Fort9Weyr

We have Fort Fest 2025 dates! This year’s ‘Fest is back in Group Camp 2 at Raccoon Creek State Park, running from 3:00 pm, Friday, June 6th – 12:00 noon, Sunday June 8th.

Registration fees:
Adults and children 13 & up: $25 until May 9th
$35 from May 10th on, and at the door

Children ages 6 – 12: $15 until May 9th
$25 from May 10th on, and at the door

Saturday Only: $20 until May 9th
$25 from May 10th on, and at the door
As ever, children 5 and under attend free.

Checks/money orders should be made out to Fort Weyr, and sent to:

Joan Fisher
1746 Potomac Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

(Please note Fort Fest in the memo line)

Fort Fest 2022 is in person again! The event will be held in Group Camp 2 at Raccoon Creek State Park, 3:00 pm, Friday, June 3rd – 12:00 noon, Sunday June 5th. Registration fees are as follows:

Adults and children 13 & up: $25 until May 15th, $35 from May 16th on, and at the door
Children ages 6 – 12: $15 until May 15th, $25 from May 16th on, and at the door
Saturday Only: $20 until May 15th, $25 from May 16th on, and at the door
As ever, children 5 and under attend free.

Checks/money orders should be made out to Fort Weyr, and sent to:

Joan Fisher
809 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

(Please note Fort Fest in the memo line)

This year, Raccoon Creek requires all its group camp organizations to implement a COVID policy, which is listed below the cut:

Fort Fest 2020, originally scheduled for June 12 – 14, has been cancelled by Raccoon Creek State Park.

Current information from states:
“Update 5/5/20: Effective May 8, reservable boating facilities and select restroom facilities will open in day use areas. State park day use and boating facilities will remain closed at this location through May 7. Family campsites will remain closed through May 21. Cabins, unique houses, lodges, cottages, and yurts will remain closed through June 11. All events and public educational programs are canceled through June 15. All organized group tenting, organized group cabin camps, and pavilions will remain closed through June 15.”

B’ain has already stated ‘Fest attendance fees will be refunded to members in case of cancellation. Our Editor is looking for ways to host on online Gather for us as an alternative!

Hey everyone, B’ain wanted  me to let you all know that the dates for this year’s Fort Fest are Friday, June 9th – Sunday June 11th!

The full, formal announcement (how much, where to send registration, etc.) should follow soon.

~ Weyrwoman Kourin