Summer Events

Year after year- Rocky Fork Recreation continues to bring you the best entertainment and special events in the area!

Throughout the summer you will find unique and fun events held at Rocky Fork to please the entire family. Pair them with our exciting activities, and possibly camping and your weekend will be complete!

Rocky Fork Recreation's Annual PowWow

Experience the energy and spirit of Native Americans through traditional drumming, demonstrations, dancing, singing, story telling, arts, crafts, and traditional foods. FREE ADMISSION

Grand Entry ~ 1:00pm

July 30th 11:00am to 5:00pm
July 31st 11:00 to 4:00pm

Traditional Crafts

Demonstrations

Dances

Drumming

Culture

History

Native Foods
Authentic Crafts
Demonstrations
Drumming
Singing
Dancing

MC: Gunny St. Germain

Head Man: Butch Moore

Head Lady: Christine Blair

This annual event features free fun, games, prizes, activities and special events! Everyone is invited to spend the day and enjoy the full schedule we have planned.

Free Lunch provided by Grand Haven Resort

Guided Nature Hikes 11:30 & 1:00

Canoe Safety Fun On our recreational lake

Paintball Speed course & Equipment Rental

Horseback Trail Rides Make your reservations early for this guided trip

ATV Rentals Our recreation course is challenging and fun

Putt-Putt Golf Free for the event

Pedal Boats, Canoes, Kayaks Rent them for a half hour on our lake

Live Radio Broadcast 11:00 - 1:00

All vehicle makes and models are welcome to compete in this judged event. Registration $10. Trophies awarded to top three places in several categories. Registration opens at noon.

Pottawattomie Lake at Rocky Fork Recreation

June 4- The Juke Hounds Blues
July 2- Broken Rein Classic and Modern Country
August 6- Southbound Band-Country Music-canceled
September 3

Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy this concert series lake side! Plus everyone will have fun with the activities, boat rentals, and refreshments. Each month we will feature a different genre of music including classic rock, country, jazz and blues.
$5/car
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Enjoy an afternoon filled with Southern Gospel music; featuring several well known local gospel artists. Open mic begins at 10:00am, Featured artists 1:00, Chapel Service 5:00

School age cowboys and cowgirls come here to learn rodeo skills in sportsmanship, responsibility, and friendship--all while having fun!

10:00am Every other Saturday beginning May 21
Free admission
June through September

Barrel Racing
Roping - Tying
Chute Dogging
Down & Back
Rough Stock
Sheep Riding
Steer Daubing
Poles

The Salt Fork Resort Shooting Club hosts a variety of events Saturdays from April to October at the Archery/Shooting range located at Rocky Fork Recreation. To become a member of the Shooting Club call (740) 498-8116.

Special Events

Trap Shoots

April 16- Intro to Trap Shooting Class
April 30- Competition Pistol Shoot
May 7- Competition Small Bore Rifle Shoot
May 21- Beginner’s Basic Handgun Class
June 4- Open House
June 18- Ohio Concealed Carry Permit Class
July 16- Youth Safety Class & Intro to Trap
July 30- Youth Competition BB Gun/Pellet Shoot
August 6- Competition Pistol Shoot
August 20- 'Members Only' Trophy Shoot & Cookout
September 3- Basic Rifle Shooting Class
September 17- Competition Small Bore Rifle Shoot
October 1- Turkey Shoot

9-Apr
23-Apr
14-May
28-May
11-Jun
25-Jun
9-Jul
23-Jul
13-Aug
20-Aug
27-Aug
10-Sep
24-Sep
8-Oct
22-Oct

When it comes to a Pony Pull, you've got to see for yourself the awesome strength, stamina and athletic ability of these Pony Teams. Everyone is welcome to come and watch! Stadium seating is available in the Rocky Fork Arena.

May 29, 2011
July 23, 2011

Rocky Fork Recreation