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LOVEWELL FUN DAY AUG. 2 ONE
OF MANY AUGUST PARK EVENTS
Celebration highlights include
archery shoot, mud volleyball, log races, cook-off
July 31, 2008 - The Kansas Department of
Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State
Park are sponsoring the annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday,
Aug. 2. Events begin with registration for a 3-D archery shoot
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The tournament will conclude by 11 a.m.
Participants will shoot in divisions determined by age and release
type (fingers and mechanical). A $5 donation is requested.
A co-ed (3 men/3 women) mud volleyball tournament
begins at 10 a.m. for a $10 entry fee per team, 16 team limit.
Pre-registration for the mud volleyball tournament is requested
as soon as possible.
Other events scheduled for the Fun Day include
minnow races at 10 a.m., log races at noon, a water balloon toss
at 2 p.m., a waterslide contest at 3 p.m., and a Frisbee-throwing
contest at 4 p.m. These events are for all ages.
An outdoor cook-off will be held at the Pioneer
Day Use Area. Chefs must register by 2 p.m. at the park office.
Judges will include the first 100 people who contribute $5 donations
for a taste-testing ticket. Donations are used for prizes at
Lovewell State Park's special events throughout the year. Judging
tickets will be available at the cook-off area at 5 p.m. Judging
will start at 6 p.m. and end by 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Lovewell State Park,
785-753-4971. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park.
Daily permits are $4.20; annual permits are $24.70.
As summer winds down, Kansans are making the most
of state parks before school starts. In addition to Lovewell
Fun Day, other August events are planned at parks across the
state. For more information on these events, phone individual
parks or consult the Event Calendar on the KDWP website. Telephone
numbers of all state parks offices may be found here.
The following is a list of Kansas state park (SP)
events for August:
Aug. 2 -- catfish tournament at Eisenhower State
Park;
Aug. 2 -- "Kansas Kritter" educational presentation
at Scott State Park;
Aug. 2 -- Sixth Annual Star Party at Fall River State Park;
Aug. 6 -- bass Tournament at Hillsdale State Park;
Aug. 10 -- Waconda Lake Association catfish tournament at Glen
Elder State Park;
Aug. 14-15 -- Rooks County Fair at Webster State Park;
Aug. 16-17 -- free vehicle entry weekend at Clinton State Park;
Aug. 16 -- Jackpot Buddy bass fishing tournament at Wilson State
Park;
Aug. 16-17 -- Campground Christmas lighting contest at Lovewell
State Park;
Aug. 16 -- Milford Lake Extreme Outdoor Water Festival at Milford
State Park;
Aug. 16 -- O.K. Kids Day at Clinton State Park;
Aug. 17 -- Backlashers Bass Club bass tournament at Hillsdale
State Park;
Aug. 23-24 -- OK Kids Day, free vehicle entrance weekend at Tuttle
Creek State Park;
Aug. 23 -- Women on Target shooting event at Tuttle Creek State
Park;
Aug. 23 -- Red Cross "Ride For The Red" motorcycle
ride at Hillsdale State; and
Aug. 23 -- 4th District VFW "Purple Heart Outing" at
Tuttle Creek State Park.
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