Ranger Smith™ Says: Be sure to check our Calendar of Events and make your reservations now for Yogi's™ fun-filled, weekend themed events! They're very poplular and will fill fast! At Jellystone™ Park , we always have fun activities for kids and adults to entertain you and your family! We'll make your stay "the one you tell your friends about"!
Please select a month below to view the events going on during that month.
February 14 - 17
VALENTINE'S
Maybe it's still a little cool for camping, but how about a cabin getaway for two?
March 21 - 23
EASTER
Join us for a very eggstra special weekend! Activities include egg decorating, egg hunt, egg toss and of course the Easter Parade.
March 28 - 30
SPRUCE-UP WEEKEND
Free camping Saturday night with a prepaid Friday night reservation and 4 hours per adult Saturday cleanup help. Mention clean up when reserving to get this special rate and let us know your clean up specialty. Help us finish the winter chores and get Jellystone spick and span for the new season. Turn flower beds for planting, shovel, rake, paint, grass seeding, landscaping, you name it. Bring rakes, shovels, paint brushes, brooms and window cleaner. Complimentary lunch for the entire family of our workers.
April 4 - 6
LET'S WAKE UP YOGI BEAR!
It's time for Yogi to come out of hibernation. Bring noisemakers, whistles, horns, pots and pans for banging. We'll wake up that sleepyhead because it's time for him to be out and about in Jellystone, but you better watch your pic-a-nic baskets!
April 11 - 13
BOO BOO'S SPRING FLING
Come spend spring break with Yogi and Boo Boo! Enjoy fun activities for all ages. Free mini-golf this weekend. There will be field games, arts and crafts, candy bar bingo, hey-hey-hey rides daily and outdoor movies Friday night.
APRIL 15 TO MAY 15
GRANDPARENTS ARE EXTRA COOL
Grandparents bring a picture of your grandchildren for 10% off campsites during this period. Bring the grandkids instead and we'll make it 20%! Each weekend we'll have activities, arts, crafts, hey-hey-hey rides and visits with Yogi Bear. Come enjoy the fun in a less crowded atmosphere before the temperatures head towards summer highs.
April 18 - 20
RESTFUL WEEKEND
Ahhh, the sounds of a campfire popping while roasting a marshmallow over the hot coals. Bring a book along and just sit back and relax. Bring your friends and family. Come to the Ranger Station Saturday in your pajamas and you will receive a coupon for a FREE game of mini-golf. Friday night come enjoy a pajama party in the Ranger Station, movies, FREE popcorn and tons of fun.
April 25 - 27
LET'S GO FLY A KITE
Look for the blustery spring winds to help get our kites into the air! One free kite at check-in per family while they last. Contests Saturday for the best decorated, highest flying, most unusual kites. Come help fill the air with colorful kites galore. Daily arts and crafts on the weekend plus bingo and hey-hey-hey rides.
May 2 - 4
MEXICAN HOLIDAY
Join in a celebration of Cinco de Mayo on behalf of our southern neighbors. Bring your sombrero and join the fun as pinatas, music and salsa all contribute to our Mexican fiesta. Bring your favorite chili or cook it here at the campground to enter our "Chili King" contest on Saturday afternoon. Don't forget the Kentucky Derby is also held on this special Kentucky weekend.
May 9 - 11
MOTHER'S DAY
(it's also Cindy Bear's Birthday - keep a secret)
Yogi's throwing a big surprise birthday bash for Cindy Bear. Be sure to make your reservations in advance for this event. Yogi will supply the cup cakes and everyone gets to decorate their own. We'll have t-shirt coloring, crafts and more. Kids make a special gift for mom. Bingo, karaoke, hey-hey-hey rides, outdoor movie Friday night, games and crafts - plenty of fun for all. Special spaghetti dinner to give Mom Saturday night off from cooking $7.50 adults, $4.00 under 12 - limited quantity so please reserve with your campsite reservation.
May 16 - 18
DOGGIE DAZE
Bring your well behaved dog and help us raise some funds for BRAVA, our local animal shelter. Learn how to make pet friendly flea repellent. We'll have a beauty pageant and talent show, agility and obedience events. And of course . . . pet/owner look-a-likes and the pet parade. Please, no pets allowed in the cabins.
