An Evening for Moraine: Love Where We Wander

Ticket sales: Saturday August 22 at 8 am through Friday September 25 at 7 pm

Join the Moraine Preservation Fund for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of Western Pennsylvania’s most treasured parks while helping make it more accessible for everyone.

• Live music
• Campfires under the stars
• Fancy s’mores
• Raffle baskets
• Dancing, great food, and good company
  

Most importantly, your attendance will help fund the construction of a new accessible hiking trail at Moraine State Park, creating opportunities for visitors of all abilities to experience the beauty of the park for years to come.

VIP: Early Access — 4:30 PM–10:00 PM | $150 per person
General Admission — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | $100 per person

Whether you’ve spent a lifetime making memories at Moraine or are discovering it for the first time, this is your chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying a truly special evening.

21+ Event
All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Valid photo ID may be required at check-in, and guests under 21 will not be permitted to enter.

Rain or Shine
The event will take place outdoors, with covered areas available for guests. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Dress to Impress
Garden party or business casual attire.

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets cannot be refunded due to weather, personal scheduling conflicts, or failure to attend the event.

Be sure to follow the Facebook event page for updates as details emerge.

About the Accessible Hiking Trail
Every visitor deserves the opportunity to experience the peace, beauty, and restorative power of nature. Yet for many individuals with mobility challenges, families with strollers, veterans with disabilities, and older adults, much of Moraine State Park’s trail system remains inaccessible.

Recognizing this need, the staff of Moraine State Park approached the Moraine Preservation Fund with a vision: create an all-access hiking trail that would allow more people to experience the park’s natural beauty. Together, park staff and Moraine Preservation Fund volunteers carefully identified and marked the route for a one-mile loop designed to provide an enjoyable outdoor experience while protecting the surrounding environment

The proposed trail underwent environmental review to study the area’s trees, native vegetation, and geology, ensuring the project would preserve the natural resources that make Moraine so special. Over two dozen volunteers from the Butler Outdoor Club then donated several hours clearing a ten-foot-wide corridor, providing the foundation for the trail’s construction.

When completed, the trail will feature a durable, compacted limestone surface designed to provide greater accessibility for visitors of all abilities. The scenic loop will guide hikers through the beauty of Moraine State Park before arriving at a peaceful lakeside vista, creating a destination where everyone can pause, reflect, and enjoy the landscape.

More than just a trail, this project represents an investment in inclusion. It will expand opportunities for outdoor recreation, environmental education, and healthy living by making one of Pennsylvania’s premier state parks more welcoming to individuals with disabilities, seniors, families with young children, and anyone seeking a safe, accessible hiking experience.