2011 THEME WEEKENDS  

SPRING & SUMMER

APRIL 8-9     23^rd Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup - Alice Ferguson Foundation

 The largest regional event of its kind, Potomac Watershed Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages citizens and community leaders and generates momentum for change. The clean-up will be held on Saturday, April 9^th, from 9am-12pm, and all KOA guests that participate will receive a 10% discount on their stay. Please see www.fergusonfoundation.org for details.

APRIL 22-24        Easter eggstravaganza

Enjoy a sky filled with stars, the smell of the campfire, quality time with your loved ones and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. Well be dyeing eggs, hunting for eggs at our flashlight egg hunt, and for the first time ever, warm up your tossers for your chance to win the Egg Toss Competition.  Come on out and have an Egg-cellent time with us!

APRIL 29-30        Spring Fling/OPEN HOUSE

Spring has sprung at the Harpers Ferry KOA.  Enjoy the FREE ADMISSION to our Crafters Fair on Saturday or set up your own booth at no charge *reservations required.  Open house on Saturday, a great chance to check out our New Kottages, Lodges and upgraded facilities.

may 6-8               Mothers Day WEEKEND

Create some Mothers Day memories with this perfect getaway for a special weekend with mom. Make your own personalized keep sake for mom. She is sure to enjoy our annual Mothers Day Wine Tasting and KOA Manager Meet-And-Great! *Must be 21 to participate.

MAY 13-14          COME CAMP & CARE WITH US WEEKEND

Its KOAs Eighth Annual Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend.  Join us as a paying Kamper on Friday, May 13^th and STAY FREE on Saturday, May 14^th. The KOA Care Camp Auction will be held on Saturday, bring a donation item for the auction and enjoy a variety of fun-filled fundraising activities for a great cause.

mAY 20-21          Mardi Gras WEEKEND

You dont have to go to New Orleans, you can experience a little Mardi Gras right here.  Complete with homemade Jester Hats and Mardi Gras Masks, this weekend is filled with flashy Green, Gold and Purple fun.  Join us at the Carnival Parade as we throw beads from the KOHay Wagon and nominate your friends for a chance to be crowned KOA King and Queen of Mardi Gras.

mAY 27-30          Memorial Day WEEKEND               *3 Day!

Its nothing but 3 days of non-stop Memorial Day Fun! KOHay Rides, giant moon bounce, inflatable climbing wall, Memorial Day crafts, most RED, WHITE and BLUE site decorating contest, FREE all-u-can-eat pancake breakfasts, and live music Saturday and Sunday nights! All Active Duty Military with Military ID received 10% off the cost of their stay.

JUNE 3-5               KOA EARTH DAY

KOA is Going Green and we are all about doing our part to keep Mother Earth healthy! Make a crafts out of a variety of recycled materials, learn about how YOU can make a difference, and enjoy science and nature exhibits.  Who will win the contest for most aluminum cans collected? There will be prizes awarded and all proceeds from the recycling contest will be donated to the KOA Care Camps.

JUNE 10-12          Super Heros Weekend

Calling all Super Heros! There will be Heros of all kinds at the KOA this weekend. To say thank you for keeping us safe and going above the call of duty we will be offering a 10% Discount for all Active Duty Military, Fire, Rescue and Law Enforcement personnel *with valid I.D.  Enjoy an afternoon of meet and great with the Heros of Jefferson County. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed Super Hero and Super Hero Team.

JUNE 17-19          Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & Fathers Day Weekend

Treat Dad this Father's Day to a camping trip not to be missed.  The Harpers Ferry KOA hosts the 13^th Annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival. Live music, vendors, games for the kids, nature and science exhibits, and the ever anticipated silent auction, Saturday from 12pm-10pm. This non-profit event is held to raise funds for the preservation and protection of our local rivers and streams. 

For more information about the festival check out harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org.

JUNE 24-26          Pirates Weekend

Arrr, Mateys! Landlubers beware, enter if you dare the wild waters of the heated pool for our 3^rd Annual Pirate Ship Showdown.  Win the challenge, aye, ye keeps yer ship.  Splash into the crystal blue waters and collect the booty from the bottom of the sea.  Wear your eye patch, and grab your hook, follow the map to find the hidden treasure and battle it out at our first ever Pirate Ship Water Balloon Battle.

JULY 1-4               INDEPENDENCE DAY                           *3 Day!

Red, White and YOU! Celebrate with us an All-American Party Weekend! There will be live entertainment, potato sack races, games for the family, keep-sake crafts and fun for everyone.  Bring out your best 4^th of July decorations for a chance to win our Patriotic Site Decorating Contest!

JULY 8-10            Death by Chocolate

Smooth, creamy, mood lifting, delicious chocolate.  Dieters beware! It just doesnt get any better than this. Start your weekend off right with a tasty treat from our giant chocolate fountain, then step outside and take off on the ever popular chocolate slip n slide, and back by popular demand, the ever famous CHOCOLATE DUNK TANK!

JULY 15-17          Paranormal Weekend

We will be hosting the Paranormal Convention in the Cutler Center hosted by resident Paranormal Expert, Vince Wilson.  Take a tour of the Haunted Cottage, if you dare, and explore the world of the unknown with the professional tools of the trade.  Unpack your Zombie gear and suit up for our first official ZOMBIE WALK. For details check out the Haunted Cottage web site at www.thehauntedcottage.com.

