KnoeBeLs 2016 GrouP PLAnner

AMUSEMENT PARK • POOL • CAMPGROUNDS • GOLF COURSE
KNOEBELS 2016
GROUP PLANNER
Your information source for planning fun!
E L Y S B U R G ,
P E N N S Y L V A N I A
www.knoebels.com/groups
1-800-487-4386 (Ext. 123 or 124)
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Welcome
to everything that’s
fun at Knoebels!
Knoebels was born on July 4, 1926 with the Crystal Pool and a
carousel. Since then, we’ve remained a place where families
can go for some good, old-fashioned fun without breaking the
bank. Throughout the years, we’ve continued to add to our
awesome with brand new attractions and classic rides of days
gone by. We’re proud to be a place all ages can enjoy and are
looking forward to the next 90 years of family fun!
Amusement Park
Crystal Pool
Campgrounds
Make new memories the old-fashioned
way with classic rollercoasters, kidfriendly rides, shops, games and
attractions for the whole family!
Free admission, free parking and
free entertainment make it easy
for everyone to join in the fun!
Knoebels’ gigantic Crystal Pool
features nearly 900,000 gallons of
refreshing mountain stream water,
several water slides, multiple diving
boards, Kiddie Pool and Splash Zone
area! We have plenty of space for you
to soak up both the water and sun!
Choose Knoebels or close-by Lake
Glory Campgrounds as your family
destination to keep the fun going!
Pitch your tent, park your camper,
or stay in our rustic log cabins. You
can awake refreshed and be ready
for a day of fun, food and family!
Open for daily play!
Three Ponds Golf Course
Sink a hole-in-one for event planning by hosting your next golf outing, charity tournament or business
meeting at Three Ponds. Full service catering, complete beverage cart service, clubhouse dining area, and
outdoor tented facilities are available to make your day memorable.
Whether this is your first golf outing or you are a seasoned veteran at running golf tournaments, our staff
of qualified professionals can help with all the details from format and pairings to rule sheets and scoring.
We take the worry out of the day, so you can concentrate on your guests.
954 State Route 487, Elysburg, PA 17824, 570-672-9064
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Discover all the fun in store for your group!
Family and Friends
Planning the perfect picnic is something we take very seriously. Whether you’re planning
a family reunion, church gathering, or another group event, our park facilities are the
perfect place for fun, food and fantasy. Knoebels is the ideal location for a party
on a budget, as we provide FREE pavilions, FREE parking and FREE admission!
Birthday and Swim Parties
Knoebels is one of the most popular kids’ birthday party places in PA! Our Party Crew can help
plan the birthday of a lifetime for your child and his or her friends and make the planning
process much easier for you. A specially reserved Kids Korner pavilion, a special appearance by
Kozmo or Dexter and a group train ride will ensure a festive celebration for all of your guests!
Company Outings
Say thank you to your employees and increase morale with a Knoebels picnic.
Our planners will work with you to find the perfect combination of food and ride
options to fit your budget. We cater to large and small companies and work to
give every organization the attention they deserve.
School and Youth Groups
Did you know there are plenty of educational opportunities and lessons
at Knoebels? Bring your classroom, club or other youth organization to
the park to learn about math, history, art, physics or geography – all while
having the time of their lives!
Team-Building Activities
Could your team use a break to refresh and regroup? Knoebels is the perfect
place to get everyone back on track. In addition to all of the Knoebels fun, we
have scavenger hunt activities perfect for groups of all sizes. Contact us today
and ask about our special weekday rate ride plans.
Scouts
What could be more fun for your troop or pack than camping and hiking around Knoebels?
We love to cater to our scouts with Scout Day in May – ride, eat, play and go home with
a special participation patch to commemorate your time here. Can’t make it Scout
Day? No problem, just contact our staff to help you plan the perfect outing!
Doing fun right
has its rewards!
Knoebels has the honor
of winning the “thumbsup” from amusement
park experts! Go online
to view all our awards!
