Events
2011 Plover Festival Events
- Times are tentative—depending on weather, enthusiasm and interests of participants.
- The Antique, Craft & Art Show & Flea Market will be open throughout the weekend.
- We ask that you let us know you are coming if possible. (719-446-5354). Thank You.
Upon arrival, please check in with the Welcome Desk
FRIDAY, APRIL 29th
6:00-7:30pm
Registration
Ice Cream Social & Sandwiches (by Willing Worker’s Club)
7:00pm
Dusk Wildlife Tour
SATURDAY, April 30th
5:30-8:30AM
Breakfast Buffet
6:15 AM
Early Risers Tour
12:00-1:00PM
Lunch (by Friendship Circle)
Afternoon-Evening Tours
6:00PM
Chuck Wagon dinner
(by Larry Leonard, Homer Hill & James Emmerling)
Entertainment (Shadow Riders)
SUNDAY, MAY 1st
6:00-8:30AM
Pancake Breakfast (by Karval Lions Club)
6:30AM
Morning Tour
12:00-1:00PM
Lunch (by Sophomore Class )
Afternoon
Explore designated properties on your own if you wish.
Karval Community Alliance
3rd PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The Photo contest is open to ANYONE. There are two divisions: OPEN CLASS and 18 YEARS AND UNDER.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places will be awarded in all categories and in both divisions.
Two Champion and two Reserve Champions cash prize will also be awarded in both divisions.
We ask that you try to attend Saturday evening to claim your prizes.
Photos are to be mounted on lightweight cardboard or construction paper. Put your name on the back, Only 1 entry in each category and a photo can only be entered once. The PHOTO MUST BE TAKEN IN THE KARVAL AREA. Enter photos on Friday afternoon April 29 or Saturday April 30 up until 11:00am. Judging will be done after lunch on Saturday. Photo will be displayed after judging.
Photos will be returned to exhibitor within 3 weeks after the Festival.
Each exhibitor agrees to let the Karval Community Alliance use any pictures you enter for promoting the contest or for any advertising in the future.
Categories are:
- Animals
- Birds
- People
- Farm & Ranch
- Landscapes & Scenery
- Plover Festival (Prior year)
- Karval Events
For more information on the Photo Contest contact Christy Stogsdill—719-892-0223 or Frances Maskus--719-446-5418.
For more information on the Festival and Events contact Dan Merewether-719-446-5403 or Carl & Cherry Stogsdill—719-446-5354.
We would like to let you know that the Karval Community Calendar will be done for the Centennial Celebration. The Karval Community Alliance is a sponsor. Katie Zipperer is the organizing person in charge.
If you have any additions or changes that you want on the calendar, or you want your business listed on the calendar PLEASE contact Katie by April 15,2011. Katie’s
Phone is: 719-446-5222, or email it to her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
We still need family history for the Centennial History Book. If you haven’t contacted Katie with your history please do so before April 15, 2011. We need any military information as well. If you graduated or lived around Karval we want to know your military history also. Branch of service, where served, dates, etc. Picture in uniform if possible.
Mary Merewether is taking entries for the “Karval Dam Run” to be held on Saturday morning July 2, 2011 with the Karval Centennial celebration. Please let her know if you would like to run, walk, or ride your bicycle in this event. Contact Mary at 719-446-5403 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
