More About Annual Shanksville Community Picnic
Enjoy food, family fun, and free concerts at the annual Shanksville Community picnic, Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2 at the Community Grove, 1291 Cornerstone Road.
Food: The kitchen opens Friday at 4 PM with popcorn chicken, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans and other sides, fresh-cut French fries, ice cream, and cold drinks. On Saturday the kitchen opens at 11 am serving all of the above, plus barbecued chicken and pie by the slice.
Fun: Games open at 4PM Friday, and a parade steps off at 6 PM. Activities all weekend include a HUGE basket raffle, a gun raffle, and games of skill and chance. On Saturday, bounce your way into the 18-foot tall Xtreme Dance Party bounce house, pitch some horseshoes and bring your paddle for the Shanksville Paddle Battle pickle ball tournament. Registration for horseshoes begins at 9:30 AM and shoes fly at 11:00 AM. Cash prizes for horseshoe winners are sponsored by Stonycreek Builders Supply, Inc. Pickle ball warmup starts at 9:00 AM. To pre-register, text Sarah at 303.915.9484. Also, the kids can get up close to an ambulance or a fire truck. Around 2 PM, weather permitting, an Air National Guard Blackhawk helicopter will be landing at the Shanksville ball diamond.
Music:
Friday: Nationally-known tribute band Bon Journey playing the best of Bon Jovi and Journey, 7 to 9:30 pm
Saturday:
• Somerset County Community Band concert begins at noon
• local favorite Partners in Crime from 2 to 4 pm
• Headlining - Ridgemont High, 6:30 to 9 pm
Everyone is invited to the Shanksville Community Picnic. Don’t miss it!
Check Face Book @svfd627 frequently for updates and details.
All proceeds benefit the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Deparment.
Food: The kitchen opens Friday at 4 PM with popcorn chicken, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans and other sides, fresh-cut French fries, ice cream, and cold drinks. On Saturday the kitchen opens at 11 am serving all of the above, plus barbecued chicken and pie by the slice.
Fun: Games open at 4PM Friday, and a parade steps off at 6 PM. Activities all weekend include a HUGE basket raffle, a gun raffle, and games of skill and chance. On Saturday, bounce your way into the 18-foot tall Xtreme Dance Party bounce house, pitch some horseshoes and bring your paddle for the Shanksville Paddle Battle pickle ball tournament. Registration for horseshoes begins at 9:30 AM and shoes fly at 11:00 AM. Cash prizes for horseshoe winners are sponsored by Stonycreek Builders Supply, Inc. Pickle ball warmup starts at 9:00 AM. To pre-register, text Sarah at 303.915.9484. Also, the kids can get up close to an ambulance or a fire truck. Around 2 PM, weather permitting, an Air National Guard Blackhawk helicopter will be landing at the Shanksville ball diamond.
Music:
Friday: Nationally-known tribute band Bon Journey playing the best of Bon Jovi and Journey, 7 to 9:30 pm
Saturday:
• Somerset County Community Band concert begins at noon
• local favorite Partners in Crime from 2 to 4 pm
• Headlining - Ridgemont High, 6:30 to 9 pm
Everyone is invited to the Shanksville Community Picnic. Don’t miss it!
Check Face Book @svfd627 frequently for updates and details.
All proceeds benefit the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Deparment.
Date & Time
August 2, 2025
11:00am - 9:00pm
Location
Shanksville Community Grove
1291 Cornerstone road
Shanksville, PA 15560
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Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization providing fire, vehicle rescue, medical, and dive services to Shanksville Borough, Stonycreek Township, Indian Lake Borough and beyond. The department is funded primarily through donations and fundraisers. We are always in search of new members. Contact us at (814) 267-4737.
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P.O. Box 161
Shanksville, Pennsylvania 15560
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