2010
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.
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30th Annual
Winter Hike - Feb.
6, 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.
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Easter Egg Hunt - April 3,
11 a.m.
Children 10 and under are invited to hunt for fun filled eggs.
Location will be in the campground area for 2010. 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.
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Trash to Treasure Weekend - June 18-20
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. Fee to participate. 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.
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Youth Fishing Derby - June 19,
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 Shelter. 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.
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Cruise-In to Summer - June 27,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the Friends of Findley State Park for their
5th 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.
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Christmas in July - July 23-25
Campsite decorating, family games, crafts and a visit
from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (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.
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Dog Gone Campout - August
6 & 7
If your family camps with a four-legged friend, this is the
weekend to do it. Games, crafts and demonstrations geared to
dogs. Help the homeless pets of Lorain County! Bring a bag of
pet food and you will be entered to win prizes.This should be a pawsitively good time. Regular camping fees apply. Call
440-647-5749 for more information.
Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To
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Fall Campout - October
1 & 2
Celebrate the wonderful season of fall and create some great
family memories. The park will have a craft show, games, trick
or treating, hayrides and haunted trail. 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.
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Halloween Campout - October 8 & 9
Campsite decorating, trick or treating, 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.
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Venison Chili Cook Off - Oct.
30, 1p.m.
Calling all cooks! Participants must pre-register at the park
for this event by October 30. Findley provides the venison to contestants on
Friday before 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.
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.
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