2026 Themed Weekend Events
Events are family friendly.
Bring your suit, soak up the sun, and take a swim!
Themed EVENTS
Opening Weekend
April 25th
Kick off camping season with family-friendly fun!
Weekend includes the classic Saturday “Hey Ride” at 6 PM,
fresh campground apparel in the store, and tasty food & drinks from the Du Duck Inn Bar & Grill.
Kentucky Derby
May 2nd
Experience horse races and mint juleps, plus other Derby drink specials!
Enjoy our Early Season Special: Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd free on campsites (not valid on rentals).
Mother's Day
May 9th
Treat Mom to a relaxing campground getaway — perfect outdoor family time near water and nature.
Heroes & Armed Forces Weekend
May 16th
Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 7:30 - 10:30 am by the VVA Chapter #221 of Portage.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6pm.
Stay One Night, Get One Free for all Heroes.
Use promo code: HEROBOGO at checkout. Valid May 14-17, 2026 for Military, Police, Firefighters, EMTs, Nurses & Doctors. Please show credentials at check-in.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23rd
Enjoy horseshoe and bean bag tournaments and free wagon rides (Sat 6 PM). Holiday minimum stays apply.
Mardi Gras Weekend
May 30th
Bring beads and celebrate with fun themed décor and activities.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6pm.
Fishing Contest Weekend
June 6th
Kids age 16 & under are invited to compete in the fishing contest.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6pm.
Old School Weekend
June 13th
Dress from your favorite era and join the nostalgia celebration
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6pm.
Father's Day & Smoke-Off Contest
June 20th
Bring Dad and join us for the Smoke-Off Contest!
Smoke-Off Contest: sign-up and details!
Free wagon rides at 6pm.
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday 7:30 - 10:30AM by the VVA Chapter #221 of Portage. Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm.
Hillbilly Redneck Weekend
June 27th
Get creative with duct tape fun and goofy family activities!
Wear your suit!
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm.
4th of July Celebration
July 4th
Wear your red, white, and blue and celebrate the weekend with us. Swimming, games, and a parade with fun to be had.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm.
Themed EVENTS Continued
Fundraiser Weekend
July 18th
15th Charity Event for Multiple Sclerosis and Pancreatic Cancer
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning from 7:30-10:30 am. The Mini Golf Outing starts at 11 am. We will have a special guest appearance, a 50/50 Raffle, 100 Square Raffle, Silent Auction, and more.
Come for the day or the book a site for the weekend.
Christmas in July
July 25th
Ho Ho Ho! Bring your holiday decorations and Christmas spirit.
Participate in the best-decorated site for a chance to WIN!
Movie Night, “Show of Lights” Walk
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm
Water Wars Beach Party
August 1st
Bring your suit and join us for a beach party!
Slip-n-slides, foam bubbles, dunk tank, swim fun + wagon rides.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm.
Pirates & Princess Beach Party
August 8th
Dress up for themed fun with beach games, inflatables, and wagon rides.
Free wagon rides Saturday at 6pm.
Hawaiian Luau Weekend
August 15th
Tropical themed beach party with slip-n-slide, foam fun, and the dunk tank.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning from 7:30-10:30 am.
Free wagon ride on Saturday at 6 pm.
Poker Walk Fundraiser
August 22nd
9th Annual Charity event to support Multiple Sclerosis & Pancreatic Cancer. The event is open to the Public so invite your friends.
Family Game Weekend
August 29th
Create a memorable Family Game Weekend!
Bring your crew for classic yard games like Jenga, bag toss, volleyball, gaga ball & horseshoes.
Enjoy FREE wagon rides on Saturday at 6pm.
Labor Day Celebration
September 5th
3rd Annual Outdoor Raffle Fundraiser for MS and Pancreatic Cancer. The Heroes Ceremony starts at *4:30pm, followed by the drawing of the Outdoor Raffle. You don't need to be present to win, although we hope you are.
Free wagon rides on Saturday at 6 pm.
Halloween Weekends
September 12th
September 19th *
September 26th
Trick or Treating, Site Decorating Contest, Wagon Rides,
Costume Contest, and BINGO
*All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning.
(9/19 only)
Vintage Campers & Craft Market
October 3rd
Take a tour through the unique Vintage Campers from 11AM- 3PM.
Shop our Craft Market starting at 9AM!
Vendors wanted, sign-up here: https://forms.gle/GPNH9hv6eiWku9beA
Chili and Soup Cook-off
October 10th
Bring your best dish and sign up below to enter. Enjoy cozy fall flavors all for our good cause. Sign up: https://forms.gle/UbZVTFGmjTiqmfAD9