JULY 22-24          Christmas in July

T'was the night before Christmas in mid-July and as the Kampers waited patiently for that jolly old guy! RV's and campers are all decorated with light in hope that Santa will make a stop by tonight. Celebrate with us at the Karaoke Christmas Party, bring an unwrapped gift for the charity mystery gift auction and save $10 on your stay.  All proceeds go to the KOA Care Camps. Prizes will be awarded for best site decorations!

JULY 29-31          FAIRY TALE WEEKEND

Once upon a time in a KOA far, far, away all the princes, princesses, and magical friends met each other for a weekend of swimming, bouncing, putting and paddling.  Enjoy tea and cookies with the Queen; and warm up those arms for the water balloon battle for Control of the Castle.

AUGUST 5-7        HARPERS FERRY KOAs 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Welcome to the 15^th Anniversary of the Harpers Ferry KOA Celebration!  Help us fill our time capsule with awesome trinkets of days gone by. Well have cake for everyone, live music and more.  We will announce the winners and award prizes for the KOA Memories photo contest and My Favorite Day at KOA short story contest *see contest rules for more information. You do not have to be present to win the photo and/or story contest.

AUGUST 12-14   HAWAIIAN LUAU WEEKEND

Aloha!  Grab your leis, your coconuts and come on down to our tropical paradise.  Join us at the annual limbo contest, make your very own paper-flower lei at the KOA Craft Room and enter for a chance to win the Best Hawaiian Shirt Contest.  Challenge your partner to little SUMO WRESTLING if youve got it in you, then cool off with refreshing Polynesian treats at Pollys Look-Out.

AUGUST 19-20   PET OLYMPICS

Bring out your 4-legged friends and let them show off their talents and strut their trendy fashions at our pet friendly resort.  Join us at the Bark Park for the Frisbee, agility and talent competitions, and compete in our Doggie Fashion Show.  Let mans best friend lead you to your camping site, and enjoy FREE MOVIES at the KOA Theatre on Friday and Saturday night!

AUGUST 26-28   KAMPER APPRECIATION

We love & appreciate our KOA Kampers and we want to thank you for making the Harpers Ferry KOA a great place to stay.  Kampers who have stayed with us twice this summer get a FREE Saturday night of kamping when you paying for Friday night.  Play the afternoon away at the indoor carnival where the yummy cotton candy will be spun and bring out the whole family, its going to be so much fun!

SEPT. 2-5              LABOR DAY WEEKEND                      *3 Day!

Simon says yes for reserving your site, so you can become the idol of the night.  Whatever your talent is, let the judges decide if you are KOAmerican Idol!  Pull up a chair and relax by the poolside and enjoy all the wonderful treats that Pollys Look-Out has to offer. We will bring the marshmallows when we join by the fire at the Smore Party as the live music plays on the outdoor stage.

SEPT. 9-11            Wild West - Hoe Down Weekend

Wanted: All cowboys and cowgirls!  Bring your covered wagons and your little doggies to your favorite hand-picked VIK site!  Back by popular demand, there will be a KOHay Ride Hold-up, so you may want to leave your gold at home.  Take a chance to walk away a wealthy cowboy or cowgirl with our charity Poker Run.  Do-se-do with your partner at the Square Dancing Demonstration or belt out your best Country tune at Karaoke with Cowboy Ron.  Once youve worked up a good ole appetite, belly up to the KOA Cafi for some tender tasty vittles.

SEPT. 16-18         Forgotten Childrens Auction

The Forgotten Childrens Ministries will be holding their Annual Forgotten Childrens Auction on Saturday, September 17^th at 4pm in the indoor basketball court.  Bring a donation item to raise much-needed funds in support of this non-profit group. Well have crafts for the kids, FREE MINI GOLF, games, swimming, and more.

FALL & WINTER

SEPT. 23-25         GIRFRIENDS GETAWAY

Pack your gear and grab your girls.  Its time to relax and unwind with this weekend made with the ladies in mind. KOA hosts its first ever Wine Expo showcasing one-of-a-kind wines from around the region.

OCTOBER 30-1  Living History Weekend         

Fall is Beautiful in the Shenandoah Mountains.  Step back in time with a visit from the 2^nd Maryland Infantry CSA Re enactors Group.  Learn of the ways of the past and explore Civil War History as you witness the life of the soldiers from days gone by with hands-on demonstrations and interactive presentations.  Oh yea, dont let your four-legged friend miss out on the fun, its pool closing time and that means its time for our 3^rd Annual DOGGIE SWIM!

OCT. 7-10, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29      

                              KOA HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

The much anticipated Halloween Holiday has arrived!  Make your reservation today - sites book up fast! Goblins and ghouls come out in style for our first annual CASKET RACE *see contest rules for more information.  Trick-or-Treating, Site Decorating Contests, Pumpkin Carving and you dont want to miss the costume judging on Saturday night at the Karaoke Mash n Monster Bash. Prizes will be awarded for best family theme, adult, child and puppy categories.

NOV. 4-6               Snowbirds Weekend

The Snowbirds are all flocking to the Harpers Ferry KOA this weekend to enjoy the incredible beauty of fall in the heart of the Shenandoah Mountains.

NOV. 11-14          VETRANS DAY                                       *3 Day!

To say thank you to all of those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, All Military Veterans will receive 10% off their stay with valid Military ID.

NOV. 19               3rd ANNUAL KOA Christmas Bazaar

Do your Holiday Shopping at over 30 different booths featuring crafts, jewelry, gifts and more.  FREE General Admission! Look for our Hot Camping Deals on koa.com and save.

NOV. 24-26          KOA THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Dont take your chances with that deep frying that big old bird at home, bring it here and deep fry it with us.