2010 Calendar of Events

April 24 -- Spring Fling This family event focuses on getting kids back outdoors after a long winter. Recycling information, activities and crafts will tie into the Earth Day theme.

May 15 -- Cystic Fibrosis Walk Check in at 1:00 -- Walk begins at 2:00 Contact Susan Jividen for more information. Register online or by email

June 25/26 -- Kicking Bear 1 on 1 [SEE INFO] [MORE INFO] Friday 4pm – 4pm Saturday -- Contact Susan Jividen for more information In association with Ray Howell’s National Mentoring Program, attendees will participate in a 3-D archery course. Participants will be given instruction from world class archery professionals stressing safety and various aspects of this growing outdoor sport with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. Pre-Registration is required. Attendees must be present for the safety meeting 9:00 A.M. Saturday to participate in the day's events. Visit www.kickingbear.org for additional Kicking Bear information and events. Parents/mentors must stay with their children during this event. Professionals will provide all equipment and instruction. As with all activities involving children – an extra set of eyes helping supervise and ensure safety, is definitely a good thing. Overnight camping is suggested – bring a tent and sleeping bag – for the whole experience. Recommended ages are between 6 and 16 – but no one is turned away. All ability levels are welcomed from the beginner that has never held a bow to seasoned youth

Deerassic Classic Week - Aug 1st - August 8th

August 1st -- Classic Camping Opens – no one under 18 Camping available for $15 per night beginning the Sunday before the Classic. This is primitive camping – no water or electric hook-ups available. Food, Ice, and Firewood will be available for purchase for campers throughout the week. Please no GLASS CONTAINERS. Please follow all current Emerald Ash Borer restrictions: www.ashalert.osu.edu

August 5th -- Campground Party Open to the public 18 years and older. FREE Thursday Concert. Join us for Deerassic's Redneck Olympics – featuring: Cornhole, Hillbilly Horseshoes, Wa-Shoos, and Ladder Golf.

August 5th -- 4th Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Contact Dan Titko at 740-260-0855 for more information and details to sign up.

Aug. 6th & 7th - Deerassic Classic 2010 and Outdoor Expo

Friday, August 6th - gates open at Noon. Admission $20, Food & Soft Drinks available - LoCash Cowboys play arount 8:00 pm, Pittsburgh based crowd-favorite Ruff Creek to follow. Admission is free on Friday with a $50 Big Buck Bonus Ticket.

Saturday, August 7th - gates open at 10:00 am. Admission $20, Food & Soft Drinks available Free Admission with a $100 Deerassic Classic ticket which also includes food & drink vouchers – Daryle Singletary performs after the raffle; The Double Barrel Tour featuring: Andy Griggs and Rhett Akins will finish off the evening.

For more Deerassic Classic Information call: (740) 435-9500 or email info @ deerassic.com.This popular annual fundraiser features entertainment, food and fabulous prize giveaways.

For more information about the Outdoor Expo contact: Jerry Snapp at (740) 680-7878 or email SnappJerry@yahoo.com. Exhibitors from across the country, including leading outdoor manufacturers, sporting goods stores, and outfitters will be displaying, demonstrating and selling their products to the delight of the outdoor enthusiast.

October 16th, 23rd, and 30th -- Petrified Forest Deerassic Park’s unique twist on a Haunted Trail – not geared for children under 14. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $5 admission. Dusk - ? Please call for details. (740) 435-3335

October 23rd -- Fall Festival and Trail of Treats This is the Saturday the weekend before Halloween. More details in the Fall.

More dates to be added...keep checking back!