OutsideCon 2026
September 11, 12 & 13, 2026
📍 Montgomery Bell State Park – where “Ernest Goes to Camp” was filmed
Check-in: Friday after 12pm → Check-out: Sunday by 12pm
You’re in a State Park, so enjoy water play, fishing, hiking, and nature all weekend.
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🗓️ Weekend Highlights
🎯 Competitions
- Archery Competition: Saturday ~3pm at the shooting range / Shooters & Spectators welcome. See link for more details.
- Fishing Competition: Starts Friday ~12pm, ends Saturday at sundown. Be sure to take a photo of your catches.
👽 Friday Night
Parties
Frank & Millie Xerps {Alien} Party
Follow the green glow! Reconnect, jam session, and grab the infamous SKIPPY DRINK!
🎬 Movies Under the Stars
Friday Night at Lower Pavilion – Hosted by Hallowcon
1. Ernest Goes to Camp – filmed right here
2. TBD flick
3. Rocky Horror Picture Show
☕🐦🏎️ Saturday Morning
Coffee & Bird Watching with Don McKenzie. (NOTE: SADLY DON CANNOT JOIN US THIS YEAR (20260), BUT SHOULD RETURN IN 2027)
Early stroll through the park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the main lodge.
Hot Wheels Race 1PM Joe Dog & Co. at the Lower Pavilion
Bring your favorite tiny car to race for your chance to win the Grand Prix.
🎸 Saturday Night
📸 The Annual Picture
Saturday evening outside the main lodge before the big feast on Saturday evening. Time will be posted around camp – don’t miss it!
Open Music Jam under the pavilion.
Bring an instrument, sing along, or hurl fruit as the evening dictates.
✨ NEW / RETURNING FOR 2026:
🔥 Make-it-Take-it
Wildman Scooter Armstrong will have a primitive demonstration for you to try and take home to enjoy. The demo for 2026 is TBD.
PLANET VIEWING
Saturday Evening Star Gazing with Chuck
Nationally recognized space educator Chuck Schlemm brings large telescopes for planet viewing in the big field next to the Main Lodge.
“My space parties are oriented toward fun, the excitement of space exploration, and inspiring youth to think about how they can have a future in our space programs.” ~ Chuck Schlemm
Amateur “Ham” Radio demonstration with Frank Kaliz
🎲 Gaming All Weekend
Bring your own games to the main lodge. Friends to play with guaranteed.
✂️ Arts & Crafts All Weekend
Camp Counselor Mars has markers, glitter, glue & popsicle sticks in the Main Lodge. Make fridge-worthy keepsakes!
🍽️ FOOD!!
Our fabulous kitchen is run by KC Charland & Dave Johnson + amazing volunteers. Your registration covers food for the weekend.
📋 Important Camp Rules
No smoking in any buildings – Park rule. Please take it outside and properly dispose of your BUTTs. No littering.
Smoking will also be prohibited on the Main Lodge porch. We will have a covered area set up for any smokers to gather as they wish near the main lodge.
Before You Leave:
ALL campers must reset cabins EXACTLY as found: mattresses propped, windows closed & latched, floors swept, all trash removed. We love this camp and keep the tradition alive only if we ALL help.
🙋 Volunteers Needed
This con runs on friends who give their time. We need help in the kitchen + checking cabins at the end. See Marc Michael to sign up.