2008 Gold Country, California Camping Events
At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Pine Grove, Amador County, California
2008 will be a great year for California Gold Country camping with Yogi Bear™ in Pine Grove. Just have a look at our calendar of fun, family-friendly events!
March, 2008 Events
March 21-23
Easter Weekend
Help us celebrate our Grand Opening and Easter all at the same time. Have fun coloring Easter eggs Saturday afternoon, along with activities in the Activity Center making an Easter Bonnet to wear in the parade($). Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt Sunday morning, followed by the Easter Parade.
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March 28-30
Daffodil Days
Visit the quaint town of Volcano, California and tour Daffodil Hill during Daffodil Days (weather permitting) - just a short drive from Jellystone. Take lots of pictures of the peacocks that run wild all over the area. We will be making our own daffodils in the Activity Center ($).
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April, 2008 Events
April 4-6
Faux Pas Weekend
Come dressed in your craziest clothes. It doesn’t matter if they match or not, the weirder the better! Tie-dyeing will be available in the Activity Center Saturday (bring your own white T-shirt or buy a Yogi T-shirt) ($).
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April 11-13
Yogi Idol
Do you have what it takes to be the next big star to come out of Jellystone Park? Step on the stage at Sugar Pine Hall and test out your talent. Bring family & friends to cheer you on.
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April 18-20
Earth Day Weekend
Help make Yogi’s Park at Pine Grove more beautiful. We’ll have all sorts of fun and games to celebrate Earth Day.
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April 25-27
Battle of the Sexes
Mom vs. Dad, Brothers vs. Sisters… Who will win? Join the fun with tug-o-war, hula hoop contest, relay races, & trivia games. Prizes awarded after the Ice Cream Social.
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May, 2008 Events
May 2-4
Cinco de Mayo
Get into a festive Cinco de Mayo mood with our Taco Bar Saturday night along with mariachi music. Pińata for the kids of all ages Saturday. Celebrate Mexican history with family & friends. Enjoy crafts and games all weekend.
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May 9-11
Mother’s Day Weekend
Happy Mother’s Day from Yogi Bear and all the gang. Make a gift for mom at arts & crafts. Decorate a cake for mom and we’ll have a cake walk where mom can buy your cake. We’ll have a pancake breakfast for mom Sunday morning. ($) (Mom eats free.)
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May 16-18
Prom Weekend
Bring your favorite party/prom outfit or just come as you are and dance the night away with our local DJ in Sugar Pine Hall. There will be punch and snacks served. Help make decorations Saturday in the Activity Center. Snuggle with your favorite sweetie and take a hayrack ride.
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May 23-26
Memorial Day Weekend Grand Opening
(Holiday rates, 3 night minimum)
Our theme this weekend is our men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Decorate your campsite with a patriotic theme. Lots of arts & crafts all weekend. Special flag raising Saturday & Sunday morning.
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June, 2008 Events
June 6-8
Super Hero Weekend
Who is your secret super hero? Bring your own costume or make a super hero mask in arts & crafts this weekend and save the world (or just Yogi!). Join in the parade around the park to show off your costume or mask. (Superman’s birthday is June 1)
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June 13-15
Father’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Dad this weekend with a mini golf “closest to the hole” contest, father & kid(s) scavenger hunt, races, swimming fun, & more. Pancake breakfast Sunday morning. ($) (Dad eats free)
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June 20-22
Mini Golf Tournament
Do you think you are the best mini golfer around? Plan to join us this weekend to find out who is the best golfer. Prizes will be given to individuals (boys, girls, men & women) and families.
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June 27-29
Chocolate Lovers Weekend
Calling all chocoholics! All activities will involve drippy, sticky, lip-smacking chocolate. Enjoy messy chocolate pudding couples trivia. How well do you know your special someone?
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July, 2008 Events
July 3-6
4th of July Weekend
(Holiday rates, 3 night minimum)
Come and celebrate the Stars & Stripes with us. We’ll have red, white & blue crafts, fun family games, decorate your campsite & win a prize for the most creative & most patriotic. BBQ & ice cream in the group picnic area. (No fireworks allowed).
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July 11-13
Aloha Weekend
Pack your grass skirt, Bermuda shorts or flowered shirts and plan to join us for a Jellystone Luau. We’ll be making colorful leis in arts & crafts to wear at the luau. There will be Hawaiian Karaoke Saturday after the luau. See who can hula hoop the longest or limbo the lowest!
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July 18-20
Western Weekend
Howdy partner! Western wear for adults and kids are the dress this weekend. There will be a quick draw contest & stick horse races. Help decorate our hayrack and take a spin around the park. Sing along by the huge campfire Friday night and square dancing Saturday night in Sugar Pine Hall.
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July 25-27
49er Days
Join us for a tour Roaring Camp Gold Mine Saturday afternoon. Stay for a steak dinner ($) or come back to Jellystone for a BBQ in the group picnic area. Bring a side dish to share and swap stories of how much gold you found!
