HARRISBURG HOOPLA
Saturday, June 6, 2026
City Island
Harrisburg Hoopla is a full day of action where friends, coworkers and neighbors team up to take on physical challenges, puzzle games and activities you will not find anywhere else. Each team selects a local nonprofit to represent, allowing them to win money that will be donated directly back to the community.
It is competition with a cause, filled with energy, laughter and connection. At the end of the day, your fun creates real impact. A portion of proceeds also supports the Emerging Philanthropists Fund at TFEC, which helps new leaders strengthen Central PA.
We are closely monitoring the weather conditions, although our event will proceed rain or shine. Please plan accordingly!
Teams are permitted to bring their own canopies, but you will be responsible for transporting them. Water will be available at the TFEC Scoring Tent.
Parking
Please utilize the parking lots on the island, on either side of the Market Street Bridge, as you would for a Senators game or other island activities. You will not be permitted to park near the stadium or any of the other lots. If you do, you risk being towed by the city. Harrisburg Hoopla and The Foundation for Enhancing Communities will not take responsibility for any fines or expenses you may incur for ignoring parking rules. Teams may bring one vehicle to the island to unload canopies, chairs, etc., but that vehicle must return to the parking lot immediately after unloading.
Food and Beverage
We will have a variety of food available throughout the day, including various food trucks and Arooga’s for alcoholic beverages for purchase. In accordance with Pennsylvania liquor control ordinances, please refrain from bringing your own alcoholic beverages.
Timing
Registration will open at 9 a.m. Teams may arrive at that time to pick up your shirts and to sign any last-minute waivers for substitute players. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 a.m., and game play will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a 45-minute lunch break and two time-trial games to begin the day, before moving into bracket play. Please check your game schedule to see which time-trial game you will play first. Each team will play both games during this window. To keep our day moving, please ensure that once your team completes its first trial, it immediately lines up to begin its second trial.
Raffle Items
We will have raffle tickets available for purchase, giving you a chance to win some pretty great prizes. **Please be sure to bring cash to purchase tickets!**
Participant Conduct
This is a charity event run entirely by volunteers. Please ensure you are treating one another and our volunteer team with respect. The Harrisburg Hoopla team reserves the right to disqualify teams for misconduct and/or disrespect to volunteers or TFEC staff. We are all here to ultimately benefit our local community partners.
Cleats
Team participants ARE permitted to wear cleats for events being held on the field. It is not advised to wear cleats for Volleyball or our Ski Board Relay time trial. All other games are fair game.
Harrisburg Hoopla Committee
Blake Milbrand, Chair
Nic Dunlap, Co-Chair
Christina Muchmore, Co-Chair
Maddy Kinard
Ava Dagenhart
Courtney Hampton
Jessica Bauer
Tony Tellez
Molly Thate
Dennis Brink
Caroline Straub
Sam Freeburn
Jonathan Holjes
Mike Basti
Jenna Koury
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