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Themed Weekends at Brialee

From spring through fall, Brialee brings every weekend to life with themed events designed for all ages. From holiday celebrations to family competitions and seasonal favorites, there’s always something happening to make every stay memorable.

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March – April
March 27–29 | Welcome Back Seasonals
Seasonals are welcome back to begin setup and cleanup for the 2026 camping season.

April 3–5 | Easter Extravaganza
Celebrate the start of spring and the camping season with egg hunts for all ages, a community spring clean-up, and festive fun to kick off another great year at camp.

April 10–12 | Dig & Discover
Perfect for curious minds and outdoor explorers. Enjoy gem mine specials, dinosaur and geode digging, and guided nature walks.

April 17–19 | Fishing Frenzy
Cast a line into our freshly stocked pond during our all-ages fishing derby, plus enjoy fish-themed games and activities all weekend long.

April 24–26 | Camper Olympics
Campers of all ages compete in fun, friendly events to earn medals—and campfire bragging rights!

May
May 1–3 | Family Fiesta
A festive weekend filled with music, games, a nacho bar, and family fun—plus a tequila tasting for adults.

May 8–10 | Mother’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Mom with relaxation and appreciation, including a vendor and craft fair, calming yoga, and pampering activities.

May 15–17 | Retro Rewind
Step back in time and represent your favorite decade in the bike and golf cart parade, then dance the night away at a classic ‘50s sock hop.

May 22–25 | Salute to Our Heroes (Memorial Day)
Honor our heroes with live music, family activities, site-to-site yard sales, and a weekend full of outdoor fun.

May 29–31 | Game On!
Enjoy game show challenges, cook-offs, and outdoor games like kickball and pickleball.
First Seasonal Bingo of 2026.

June
June 5–7 | Fantasies & Fairy Tales
Enter a magical weekend featuring the Brialee Prom, princesses, Disney characters, and fairy-tale fun for the whole family.

June 12–14 | Chocolate Lover’s Weekend
Celebrate all things chocolate with tastings, trivia, contests, and cocoa-filled fun.

June 19–21 | Father’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Dad with BBQ challenges, boat races, horseshoes, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments.

June 26–28 | Animal Adventures
Enjoy a fishing derby, duck hunt, animal-themed games, and a live animal show with hands-on learning opportunities.

July
July 3–6 | Red, White & Boom
Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic games, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks show Saturday night.

July 10–12 | Summer Smackdown
A high-energy weekend featuring wrestling events, obstacle courses, jousting, and strong-man competitions.
Seasonal Bingo.

July 17–19 | Hawaiian Luau
Escape to island vibes with a beach party, hula and limbo contests, boat races, and tropical fun—plus a rum tasting for adults.

July 24–26 | Christmas in July
Celebrate the holidays summer-style with Santa visits, hot cocoa, gingerbread contests, site decorating, and festive parades.

July 31–August 2 | Travel the World
Taste your way through countries, create crafts from around the globe, and compete in the Tour de Campground bike race.

August
August 7–9 | Wet & Wild
Cool off with water slides, foam pits, water balloon games, and splash-tastic relays.

August 14–16 | Brialee Carnival
Campers create their own carnival booths while enjoying clowns, magic, and classic carnival fun.

August 21–23 | Color Wars
Join your color team and compete in games and challenges designed for all ages and abilities.

August 28–30 | Mardi Gras
Create masks, decorate floats, and join our campground Mardi Gras parade.
Seasonal Bingo.

September
September 4–7 | Community Helpers (Labor Day)
Honor local heroes with touch-a-truck events, scavenger hunts, site-to-site yard sales, and live music.

September 11–13 | ½ Way to St. Patty’s Day
Celebrate mid-year luck with shamrock hunts, leprechaun traps, rainbow relays, and pot-of-gold scavenger hunts.

September 18–20 | Renaissance Faire
Step back in time with craft vendors, knight training, foam sword dueling, archery, costume contests, and a dragon egg hunt.

September 25–27 | Country Jamboree
Enjoy a chili cook-off, wagon rides, bandana decorating, and live music from Diva and the Playboys.

October
October 2–4 | Fall Harvest
Celebrate fall with apple picking, pie bake-offs, scarecrow builds, caramel apples, and cider sampling.

October 9–12 | Voyage to Discovery
Enjoy rain gutter boat races, fishing derbies, tie-dye crafts, and high-stakes bingo.

October 16–18 | Halloween Spooktacular I
Trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, spooky bake-offs, and Halloween fun for all ages.

October 23–25 | Halloween Spooktacular II
A second weekend of Halloween thrills with trick-or-treating, costumes, pumpkins, and festive fun.

October 30–November 1 | Seasonal Send-Off
Seasonals are welcome to pack up, clean up, and prepare their sites for winter.

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