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Yough Defense Party

November 19 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Buy tickets or sponsor the event!

The annual Yough Defense Party is a celebration of our beloved Youghiogheny River watershed. As Mountain Watershed Association’s largest annual fundraiser, the party helps advance and sustain critical projects in our watershed.

Join MWA on Thursday November 19, at Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle, PA from 4 pm – 11 pm. 

We’ll have live music from bands in our watershed, free snacks, door prizes, a silent auction full of local art and outdoor gear, and new MWA merchandise for sale! (Please consider bringing a potluck food item to contribute to the snack table – it takes a village!)

This party is family friendly – kids under twelve get in free! Young adventurers are welcome to join in the fun and enjoy the tunes. 

As MWA’s primary fundraiser of the year, every dollar raised at the Yough Defense Party goes directly back into protecting, preserving, and restoring the Youghiogheny River watershed. Proceeds help sustain projects and programs that need additional support throughout the year.

We can’t wait to celebrate and Defend the Yough with you this fall! 


Want to help out?

Donate to the silent auction!

Items must be received by November 9!

Volunteer!

We need volunteers to help us set up on Wednesday, November 18 and for a few short shifts during the party on Thursday, November 19. Volunteers get a free t-shirt! If you volunteer during the party on Nov 19, you also get a free entry ticket!

Sponsor!

Event sponsors have a direct impact to the Yough Defense Fund! Your donation will benefit our work on river cleanups, community outreach, and more. Plus, you’ll get some great perks!

Mayfly Sponsor

$100

1 Ticket Included

Your sponsorship will be advertised on our social media, website, and email blasts, denoting your level of sponsorship and dedication to defending the Yough. (Plus 1 party ticket!)

Trout Sponsor

$250

1 Ticket Included

Receive the benefits of the Mayfly level, and an MWA logo hat!

Hellbender Sponsor

$500

2 Tickets Included

Receive the benefits of the Mayfly and Trout levels, 2 party tickets, and 2 limited-edition Yough Defense Party t-shirts! Your advertisements can also be displayed at the event.

Hemlock Sponsor

$1,000

4 Tickets Included

Receive the benefits of the Hellbender, Trout, and Mayfly levels, plus 4 party tickets! A physical sign with your name/logo will be prominently displayed at the event.


Buy tickets or sponsor the event!

$25 per person