Schedule of Events
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Winterfest Location
The park is off US 6, in Warren County, near the town of Clarendon, and is adjacent to Allegheny National Forest and State Game Lands 29.
Shuttle service will be provided between event locations from 10am to 5pm provided by WCVB.
Vendors
White Cane Coffee Company
Contact WCCBI to become a Winterfest Vendor
Sponsors
WCCBI
Ace Hardware
Forest Line Media Group
Friends of Chapman State Park
YMCA of Warren
The Warren Cycle Shop
Fishing Tournament
❄ TBA ❄
PRIZES AVAILABLE!
Sponsored by the Warren County YMCA.
Registration starts at 7:30 am | Tournament starts at 8:30 am.
Meet at the Boat Launch side of Chapman State Park.
(Entry fees apply. See flyer for details.)
Contact Andrew Papalia at 814-726-0110 or Andrew@warrenymca.org with any questions.
Educational & Family Activities
❄ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ❄
Chapman State Park will be hosting educational activities through out the day.
- Snowshoeing Demonstration
- Trivia Quest
- Nature Education Activities
- Winter Birding
- Make Your Own Bird feeder
- Ice Fishing Demonstration
Smore’s Station provided by Ace Hardware / Oneida Lumber
Organized Mountain Bike Ride
❄ 10:00 am at Parking Lot 1 ❄
Join Warren Cycle Shop for an organized mountain bike ride through Chapman State Park, Allegheny National Forest & State Game Lands.
Parking Lot #1, Dam Side @ 10am sharp
For more information call Warren Cycle Shop at 814-723-6762.
Chili Cook-off
❄ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ❄
Chapman State Park will be hosting educational activities through out the day.
Sponsored by Friends of Chapman State Park
- PRIZES AVAILABLE
- $20 to enter
- Anyone can vote! Voting open from 10am-2pm
- Boat Launch side
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
❄ Starting at 10:00 am ❄
Provided by Double C Ranch Service
Starting at 10:00am | Parking Lot #2, Beach Side
$5/person, under 2 free
Polar Bear Plunge
❄ 2:00 pm at the Beach ❄
Take the plunge for a good cause! All proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge go to the Salvation Army.
Now Registering Individuals & Teams – Register at the link below, or in person at the concession stand (check or cash only for in person).
Frequently Asked Questions
What if there is no snow?
Winterfest will still be a fun-filled event, even if there isn’t snow. We will have lots of fun activities, and will adapt with the weather.
We will not have the sledding races this year, but sledding will be open if there is snow.
What if the lake is not frozen?
We will still have all the events and have lots of winter-weather fun!
Will the sled dogs be racing this year?
No, we will not have sled dogs at Winterfest 2026.
Where is Winterfest?
Warren County Winterfest will be held at Chapman State Park, located at 4790 Chapman Dam Rd, Clarendon, PA 16313.
It is on Saturday, February 7, 2026 with events starting at 10:00am and going until 5:00pm.
There will be a shuttle service to transport to event locations in Chapman State Park through out the day.
When is Winterfest?
Warren County Winterfest is on Saturday, February 7, 2026 with events starting at 10:00am and going until 5:00pm.
Winterfest will be held at Chapman State Park, located at 4790 Chapman Dam Rd, Clarendon, PA 16313.
There will be a shuttle service to transport to event locations in Chapman State Park through out the day.
Will there be food options?
Yes! We are excited to have Chapman State Park’s concession stand open during Winterfest 2026, serving White Cane Coffee.
Is there an entrance fee?
No – Winterfest is free to attend. There will be many free events and activities through out the day.
The organized mountain bike ride is free to participate.
Champan State Park will be providing family-friendly & educational activities for everyone to enjoy.
There will be an ice safety demonstration by the Glade VFW before the Polar Bear Plunge.
The Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser for Salvation Army, and is free to watch.
There will be a free sled dog demonstration and meet & greet with Sled Dogs of Smokey Hill.
There will be food & drinks available for purchase during the event at the concession stand.
There are fees for the carriage rides by Double C Ranch.
There are fees to enter the Chili Cook-off.
There are fees to enter the ice fishing tournament.
Do I need to pre-register for any of the events?
You do not need to pre-register for any of the Winterfest events. Registration will be taken day-of for all events.
We do ask for pre-registration for the Polar Bear Plunge, since it is a fundraising effort. Pre-register HERE for Polar Bear Plunge.
Registration sheets for the fishing tournament, cardboard sled dog races, & polar plunge will be made available at the event.
Questions about Bike Ride
Please direct all questions regarding the organized mountain bike ride to Warren Cycle Shop at 814-723-6762.
Questions about Sledding
There will be no sledding races this year. The sledding hill will be open for public sledding all day.
Have a question?
Volunteers Needed
Reach out to Savannah at szimmerman@wccbi.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Winterfest Photo Contest Winner
Amy Saporito
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