Sports and Outdoors

Monday, July 13, 2009

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash, July 17 & 18

Indiana DNR Release:

Every bear has his day, or is that every dog? Either way, join your old friend Smokey Bear to celebrate his 60th birthday at Mississinewa Reservoir, July 17 & 18.

On July 17, festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. with a family movie at the modern campground program shelter. At 5:30 p.m., July 18, gather to decorate the shelter. A bicycle decorating party is at 6 p.m., followed by a parade at 6:45 p.m. At 7 p.m., everyone is invited to enjoy cookies, punch and ice cream. Make a donation and have your photo taken with Smokey.

There is no fee for the program. Park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $7 per vehicle for non-residents will apply.

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