Snowman In The Forest - An Annual Winter Celebration in Cook Forest State Park

The Cook Forest Vacation Bureau sponsors an annual "Snowman In The Forest" contest which runs from first snowfall of the Winter to last snowfall in February, with our official Snowman in the Forest Day on February 18, 2012 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Feb 5, 2012 Update It seems as if Mother Nature is not going to cooperate this year with our Snowman in the Forest Day that is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. It appears as we are not going to have snow this day. Because of this ...we have moved the event to the Sawmill Center of the Arts, on the Vowinckel-Cooksburg Road (near Swimming pool and Verna Leith Theatre). We will still be having the Chili-cook off Contest, Hot Dogs, the Happy Dog Contest, horse drawn carraige rides, Smokey the Bear, raffles, shopping at the center itself, and additional games for the kids are being planned. Dont let the lack of snow keep you from coming to Cook Forest, we are planning different and fun events for the day. Events are scheduled from 11:30 - 2:30 pm. Note: If we get lucky and get snow..the event will take place along the river as usual! Cook Forest / Clear Creek Vacation Bureau

 

There are three snowman entry categories and all snowmen have to be built in one of the areas of Cook Forest or Clear Creek State Park designated as "Snowman Territory."  Snowman photos will be taken by area business people and submitted for judging online at www.cookforest.org and www.pagreatoutdoors.com.

RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION

• Contest begins with the first snowfall of the season and ends in March.
• A separate Entry Form, available at any participating business is required for each Snowman and must be given to a participating business on the day the snowman is created. ( Date of Birth on Entry Form )
• Snowman must be built in a "Snowman Territory" using natural snow with at least one feature over three feet tall.
• Clothing and props may be used but they will be discarded when the snowman goes away.
• Snowman must be suitable for all viewing audiences. "G" rated only. No obscenities.
• Use of the State Park Land and Private Land for this event is at your own risk and liability.
• For written notification of winners, please attach a self-addressed stamped envelope to Entry Form.
• Photos of winners, runner ups, and other interesting creations will be posted on the following web-sites:
  www.pagreatoutdoors.com - Northwest Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Tourism Promotion Agency
  www.cookforest.org - Cook Forest Vacation Bureau

SNOWMAN TERRITORIES:

COOK FOREST STATE PARK - Snowman may be built along River Road starting at the Cooksburg Post Office and going up the Clarion River for about one mile. This area includes a lighted ice skating pond and sledding hill, children's play area with swings, many picnic tables, outdoor charcoal grills, and public restrooms.

CLEAR CREEK STATE PARK - Snowman may be built in the cabin and camping area.

PRIVATE LAND - Snowman may be built in areas designated as "Snowman Territory" by the following businesses. These businesses have contest entry forms & will photograph your snowman. Look for "Snowman Territory" signs.

Black Bear Cabins	Fairwinds in the Forest	Shiloh Resort
Camper's Paradise	Forest Ridge Cabins	Trails End
Cherry Run Cabins	Gateway Lodge & Cabins	Top Hill Cabins
Cook Forest Country Inn	Hominy Ridge Lodge & Cabins	White's Haven Campground
Cook Homestead B&B	Kellywood Cabins
Cook Riverside Cabins	Knotty Pines
Evergreen Cabins	Sawmill Art Center