Raystown Lake Project 50th Anniversary

Raystown Lake turns 50!

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Raystown Lake, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau and other community partners will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Raystown Lake from October 2023 (the anniversary of dam construction completion in 1973) through September 2024. A special commemoration ceremony will be held on 6 June 2024 - the anniversary of Vice President Ford’s dedication of the Raystown Dam.

Due to Raystown Lake’s tremendous impact, both literally and figuratively, to the Huntingdon County landscape, attractions and communities in the surrounding area will commemorate the anniversary in their own ways.

Raystown Lake 50th Anniversary Drone & Fireworks Show

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Raystown Lake Project with an unforgettable show over the Seven Points Recreation Area beginning at 9:30 p.m. Public viewing areas will be available from the Seven Points Beach and Oak Peninsula. Those viewing from the water should remain outside of the safety zone required for staging (shown below).

Bring your friends, family and lawn chairs to enjoy this spectacular event! Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience! See you there

Raystown Lake Dam Tours

Join the Friends of Raystown Lake, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for free tours of the Raystown Lake Dam facilities throughout the month of June 2024. Tours are being held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Dam's dedication in June 1974.

Special Events

Commemorative Merchandise

All items can be purchased at the Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe or the Juniata Reflections Gift Shoppe unless otherwise stated.

50th Commemorative T-shirt — Commemorative T-shirt

50th Anniversary Sweatshirt — Commemorative Sweatshirt

50th Commemorative Tote Bag — Commemorative Tote Bag

Raystown50 Candles — Limited Edition Anniversary Candles: S'mores, Maple Syrup & Wildflowers

50th Anniversary Plush Bear — Commemorative Plush Bear

Raystown Pottery Collection: Crock, Bean Pot, and Spice Pot

Raystown50 Hat pin — Commemorative Hat Pin

50th Anniversary Patch — Commemorative Iron-on Patch

Raystown50 Hiking Medallion — Commemorative Hiking Medallion

Raystown 50th Sticker — Commemorative Sticker only available at Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe

50th Anniversary Coaster — Commemorative Slate Coaster

50th Anniversary Ornament — Commemorative Wooden Ornament

Raystown 50th Wine from ReKlaimed Vines — 50th Anniversary Wine available at ReKlaimed Vines

Raystown Ray eating a frozen cone — 50th Anniversary frozen treats from The Meadows of Huntingdon. November 19th - Raystown Campfire (S'mores)

Raystown 50th Coffee Blend from Standing Stone Coffee Company — 50th Anniversary Coffee Blend available at Standing Stone Coffee Company

50th Tea Blend - Raystown Zinger available at Intersections PA

Become a 50th Anniversary Junior Ranger!

Have fun learning about Raystown Lake and the history it holds. Pick up your copy at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center, complete the activities and return it to be sworn in as an official Raystown Lake 50th Anniversary Junior Ranger and receive your badge!