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Adventure awaits.

Welcome to PKU in the Park event! With events at both Hersheypark and Busch Gardens, you can join us at either location—or sign up for both! Grab your tickets below to connect with low-protein vendors, meet your community, and start your adventure!

Hersheypark Details Busch Gardens Details
Presenting Sponsors
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pricing
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Hersheypark

  • Date: Saturday, June 27
  • Location: Hershey, PA
  • Park Hours: 10 AM – 10PM
  • Vendor Fair: 9 – 11 AM
  • Dinner: 5 – 7PM

Vendor Fair

Hershey’s Chocolate World
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Check-in & meet low-protein vendors

Make Sweet Memories With Us!

Join the PKU community for an unforgettable day at Hersheypark on Saturday, June 27, 2026! Families from across the region will come together for thrilling rides, community connection, low-protein vendors, giveaways, and special activities designed just for our PKU & IEM families. Whether this is your first event or you’re returning for another year, PKU in the Park is all about building friendships and making sweet memories together.

Register for Hershey

Vendor Fair

Check-in at Hershey’s Chocolate World from 9AM–11AM featuring low-protein vendors, samples, resources, and community connections.

Park Admission

Enjoy a full day at Hersheypark from 10AM – 10PM with access to rides, attractions, water park areas, and entertainment.

Group Dinner & Activities

Use your PKU passport to play group bingo throughout the day and join us at the Catering Pavilion (TBD) for dinner with low-protein options, raffle prizes, and our annual group photo.

Stay Connected

Click here to join our GroupMe and stay connected before, during, and after the event! Get real-time updates, coordinate meetups, share photos, ask questions, and connect with other PKU & IEM families throughout the weekend.

Schedule of events

Start your day at our PKU in the Park Vendor Fair located inside Hershey’s Chocolate World from 9 – 11 AM. Check in with our team, pick up your event materials and goodie bags, and connect with low-protein vendors and community partners.

This is a great opportunity to:

sample low-protein products
learn about new resources
meet vendors
connect with other PKU & IEM families before entering the park
start filling your bingo card to earn raffle tickets

Please park in the Hersheypark parking lot for the day and walk to Chocolate World for check-in. This will help avoid needing to move your vehicle later.

Enjoy a full day at Hersheypark from 10:00AM–10:00PM with access to rides, attractions, entertainment, and water attractions.

Your admission ticket grants access to:

roller coasters & rides
family attractions
the Boardwalk water park area
live entertainment
games & park experiences

Please have your admission tickets and parking pass ready upon arrival.

Join us for our PKU in the Park group dinner from 5 – 7 PM at the Great Bear Catering Pavilion. This is one of the best opportunities of the day to relax, reconnect, and spend time together as a community.

Dinner will include:

low-protein meal options
announcements & acknowledgements
redeem raffle tickets from your bingo card
raffle prize drawings
annual group photo

Group photo begins around 6:00 PM followed by prize announcements.

A catering ticket is required to enter the pavilion.

Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to participate in informal meetups, ride groups, family connections, and community activities around Hersheypark. Meetup times and locations may vary depending on the day’s schedule, weather, and group interest.

We encourage all attendees to join our PKU in the Park GroupMe for real-time meetup announcements, updates, and coordination throughout the event. Click Here to Join

These moments can become some of the most meaningful parts of the day — helping families build friendships, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen our PKU & IEM community together.

Address

100 Hersheypark Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Email

pennsylvania.apf24@gmail.com

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Busch Gardens

  • Date: Saturday, October 10
  • Location: Williamsburg, VA
  • Park Hours: 10 AM – 11 PM
  • Lunch: 12 PM – 1 PM
  • Vendor Fair: 1 – 2 PM

No tricks. Treat yourself to a frightening good time!

Join the PKU community for an unforgettable fall day filled with pumpkin spice & everything nice at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Experience heart-pounding thrills & chills, festive fall activities, and the spine-tingling excitement of the park’s Howl-O-Scream season alongside families and friends who truly understand the PKU & IEM journey. From rides and low-protein vendors to community connection and group activities, PKU in the Park is all about building lifelong friendships, creating memories, and celebrating our community together during one of the most exciting times of the year.

Register for Virginia

Vendor Fair

Connect with low-protein vendors and community partners from 1 – 2 PM in the group Catering Pavilion (TBD) during our on-site vendor fair featuring samples, resources, giveaways, and opportunities to discover new products and support services.

Park Admission

Enjoy a full day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg from 10 AM – 11 PM with access to world-class coasters, family rides, live entertainment, fall décor, and seasonal Howl-O-Scream festivities throughout the park.

Group Dinner & Activities

Use your PKU passport to play group bingo throughout the day and join us at the Catering Pavilion (TBD) for dinner with low-protein options, raffle prizes, and our annual group photo.

Stay Connected

Click here to join our GroupMe and stay connected before, during, and after the event! Get real-time updates, coordinate meetups, share photos, ask questions, and connect with other PKU & IEM families throughout the weekend.

Schedule of events

Enjoy a full day at Busch Gardens from 10:00AM–11:00PM with access to rides, attractions, entertainment, and everything spooky. Enjoy the park’s Howl-O-Scream season featuring spooky decorations, themed entertainment, and Halloween-inspired experiences throughout the park.

Your admission ticket grants access to:

roller coasters & rides
family attractions
spooky thrills & chills
live entertainment
games & park experiences

Please have your admission tickets and parking pass ready upon arrival.