Voted #1
Best Park Food
Voted #1
Best Traditional Park
Voted #1
Best Carousel
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CLASSIC:
FULL-SERVICE MENU
Knoebels classic catering is the most convenient way to have a picnic.
A catering team will be provided at the reserved pavilion to prepare
and serve your meal. All paper products and utensils are provided.
50 Guest Minimum. $50 Service Fee charged for groups
under 100. Meal ticket required.
Menu 1 NEW!
Menu 2
Chicken Tenders, 1/2 Ham Steak, Au Gratin
Potatoes, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll &
Butter, Ice Cream, Iced Tea
1/4 Bar-B-Qued Chicken, Pork Bar-B-Q
Sandwich, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw,
Ice Cream, Iced Tea
Menu 3
Menu 4
1/4 Bar-B-Qued Chicken, Hamburger,
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad,
Cole Slaw, Ice Cream, Iced Tea
Italian Sausage & Peppers, Macaroni
& Cheese, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw,
Ice Cream, Iced Tea
Menu 5
Menu 6
1/4 Bar-B-Qued Chicken, Hot Dog,
Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw,
Ice Cream, Iced Tea
Hamburger, Hot Dog, Baked Beans,
Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Ice Cream,
Iced Tea
Menu 7
Menu 8
1/2 Bar-B-Qued Chicken, Baked Beans,
Cole Slaw, Roll & Butter, Ice Cream,
Iced Tea
1/4 Bar-B-Qued Chicken, 2 Pierogies,
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw,
Ice Cream, Iced Tea
Menu 9 NEW!
Menu 10 NEW!
Chicken Tenders, Hot Dog, Macaroni & Cheese,
Pasta Salad, Fruited Jello, Iced Tea
Hamburger, Hot Dog, Macaroni & Cheese,
Cole Slaw, Ice Cream, Iced Tea
$9.50 per person + tax
$10.25 per person + tax
$11.25 per person + tax
$9.50 per person + tax
$10.50 per person + tax
$8.50 per person + tax
$9.75 per person + tax
$9.75 per person + tax
$8.50 per person + tax
$8.50 per person + tax
Knoebels will be prepared to serve 5% over your final count. You will be billed
for a minimum of 95% of final count. Non-refundable deposit required to
guarantee your Knoebels reservation. NO RAIN DATES. NO CANCELLATIONS.
Build Your Own (Self Serve) items are also available as additions
or substitutions (prices may vary) to any Classic (Full Service)
Menu. Most items subject to 6% PA Sales Tax.
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BUILD YOUR OWN:
SELF-SERVE MENU
Endless options, customizable to your groups needs. $200 minimum order. All items are ready
to eat and delivered to your reserved pavilion. Paper products and utensils are not provided.
Entrées
Hamburger in Sauce | includes rolls (48)
Hamburg B-B-Q | includes rolls (48)
Pork B-B-Q | includes rolls (48)
Italian Sausage | includes rolls, sauce, peppers & onions (12)
Bar-B-Qued Chicken Half | (12)
10 lb Chicken Tenders | approx. 60-75 pieces
10 lb Wild Wings | approx. 120 pieces
Meatballs in Sauce | per 100 meatballs
Baked Ziti | serves approx. 50
Pierogies | includes sautéed butter & onions (72)
Macaroni & Cheese | serves approx. 50
Vegetables
Potatoes Au Gratin | serves approx. 50
Baked Potato | minimum (24)
| with sour cream
Corn on Cob | minimum (24)
Baked Beans | serves approx. 50
Vegetable Tray w/dip | serves approx. 50
SALADS
Cole Slaw–Macaroni–Pasta-Potato | serves approx. 50
Cost
$130.00
$108.00
$205.00
$ 45.00
$ 78.00
$ 95.00
$ 90.00
$ 75.00
$ 65.00
$ 60.00
$125.00
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Appox. Cost
Per Serving
$2.71
$2.25
$4.27
$3.75
$6.50
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$1.30
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$2.50
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$ 40.00
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SNACKS & DESSERTS
Potato Chips or Pretzels | serves approx. 50
$ 15.00
.30
Tortilla Chips w/ salsa | serves approx. 50
$ 25.00
.50
Dixie Cup Ice Cream | 24 per case
$ 16.00
.67
Ice Cream Novelties | 24 per case
$ 19.50
.81
Fruited Jell-O Cup.80
DINNERWARE
Dinner Plates | (25)
4 oz. Bowls | (25)
Cutlery Pack | includes salt & pepper (25)
Bulk Forks or Spoons | (25)
Drinks
Iced Tea, Lemonade | serves approx. 80
Soda | serves approx. 80 (ice extra)*
Coffee | includes cream, sugar | serves approx. 50
Bottled Water | 24 pk
Ice | 40 lb. bag
$
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Reservations are required. Serving utensils and paper products are not supplied. Payment in full is required 10 days prior
to your picnic. Most items subject to 6% sales tax.
