Northeast Crushfest
Crushfest is where people looking for truth and good values come together to build community
RSVP for Crushfest 2023 now!
People age 12 and over are considered adults. Those age 12 and under are considered kids and have free admission.
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What is Crushfest exactly?
Crushfest is where people looking for truth and good values come together to build community.
It’s a yearly get-together among the bear community —a three-day event where we come together to develop skills, eat good food, enjoy fellowship... and crush!
Day 1 Highlights
Day 2 Highlights
Day 3 Highlights
Where is Crushfest located?
Crushfest is hosted by Bear Crest Farm, a 20+ acre property located in Strongstown, PA
Take a sneak peek of the property here:
What’s there to do at Crushfest?
There’s fun activities for you and your family
We have organized games and competitions, group and solo activities, and kid’s games
Here’s just a few of the fun activities available
Will there be food at Crushfest?
Yes, we provide a dinner the first night.
Check out the details below...
All meats are either grass-fed or pasture-raised.
*Meat selection may vary depending on availability*
*sides selection may vary depending on availability*
Crushfest Workshops
Crushfest workshops are basic classes where adults gain skills and kids can see how different trades work.
Checkout some of our workshop demonstrations
If you’d like to lead a workshop, please contact us at support@northeastcrushfest.com
Chicken Culling
Soil Biology & Composting
Haircuts At Home
Beginner’s Archery
First Aid For Severe Trauma
Children’s Self-Publishing
Where will you stay during Crushfest?
Here are some lodging options for the event:
On-site Campsites
There are campsites and RV spots available on the property —first come, first serve. There a no electric/water hook-ups for RVs.
Off-site Campsites
There are off-site campsites and RV spots within 20 minutes of the event:
Meet the team
Meet the Crushfest planning crew
A handful of families wanted to create a yearly get-together among the bear community —a family-friendly summer trip where we come together to develop skills, eat good food, have a good time, and crush!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few FAQs we get a lot:
When is Crusfest?
Crushfest is a 3 day event, July 2-4, 2022. To get the most out of Crushfest, we encourage Bears to stay for the whole weekend.
Where is Crushfest located?
In 2022, Crushfest moved to, Bear Crest Farm, a bear-owned property in Strongstown, PA.
What’s the ticket price?
The price for admission is $3.33 for each person over the age of 12. Kids age 12 and under have free admission.
What should I bring?
Please bring your own chairs, camping gear, and food for the 3-day event.
Where can I stay overnight?
There are campsites and RV spots available on the property. They’re first come, first serve. There are also places for you to stay off-site. Please see the Lodging section for more info.
Are there electric and water hook ups for my RV at the property?
The campsites and RV spots on the property do not have electric or water hook ups.
Will there be food?
Yes! On the first night, we’re kicking off the event with a “big feast”. We’ll provide an assortment of meats, sides and drinks for the night. Additionally, we encourage Bears to bring their own food for the entire 3-day event. Food stores can be found here.
What kind of activities are available for me to do?
There are plenty of fun activities you can do on your own, like hiking and fishing. There’s also organized games for adults, like tug-of-war and hatchet throwing. There will also be competitions, like the beard competition and pie contest.
What kind of activities are available for my kids?
For the kids, we have a Kid’s Korner, where they’ll do arts and crafts. There’s also organized kid’s games like egg toss, hitting pinatas, cornhole, needle in a haystack, and a scavenger hunt. There will also be a slip ’n slide for your kids to enjoy. For your babies and toddlers, we have a play yard.
What are the Workshops?
These are basic classes where adults can gain skills and kids can get a taste of how different trades work. Workshops are in the planning stage. We might cancel and/or add workshops up until the week of the event. Please sign up for the workshops you are interested so we can gauge interest ➩ Workshops.
How do I lead a Workshop?
If you’d like to share your expertise and lead a workshop, please contact us at support@northeastcrushfest.com.
How do I volunteer for Crushfest?
Thank you! Please fill out our volunteer form.
Will there be alcoholic beverages, or is it BYOB?
This is a dry event.
Can I bring my dog?
As much as we’d love to share the event with our furry companions, we’re sad to say, that we can’t allow dogs at the event.