Schedule of Events
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
Dad’s Gourmet Sandwiches
Brick Oven Pizza Truck
Apthorp Concessions
Soup Kitchen
Giftwise
Rad Lands Co.
Anything Wood by Bill
Mr. Campbell’s Coffee
Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
Contact WCCBI to become a Winterfest Vendor
Sponsors
Infinity Resources, Inc.
Kersey and Associates
Gaughn’s Drug Store
Barnhart Davis Co. / NAPA Auto Parts
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Allegheny Center for the Arts
Allegheny Beard Products
Northwest Service Co.
Betts Industries
Viking Restoration
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
❄ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ❄
Double C Ranch is bringing Horse Drawn Carriage Rides to Winterfest for 2024!
Cardboard Sled Dog Races
❄ 1:00 pm on Sledding Hill Side ❄
- Prizes Awarded!
- Limited to first 20 entries
- Snow or no snow event
- Sleds built from cardboard & duct tape ONLY
More information & forms at the link below.
Organized Mountain Bike Ride
❄ 10:00 am at Main Event Tent ❄
Join Warren Cycle Shop for an organized mountain bike ride through Chapman State Park, Allegheny National Forest & State Game Lands.
For more information call Warren Cycle Shop at 814-723-6762.
Educational & Family Activities
❄ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ❄
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) will be hosting educational activities through out the day.
DCNR at Pavilion #2
- Snowshoeing Demonstration
- Trivia Quest
- Nature Education Activities
- Winter Birding
- Make Your Own Bird feeder
- Ice Fishing Demonstration
Warren YMCA will be hosting family-friendly games and activities during the event.
Kids Sled Race
❄ 11:00 am at Sledding Hill ❄
FREE to enter! All Ages Welcome! Prizes Awarded!
- Toboggan
- Standard Sled
- Inflatable
Will you be first down the hill?
See the Registration Form for more details.
Registration form can be downloaded here & will be taken day of event at the WCCBI trailer.
Any questions can be sent to Andrew Papalia at andrew@warrenymca.org
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.
Junior & Adult Kayak Sledding
❄ 3:30 pm at Sledding Hill ❄
Back to Winterfest for 2024!
Ride your kayak down the sledding hill! Who will make it to the bottom first?
Download the registration form here & bring it with you to the event. Registration will be collected day of event at WCCBI trailer.
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 or kayak races if there is no 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?
Sled Dogs of Smokey Hill will be at Winterfest 2024! There will be a sled dog demonstration, as well as a meet & greet. There will also be a cardboard sled dog race!
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 4th, 2023 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 3rd, 2024 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 offer several food options available for purchase during this year’s Winterfest. Options TBD.
Is there an entrance fee?
No – Winterfest is free to attend. There will be many free events and activities through out the day.
There is no cost to enter the sledding races and kayak races (weather permitting).
The organized mountain bike ride is free to participate.
DCNR and Warren YMCA 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.
There are fees for the carriage rides by Double C Ranch.
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 cardboard sled dog races, sledding races and kayak races will be made available at the event. You can also download them from this website, fill them out and bring them with you to 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
Please direct all questions regarding sledding during Winterfest to Andrew Papalia at the Warren YMCA at andrew@warrenymca.com.
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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