The celebration begins at 1 p.m. at the park, 1365 W. Schafer Park Road, Elma. Activities start with a hunt for the yule log by children. Participants then pull the log back to the community hall for the fire during the celebration. The celebration includes music, singing and refreshments. Hot beverages are provided. Participants are asked to bring a plate of cookies to share. The Discover Pass is required for those attending the event.
The yule log celebration at Schafer State Park began as a community event more than 50 years ago.
The Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks works to support, promote and ensure the operation the two parks as state parks. The group raises funds and in-kind donations for the support of the two parks, through events such as the Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia and other volunteer efforts.
Schafer State Park is a 119-acre camping park along in southwest Mason County, midway between Olympia and Ocean Park. Abundant fishing for steelhead, trout and salmon on the Satsop River and shallow waters for wading and swimming attract park users. The park also features structures built of native stone.