Join us for our PKU in the Park group meal from 12 – 1 PM featuring low-protein meal options, announcements, giveaways, raffle prizes, and community connection time together.

This is one of the best opportunities of the day to:

connect with other PKU & IEM families
relax together away from the crowds
redeem raffle tickets from your bingo card
enter drawings for raffle prizes
participate in group activities, including our annual group photo

Group photo begins around 1:00 PM followed by prize announcements.

A catering ticket is required to enter the pavilion.

Visit our PKU in the Park Vendor Fair inside our group Catering Pavilion (TBD) from 1 – 2 PM to connect with low-protein vendors and community partners.

This is a great opportunity to:

sample low-protein products
learn about new resources & treatments
meet vendors & ask questions
collect giveaways and swag
connect with other PKU & IEM families

Families participating in the group bingo activities may also earn raffle entries through vendor engagement opportunities.

Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to participate in informal meetups, ride groups, family connections, and community activities around Busch Gardens. Meetup times and locations may vary depending on the day’s schedule, weather, and group interest.

We encourage all attendees to join our PKU in the Park GroupMe for real-time meetup announcements, updates, and coordination throughout the event. Click Here to Join

These moments can become some of the most meaningful parts of the day — helping families build friendships, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen our PKU & IEM community together.

Address

1 Busch Gardens Blvd
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Email

mapkuf@gmail.com

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Pricing

Your ticket to adventure

PKU in the Park is designed to bring families together for a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience at an affordable price. Registration options include park admission, community activities, vendor fair access, and group meal experiences depending on your ticket type.

Vendor Fair Only

FREE

Hershey Event Only

Perfect for local families or anyone looking to connect with the PKU & IEM community without entering the park.

Includes:

  • Vendor Fair access
  • Community connection
  • Low-protein samples & resources

PKU/IEM Individual
+ Kids 2

FREE

To help keep PKU in the Park accessible for families, admission remains free for individuals with PKU or allied disorders, as well as children under 2 years old. Registration includes participation in all community activities, the planned group meal, and park admission.

Includes:

  • Vendor Fair Access
  • Park Admission
  • Group Meal
  • Goodie Bag
  • Activites & Meetups
  • Raffles & Prizes

Season Pass Holder

$35

Guests with a valid Busch Gardens or Hersheypark season pass receive discounted event pricing. The $35 registration fee reflects a reduced rate to help offset event costs including catering, t-shirts, activities, and other event expenses throughout the day.

Season pass holders must use their own valid season pass for park admission.

Includes:

  • Vendor Fair Access
  • Park Admission
  • Group Meal
  • Goodie Bag
  • Activites & Meetups
  • Raffles & Prizes

General ADMISSION

$55

Enjoy a full PKU in the Park experience with discounted park admission and access to all planned event activities throughout the day. Your registration helps support our mission of keeping PKU in the Park affordable for families while allowing attendance to remain free for individuals with PKU and allied disorders.

Includes:

  • Vendor Fair Access
  • Park Admission
  • Group Meal
  • Goodie Bag
  • Activites & Meetups
  • Raffles & Prizes

Ready to join the fun?

Choose your event and complete registration below.

Register for Hersheypark Register for Busch Gardens
What to expect

More Than Just Another Walk in the Park

Here are just a few of the perks waiting for you at PKU in the Park.

Park Admission

Enjoy a full day of rides, attractions, seasonal entertainment, and theme park fun with your PKU community.

Lo-pro food &
event swag

Registration includes a low-pro friendly meal, t-shirt, goodie bag, and more.

vendors & resources

Connect with low-protein vendors, samples, and resources, throughout the event.

activities & connection

Participate in games, raffles, meetups, bingo, and opportunities to build lasting friendships.

know before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few helpful things to know before joining the fun at PKU in the Park.

Everyone! Whether you have PKU or an allied disorder, love someone in our community, or simply want to support the community, you’re welcome to join. Bring your family and friends.

Season Pass holders are charged $35 per person, reflecting a $20 discounted rate. Event costs—including catering, t-shirts, and other miscellaneous expenses (not including park tickets)—average $50–$80 per person. Your contribution helps offset these costs and supports our commitment to keeping PKU in the Park affordable for all families, while allowing the event to remain free for individuals with PKU or allied disorders.

Registration includes access to the Vendor Fair and community gathering, facilitated meet-ups throughout the day, and participation in the planned group meal and park admission.

Lo Pro dietary needs are thoughtfully considered throughout the event. The group meal will be planned with Lo Pro-appropriate options in mind, and our team will be available to help families navigate food choices and accommodations during the day.

Yes. Meet-ups and important updates will be shared through an event app, allowing attendees to connect easily while enjoying the park at their own pace.

Absolutely. PKU in the Park is family-friendly, and activities can be enjoyed by children, teens, and adults.

Absolutely! In fact, 50% of our Alliance PKU Families board members are adults with PKU. This event is a wonderful opportunity for adults to connect, share experiences, and help make our community even stronger—come join us!

No. Participation is flexible. Families are welcome to join as much or as little of the day’s activities as they choose.

Hotel accommodations are not included. Attendees traveling from out of town are encouraged to book lodging early, as hotels near Hershey Park and Busch Gardens fill quickly.

Registered attendees will receive email updates. You can also follow us on Facebook and GroupMe.

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