Seasonal and Holiday Events
at CERA Sports Park!
Celebrate all year at CERA with exciting seasonal events! Kick off summer with Memorial Day and July 4th festivities, conquer the Tough Mudder challenge, and unwind during Labor Day Weekend. Fall brings our October Extras, bringing in spooky szn with spooky fun, and BOOze N Bites—a Halloween-inspired evening of bites and brews. There’s always something special waiting for you at CERA!
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Celebrate Independence Day at CERA Sports Park & Campground, the ultimate destination for July 4th fun!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with activities for the whole family. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks from a variety of vendors, and plenty of games like cornhole and basketball. Kids will love the bounce houses and swimming, while everyone will be captivated by the grand fireworks spectacular at 10 PM.
Don’t miss out on the best way to celebrate the Fourth—great summer fun, community spirit, and a dazzling show await you at CERA!
it's spooky szn!
Get into the Halloween spirit with our October Extra Events at CERA Sports Park! From spooky golf to hayrides, movies, and trick-or-treating, there’s fun for all ages every weekend in October.
October Weekend Extras
Ghouly Golf: Requires Experience Bracelet
Play a round of mini-golf with a creepy twist!
Fridays: 5pm–11pm
Saturdays: Noon–11pm
Sammy’s Ghost House:
Requires Experience Bracelet
A family-friendly haunted house experience.
Fridays & Saturdays: 6pm–9pm
Hayrides: Requires Experience Bracelet
A spooky tour for the whole group!
Fridays & Saturdays: 6pm–9pm
Movies in the Campground: Free With Entry
Fridays & Saturdays: 8:30pm
Trick Or Treat Night Activities
(October 24th & October 31st)
Sammy’s Spooktacular Party:
From 5pm–7pm at Campground Playground
Costume Contest:
5pm sharp at the Campground Playground.
Trick-or-Treating Times:
5pm-7pm in the campground.
All vehicle traffic, including golf carts, will be halted during this time for safety.
Halloween Movie Night:
Movie will begin around 9pm or when it becomes dark.
THE ONE TIME YOU ARE
SUPPOSED TO GET A LIL' MUDDY!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as Tough Mudder comes to CERA Sports Park & Campground on August 1st and 2nd, 2026!
Push your limits and conquer epic obstacles on a rugged, mud-filled course designed to test your strength, stamina, and teamwork.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a new challenge, this event is all about camaraderie and perseverance. Gather your crew, embrace the mud, and join us for a weekend of adrenaline, grit, and unforgettable memories at CERA Sports Park & Campground!
Just because
we care!
Join us for the annual Just Because Fundraiser, a heartfelt event featuring live music, fun activities, and community support. Mark your calendars for two big weekends of entertainment and giving back.
May 10th
Kick off the evening with horseshoes and cornhole tournament, followed by music with Michael Moulder and Shiloh, setting the perfect tone for an evening of fun. Food and drinks will be available at The Landing and Cookout Trailer near by!
September 19th
Enjoy an evening of incredible live music by the Blue River Band, delivering a performance you won’t want to miss.
September 20th
The fun continues with the benefit auction, an exciting chance to bid on fantastic items while supporting a great cause.
Close out the weekend with another night of live music by the Blue River Band.
Spooky Sips and Tasty Treats!
Mark your calendars for October 10th, 2026, and join us for a night of BOOze N Bites, a day of delicious flavors, drinks, and live entertainment at CERA Sports Park & Campground!
From Noon to 11 PM, indulge in a variety of offerings from local food vendors, breweries, wineries, and distilleries, showcasing the best bites and beverages our community has to offer.
Enjoy live music all day, with bands performing from noon to 10 PM, creating the perfect backdrop for a fun-filled autumn celebration.
But beware! Creatures from When Darkness Falls Haunted Trail are lurking! Keep an eye out for spooky surprises as they wander the event, adding an extra thrill to the festivities. Don’t miss this exciting event packed with great food, drinks, entertainment, and a hint of Halloween mischief!
Band List (Will Be Updated)
TBD
Vendor List (Will Be Updated)
Junkyard BBQ
Bougie Bites
Sip - N - Slurp
Fizzie Bees Soda
Cheeky Chow
Dare to enter When Darkness Falls, CERA Sports Park & Campground’s spine-chilling haunted trail! This Halloween season, experience terror like never before as you navigate through eerie woods and twisted pathways filled with frights around every corner.
Designed to thrill and terrify, the trail features immersive scares, sinister creatures, and heart-pounding moments that will leave you on edge. Perfect for those who crave a true Halloween adventure, but beware—this attraction is not for the faint of heart!
Open Friday and Saturday evenings from October 2nd - November 7th, 2026.
No refunds -only thrills and chills await!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tickets
General Admission $20/Person
VIP is available for $30
Upgrade General Admission Tickets for $10
Black Out Nights
2026 TBA
Tickets are $35/Person
Experience and navigate the trail in complete darkness, besides a few path markers guiding your way.
Each person receives glow device to help navigate the dark woods.
First 100 Guests each night receive free gift!