* Pepsi is the exclusive supplier of soft drinks for all events at Knoebels. Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist and White Birch Beer
available. Soda is available in 5 gallon tanks, with a 2 tank minimum. Soda units will be disconnected by 6pm.
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HAMBURGER AND
HOT DOG OPTIONS
You Fry
Griddle Rentals
•Hot Dogs including rolls (48)
fry your own: $89.00
• Hamburgers including rolls (48)
fry your own: $100.00
• 3pk. Condiment Combo
(Ketchup, Mustard, Relish) Included
(30 inch flat surface)
Weekend rentals are limited due to catered
events and may be requested no sooner than
ten (10) days prior to the date of the picnic. If
available the request will be processed at the
time as follows:
• Deluxe Hamburger Topping Tray
(50 serve) includes lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese: $40.00
• Ten (10) days prior to the picnic: $30.00
• Cheese Slices (50 slices): $15.00
Guests experiencing problems while using the
griddle are to contact the park office or park
security for assistance. Guests are never to
light a griddle on their own. If a pilot light is out
or if you are experiencing any other problems,
call the Park Office at 1-800-487-4386 Ext. 120
and explain the issue. Pots, pans, or dishes are
NOT allowed on griddles. (Griddles are used for
frying only). Misuse of griddles may result in
forfeiting use for the remainder of the day and
future use.
Guests are also welcome to bring their
own grill to use.
We Fry
Consider the convenience of Knoebels
frying your hamburgers and hot dogs at
your pavilion just the way you like them!
Price includes rolls and condiments. (200
total item minimum, any combination)
•Hamburgers $2.25 each
• Hot Dogs $2.00 each
• Week of the picnic: $40.00
• Day of picnic: $50.00
Outside Caterer Policy
Prior approval through Knoebels Catering Department is required.
A service charge of $3.00 per person ($3.00 x # of spaces reserved) will be
charged. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Groups using outside
caterers must sign release forms and the caterer must provide proof of
insurance to Knoebels, at least 30 days prior to the event.
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SCHOOL AND YOUTH
RIDE AND FOOD PLANS
School Picnic Ride Plans:
PLAN
A
PLAN
B
O nly $27.00
O nly $20.00
Unlimited use of all amusement park
rides with the exception of the
Haunted Mansion and Scenic Skyway.
$13.00
per person
per person
$19.00
for children
under 48” tall
For safety reasons, height restrictions
apply to certain rides. These restrictions
are posted at the rides in question.
for children
under 48” tall
Valid for any 4 consecutive hours beginning
at the top of the hour; tailored to suit your
timetable. Ideal for groups with limited
time — unlimited use of all amusement
park rides with the exception of the
Haunted Mansion and Scenic Skyway.
K noebe l s E d
We have 6 exci
to choose from,tieangchLesson Plans
incorporating Penns developed
Education Standardsylvania
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Teachers—Teachers can have fun too by being our special
guests. For every 20 students, one teacher can enjoy our
amusement park rides for free.
