SUMMER SNOW DAY | SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH 2025
The Northeast’s biggest Aprés Party & Summer Rail Jam is back in PA’s Susquehanna River Valley — and it’s got more heart than ever.
Join us at the GILSON factory for Summer Snow Day 2025, where we’ll be throwing down on REAL SNOW in the middle of August. Enjoy free beer, wine, cider, and spirits, jam out to DJ sets, shred the summer rail jam, and fuel up with eats from some of the region’s best food trucks.
This year’s event goes even further — proceeds will help build free snowboards for kids this winter, so your good time helps grow the sport we all love. Bring your crew, your family, your dogs — everyone’s welcome!
WHERE:
The GILSON Factory, 100 E Sherman St, Selinsgrove, PA
WHEN:
Saturday, August 9th, 2 PM to 6 PM (90 min early access with supporter tickets)
* Must be 21 or older to participate in beer garden activities.
* This is a rain or shine event. All Summer Snow Day tickets are final.
Outdoor festival experience access
FREE Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider!
7oz Tasting Cup
Outdoor festival experience access
FREE Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider!
A souvenir Gilson branded 12 oz cup
Supports building free snowboards for kids
Access at event start (2pm)
Outdoor festival experience access
FREE Beer, Wine,Spirits & Cider!
7oz Tasting Cup
90 minute early access (12:30pm)
Outdoor festival experience access
FREE Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider!
A souvenir Gilson branded 12 oz cup
Supports building free snowboards for kids
Come on out to shred the Northeast's biggest outdoor summer Rail Jam, featuring real snow on GILSON's original Iron Mountain. Get in on the fun and compete for your share of more than $2,000 in cash and prizes.
THE GILSON FACTORY
See where GILSON boards are made at GILSON’s new manufacturing facility located in central PA’s Susquehanna River Valley! Within walking distance to Downtown Selinsgrove, enjoy summer snow alongside Penns Creek and take an educational tour of the manufacturing facility.
PARTY FOR A REASON
We’re dedicating the proceeds from Summer Snow Day to building free snowboards to help the next generation fall in love with the sport we love. Your good time helps give them their start, getting kids outside and on the mountain.
Let’s grow the sport, together.
CHILL FOR THE WEEKEND!
There’s more than just free beer and real snow when you come to Gilson Summer Snow Day. Getting to Selinsgrove is a breeze, whether you're coming from Harrisburg, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or D.C. Plus, staying is just as convenient, with charming inns, cozy B&Bs, and excellent local dining options all within walking distance of the event.
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CARVE YOUR WAY, ENJOY YOUR STAY
There’s more than just free beer and real snow when you come to Gilson Summer Snow Day. Getting to Selinsgrove is a breeze, whether you're coming from Harrisburg, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or D.C. Plus, staying is just as convenient, with charming inns, cozy B&Bs, and excellent local dining options all within walking distance of the event.
THE BIGGEST THANK YOU
TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Summer Snow Day (SSD) is our Growing Summer Festival, aimed at giving back to the local community. The event embodies a celebration of living and working in Central PA's Susquehanna River Valley.
Summer Snow Day is for everyone, regardless of age. Anyone looking for a fun day at a Summer Festival will enjoy Summer Snow Day. With a variety of craft beers and spirits present, we'll have something for every palette. Some of the tastiest food trucks in the area will be present. For skiers and riders looking to scratch their itch of getting on snow, we'll have a Rail Jam and sessionable setup put together with real snow to get out on. Finally, we'll have a super fun Kids Zone for our younger patrons to enjoy.
Absolutely! Summer Snow Day is a family-friendly celebration, with a super cool Kids Zone. We'll have bounce houses, slides and plenty of fun activities for children of all ages.
Free parking is available throughout Downtown Selinsgrove. Stay tuned for more details on designated free parking with shuttle services.
We ship in snow to host a fun Rail Jam. Registered competitors will compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes.
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Please go ahead and select the BASIC ticket option to attend Summer Snow Day free of charge. Doing this in advance helps us plan for the proper number of guests!
We are always looking for more folks to join us in throwing this epic party!
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