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2012 Events

Findley State Park offers informative and fun summer naturalist programs for the entire family, plus special events for added family fun! Look for special events sponsored by the non-profit Friends of Findley State Park. These events are very popular and reservations are highly recommended. Please visit the Camping page for more information about camping at Findley State Park.

32nd Annual Winter Hike - Feb. 4, 10 a.m.
Enjoy the best hiking day and the best bean soup, with the hardiest hikers in Ohio.  This event is sponsored by the park and the BTA.  Hikes includes a 10k, 5k and interpretive lead hikes. Meet at the nature center in the campground. Bean soup is provided by the non-profit Friends of Findley State Park and donations are appreciation. Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 7, 11 a.m.
Children 10 and under are invited to hunt for fun filled eggs.  Location will be in the campground area for 2011. A special section will be provided for children under 3 years old. There may even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Free to the public.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

Root Beer Float Socials - May 26 & September 1, 1 - 3 p.m.
Enjoy summertime with a delicious old fashion root beer float.  The Friends of Findley State Park sponsor this event at every summer holiday as a fund raising means.  All proceeds benefit the park directly.  The most recent donation to the park from the group is a pavilion that was built in 2010.  All three socials are open to the public. For more information on the Friends of Findley State Park visit www.friendsoffindley.org.

     

Trash to Treasure Weekend - June 15- 17
Campers are permitted to hold a yard sale at their registered campsite. Sale starts at 3 p.m. Friday until 1 p.m. on Sunday.  There is a $10.00 fee to participate, which can be paid at the time of arrival.  Contact park for complete rules. (440)647-5749.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

     

Youth Fishing Derby - June 16, 10 am-12 pm
The lake will be stocked with hundreds of catfish for youngsters to catch for fun and prizes, and sharpen fishing skills. Old pros will be on hand for tips on bait, tackle and identification. Meet at the Picnic Point picnic area. Free to the public. Regular camping fees apply.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

Cruise-In to Summer - June 24,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the Friends of Findley State Park for their 6th annual car show and cruise.   Registration is from 9 a.m. - Noon. Music, Food, Dash Plaques, Prizes, and much more.  Registration Forms are available in Cruisin' Times Magazine, park office and the FFSP website www.friendsoffindley.org
Regular Camping fees apply.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

Fall Campout - October 5 & 6
Celebrate the wonderful season of fall and create some great family memories.  The park will have a craft show, games, trick or treating, haunted nature center and hayrides.  Regular camping fees apply. Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

  

Halloween Campout - October 12 & 13
Campsite decorating, trick or treating, haunted nature center, evening hayrides, potluck soup and much more fun for the whole family.  Regular camping fees apply.  Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.

Venison Chili Cook Off - Oct. 27, 1p.m.

Calling all cooks! Participants must pre-register at the park for this event by October 15. Findley provides the venison to contestants on Friday of the event. Contestants must return their entries for judging by 1 p.m. on Saturday at the nature center.  Regular camping fees apply. Call either 440-647-4490 or 440-647-5749 to register.