Rail Trail

Cowboy Weekend

Join us during PA Cowboy Weekend for a time of family-friendly fun!

about cowboy weekend

This celebration of cowboy culture immerses visitors in the most unique movement of the 1800s. The Wild West movies from the 1950s to today romanticize the life of the cowboy (and cowgirl) and make us all want to be participants in the cowboy life.

This family-friendly event includes:

• An interactive cowboy carnival in the heart of New Freedom
• Live train robberies aboard the No. 17
• Authentic cowboy camp at Summit Grove
• Performances by musicians, magicians, buskers, and brawlers
• Cowboy shootouts with the good guys and the bad guys
• A Sunday morning service for those who worship
• Cowboy story-telling around the campfire
• Cowboy-centric entertainment for children
• Onsite cowboy camping for interested attendees
• Interactive elements for volunteer guests

lodging options

We offer lodging during Cowboy Weekend! Choose from our variety of lodging options — our campsites, RV sites, motel, Lodge, A-Frame Cabins. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing lodging.

Motel

Our Motel houses 12 cozy motel-style rooms. 5 rooms were renovated in 2021 and include a mini-frig, microwave, and coffee pot in addition to the regular amenities. Each motel room has one double and one single bed. These rooms also have a dresser, wardrobe and private bathroom, as well as free wifi.

All towels and linens are provided. Each room has toilet paper, hand soap and shower soap. A window A/C unit and a space heater are provided for each standard room. Renovated rooms have a mini-split unit (both A/C and heat installed above window).

This is an ideal lodging option for Rail Trail users who need overnight accommodations in New Freedom, PA! Our ground-level units are easily accessible for people with bikes. With overnight accommodations in Southern York County being limited (Hampton Inn, Jackson House B&B, and Glen Rock Mill Inn), our motel is now a viable fourth overnight option serving guests in this area! 

We are located only a 5-minute walk from downtown New Freedom where you can find a number of restaurants, Northern Central Railway, and several things to do. Summit Grove is located just one mile from the Mason Dixon Line, which is where the Heritage Rail Trail in York PA (beginning 20 miles north of us) connects to the Torrey C Brown Rail Trail in Baltimore County, MD (beginning 21 miles south of us).

Max Capacity No. of Units No. of Beds / Unit Max People/Rm Linens Provided Electricity Bathrooms Kitchen Other
36
7 rooms (standard)
2
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
2 Pet-Friendly Rms
5 rooms (renovated)
2
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mini-frig, microwave, coffee pot
A/C + heat units

Who Dunnit Mystery Dinner Theater (Cowboy Weekend)

Great food and lots of laughs! An interactive dinner theatre to find out if you were a victim or a culprit! Held on Cowboy Weekend.

about the dinner theatre

This is Summit Grove’s second interactive mystery dinner theatre. In 2021, both showings were sold out, so we added a third showing this year!

“Election year has fallen on Train Town and it’s time for its citizens to show their support for their favorite sheriff. During a fundraiser campaign chaos erupts and someone goes missing. Will the ransom be paid to bring them back? Come and find out. Join us at Summit Grove’s Mystery Dinner Theatre “Vote for Sheriff” for a night of laughter and suspense, over a nice meal! Be prepared to be a part of the cast as this is an interactive time of fun.”

This event is hosted by Summit Grove as an annual fundraiser, in conjunction with Northern Central Railway’s Cowboy Weekend. A silent auction and other opportunities to donate to Summit Grove will also be held during each event. Enjoy a great catered meal and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the scenes and songs happening all around you!

menu

Various Hors d’oeuvres, Chicken Alfredo, Pulled Pork, Green Beans, Garlic Potatoes, Rolls, Dessert

*Meatless and wheat-free options are available upon request.

about cowboy weekend

This celebration of cowboy culture immerses visitors in the most unique movement of the 1800s. The Wild West movies from the 1950s to today romanticize the life of the cowboy (and cowgirl) and make us all want to be participants in the cowboy life.

This family-friendly event includes:

• An interactive cowboy carnival in the heart of New Freedom
• Live train robberies aboard the No. 17
• Authentic cowboy camp at Summit Grove
• Performances by musicians, magicians, buskers, and brawlers
• Cowboy shootouts with the good guys and the bad guys
• A Sunday morning service for those who worship
• Cowboy story-telling around the campfire
• Cowboy-centric entertainment for children
• Onsite cowboy camping for interested attendees
• Interactive elements for volunteer guests

lodging options

We offer lodging during Cowboy Weekend! Choose from our variety of lodging options — our campsites, RV sites, motel, Lodge, A-Frame Cabins. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing lodging.

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