ACE Flies with Knoebels 100

Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Knoebels during ACE Flies with Knoebels 100! This will be a 3-day event from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. Enjoy Knoebels with the American Coaster Enthusiasts for a fun filled weekend of great friends, award winning food, behind-the-scenes tours, contests, the Water Cup Challenge and ERT on your favorite roller coasters and attractions like Bumper Cars, Flyer, Grand Carousel, Haunted Mansion, Black Diamond, Flying Turns, Impulse, Kosmo's Kurves, Twister and Phoenix, rated the #1 Wooden Roller Coaster in the World by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards!

This event is only for ACE members and their guests! Event registration is required to participate in all of the activities organized and hosted by the American Coaster Enthusiasts and Knoebels. 


Registration Includes

ERT - Exclusive Ride Time
Ride All Day wristband for Friday, July 24
One (1) $50 ticket book
Catered meal on Sunday, July 26
One (1) $25 Knoebels Grove Grub Card
ACE Lounge with complimentary drinks on Saturday, July 25
Snacks during both evening ERTs
Silent and live auctions
Parking is always FREE!
Event exclusive activities (Behind-the-scenes tours, fun contests, Fascination and more!)
Event swag (Custom lanyard and exclusive buttons on each day)
Optional purchase items: 1-day admission ticket to the Crystal Pool waterpark, event t-shirt and the Water Cup Challenge.

Registered attendees will also be given one (1) coupon which is valid for a one-time purchase of additional ticket books up to $500 with a 25% discount at the park! Coupon redemption instructions will be emailed to each registered attendee after the event registration has closed.

Event Pricing

ACE Member - $133.00
Guest of Member - $153.00


Optional Event Add Ons

One day ticket to Crystal Pool waterpark - $12.00
Event t-shirt - Unisex shirt: XS-XL ($14); 2XL ($16); 3XL ($18) -- Ladies shirt: S-XL ($14); 2XL ($17) 
Water Cup Challenge participant - $5.00


Registration Deadline
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

Ride All Day Passes and Ticket Books
All attendees will receive a Ride All Day wristband for Friday, July 24 for unlimited rides. On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, Knoebels will only be accepting ride tickets for their attractions. Attendees will need to use tickets from a ticket book to enjoy the park's attractions on those days. (Operating hours are Friday 12-9 PM, Saturday 12-10 PM and Sunday 12-8 PM) Have any tickets at home? Bring them with you to use during the weekend! Ticket books never expire. The event's ERT sessions don't require tickets and are included of the event admission.


Tentative Schedule
Friday, July 24

10:30 AM-12 AM - Event check in, preordered event T-shirt pickup, ACE General Store, Chance auction and vendor sales tables.
12-9 PM - Knoebels open to the public
Evening - Welcome ceremony and announcements
9-10 PM - ERT on Flying Turns, Phoenix, Black Diamond, Flyer and Haunted Mansion. Snacks available during ERT.

Saturday, July 25

Morning - Behind-the-scenes experiences (pre-registration required)
10-11 AM - Water Cup Challenge on StratosFear (pre-registration required)
Morning - Free Fascination game play
11 AM-12 PM - ERT on Impulse, Kozmo’s Kurves, Bumper Cars, Grand Carousel and Power Surge
12-10 PM - Knoebels open to the public
TBA - ACE Roller Coaster Landmark plaque ceremony for the Flying Turns
TBA - Meet and greet with the Knoebels family and staff.*
TBA - ACE Lounge with complimentary drinks
10-11 PM - ERT on Phoenix (lights off), Twister, Fandango and Tumbling Timbers. Snacks available during ERT.

Sunday, July 26

Morning - Behind-the-scenes experiences (pre-registration required)
11 AM-12 PM - ERT on Phoenix, Twister, Black Diamond (lights on), Haunted Mansion (lights on)
12-8 PM - Knoebels open to the public
2-4 PM - Catered meal - Farwell Lunch with silent & live auctions, Water Cup Challenge winners announced and more.

Notes

* Attendees are encouraged to use their Knoebels Grove Grub Card to buy a snack or drink and enjoy it with your fellow ACErs during the Meet and Greet with the Knoebels family and staff.
** ITOTs (Informal Take Over Times) will also be scheduled throughout the weekend. More information to come!
Schedule is subject to change. Finalized event details will be emailed to all registered attendees the week of the event. 




