Cave Capers 72 [Cross-posted from Central Indiana Grotto]

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

72st Annual Cave Capers 2025

• Where: Marengo, Indiana
• When: August 7~10
• Cost: $40 registration

Who Should Join:
Anyone interested in caving! This is Indiana's signature cave event, and 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 8PM (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).
• Music performances last until 1AM each night.
• 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.

Ground Rules:

• Pets are not permitted in common areas.

Alcohol Notice:

• Alcohol will be present at event.
• Alcohol is not permitted in common areas.

See the website for additional event details.

ITENERARY: --All times in Eastern Daylight (EDT)--
Thursday Aug 7:

• 12PM: Registration Opens, Self-Led Cave Trips, Vendor Shopping
• 8PM: Sign up sheets for Friday Cave Trips are posted, Registration Closes
• 9PM: {live music TBD}
• 1AM: Quiet Time

Friday Aug 8:

• 8AM: Registration Opens
• 9AM: Self-Led & Volunteer Guided Cave Trips, Vendor Shopping
• 4PM: The Gauntlet Opens (until 8PM)
• 8PM: Sign up sheets for Saturday Cave Trips are posted
• 9PM: Welcome Howdy Party begins
• 12PM: Registration closes
• 1AM: Quiet Time

Saturday Aug 9:

• 8AM: Registration Opens
• 9AM: Self-Led & Volunteer Guided Cave Trips, Vendor Shopping, The Gauntlet Opens (until 7PM)
• 3PM: Registration closes
• 7PM: Banquet
• 8PM: Sign up sheets for Sunday Cave Trips are posted, Awards & Door Prizes
• 8:30PM: Speaker {TBD}
• 9:30PM: Final Door Prizes
• 10PM: Saturday Night Party
• 1AM: Quiet Time

Sunday Aug 10:

• 9AM: Self-Led & Volunteer Guided Cave Trips, Vendor Shopping, The Gauntlet Opens (until 1PM)
• 12PM: Campground closes

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:

• Registration: {not yet released}
• Website: https://cigcaves.com/cave-capers
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianaCaveCapers