Speleofest 2026

This event is hosted by the Louisville Grotto. If you wish to attend with your fellow Co-op crew, RSVP here and meet us at the event.

The below itenerary is from 2025. Once 2026 detaills are released by Louisiville Grotto, we'll update this posting to match!

Speleofest 2025

• Where: Bonnieville, KY
• When: May 22~25
• Cost: $40 registration

WHO SHOULD JOIN:

Anyone interested in caving! Grottos gather from across the country every year to participate.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Cave trips are scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sign up sheets for individual trips are posted on the bulletin boards in "Cave Central" the night before at 6PM (EDT). Be there early, or you'll miss out! Sign up sheets fill up in a matter of seconds!
• There's on-site camping (free with your registration).
• There are festivities each night including a massive bonfire, live music performances, and door prizes.
• A ropes course is open Friday~Sunday to learn, practice, and compete in an Apline SRT (Single Rope Technique) obstacle course.
• A speaker will follow Sunday's banquet (additional $25), and all participants can enter for plentiful door prizes.
• Vendors are on-site, if you are interested in purchasing any gear.

Alcohol Notice: Alcohol will be present at event.

See the website for additional event details.

ITENERARY:

--All times in Eastern Daylight (EDT)--

Friday, May 22:

• • 8AM: Registration Opens
  • Cave Trips -- See Cave Central
  • 6PM: Saturday cave trips posted
  • 8PM-11PM: Howdy Party
  • 11PM: Registration closes

Saturday, May 23:

• • 7AM - 10AM: Breakfast
  • 8AM: Registration Opens
  • Cave Trips -- See Cave Central
  • 5PM-7PM: Banquet
  • 7:30PM: Guest Speaker, Door Prizes to follow
  • 9PM: Sunday cave trips posted
  • 9PM: Registration closes

Sunday, May 24:

• • 7AM - 10AM: Breakfast
  • 8AM: Registration Opens
  • Cave Trips -- See Cave Central
  • 12PM: Registration closes
  • 7PM: Caver social by the cave
  • 7:30PM: Band (The Cave Rats) under the shelter

Monday, May 25

• • Pack up and clean up.
  • 12PM Lone Star Preserve Closes

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:

• Registration: https://www.louisvillegrotto.org/speleofest-registration/
• Website: https://www.louisvillegrotto.org/speleofest/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Speleofest/