May 23-26
MEMORIAL DAY
If you haven't been out camping yet this year, it's time to start. Break out the charcoal and BBQ, swimsuits and suntan lotion, and join us as activities and fun get into full swing. Arts and crafts, karaoke, bingo, scavenger hunts, hey-hey-hey rides, outdoor movies, games and competition are all back to help start your summer of fun. The big screen will have the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indy 500 showing for those who just can't miss a race. Three night minimum.
May 30 - June 1
SCHOOL'S OUT!
Come on - you know the kids really need a special reward for the end of the school year. We'll have a special visit from Broadway the Clown to join Yogi and friends. Arts and crafts, karaoke, bingo, t-shirt coloring. Daily hey-hey-hey rides AND Yogi's in the Park every day for hugs, pictures and unguarded pic-a-nic baskets. As a special reward, all school system employees with school ID get 10% off their camping this weekend.
June 6-8
PIRATES ABOUND
Avast ye hearties! It's going to be a swashbuckling good time here in Jellystone Park this weekend. Walk the plank at the pool, peg-leg races, treasure hunt and more games and crafts. Come to Saturday karaoke in your pirate costume for a chance to win! Hey-hey-hey rides daily and outdoor movies weeknights.
June 13-15
FATHER'S DAY FOR SUPER DADS
OK kids - let's show off your Super Dad Heros this weekend! Remind Dad to bring his "Super Dad" costume and enter him in the costume contest. We'll have some wacky contests so Dad can show off his Super Dad powers. Come on Super Dads join the fun and show those kids a Super Good Time. And of course we will have arts and crafts, karaoke, hey-hey-hey rides daily and nightly outdoor movies.
June 20-22
BINGO BONANZA
You asked for it! Lots and lots of BINGO! Candy bar bingo, backwards bingo, bubble gum bingo, family bingo, and so much more! This weekend will be Bingo-mania! We'll also have some crafts, activities and hey-hey-hey.
June 27 - 29
WATER WARRIORS
We've learned from the past that this is a super fantastic weekend! It's gonna get more than a little wet and you know it's probably gonna get a little wild, so come prepared to get soaked and join in the fun. Bring your super soakers, water guns, water balloons, and a willingness to get wet. We'll have water gun battles, balloon toss, slip 'n slide, "snowballs" and let's not forget the super soaker hey-hey-hey ride. Of course, all the regular weekend arts and crafts, karaoke and pool games will still be here.
July 3 - 6
HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!
It's time to let it all out to celebrate the best place to be! A parade to honor our Veterans, family fun contests, outdoor movies, ceramics, t-shirt coloring, karaoke, bonfire, hey-hey-hey rides and watermelon eating contests get us started. Our fireworks are scheduled for July 3 and once again we plan to put on the best fireworks display in the area. Please leave any personal fireworks at home. Three night minimum stay during this period.
July 11-13
YOGI'S BIRTHDAY
Hey-Hey-Hey, its Yogi Bear's birthday! Come join in the fun. We want lots of excited kids to help decorate for the party Saturday morning. Free cake and ice cream furnished by Boo Boo for the party in the afternoon. Face painting, games, arts & crafts, karaoke and of course daily hey-hey-hey rides.
July 18-20
CHOCOLATE LOVERS UNITED
It's a kid's dream come true, regardless of age. Ever wanted to wrestle in chocolate? How about a pudding eating contest? Chocolate bar bingo? Chocolate finger painting? Chocolate fondue mystery surprise . . . Our activities will be oriented around that delicious sweet product of the cacao tree that so many of us just cannot do without.
July 25-27
REDNECK RONDEVOUS
Knee slappin' and foot stompin' fun for all. We'll have redneck horseshoes, a watermelon seed spitting contest, root beer drinking contest and hillbilly (armpit) serenading for starters.See how the other half lives - best decorated redneck campsite/cabin as judged by you campers wins a free weekend. Come and see what else we might try this weekend.
August 1-3
HAWAIIAN LUAU
One of the best loved weekends returns again! Dress code is Hawaiian casual so don't forget the grass skirts, leis and those beautiful shirts - prizes for the best dressed. We'll have the coconut shot put, tie dye shirts, pineapple bowling, limbo limbo, and hula dancing among our activities. Karaoke will be on Saturday night and hey-hey-hey rides daily.
