sing-alongs around the campfire. Try your hand at horseshoe toss, participate in a boot-stomping line dance contest, or craft your own rustic keepsakes. With delicious southern-style treats and plenty of friendly competition, this roundup offers something for the whole family, all just minutes from the lively energy of the nearby university town.
Sep 18, 2026
Craft your very own horse puppet, then bring it to life with a little imagination and frontier fun.
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Decorate your own souvenir backpack or pillowcase ($)
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Cool off with a classic treat—creamy ice cream topped with fizzy soda for the perfect sweet sip! While you enjoy your float, don’t miss a chance to snap a photo with one of our friendly bear pals for a memory as fun as it is delicious. 🐻📸
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Choose your band, add beads or charms, and stamp it with fun designs for a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
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Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!
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Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
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We've set up the big screen for your viewing entertainment! Bring your blankets and chairs for a movie night under the stars. Snacks and drinks sold in the Camp Store or Cartoon Cafe
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Sep 19, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize!
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Create your own custom Jellystone Park tie-dye t-shirt using fun, vibrant colors and cool patterns. Souvenir shirts for sale ($) Be prepared to get a little messy and a lot creative!
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Hop on and enjoy the ride with one of our Bear Friends and some of our favorite songs! Grab your seat, wave "Hey! Hey! Hey!" and let the adventure begin!
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Top off your western look with a hat that’s all your own! Decorate your cowboy hat with fun colors, bands, and flair to create a one-of-a-kind rodeo-ready masterpiece.
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It’s a fast-paced, laugh-filled combo of skill and silliness that’s perfect for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages!
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Join us for a foamy dance party!
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Learn fun, easy line dances with step-by-step guidance—perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Get ready to stomp, clap, and kick up some country fun!
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Grab a quick treat and a photo with one of our Bear Friends!
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Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design! ($4 each)
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Complete activities, earn points, and see if your family has what it takes to win the ultimate roundup bragging rights! 🤠
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Put on your headphones and get ready to dance at this fun farm-themed silent disco! Choose your channel, hit the dance floor, and mooo-ve to the beat all night long! 🐄✨
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One of our Bear friends will be making an appearance during the Silent Disco. Get your bear hugs, high-fives and take some silly photos!
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Sep 20, 2026
8 delicious doughnuts in your choice of Salted Caramel, Cookies n' Cream, or Cinnamon Sugar. Grab a bag and snap a photo with one of our Bear Friends
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Stuff your own Yogi Bear™, Cindy Bear™ or Boo Boo™ ($). You can also choose to make your own puppy or unicorn pillow!
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Boo Boo would like to show off his Bears Den and invite you to sit with him for one of his favorite stories.
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Design a colorful pinwheel that spins in the spring breeze! Decorate your blades with bright patterns and watch your creation twirl and whirl in the sunshine.
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Scratch away to create your own colorful barnyard masterpiece-featuring cows, pigs, chickens, and more
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