MUSEUM Tours—Behind-the-scenes tours are available to
groups making advance arrangements. The Anthracite Mining
Museum, Carousel Museum, Bald Eagle Habitat and History
Museum are special-interest attractions worth visiting.
Catering Menus
u cat ion P rograms
For a complet
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Available through June 30th
It’s as easy as 1–2–3!
1 Reserve space in one of our FREE pavilions to be served.
2 Select your choice of menu and time that you would like to have your group served.
3 Call Jim or Jamie at (570) 672-2572 Ext. 123 or 124 for more details.
MENU
Y1
MENU
Y2
MENU
Y3
MENU
Y4
HOT DOG
CHICKEN TENDERS
HOT DOG
HOT DOG
HAMBURGER
MACARONI & CHEESE
MACARONI & CHEESE
BAKED BEANS
BAKED BEANS
ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM
LEMONADE
LEMONADE
LEMONADE
$5.25 + T ax
$5.00 + T ax
$4.00 + T ax
LEMONADE
$6.75 + T ax
Arrangement Notes
• Groups must have a minimum of 50 people. There is a $50.00 service charge for group sizes of 50–99.
• Arrangements must be made thirty (30) days prior to your selected picnic date.
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Take Advantage of Group Handstamp Plans
Reduced
rates and shorter
waits!
THE EASY WAY TO PLAY!
Ride tickets are great if you are just hitting a few rides,
but serious ride aficionados will want to consider a
Pay-One-Price Plan. Our plans are affordable and keep
the fun going all day long!
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RID DAY
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Preferred Partner Incentive
Catered Groups:
Take advantage of great
weekday Rides Plans
with savings up to:
50
GROUP TICKET PLANS
Discounts listed apply to gross ticket
purchases of $500.00 minimum!
%
Visit knoebels.com for
more information or call
1-800-ITS-4FUN
Ext. 123 or 124
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Pre-packed units of tickets are returnable for credit.
Knoebels ticket plans
are flexible!
These tickets can be packed in
any dollar amount that your
group may require for easy
distribution. For example,
$5.00, $8.00, $30.00 packs or
any amount you can think of.
Ticket styles may be packed in
mixed units according to your
needs. Ticket plans meet the
needs of ALL age groups and
remember…unused tickets are
good forever!
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Knoebels will
pack your tickets
for you!
Most groups have their
tickets pre-packed to
their specifications.
Ticket packs can then
be shipped to your
office or picked up at
the park office the
day of your picnic.
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20%
Discount
Rides Only ticket
Amusement Rides Only
10%
Discount
Brown & White ticket
Rides, Refreshments,
Games, Pool
NET
TERM
Pink & White ticket
Deluxe Ticket
Rides, Refreshments,
Games, Pool, Dining
Room, Cafeteria,
Gift Shops
Calendar of EVENTS
APRIL-MAY
4/30-5/1
JUNE
MAY
6/15-16
Opening
Weekend BOGO
Kickoff the season with an Opening weekend
BOGO! That’s right, Buy One Ride All Day
Pass, Get One Free!
5/7
Scout Day
Join Scouts from all over in a
fun-filled celebration at Knoebels! You’ll
even receive a FREE participation patch
(while supplies last). Knoebels will donate
$1.00 for each registered Scout to his or
her Scout Council.
6/11
Deaf DAY
Members of the Bloomsburg
University senior interpreter training class
will provide on-stage interpretation with
support/mentoring from Pennsylvania
state-registered interpreters.
BOGO DAYS
Buy One, Get One
Free! Take advantage of this special offer by
purchasing your tickets online.
6/18-19
COAA Rally
Carousel organs
from around the world are on display
throughout the park and perform some
of “The Happiest Music on Earth”. Hosted
by the Carousel Organ Association
of America.
5/8
MOTHER’S DAY
Celebrate Mom with a fun-filled
day at Knoebels, with a special corsage and
photo op!
5/14
WVIA DAY
WVIA provides the
Park’s entertainment for the day. Members
get a FREE day in the park! Check-in at
Pavilion V from 10am to 7pm.