August 8 - 10
FAMILY OLYMPICS
It's a family affair as we have events for all age brackets. Horseshoes, sack races, coconut shot put, marshmallow throwing and other Olympic-type sports. Come prepared to burn off some BBQ calories from all the grinning you'll do.
August 15 - 17
RENAISSANCE WEEKEND
It's time for the days of kings, queens, jesters, merchants, peasants and monks. Come join in a weekend of medieval fun - costumes encouraged. Tasks and crafts in preparation for knighthood and ladyship. Games, contests and crafts from the days of medieval knights including the sword in the stone. Daily hey-hey-hey rides and karaoke Saturday night.
August 22 - 24
RACING WEEKEND
It's night racing in Bristol, but we'll do ours in the daylight. Make sure you're prepared to decorate your site in support of your favorite driver this weekend. Prize for the best decorated site. We'll make race cars at arts and crafts followed by the Jellystone Park 400. Bring your remote control cars for some extra fun. Bristol on the big screen in the Ranger Station at night.
August 29-September 1
LABOR DAY
Relax from your labors and enjoy the weekend; we'll keep the kids busy for you! Pool activities, horseshoes, relay races, bingo, arts & crafts, volleyball, mini-golf, tie-dye, karaoke and hey-hey-hey rides. Something for everyone. Three night minimum.
September 7 - 9
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR?
It's not just Fifth graders we're sometimes stumped by. What you learned in school and what you learned out of it may seem like trivia now. Come join the fun as we try each other's memory and smarts.
September 12 - 14
JUNIOR RANGER
Don't miss this one!!! Ranger Smith is taking charge. Take the Junior Ranger oath Saturday morning at Flag Raising and pick up your Junior Ranger Handbook. Everyone completing all their Junior Ranger tasks will be awarded certificates and Ranger badges. Ranger Smith will also be hosting some of his favorite games for us.
September 19 - 21
SCRAPBOOKING FUN
Hey Scrappers! Pack up your families and your supplies and come meet with other scrapbooking enthusiasts for a weekend filled with fun and memories! This is the perfect setting to meet with other scrappers to share ideas and supplies! Activities are going to focus on arts and crafts this weekend.
September 26 - 28
CAMPER APPRECIATION WEEKEND
Yogi Bear and the rest of the crew at Jellystone Park are grateful for you choosing us as your camping destination during 2008. If you have camped with us this season you will receive 15% off site or cabin rates. Club Yogi Members receive 20% off site and cabin rates. Club Yogi members present are eligible for 2009 free two nights camping drawing.
October 3 - 5
FALL FESTIVAL
Yogi doesn't want to frighten his little friends with ghosts and goblins, so this weekend is designed for kids twelve and under. A "non-scary" Halloween celebration for the weekend that includes the Magic Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin painting, games, crafts, costume and site decorating contests and of course trick or treating for the kids.
October 10 - 12, 17 - 19, 24 - 26, 31-Nov 2
YOGI & BOO BOO'S HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
The Haunted Forest opens its gates for four weekends this season with more new attractions and each campsite get two free admission passes. Loads of fun and plenty of spooks. Halloween campers are known for competitive decorating, outdoor cooking and having a good time. Arts and crafts and activities as usual, plus trick or treating on Saturdays! Pumpkin carving ($ or bring your own), costume, and site decorating contests with prizes to the winners. Competition is always fierce in all three events so come prepared. Don't forget candy for the trick or treaters! Last weekends for hugs from Yogi and Boo Boo this year.
November 11
VETERAN'S DAY
Veteran's camp free tonight. Please make your reservations ahead of time.
November 27 - 30
THANKSGIVING
Give thanks for our abundances and spend time with family and friends. Cabins and campsites available.
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE: Weekend activities start Easter weekend and continue through Halloween, Friday afternoon through Sunday. Daily midweek activities start Memorial Day weekend and continue through Labor Day Monday.
Nondenominational church services held at 8:30 am Sunday mornings, Easter and Memorial Day through Labor Day.
