There is always something fun happening at Dogwood
Acres Campground.
We offer a full schedule of planned activities
throughout the season, right from Easter Weekend and the
opening of trout season to the last of our Halloween
Weekends in October! Annual events and typical
activities include our Pirate Weekend, Wet & Wild
Weekend, Western Weekend, Winter Wonderland ... and
much, much more. In addition to everything that is
happening right here at the campground, there is a wide
range of events that are scheduled throughout the season
in Cumberland County and the surrounding communities,
including several major automotive events at Carlisle.
Whatever weekend you choose, you can be sure that there
will always be something happening at Dogwood Acres!
April 2-4 –
Easter Weekend - Camping & Regional Trout Season
Opens in Cumberland County: It’s Easter
Weekend and we are open for 2010. Trout season
opens in the area. Come do some early Spring
camping for the holiday, or go fishing! April 9-11 – Clean-up: Come join us for
our clean-up weekend. Meet friends and enjoy
being outside. Book 2 nights and get 1 night
free with 4 hours of
labor on Saturday 8:00-1:00, followed by a
thank-you BBQ lunch. April 16-18 – Card Games: Saturday
morning come sign up for evening games and enjoy
coffee and cake in store. Texas hold-em and
Blitz. April 23-25 – Chaplain Breakfast, All
Invited: On Sunday morning at 11:00, join
Larry and Linda Flood for the Chaplain’s
breakfast followed with Larry’s 1st Sunday
worship service of the season. Spring
Carlisle Car Show, 4/21-4/25.
May
April 30 - May
2 – Just Be Social: Saturday, 4:00-5:00
afternoon social hour. Seasonals invite your
neighbor to come, bring hors d’oeuvres to share
and your favorite drink. May 7-9 – Mother’s Day: Crafts begin for
2010, kids or adults ($). On Saturday, Mom’s
breakfast ($), moms free. Worship service, with
special recognition for moms. Performance &
Style at Carlisle. May 14-16 – 40th Anniversary Celebration:
Come celebrate with Cake & Coffee. We will be
having activities. May 21-23 – Just Be Social: Saturday,
4:00-5:00 all are invited. Bring hors d’oeuvres
to share and your favorite drink. Saturday night
card games, sign up in store. Pool opens.
National Import & Replica at Carlisle. May 28-31 (3 day minimum) – Memorial Day:
Pinewood Derby - bring your cars or make one
here. Adult golf cart obstacle course. Memorial
Day observance at the flagpole on Sunday after
church service. Bring a photo of yourself or
family member from the service for our Honor
Wall.
June
June 4-6 –
All Ford Nationals at Carlisle. June 11-13 – Card Games: On Saturday
morning, come sign up for evening games. Texas
hold-em and Blitz. June 18-20 – Father’s Day: On Saturday,
Dad’s Breakfast ($), dads free. Horseshoe
tournament. June 25-27 – 6th Annual Chili Cook-off:
Prepare and be ready to be judged. Bowls of
chili will be sold to benefit Ronald McDonald
House. All GM Nationals at Carlisle.
July
July 2-5 (3
day minimum) – 4th of July: 9th annual boat
race, pool games, patriotic parade, festivities,
and songs at the flagpole. Pinewood Derby -
bring your cars or make one with Charlie. Sign
up in store. Adult golf cart obstacle course. July 9-11 – Card Games: On Saturday
morning, come sign up for evening games. Texas
hold-em and Blitz. Chrysler Nationals at
Carlisle. July 16-18 – Just Be Social: Saturday
afternoon 4:00-5:00. Seasonals invite a
weekender to come, bring hors d’oeuvres to share
and your favorite drink. July 23-25 – Motorcycle Parade:
Seasonals, show off your motorcycles, parade
through the campground and ride through the
countryside. Bike fest at Carlisle. July 30 - August 1 – 3rd Pirate Weekend:
Ahoy mates, if you missed last year’s
swashbuckling, come this year for fun and
treasure hunting. Dress up for an action packed
day and night.
August
August 6-8 –
Wet & Wild: Water sports & games around the
pool. All Truck Nationals at Carlisle. August 13-15 – Cruisin’ 50’s Parade:
Dress up – lads & lassies & cruise in our 50’s
parade with your golf cart or ride on our wagon. August 20-22 – Covered Dish Dinner: Join
our Chaplain for a great weekend of fellowship.
Bring a covered dish and enjoy. August 27-29 – Card Games:Corvette
weekend at Carlisle.
September
September 3-6
(3 day minimum) – Labor Day Weekend: Papa
Jack disc tournament. Meadowbrooke Gourds craft
shack is coming. Pinewood Derby – bring your
cars or make one with Charlie. Sign up in store. September 10-12 – Chicken Corn Soup:
Bring fixings to make a good pot of soup -
afternoon supper - bring bread and salad. Let’s
eat! September 17-19 – Western Weekend:
Attention cowboys and cowgirls, dress up & get
your horses saddled for a fun-filled,
activity-packed weekend. September 24-26 – Winter Wonderland:
Benefit Chaplain – Covered dish social. Bring
your blow up decorations, Santa and Mrs. Claus
will be here. Wrapped presents dropped in
office.
October
October 1-3
– Enjoy the foliage. The Blue Mountains start to
change colors. Fall Carlisle Car Show,
9/29-10/4. October 8-10 – 4th annual Oktoberfest:
Great German / American food to share with each
other in pavilion. October 15-17 – Halloween (2 night minimum):
Halloween weekend - trick or treat, haunted
walk, children’s social, pumpkin carving
contest. October 22-24 – Halloween (2 night minimum):
Halloween weekend - trick or treat, haunted
walk, children’s social, pumpkin carving
contest. October 29-31 – Bonfire: Last weekend of
the season. Bring your mountain pie makers and
snacks for around the fire. Coffee and cake will
be served to say goodbye to another camping
season.
Activities are
subject to change without notice.
Church Services begin in April at 11:00 o’clock
on Sunday mornings in pavilion.
Crafts begin on May 8 in pavilion. Nominal fee
charged to cover expenses.
Hayrides on Saturday evenings. Check our display
case for updates.