5/18
PRE-SCHOOL DAYS
Designed for pre-schools, daycares, Head Start programs, and kindergarten
classes. Ride plans are just $8.50 per child,
with youth menu or picnic plans starting at
only $4.00 each. Teachers and full-time aides
are our complimentary guests.
5/21
JUNE
6/8
Senior DAY
All pre-registered senior citizen
groups will receive a FREE ride on our scenic
1.5 mile long Pioneer Train ride, a souvenir,
a discount coupon to use at any of our gift
shops, and several FREE games in Fascination,
Playland, and Roaring Creek Saloon!
9/11
Doggie
Dive
Bring your furry family members to enjoy a
day of fun at our famous Crystal Pool. There
will be swimming, a Chinese auction, a bake
sale, visits from some rescue organizations,
food and vendors. 100% of the proceeds
are donated.
9/24
BOGO day for may
Buy One Today, Get One Next
May! Guests who purchase a ride-all-day plan
on September 24 will receive a voucher for
a free pass to redeem on a day ride-all-day
passes are offered in May of 2016!
OCTOBER
10/6-9
Covered Bridge
Festival
The 35th Annual CMVB Covered Bridge
Festival has something for everyone! More
than 350 craft vendors and over 35 food
vendors! Rides will be open each day!
10/8
6/19
Father’s DAY
Celebrate Dad with a funfilled day at Knoebels, with a special trinket
and photo op!
6/21-24
SUMMER
Craft Fair
You’re bound to find something that
sparks your interest at the Knoebels
Summer Craft Fair. Vendors from all
over the country convene at Knoebels
to showcase their many talents!
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ARMED forces day
Honoring our service men and
women. Be sure to visit our tank display and
connect with all of the service branches.
SEPTEMBER
JULY
7/4
90th anniversary
Celebration
Join in on all the festivities as we celebrate
the July 4, 1926 birth of Knoebels Grove!
Phoenix Phall
Phunfest
This awesome event features a
Souvenir Swap Meet, a Halloween
parade and “Coasters-in-the-Dark.”
All geared to give an Autumn chill
to go with your thrill!
10/8
Knoebels
Lumber 5K
Registration is held 7:30-8:45am and the race
begins at 9:30am. All proceeds from the event
benefit Ralpho Township Public Library.
10/14-16,
21-23,
28-30
Hallo-Fun
Weekends
Knoebels transforms into a
spooktacular place for ghosts and
ghouls of all ages. Visitors can
experience tasty treats, thrilling games,
freaktastic attractions and a selection
of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides!
7/25
Christmas in July
Christmas is coming early again
this year! Enjoy warm cookies at the
Christmas Cottage with a special
appearance by Kozmo Klaus!
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H= Ride All Day Plan and Sundown Special
2 0 1 6 E V E N T S: Sundown Special times: 5pm – 10pm (5pm – 9pm: May 27;
Jun 3, 10, 13 – 16; Aug 22 – 25) (4pm – 8pm: Aug 29 – Sept 1)
= Covered Bridge Festival: (visit itourcolumbiamontour.com)
= Knoebels Hallo-Fun: (visit knoebels.com)
Scout Day
June 21-24:
Summer Craft Fair
May 8: Mother’s Day
July 4:
90th Birthday Celebration
May 14: WVIA Day
July 25:
Christmas in July
June 8: Senior Day
September 11: Doggie Dive
June 19: Father’s Day
October 6-9: Covered Bridge Festival
May 7:
S= School Picnics: For reservations, please call: 1-800-487-4386
B= Bargain Night: 6pm – 10pm (5pm – 9pm: May 27; Jun 3, 10, 15; Aug 24)
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Located in central
Pennsylvania,
Knoebels can easily
be found on PA
Route 487 between
Elysburg and
Catawissa!
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Make new memories the old-fashioned way!
391 Knoebels Boulevard
Route 487 • Elysburg, Pennsylvania 17824
800-487-4386 • www.knoebels.com
Kozmo Knoebel ©2016 Knoebels Amusement Resort