Save the Date: 2026 Celebrate the Lake (Aug 1)
- Amy Jewitt
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
In 2025, Glade Run Lake Conservancy (GRLC) hosted a new event at Glade Run Lake: Celebrate The Lake.
The goal of Celebrate the Lake was to promote the lake and provide the community and surrounding areas with an opportunity to experience it. By expanding on the GRLC's previous events, the group hoped to attract more interest and attention for the lake. GRLC also hoped to raise additional funds towards its important mission of protecting in perpetuity the 2,000 acre watershed surrounding Glade Run Lake through land acquisition and conservation easements.
The GRLC board members spent countless hours over an 8-month period preparing, marketing, and recruiting for the big event. Though there were a few challenges along the way, the outcome was well worth it.
A total of 30 vendors participated, varying from local nonprofit organizations, artisans, and food trucks. Three live animal exhibits focused on rescued farm animals, alpacas, and rescued birds, and a live musical performance offered additional entertainment from a talented local musician. In addition, four gifted speakers led presentations highlighting different nature topics throughout the event.
The GRLC was excited to feature a kid's station with a variety of nature-themed activities and educational materials along with a fun giveaway contest for the first 50 participants. The fundraiser was the GRLC's best ever with almost 20 raffle baskets and five silent auctions. Another notable feature was being permitted to allow for the sale of alcohol on the lake property for the first time ever! Adults were able to enjoy local beer and wine throughout the day.
All of this contributed to the huge success of this first-time event. From this achievement, the GRLC board has decided to make Celebrate The Lake an annual celebration. As such, the group is taking all that was learned from last year and aspiring to make this second annual event even better!
Celebrate The Lake will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 11am-3pm at Glade Run Lake, Lake Rd. Valencia, PA 16059. The GRLC plans to feature new activities as well as include last year's favorites, so be sure to save the date!
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor for the 2026 Celebrate the Lake event, please contact Christina Handley at christina_minich@hotmail.com.
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That bit about the alcohol sales being allowed for the first time really stands out — I bet that changed the whole vibe of the event. Sounds like a solid first year despite the challenges, and it is cool they are already planning for August 1st next year. — this single-game Iron Nest guide
So excited to see the lake event return for 2026—the 2025 kickoff was such a great way to get the community out on the water. Marking August 1st on my calendar now, and I've been using https://ai-video-maker.net
So excited for the 2025 debut and already marking August 1, 2026 on my calendar—hoping the lake’s in top form for the second annual. I’ve been tracking local events like this on https://photo-generator-ai.com
So excited that Celebrate the Lake is returning for 2026 — August 1st is officially on my calendar now. I've been using the GRLC site to track event updates, and I'm already planning to bring the whole family out for the fun. https://aiphoto-app.com