Upcoming Knoebels' Events

Elysburg, PA – Though Labor Day weekend marks the end of the main season for America’s largest free-admission amusement park, there’s still plenty of fun in store for Knoebels Amusement Resort visitors during September and October. With that being said, Knoebels is excited to announce its fall lineup of events, which includes: September weekends, Doggie Dive, Covered Bridge Festival, Knoebel Lumber 5K, Phoenix Phall Phunfest and Hallo-Fun.


The event dates and times, as well as a brief description of each include:

Covered Bridge Festival: October 8-11, Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – The 34th Annual Covered Bridge Festival, sponsored by Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, features over 350 craft vendors, over 35 food vendors, and rides for the whole family to enjoy. This year, additional booths will be added in the park, and entertainment can be enjoyed at the Bandshell. For more information, visit www.itourcolumbiamontour.com.

Select rides are available through our individual ride tickets on Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. A greater selection of rides will be open Saturday and Sunday, during which the following pay-one-price plans will be offered:


Saturday Covered Bridge Ride Plan (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): $27 General/$19 Under 48"

Saturday Ride All Day Plan (11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.): $42 General/$29 Under 48"

Saturday Sundown Special (5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.): $27 General/$19 Under 48"

Sunday Covered Bridge Ride Plan (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): $27 General/$19 Under 48"

Knoebel Lumber 5K: Saturday, October 10, registration held 7:30-8:45 a.m.; Race begins at 9:30 a.m. – All proceeds from the Knoebel Lumber 5K benefit Ralpho Township Public Library. The fee for the event is $15.00 by September 10, and $20.00 from September 11 through the day of the race. All pre-entry forms must be postmarked by September 10. The race begins at Pavilion L and is a moderately hilly 5K of mixed gravel and asphalt. An official race t-shirt is provided to those who register by September 10, and prizes are awarded to top finishers. New for 2015, participants can register online by visiting www.parunners.com.

Phoenix Phall Phunfest: Saturday, October 10; Exclusive event on Friday, October 9 – Attention roller coaster enthusiasts! The 37th Annual Phoenix Phall Phunfest will feature two days of adrenaline rushing fun this year. Pre-registered enthusiasts from one of the approved coaster clubs or organizations can kick off their Friday night with two hours of exclusive ride time on Impulse, and light snacks and refreshments. Join us on Saturday for our annual Phoenix Phall Phunfest, which includes a Souvenir Swap Meet, food, rides, games, a costume parade (with prizes), and a bonfire. A current, valid coaster club ID card is required at check-in to gain access to Friday's exclusive event, along with Saturday's Phunfest Coupon Pack. Special Phunfest shirts will be available for purchase in the Chalet Gift Haus. Members of pre-approved coaster clubs can find more information, register, and purchase pay-one-price plans by visiting www.knoebels.com/phunfest.

Hallo-Fun: October 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, and November 1 – Fridays 6:00-10:00 p.m., Saturdays 2:00-10:00 p.m., Sundays noon-5:00 p.m. – Knoebels Amusement Resort transforms into a spooktacular great time for the entire family. Visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, freaktastic attractions and of course a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides. Guests can purchase Saturday ride-all-day passes for $36 per person or $24 per person under 48”; Friday or Saturday evening, or Sunday afternoon ride passes can be purchased for $27 per person or $19 per person under 48”.

For more information on the events listed above, please visit www.knoebels.com or the Knoebels Amusement Resort Facebook page.