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.
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). Alternatively, feel free to bring your own food to enjoy during the festival!
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) |
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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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