A gathering place built on community, kept by family.
Set on 4.6 wooded acres halfway between State College and Altoona, the Fowler Grove Community Center has hosted weddings, reunions, craft shows, and the legendary Soggy Bottom Motorbike Run for decades. Your event belongs here next.
Soggy Bottom Motorbike Run
Our biggest event of the year — riders from across central PA gather for a full day of food, music, and the run itself. Open to the public.
Donated by a family. Sustained by neighbors.
The Fowler Grove was originally donated to the Hannah Women’s Society by John D. Beckwith Sr. The grounds were cleared and the building erected to host Society functions, church picnics, family reunions, weddings, and meetings — even serving as the local polling place over the years.
When the Women’s Society stepped back in 2016, the Beckwith family chose to incorporate it as the Fowler Grove Community Center, Inc. — keeping it intact, keeping it open, and keeping it true to the original purpose: a place where the community can come together.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
All donations reinvest 100% into the facility.
Volunteer Run
Family and friends keep the grove going.
Central PA Location
25 min from State College, 30 from Altoona.
Open for Booking
Reserve any open date — see calendar below.
Everything you need under one roof — and out under the trees.
From a fully-equipped commercial kitchen to a six-stall shower house, the grounds were built to host gatherings of every kind.
Dining Hall
Comfortably seats 60–75 adults with tables and chairs. A working fireplace anchors the front of the room — perfect for fall and winter gatherings.
Full Commercial Kitchen
Commercial double-door refrigerator, ovens, double sinks, large counter-tops, and serving items. Ready for catered events or family cookouts.
Pavilions & Stage
Covered pavilions for crafts or open-air dining, plus a stage area for live music, performances, and outdoor weddings.
Recreation
Tennis, basketball, and volleyball court, plus horseshoe pits and a small playground. A fire pit rounds out the grounds.
Six-Stall Shower House
Built in 2021 to support overnight events, weddings, and dry camping for RVs and tents alike.
Dry Camping
The grounds host RVs, campers, and tent camping for weekend events. Bring everyone — there’s plenty of room.
Simple, fair, community-first pricing.
No hidden fees, no surprises. Reservations are first-come, first-served, and every dollar goes back into the grove.
Facility Only
Indoor dining hall, kitchen, and grounds access.
- Full commercial kitchen access
- Tables & chairs for 60–75
- Outdoor pavilions & grounds
- Stage, fire pit, & sports areas
Facility + Shower House
Best for overnight stays, weddings & camping events.
- Everything in Facility Only
- Access to 6-stall shower house
- Dry camping for RVs & tents
- Ideal for multi-day events
See what's open — and what's already happening.
April 2026
Upcoming events everyone's invited to.
From monthly breakfasts to the legendary Soggy Bottom Motorbike Run — these events are open to the community. Stop by, bring a friend, and stay a while.
Soggy Bottom Motorbike Run
Our biggest event of the year. Riders gather from across central Pennsylvania for a full day of food, live music, raffles, and the run itself.
First Saturday Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy — served fresh every first Saturday. Donations support the facility.
Spring Community Yard Sale
Clear out the garage, find a treasure. Vendor tables are available — contact us to reserve a spot.
Fall Festival & Craft Show
Local crafters, live music, hayrides, and homemade food. A favorite weekend on the grove every fall.
A look around the grove.
Photos from past events, the grounds through the seasons, and the family who keeps it all running.
Help us keep the lights on, and the doors open.
Every dollar donated to Fowler Grove Community Center, Inc. is reinvested directly into the facility and grounds. We’re a registered non-profit — your contribution is tax-deductible.
Donate via PayPalReserve the grove. Or just say hello.
Have a question about the facility, want to check on availability, or ready to book your event? Send us a note and a family member will get back to you within a couple of days.
Address
11246 S Eagle Valley Rd
Port Matilda, PA 16870
Phone
(555) 123-4567
info@fowlergrove.org