Event T-Shirt
We're excited to offer our first-ever event t-shirt! The shirt features the ACE Flies with Knoebels 100 event logo on the front and the ACE Eastern PA region logo on the back. The shirt is produced by Gildan and is made of a cotton/polyester blend. The unisex shirt color is antique cherry red and the ladies shirt color is heather purple.  

Sizes & Pricing: Unisex shirt: XS-XL ($14); 2XL ($16); 3XL ($18) -- Ladies shirt: S-XL ($14); 2XL ($17) 

Order Deadline: The last day to pre-order a shirt is Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. After that date, shirt inventory will continue to be offered until event registration closes however a limited supply will be available and may sell out.




Water Cup Challenge
It's the return of the Water Cup Challenge! Contest participants will ride the StratosFear drop tower while holding a cup of water. The challenge is to keep as much water in your cup as possible. Participants will ride the drop tower 3 times. At the end of the challenge, the remaining water in each participant's cup will be measured and the participant with the most water remaining wins! You can register for the Challenge at the same time when you register for the event.

Event attendees will be required to sign up for the contest while registering for the event. You must be pre-registered for the challenge to participate. NEW for 2026 - There's a nominal fee of $5 to participate in the challenge. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the ACE Preservation Fund. Contest rules and regulations will be distributed after the event registration has ended and before the event day. Attendees of ACE Flies with Knoebels 100 are welcome to watch and cheer on the contestants! WARNING: Participants WILL GET WET while competing in the challenge. 


Knoebels Grove Grub Card & Catered Meal
Knoebels has been consistently rated for having the BEST PARK FOOD in the world and ACE wants to give you the chance to experience it! Each attendee will receive a $25 Knoebels Grove Grub Card which be redeemed at ANY Knoebels food location at any time during the day. ACE suggests that you use your card at multiple stands to sample new to you treats or just stick with your favorites! It's your choice. Don't forget to buy a snack or drink and bring it with you to the Meet and Greet with the Knoebels family and staff! 

Catered meal on Sunday, July 26 - One-time through meal - BBQ chicken 1/4, meatball sub, pierogies (2), potato salad, apple sauce, macaroni & cheese, Dixie cup ice cream and Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper & White Birch Beer soda.
Vegetarian Meal Option - Must have selected option when registering for the event.
- Vegetarian option - Veggie nuggets

Please contact Mike Matscherz (mmatscherz@aceonline.org) if you have specific dietary restrictions that don't match the menu options and need to request a special accommodation. All requests must be submitted no later than the event registration deadline. Requests may be accommodated based on availability. ACE Eastern Pennsylvania cannot guarantee that the host park will be able to meet your request. 




Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Experiences
There will be several BTS Experiences available to registered event attendees. This includes lift hill walks, maintenance areas and more! An email will be sent to attendees on Friday, July 3, 2026 which will contain the link to register. Registration will go live on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST. Note: Attendees will only be permitted to register for ONE (1) of the BTS Experiences due to limited capacity on each tour. This will be first come, first registered until all tour spots are filled.

Vendor Sales Tables
Sales tables will be available to anyone who wants to sell their personal memorabilia collection or homemade amusement park merchandise. Table reservations are free. Please email Mike Matscherz by Thursday, July 2, 2026 to reserve your table. mmatscherz@aceonline.org

Registration Directions

There is no late or day of registration option for this event.
You must be a member of ACE to attend or be accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the registered member of whom you are a guest.
Online registration is available until Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
No mail in registration will be available for this event.
No materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (ticket book, Grove Card, etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
Please provide an email address so that information about the event can be sent to you after registration has closed.
Late check in times will be available however if you arrive after the scheduled check-in time, your registration materials will be left at the Guest Services stand which is located in front of "The Loaf" building. NOTE: The Guest Services stand and/or park may not open until the park opens to the public, and therefore arriving late may cause you to miss scheduled event activities.
Cancellation Policy: To cancel, contact Mike Matscherz at mmatscherz@aceonline.org. No refunds will be issued after July 2. Processing fees for online registration are non-refundable.
NOTE: Universe, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania's third-party event registration provider, offers an "Event Protection" insurance option during the registration process. This feature is NOT endorsed or recommended by ACE Eastern Pennsylvania. 


Schedule Advisory
Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event. 


Accessibility
Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability. 


Refunds and Registration Fees
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.

The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 


COVID-19 Safety Information
Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates. 


Code of Conduct 
Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.

Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park. 


Name Badges
You must be registered and your official event name badge must be visible to participate in scheduled event activities.