Though Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, there’s still plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October.
Knoebels has announced its fall lineup of events, including: September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Covered Bridge Festival, Knoebel Lumber 5K, Phoenix Phall Phunfest and Hallo-Fun.
The event dates and times, and a brief description of each include:
September Weekends: Though daily operation ends on Labor Day, Knoebels will be open September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 (Saturdays from noon-8:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon-7:00 p.m.), with ride-all-day passes available. The park is closed to the general public the weekend of September 29 and 30. Visit www.knoebels.com/September2018 for pricing.
Doggie Dive: Sunday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. - Knoebels will host its annual Doggie Dive at Crystal Pool. Proceeds from the event benefit local animal rescues. In addition to the dive itself, guests can take part in a Chinese Auction and a bake sale, visit with rescue organizations and check out vendor booths. Early registration is $8 per dog; $10 per dog on the day of the event. Human guests are invited at no charge, as the pool will be closed for the regular season. To ensure a safe event, rabies tags and licenses are required for all dogs, all dogs must have collars on, and leashes must be on hand by owner. There is a limit of one dog per handler and aggressive dogs should not attend. Register at www.knoebels.com/DoggieDive2018.
Covered Bridge Festival: October 4-7, Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – The Annual Covered Bridge Festival, coordinated by
Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, features more than 385 craft vendors, 38 food vendors and rides for the family to enjoy. For more information, visit www.itourcolumbiamontour.com. Select rides are available through individual ride tickets all four days. On Saturday and Sunday, a larger selection of rides is available and pay-one-price plans are offered. Visit www.knoebels.com/CBFPPP for pricing.
Knoebel Lumber 5K: Saturday, October 6, 8:30 a.m. - Knoebel Lumber will host its 25th annual 5K race. Registration will be held 7:30-8:15 a.m.; Race begins at 8:30 a.m. – All proceeds benefit Ralpho Township Public Library. The fee for the event is $15.00 by September 7 and $20.00 from September 8 through the day of the race. All pre-entry forms must be postmarked by September 7. The race begins at Pavilion L and is a moderately hilly 5K of mixed gravel and asphalt. An official race t-shirt is provided to those who register by September 7 and prizes are awarded to top finishers. Participants can register online. Visit www.knoebels.com/events for registration links and forms.
Phoenix Phall Phunfest: Saturday, October 6 – Kick off the Halloween Season at Knoebels and join in on the 33rd annual Phoenix Phall Phunfest! Spend the day at the Covered Bridge Festival (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), and the Souvenir Swap Meet (noon-4 p.m.). Rides are open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and at dusk, the park transforms into a special place for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Experience a festively fall atmosphere at the park, participate in the costume parade (registration at 7 p.m. with an 8 p.m. start), and roast marshmallows around a bonfire in the campground (10:30 p.m.)! Visit www.knoebels.com/CBFPPP for pricing.
Hallo-Fun: October 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28 – Fridays 6:00-10:00 p.m., Saturdays noon-10:00 p.m., Sundays noon-5:00 p.m. – Knoebels Amusement Resort transforms into a spooktacularly great time for the entire family. Visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, ghoultastic attractions and of course a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides. Guests can purchase pay-one-price plans each day of Hallo-Fun. Experience several festive specials at this year’s Hallo-Fun including character breakfast on Sunday mornings (reservation only), Zombie Elimination at Lazer Command, and even a trail of treats for children 12 and under in costume. Visit www.knoebels.com/HalloFunTickets for pricing.
The event dates and times, and a brief description of each include:
September Weekends: Though daily operation ends on Labor Day, Knoebels will be open September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 (Saturdays from noon-8:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon-7:00 p.m.), with ride-all-day passes available. The park is closed to the general public the weekend of September 29 and 30. Visit www.knoebels.com/September2018 for pricing.
Doggie Dive: Sunday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. - Knoebels will host its annual Doggie Dive at Crystal Pool. Proceeds from the event benefit local animal rescues. In addition to the dive itself, guests can take part in a Chinese Auction and a bake sale, visit with rescue organizations and check out vendor booths. Early registration is $8 per dog; $10 per dog on the day of the event. Human guests are invited at no charge, as the pool will be closed for the regular season. To ensure a safe event, rabies tags and licenses are required for all dogs, all dogs must have collars on, and leashes must be on hand by owner. There is a limit of one dog per handler and aggressive dogs should not attend. Register at www.knoebels.com/DoggieDive2018.
Covered Bridge Festival: October 4-7, Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – The Annual Covered Bridge Festival, coordinated by
Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, features more than 385 craft vendors, 38 food vendors and rides for the family to enjoy. For more information, visit www.itourcolumbiamontour.com. Select rides are available through individual ride tickets all four days. On Saturday and Sunday, a larger selection of rides is available and pay-one-price plans are offered. Visit www.knoebels.com/CBFPPP for pricing.
Knoebel Lumber 5K: Saturday, October 6, 8:30 a.m. - Knoebel Lumber will host its 25th annual 5K race. Registration will be held 7:30-8:15 a.m.; Race begins at 8:30 a.m. – All proceeds benefit Ralpho Township Public Library. The fee for the event is $15.00 by September 7 and $20.00 from September 8 through the day of the race. All pre-entry forms must be postmarked by September 7. The race begins at Pavilion L and is a moderately hilly 5K of mixed gravel and asphalt. An official race t-shirt is provided to those who register by September 7 and prizes are awarded to top finishers. Participants can register online. Visit www.knoebels.com/events for registration links and forms.
Phoenix Phall Phunfest: Saturday, October 6 – Kick off the Halloween Season at Knoebels and join in on the 33rd annual Phoenix Phall Phunfest! Spend the day at the Covered Bridge Festival (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), and the Souvenir Swap Meet (noon-4 p.m.). Rides are open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and at dusk, the park transforms into a special place for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Experience a festively fall atmosphere at the park, participate in the costume parade (registration at 7 p.m. with an 8 p.m. start), and roast marshmallows around a bonfire in the campground (10:30 p.m.)! Visit www.knoebels.com/CBFPPP for pricing.
Hallo-Fun: October 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28 – Fridays 6:00-10:00 p.m., Saturdays noon-10:00 p.m., Sundays noon-5:00 p.m. – Knoebels Amusement Resort transforms into a spooktacularly great time for the entire family. Visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, ghoultastic attractions and of course a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides. Guests can purchase pay-one-price plans each day of Hallo-Fun. Experience several festive specials at this year’s Hallo-Fun including character breakfast on Sunday mornings (reservation only), Zombie Elimination at Lazer Command, and even a trail of treats for children 12 and under in costume. Visit www.knoebels.com/HalloFunTickets for pricing.