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SUMMARY:2025 Chili Cook-Off at Lone Star Preserve
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Louisville Grotto’s annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser and Open House event! This is the Louisville Grotto’s second largest fundraiser for the year. The event is open to the public\, so bring your friends and family! \nThe Annual Chili Cook-off is about getting to know the Louisville Grotto and the Lone Star Preserve while keeping cavers out of the woods on opening day of hunting season. Activities throughout the day include property tours\, on-property cave trips\, hay rides (weather permitting)\, a silent auction\, playground\, and of course the Chili Competition! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1756390325061372 \nChili:\nYour Chili entries need to be submitted and ready for judging by 3pm CST/4pm EST.\nNo late entries. Late arrivals will still be served just not judged.\nNo cost to enter. Multiple entries allowed. Entries are highly encouraged to be in crockpots\, bring a serving ladle. \nStuff Sign up:\nhttps://www.PerfectPotluck.com/ASAZ4075\nFood will be served immediately following announcement of Chili Cook-off winners.\nNot into making chili: bring a side dish\, toppings or dessert. \nProperty Tours:\nTours will be available throughout the day\, weather permitting. \nSilent Auction:\nopen from 3pm CST to 7pm CST.\nIf you have gently used/new gear or crafted item you want to donate as an auction item\, bring it along.\nCash or card(with a fee) accepted for payment \nCamping:\nNon-members can start arriving Friday at 6pm 5pm CST.\nA $10 donation per night per non-member is encouraged but not required.\nBe prepared for it to be very cold at night.
URL:https://caves.org/event/2025-chili-cook-off-at-lone-star-preserve/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:VTC Level 1 - Lone Star Preserve Bonnieville\,KY
DESCRIPTION:Level I Vertical Training Course \nBonnieville\,KY\nHosted at Lone Star Preserve \nSeptember  11 – 14\, 2025\nVertical Training Commission of the National Speleological Society \nThe course is intended for cavers who are new to vertical\, or experienced cavers who want to gain better vertical caving skills. The course will provide training on basic equipment\, safety\, and vertical techniques – ascending\, descending\, changeovers\, rebelays\, deviations\, passing knots\, dealing with unexpected problems on rope\, and edge negotiation. The course will be physically demanding at times. After completing this course\, students should be able to safely participate on a basic vertical caving trip. \nNon-NSS members may pre-register at the NSS member rate by first joining or renewing NSS membership (note: you actually save money if you do this\, especially if you are under 26!).
URL:https://caves.org/event/vtc-level-1-lone-star-preserve-bonnievilleky/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speleofest 2025 (Ye Olde Speleofair)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and join us for Speleofest 2025 at the Lone Star Preserve\, where we will step back into time for a Ye Olde Speleofair. Guests will embark on daily adventures to the local caves and attractions of cave country Kentucky\, with medieval gathering and games in the evening. Planned events include a bonfire kick-off\, banquet\, tales of caving\, and a bounty of food and drink. Check the website for detailed updates as the event gets nearer. \nRegistration Opens March 1 2025
URL:https://caves.org/event/speleofest-2025-ye-olde-speleofair/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lone Star Preserve Chili Cookoff 2024
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Louisville Grotto’s annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser and Open House event! This is the Louisville Grotto’s second largest fundraiser for the year. The event is open to the public\, so bring your friends and family!\nThe Annual Chili Cook-off is about getting to know the Louisville Grotto and the Lone Star Preserve while keeping cavers out of the woods on opening day of hunting season. Activities throughout the day include Property Tours\, Disorganized on property cave trips\, After dinner lantern or carbide tour of Lone Star Cave\, a Silent Auction\, and of course the Chili Competition! \nChili\nYour Chili entries need to be submitted and ready for judging by 3pm EST/2pm CST\nNo late entries. Late arrivals will still be served just not judged. \nNo cost to enter. Multiple entries allowed. Entries are highly encouraged to be in crockpots\, bring a serving ladle. \nFood will be served immediately following announcement of Chili Cook-off winners.\nNot into making chili bring a side dish\, toppings or dessert. \nProperty Tours\nTours will be available throughout the day\, weather permitting \ndisorganized on property cave trips \nSilent Auction:\nopen from 3pm EST/2pm CST to 7pm EST/6pm CST. \nIf you have gently used/new gear or crafted item you want to donate as an auction item\, bring it along. \nCash or card(with a fee) accepted for payment \nCamping\nNon-members can start arriving Friday at 6pm EST/ 5pm CST. \nA $10 donation per night per non-member is highly encouraged but not required. \nIt will be cold. It is always cold. Be prepared for it to be very cold at night. \nThe showers may not be available depending on how cold it is. \nNon-members must leave property by Sunday 1pm\, unless accompanied by a Louisville Grotto Member. \nQuestions?\nReach out on the Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/1066526291537625