Outdoor Attraction
Uneven ground
Not handicap accessible
Trail can get muddy
Dress Appropriately
Not responsible for damaged or ruined items
Lost Items
If someone has lost an item, please see the ticket booth to leave a lost item ticket and we will do our best to check the trail the following morning for the item.
Sensory Advisory
Strobe Lights
Tight Spaces
Scents and Smells
Dark Areas
No Touching
This is a No-Touch Attraction.
Don't touch the actors, and we won't touch you!
Not Intended for Small Children
Parental Discretion Advised
This is a Mature Haunt
Adult themes, language, and props.
There will be uncomfortable scenarios and settings.
Refunds
No Refunds for Scaredy Cats, Quitters, or Swifties.
If you get scared quickly and decide you cannot continue, we have done our job and the service you have paid for. Please appreciate the prompt service.
All Sales Final.
a drive-through holiday Light show display
Date
December 12th, join us for a magical one-night drive-through Light Display!
Event Information
CERA Staff, Volunteer campers, and local sponsors will transform campsites & cabins into glowing holiday displays, spreading festive cheer for all to enjoy!
Load up the car, grab some hot cocoa, and cruise through a winter wonderland made by our very own CERA community!
We will have craft vendors along with local food trucks to add some holiday flavors!
Event Participation
Want to participate as a camper, vendor, or sponsor?
Email us at pday@ceraland.org
for details, and let us know you’re interested in Night of Lights!
One night. Hundreds of lights. Endless holiday spirit.
Pickleball People Tour will be back in Columbus this August!
Dates
Registration Deadline: Aug 01, 2026
Tournament: Aug 08, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026
Event Information
The $45 entry fee includes 1 event.
Medal winners will receive the pro-tier die-cast custom medals, the same quality medal the professionals get.
Every player in this tournament will receive a free entry pass to any tournament of their choice from our 2026 tour. We will be all over the country, including multiple tournaments in Kentucky and Indiana.
Match results will be reported to DUPR. Come out for competitive pickleball and a great time
Division Format:
4 teams - Round robin pool play. All teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff. All games will be played to 15 win by 2.
5 teams - Round robin pool play. All teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff
6 teams - Round robin pool play. Top 4 teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff
7 teams - Round robin pool play. The number 1 and 2 seed play for gold, 3 and 4 seed play for bronze
8 teams - 2 pools of 4 teams. Round robin pool play. All teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff. All games will be played to 15 win by 2.
9 teams - 1 pool of 5 and 1 of 4. Round robin pool play. All teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff
10 teams -2 pools of 5. Round robin pool play. All teams will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff
11 teams -1 pool of 5 and 1 of 6. Round robin pool play. Top 5 teams from each pool will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff
12 teams - 2 pools of 6 teams. Round robin pool play. Top 2 teams from each pool will be seeded and advance to a single-elimination playoff.
Texas Outlaw Running Company - OUTLAST
What Is OUTLAST?
OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out.
Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST.
This isn't just about speed — it's about pacing, discipline, and mental grit. Whether you're trying to survive all six or win your division, the challenge is the same: show up each hour, push your limits, and stay in it.
Each course is trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions. You’ll have time between rounds to recover, refuel, and refocus — but not much.
What You Earn:
4 laps = “Grit Earned” patch
5 laps = “Survivor” patch
6 laps = Premium “OUTLAST” medal
All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.
Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.
Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard—and the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion and take home $1,000.
The 1st Place Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city will earn a spot in the Outlast Championship, where they’ll compete against the best of the best at the end of the Tour, and the 1st place male and female winners take home $1000 each. (This is separate from the national leaderboard prize money.)
By the end of the tour, the top 100 best times nationally will be invited to also compete in the Outlast Championship.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to run all 6 laps?
Nope. Run as many as you can. If you complete 4 or 5, you'll still earn a patch. Only those who finish all 6 get the OUTLAST medal and leaderboard ranking.
What happens if I don’t finish a lap in time?
You're out. The next lap starts at the top of the next hour, and only those who completed the last lap on time can continue.
How is the race timed?
Each 5K is timed individually. If you complete all 6, your combined time counts toward the local win and national leaderboard.
Are these trail races or road?
Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation. Sometimes some pavement and gravel.
Can I walk?
Yes, as long as you finish the 5K within the hour. But some courses are rugged, and time can sneak up on you.
Are there aid stations?
Yes. There will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start. This is a cupless event — bring your own bottle or hydration system.
What should I bring?
Trail shoes, hydration system, layers (weather dependent), fuel between laps, and grit.
Can I setup a tent?
Absolutely, bring your own aid station/tent setup.
Is OUTLAST for beginners?
Yes — if you're mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent and ready to suffer a little.
How do I win?
If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division (male/female). Winners are also added to the national leaderboard for a shot at the $1,000 national prize & title.
Location Details
OUTLAST Indianapolis is held at CERA Sports Park & Campground (3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN 47203) and will have 7:30-8:30AM Packet Pickup and the race will start at 9AM and end at 3PM.
