When: May 23, 2026, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, Petersburg, PA
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Come reminisce, relive, and reconnect to all things Shaver’s Creek to celebrate 50 years of inspiring discovery! The day will be filled with walks, programs, ice cream, a campfire, and more. Drop in for some or all of this daylong celebration!
This event is free, but registration is required. Capacity is filling quickly, so don’t wait to sign up!
Registration deadline: May 23 (or until capacity has filled)
Dinner add-on deadline: May 10
Food
Food vendors will be on site for snack and lunch options from Noon till 4:00 p.m. An optional catered picnic dinner can be purchased during your registration for $10 per person ($7 for kids ages 10 and under), thanks to support from Penn State Outreach (vegetarian options available). The optional dinner add-on will close on May 10, while general registration will continue as long as capacity allows.
Please note: The deadline has passed to purchase a catered dinner. For those who did not purchase a dinner, please feel free to bring your own food to enjoy during the festival!
Parking
We are excited to welcome you back to Shaver’s Creek with a new and improved parking lot! Overflow parking will also be available with shuttles and/or a short walk. Please stop at the front gate to be met by a Shaver’s Creek volunteer who will direct you to the nearest available parking. Carpooling is encouraged!
Schedule of Events
| Time | Events |
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Noon–7:30 p.m. |
Arrival and Check In! Check in at the welcome tent and find out about all the fun activities planned for the day. Join in some planned walks and explorations, participate in a self-guided passport adventure, enjoy yard games, or hang out with friends on the front lawn! |
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Noon–4:00 p.m. |
Food Vendors On Site Snacks, drinks, and sandwiches available from local food vendors |
| 1:00–1:30 p.m. |
Connection Kickoff Activity Meet up with friends and alumni of Shaver’s Creek! |
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1:30–2:30 p.m. |
Music in the front yard amphitheater |
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2:00–3:00 p.m. |
Shaver’s Creek Fun
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2:45–3:45 p.m. |
Music in the front yard amphitheater |
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3:30–4:30 p.m. |
Shaver’s Creek Fun
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4:00–4:30 p.m. |
Connection Kickoff Activity Meet up with friends and alumni of Shaver’s Creek! |
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4:30–5:30 p.m. |
Music in the front yard amphitheater |
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5:30–7:00 p.m. |
Dinner (must be pre-purchased during registration prior to May 10) |
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7:00–7:30 p.m. |
Ice Cream Social! Enjoy a scoop of special Shaver’s Creek ice cream from the Penn State Berkey Creamery! |
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7:30–8:30 p.m. |
Shaver’s Creek Campfire
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