Come join us for a day of fun wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion River within Cook Forest State Park. Various activities will be held at the new River Pavilion by the playground on River Road approximately 1-mile up-river from the Route 36 Cooksburg Bridge:

1130am – Chili Cook-Off (hot & mild divisions) – If entering Chili Contest, be there by 10:45 with Chili in a crock pot of your best recipe for judging !! Entries will be used after contest for “cowboy chili” to be shared with all those attending.

1130am-230pm – waggonette rides, sledding, snowman building, ice skating

1200-100pm – Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the new River Pavilion

100pm – Happy Dog Contest – A panel of kids judges will decide which is the happiest dog in this lighthearted event!

Come sample the chili during the ‘Free Chili Cook-Off’, that is, after the judges have tried some first. Hot chocolate and coffee will be on hand to help take the chill out of your bones. Enjoy a wonderful day among family and friends in Cooksburg’s winter wonderland. Snow is not guaranteed but it’s a fun time to spend with family and friends! Event sponsored by the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau.