What is the Mountain Plover?

The Mountain Plover is a bird that begins arriving to Colorado’s Eastern Plains in early April. Plovers find the short grass prairie and fallow fields in the area to be excellent nesting grounds.

When is the Mountain Plover Festival?

The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when Karval community members were looking at economic opportunities for this small community. We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”. This is a weekend full of bird watching, Wildlife viewing tours, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD! Along with bird watching, here are some of the other things you will enjoy:

• You’ll get the chance to mingle with farmers and ranchers who choose to live in the local community and learn about their lifestyle.
• Eat home style food at every meal. Most meals are prepared by the community’s non-profit organizations.
• Saturday evening includes a Country dinner with authentic western entertainment.
• Learn about conservation practices and history of the area.
• Tour Private Land that would normally not be accessible.
• Make new friends!

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Event Highlights:

1. Two-day tours and one night tour – You’ll see birds and many other wild animals!
2. Tours on private land
3. Country hospitality with all meals included.
4. Photo Contest

Where to stay?

• Home stays with local families Stay with working farmers and ranchers.
• Electric hookups for motor homes are available.
• Primitive camping sites available.
• The closest motels are in Hugo and Limon, Colorado. Click Here for More

For more lodging information contact; Debbie 719-892-0864 email cwgrlgranny@gmail.com