Rustic Knolls 2020 Events Schedule
No matter what time of year we are always having fun! Check out our full events schedule then head on over to our reservations page!
(UPDATE AS OF JUNE 27, 2020): Please note that, due to social distancing guidelines and orders, many of our events will be cancelled or postponed. We will update this site as we go, but only a few weeks out at a time, so please check back frequently for new information.
Please note all dates and activities are subject to change
April May June July August September October
APRIL
17 – 19: CLOSED
24 – 26: CLOSED
MAY
1 – 3: Cinco de Mayo Weekend: Opening Weekend 2020
No events will be scheduled.
8 – 10: Mother’s Day Weekend
No events will be scheduled.
15 – 17:
No events will be scheduled.
22 – 25: Memorial Day Celebration Weekend:
No events will be scheduled.
29 – 31:
No events will be scheduled.
JUNE
5 – 7:
No events will be scheduled.
12 -14:
No events will be scheduled.
19 – 21: Father’s Day Weekend **updated as of 6/14/2020**
Saturday we will host our annual smoke off competition. There is open entry for all campers. Be sure to click HERE for the rules and guidelines to come prepared! You will have to enter and follow all guidelines.
Saturday 11:00am- Father’s Day Kids Crafts in the Rec Building.
Saturday 3:45pm- Judging for 2019 Father’s Day Smoke Off
Saturday 5:00pm- Smoke Off Dinner – There will be a cover charge of $8 per adult, $5 per child ages 7-17, children 6 and under are free. This cover charge will cover the complete meal which this year will be provided by Rustic Knolls. Meal will include a variety of smoked meats (from the competition), cheesy potatoes, baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, brownies, and drinks. $5 from every dinner ticket sold will go towards the prizes for the smoke off competition winners.
There will be no Father’s Day Breakfast this year.
26 – 28:
Saturday 2:00pm- Adult crafts provided by Paint Parties for Fun in the Rec building. $25 (cash) per person. You MUST sign up in the office prior to June 21, 2020 to be guaranteed participation
Saturday 7:00pm- BINGO in the Rec building.
JULY
2 – 5: Independence Day Celebration
**Saturday visitors will be charged a $15 per person visitor fee**
Don’t miss our epic display in the sky! Saturday! Big Show – Epic Show – One of a Kind Show
Friday 10:00am- Horseshoes (Ages 13 and up) *Partners will be drawn
Friday 11:00am- Kid’s crafts in the rec building
Friday 3:00pm- Kid’s Cornhole (ages 6-12) meet at the shelter to draw partners
Friday 7:00pm= Adult cornhole (ages 13 and over) meet at the shelter to draw partners
Saturday 9:00am- Fishing tournament until 10:30am. Meet at the fishing pond. Tournament will be divided in age groups of 10 and under, 11 – 17, and 18 and over.
Saturday 1:00pm- Games by the swimming lake.
-Balloon toss age groups: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 and over
-Water bucket race age groups: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 and over
Saturday- Music by DJ Frankie
Saturday 10:00pm- EPIC Independence Day Celebration!! Come enjoy the show!!
10-12: Kids Fun Weekend
Saturday 10:00am- Morning cartoons & ice cream for breakfast in the Rec building
Saturday 1:00pm- Kid’s Crafts at the Rec building
Saturday 7:00pm- Kickball in the front field for all ages
17-19: Shark Week-end
Saturday 2:00pm- Kid’s Cornhole ages 6-12
Saturday at dark- Float in the lake while enjoying a “Shark” themed movie. No one is allowed on large inflatable attractions during the movie. Kids need to stay in the shallow area and under parental supervision while movie is playing. Thank you in advance for cleaning up trash after the movie.
24 – 26: Christmas in July
Saturday 11:00am- Kid’s crafts at the rec building
Saturday 2:00pm- Games at the rec building; candy cane hunt
Saturday 6:30pm- Christmas Bingo in the rec building
Saturday 8:00pm- Golf Cart Caroling- Join he fun in singing Christmas Carols!
AUGUST
31 – 2: Water Fight Weekend
BE SURE TO CHECK IN FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES/CHANGES DUE TO COVID PROTOCOLS.
**PLEASE NOTE! We ask that you do not throw water balloons too hard. We do not want anyone getting hurt. We also would appreciate everyone’s assistance in cleaning up broken water balloons off the ground.**
Saturday 12:00pm- Park Wide Water Fight on Saturday from high noon to 1:00pm. Keep your squirt guns close by and be on alert!
Saturday 3:00pm- Games near the lake; water balloon toss and water bucket race
Saturday 7:00pm- Volleyball
7 – 9: Annual Dixie Bus Gathering Weekend
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Welcome to all of the VW campers and their amazing vehicles to Dixie Bus Gathering
Saturday 1:00pm- Adult crafts provided by Paint Parties for Fun in the Rec building. $25 (cash) per person. This canvas painting will be a VW bus or another option. PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP AT THE OFFICE
Saturday 4:00pm- Tie-Dye shirts at the Rec building. Bring your own or purchase one from us.
Saturday- Musical Evening Entertainment provided by Gypsy Stew .
14 -16:
BE SURE TO CHECK IN FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES/CHANGES DUE TO COVID PROTOCOLS.
Saturday 1:00pm- Kid’s cornhole (ages 6-12)
Saturday 3:00pm- Progressive Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament. Please sign up in the office.
21 -23: Ice Cream Social Weekend
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Saturday 11:00am- Volleyball Tournament
Saturday 2:00pm- Ice Cream Social in the Rec Building.
Saturday 7:00pm- Golf cart poker run. Sign up and details in the camp office.
28 -30: Relaxing Weekend
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Take time this weekend to relax and enjoy what our grounds has to offer. Spend time with your family and enjoy nature’s playground.
SEPTEMBER
4 – 7: Labor Day Weekend
This weekend will be packed full of fun, games, and celebrations.
Please check back in late August for a full schedule. **Schedule will also be available in the office.**
TBA- Evening Musical entertainment.
11 -13: Golf Outing Weekend
Golf outing details and sign up will be located in the camp office
Saturday 3:00pm- Adult crafts in the rec building.
Saturday 7:00pm- BINGO in the rec building.
18 -20: Ladies Outing Weekend
Please check the website in September for details on the Ladies outing.
Saturday TBA- Family Movie Night.
25 – 27:
Saturday 2:00pm- Volleyball tournament at the volleyball court.
Saturday TBA- Ohio State tailgate – Ohio State vs Rutgers.
OCTOBER
2 – 4: End of Season Potluck
Saturday 2:00pm- Volleyball tournament.
Saturday 5:00pm- END OF SEASON Camp Potluck in the Rec building. Bring your favorite dish to share. Camp Master Frank will furnish the chili!
Saturday TBA- Musical entertainment.
9 -11: Halloween Weekend Part 1
Decorate your campsite contest (prizes awarded), costume contest (prizes awarded), trick-or-treating, hayrides, carnival, crafts and more Don’t miss the fun!
Please check back in September for a full list of events.
16 – 18: Halloween Weekend Part 2
Decorate your campsite contest (prizes awarded), costume contest (prizes awarded), trick-or-treating, hayrides, carnival, crafts and more Don’t miss the fun!
Please check back in September for a full list of events.
22 -24: CLOSING WEEKEND
Ending the season with a bang! Join us and enjoy each other’s company for the 2020 closing weekend for Rustic Knolls Camp!