🌱 How Knoebels kept free admission for 100 years of fun
Elysburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Elysburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Knoebels kept free admission for 100 years of fun
- See what else happened the month Knoebels first opened in Elysburg
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After 100 years, America's top amusement park still doesn't charge admission (usatoday.com) — Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg is marking its 100th anniversary this Fourth of July while still offering free admission and parking to visitors. The family-run park, now nationally recognized as a top destination, has grown from a quiet creekside grove into a century-old attraction with more than 100 rides, a beloved Grand Carousel, and a strong commitment to old-fashioned, budget-friendly fun. 
• Reviewing historical events from 100 years ago (oakdaleleader.com subscription) — One highlight for Elysburg readers is the July 4, 1926 opening of Knoebels Amusement Resort, now famous for its free admission and pay-per-ride model. That milestone appears alongside other major world events from July 1926, ranging from political upheavals to disasters and sporting achievements that shaped global history.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Golf Tournament - Kulpmont Legion Post 231 Annual →
Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Club, 954 PA-487, Elysburg
9:00 am
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Learning Den →
Thomas Beaver Free Library, 317 Ferry St, Danville
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Danville Summer Concert Series →
Memorial Park, 300 Bloom St, Danville
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Summer Kindergarten Screening (Oaklyn)
Shikellamy SD Oaklyn Elementary School, 115 Oak St, Sunbury, PA 17801, USA
8:00 am -
Kerry Kenny Band →
Bloomsburg Town Park, Market St, Bloomsburg
7:00 pm -
Voting Board Meeting
Danville Area SD Danville, PA 17821
7:00 pm -
Silo Deck Party at the Farm in Bloom →
The Farm In Bloom, 1051 W Fort McClure Blvd, Bloomsburg
5:00 pm -
School Board Meeting
Shikellamy SD Sunbury, PA 17801
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Toddler Time @ Rohrbach’s →
Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
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Bloomsburg Town Park Summer Concert Series →
Bloomsburg Town Park, Market St, Bloomsburg
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Kids Summer Workshop @ Rohrbach’s Farm – All About Owls →
Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
11:00 am
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Elysburg. Apply here.
- Arconic Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (Night Shift) in Bloomsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elysburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danville
- Whitenight's Fireworks near Danville getting ready for Fourth of July rush (wnep.com)
- Two Lycoming County men allegedly involved in shooting in Columbia County (sungazette.com)
Sunbury
- Knoebels Amusement Resort marks 100 years with festive weekend amid blistering heat (wnep.com)
- What would best version of Jared Verse look like? Browns hope to find out (beaconjournal.com)
Ok Elysburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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