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August, 2008 Events
August 1-3
Hot August Nights
If you have a classic car, plan to bring it to the Jellystone Park at Pine Grove’s classic car show. Campers & the public will vote for the best classic car for a weekend at Jellystone Park. Matchbox car racing (bring yours or use ours). Special showing of “American Graffiti” movie Friday night.
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August 8-10
Pirates of the Caribbean
Walk the plank, hunt for buried treasure, make or bring a pirate costume. "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies shown throughout the weekend.
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August 15-17
Elvis Weekend
Come celebrate Elvis Presley, the King of Rock & Roll, with an Elvis look-a-like contest. Enjoy Elvis music and movies. Beach blanket bingo played in Sugar Pine Hall.
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August 22-24
Back to School
It’s about time for school to begin. Get in the swing of things with a Spelling Bee contest or guess the number of pennies in the jar & win them all! Come to the pizza party on Saturday night ($).
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August 29 - September 1
Labor Day Weekend
(Holiday rates, 3 night minimum)
Come one, come all to the last swim weekend of the summer. Water balloon and water gun fights, swim races, synchronized swimming contest. Hamburgers & hot dogs served Sunday night. Campers bring your favorite side dish or desert.
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September, 2008 Events
September 5-7
Grandparents Weekend
Grandparents, bring your grandkids for a special weekend and receive a 15% discount (RV & cabin rentals). Share some Tall Tales about the grandkid’s parents when you were bringing them up! Games & activities planned.
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September 12-14
Chili/Soup Cook-Off
The leaves are beginning to change & cooler weather is just around the corner. Bring your favorite chili or soup recipe for our cook-off. Prizes awarded to the best chili/soup. If you can’t make chili or soup, bring a side dish or dessert for a fall get together.
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September 19-21
Apple Hill Days
Apples at Apple Hill are ripe and ready for the pickin’. Plan a trip to Apple Hill on Saturday for pies, crafts, train rides & more. Then come back to Jellystone for more apple fun and a hayrack ride.
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September 26-28
Football Weekend
Go Broncos! Go Colts! Go Raiders! What is your favorite team? Wear your team’s colors and show team spirit! Join in a game of flag football. After the game join us for an “Everyone’s a Winner” victory party.
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October, 2008 Events
October 3-5
Casino Weekend
Do you enjoy playing cards, shooting craps or playing the slot machines? Jackson Rancheria Casino is 8 miles from Jellystone Park in Jackson Rancheria. Why not make a day, or night, out of it and catch a show there. We will have casino type games throughout the weekend with some special prizes.
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October 10-12
Columbus Day
(Holiday rates, 2 night minimum)
Bring a flag from any country or make one in arts & crafts. There will be a Parade of Flags Saturday afternoon. You can also make a teepee or paper canoe.
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October 17-19
Pumpkin Patch
Bring a pumpkin with you or we’ll have plenty to choose from for a pumpkin carving activity. We’ll have a contest for the scariest, funniest, and most creative pumpkin.
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October 24-26
Fall Harvest
Plan to join us at the first Jellystone Fall Harvest celebration. We’ll be doing crafts with some of the areas nature, pumpkin carving, and a costume contest. Bring candy for Saturday night Glow stick trick or treating. Hayrack rides all weekend.
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October 31-Nov 2
Halloween Weekend
(2 night minimum, special rates)
Trick or Treat the Trail of Horrors, if you dare! Come & visit the Counts Cave. Spooky events await you this weekend. Come dressed up in your scariest costume Saturday night for Fright Night Karaoke.
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November, 2008 Events
November 7-11
Veterans Weekend
(Special rates for vets, 2 night minimum)
Veterans Day is November 11th. Come participate in a special thanks to all our veterans who have served in our armed forces. Special rates for all vets and their families. Bring your friends, as well for a new experience at a Jellystone Park.
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November 14-16
Sadie Hawkins Day
November 15th is Sadie Hawkins Day. Ladies (young & old), ask your favorite fella to the dance Saturday night in Sugar Pine Hall. We’ll make boutonničres for the guys to wear.
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November 21-23
Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend
If you can’t be with us next weekend for our Thanksgiving dinner, come visit us early for some turkey fun. The kids will enjoy crafts and games. Dad can watch football on the big screen while mom shops in historic Sutter Creek, California.
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November 26-30
Thanksgiving Weekend
(Holiday rates, 3 night minimum)
Join us for a big turkey dinner Thursday. We’ll bring the turkey & dressing, you bring the fixin’s (don’t forget desserts)! Beverages & paper goods furnished - just a special “Thank You” from your Jellystone staff. Reservations for dinner must be received by Nov 24th. After dinner (and all weekend) dad can enjoy football while mom shops for Christmas.
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December, 2008 Events
December, 2008
We’ll still be open in December and have activities on the weekends for the kids but no special events except for Christmas/New Year’s week. Call for special rates.
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EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Strike It Rich When You Go Camping in the California Gold County at Jellystone Park!
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