URL:https://caves.org/event/lone-star-preserve-chili-cookoff-2024/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speleofest 2024
DESCRIPTION:This years theme is Oh the places you’ll cave!!  Speleofest Website \nSpeleofest is an annual caving\, hiking\, kayaking festival in Kentucky that takes place on Memorial Day Weekend.  With guided cave trips and 8 caves on property.  Proceeds from the event have allowed the Louisville Grotto to purchase the Lone Star Preserve in Bonnieville\, Kentucky\, which functions as a permanent location for Speleofest and a year-round educational facility for caves and karst. \nOh the places you’ll cave\, \nIn the heart of Kentucky\, where the caves do gleam\, \nThere’s a place called Speleofest\, a caver’s dream! \nWith helmets and headlamps\, they gather with glee\, \nFor a weekend of caving\, oh the sights they will see! \n  \nOh the places you’ll cave\, from Mammoth to more\, \nExploring the darkness\, and seeking much more. \nThrough narrow passages and caverns so dark\, \nWith stalactites above and stalagmites so stark. \n  \nThe Louisville Grotto hosts this grand affair\, \nWith On Rope Course and speakers to share. \nFrom novice to expert\, they all come along\, \nTo celebrate caves and where they belong. \n  \nThey’ll rappel down cliffs and wade through streams\, \nIn search of adventure and fulfilling their dreams. \nWith laughter and stories\, they’ll gather ’round fires\, \nSharing tales of their exploits and their cave desires. \nSo pack up your gear and head to the hills\, \n  \nFor Speleofest awaits\, \nwith its thrills and its chills. \nIn the land of bluegrass\, \nwhere the caves do abound\, \nOh the places you’ll cave\, \nwhen Speleofest comes ’round!
URL:https://caves.org/event/speleofest-2024/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louisville Grotto Chili Cookoff and Open House
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Louisville Grotto’s annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser and Open House event! This is the Louisville Grotto’s second largest fundraiser for the year. The event is open to the public and free\, so bring your friends and family!\nChili Cook-off is about getting to know the Louisville Grotto and the Lone Star Preserve. Activities throughout the day include Property Tours\, After dinner tour of Lone Star Cave\, a Silent Auction\, and of course the Chili Competition!\n•Property Tours will be available throughout the day\, weather permitting.\n• Silent Auction: open from 3pm EST/2pm CST to 7pm EST/6pm CST.  Have something awesome to donate bring it with you or let us know.\n• Chili: Chili entries need to be submitted for judging by 3pm EST/2pm CST. Entries are highly encouraged to be in crockpots\, bring a serving ladle. Food will be served immediately following announcement of Chili Cook-off winners.\n• Camping: Non-members can start arriving Friday at 6pm EST/ 5pm CST. A $10 donation per night per non-member is highly encouraged but not required. Non-members must leave property by Sunday afternoon\, unless accompanied by a Louisville Grotto Member.
URL:https://caves.org/event/louisville-grotto-chili-cookoff-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
CATEGORIES:grotto
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SUMMARY:Speleofest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speleofest 2023 takes place on Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 – 29) at the Lone Star Preserve in Bonnieville Kentucky. Guests can pre-register for early arrivals on Wednesday and Thursday. The theme for this year’s festivities is Lone Star Luau\, where the preserve will be converted into an island paradise. The itinerary includes a customary howdy party\, banquet\, door prizes\, wine and cheese social\, and the after-party extraordinaire on Sunday night. Cavers can expect a wide array of caving opportunities on and off-site. Pre-registration is TBA; check for updates on our Spleofest Facebook page and at speleofest.com.
URL:https://caves.org/event/speleofest-2023/
LOCATION:Lone Star Preserve\, 2640 Falling Springs Church Road\, Bonnieville\, KY\, 42713\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louisville Grotto Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:Chili Cook-off is about getting to know the Louisville Grotto and the Lone Star Preserve. Activities throughout the day include Property Tours\, a Silent Auction\, Hay Rides\, and of course the Chili Competition!\n\n• Hay Rides and Property Tours will be available throughout the day\, weather permitting.\n\n• Silent Auction: open from 3pm EST/2pm CST to 7pm EST/6pm CST.\n\n• Chili: Chili entries need to be submitted for judging by 3pm EST/2pm CST. Entries are highly encouraged to be in crockpots\, bring a serving ladle. Food will be served immediately following announcement of Chili Cook-off winners.\n\n• Camping: Non-members can start arriving Friday at 6pm EST/ 5pm CST. A $10 donation per night per non-member is highly encouraged. Non-members must leave property by Sunday afternoon\, unless accompanied by a Louisville Grotto Member.
URL:https://caves.org/event/louisville-grotto-chili-cook-off/
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