Knoebels Amusement Park

391 Knoebels Blvd
Elysburg, PA 17824
USA

 

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Event Dates and Times

(Times are subject to change)

Friday, July 24

10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 25

8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday, July 26

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(Park remains open to attendees
and the publicuntil 8 p.m.)

Your Host

Contact:

Mike Matscherz

mmatscherz@aceonline.org

Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Experiences

There will be several BTS Experiences available to registered event attendees. This includes lift hill walks, maintenance areas and more! An email will be sent to attendees on Friday, July 3, 2026 which will contain the link to register. Registration will go live on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST.

Note: Attendees will only be permitted to register for ONE (1) of the BTS Experiences due to limited capacity on each tour. This will be first come, first registered until all tour spots are filled.

Knoebels Grove Grub Card & Catered Meal

Knoebels has been consistently rated for having the BEST PARK FOOD in the world and ACE wants to give you the chance to experience it! Each attendee will receive a $25 Knoebels Grove Grub Card which be redeemed at ANY Knoebels food location at any time during the day. ACE suggests that you use your card at multiple stands to sample new to you treats or just stick with your favorites! It's your choice. Don't forget to buy a snack or drink and bring it with you to the Meet and Greet with the Knoebels family and staff! 

Catered meal on Sunday, July 26

One-time through meal - BBQ chicken 1/4, meatball sub, pierogies (2), potato salad, apple sauce, macaroni & cheese, Dixie cup ice cream and Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper & White Birch Beer soda.

Vegetarian Meal Option - Veggie nuggets (Must have selected option when registering for the event).

Please contact Mike Matscherz (mmatscherz@aceonline.org) if you have specific dietary restrictions that don't match the menu options and need to request a special accommodation. All requests must be submitted no later than the event registration deadline. Requests may be accommodated based on availability. ACE Eastern Pennsylvania cannot guarantee that the host park will be able to meet your request. 

Water Cup Challenge

It's the return of the Water Cup Challenge! Contest participants will ride the StratosFear drop tower while holding a cup of water. The challenge is to keep as much water in your cup as possible. Participants will ride the drop tower 3 times. At the end of the challenge, the remaining water in each participant's cup will be measured and the participant with the most water remaining wins! You can register for the Challenge at the same time when you register for the event.

Event attendees will be required to sign up for the contest while registering for the event. You must be pre-registered for the challenge to participate.

NEW for 2026 - There's a nominal fee of $5 to participate in the challenge. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the ACE Preservation Fund. Contest rules and regulations will be distributed after the event registration has ended and before the event day. Attendees of ACE Flies with Knoebels 100 are welcome to watch and cheer on the contestants!

WARNING: Participants WILL GET WET while competing in the challenge. 

Vendor Sales Tables

Sales tables will be available to anyone who wants to sell their personal memorabilia collection or homemade amusement park merchandise. Table reservations are free. Please email Mike Matscherz at mmatscherz@aceonline.org by Thursday, July 2, 2026 to reserve your table.