Lovewell Calendar


05/04/2024

Lovewell State Park Open House and Free Park Entrance

Location: Lovewell State Park - Southwinds

Type: Open House and Tour

Date: Saturday, May 04, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Free park vehicle entrance  

Park Staff available to provide tours of new Yurt facilities


06/09/2024

Kids Fishing Clinic

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Kids Fishing Clinic

Date: Sunday, June 09, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Kids Fishing Clinic. Ages 7-15. Pre-Registration at the State Park Office no later than Thursday, June 6th. Participants will learn fishing techniques and fish identification, with an adult mentor.  Registration is limited.


06/23/2024

Creature Feature

Location: Lovewell State Park - Willow Group Shelter

Type: Interpretive Program

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Educational Program about native reptiles and amphibians of Kansas


07/20/2024

Mammoth History

Location: Lovewell State Park - Southwinds Group Shelter

Type: Interpretive Program

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Interpretive Program of the history and discovery of mammoths in Jewell County


08/10/2024

Campground Christmas

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Christmas Lighting Contest

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 am


Other Information:

Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at the State Park Office by 5 pm on Saturday. Decorations are judged Saturday evening, Prizes awarded Sunday morning at 11am at the Beach Shelter.


09/01/2024

Lovewell Lake Fireworks Display

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Fireworks Display

Date: Sunday, September 01, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring, Park Manager

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Fireworks Display will be presented from the Cedar Point Boat Ramp Rock Jetty area of Lovewell State Park, beginning at dusk on Sunday, Sept 1st . State Park Vehicle Permit is required.  Event is tentative, pending private fundraising for fireworks purchase.


09/08/2024

3D Archery Shoot and Free Park Entrance

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.

Date: Sunday, September 08, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.


09/21/2024

Classic Car Show

Location: Lovewell State Park - Pioneer Day Use Area

Type: Car Show

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Classic Car Show, cars on display for viewing by the public.