Javelina Roundup

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Javelina 2025 Roundup Review

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and so it is with our 16th Annual gathering in Davis Mountains State Park. (Yes, I know I have been saying our 17th, but I was off by one.)

 With a total of 42 rigs and 70 campers, it was our greatest attendance ever. Several folks were only able to stay for a day or two. Several more folks “happened” to be camping at the State Park and discovered we were having a rally at the same time, then joined us in the morning coffee times. 

And no wonder – our morning coffee hosts were spectacular this year. Special thanks to Bill and Paula Skalenda, Diane Frank, Bob and Carol Brewer, Brad and Beverly Cottingham, Louis and Katy Fernandez, and finally Chuck and Sheryl Smith! (and those who pitched in to assist them!)

The weather was absolutely PERFECT, with temperatures consistently between low 50’s and low 80’s. Even the wildlife was cooperating. 

One lady was able to get her Katy’s Casita Closet installed and was very grateful for that opportunity.

A good number of folks went to the Star Party at McDonald Observatory Tuesday night, and several others attended the Bluegrass Music Festival in Alpine. Our attendees were also active in the guided CCC Trail Walk led by Ranger Charlie, and the Homeless Dog Walk on Thursday morning. 

Mostly, we enjoyed being in each other’s presence. I was told by several of our campers this was the best, most relaxing Javelina Roundup they can remember. After some discussion, it was dubbed an “un-rally”. A time where schedules were thrown out the window, and pure relaxation ensued. 

Next year’s tentative target dates for Javelina Roundup 2026 are 27 Sep – 4 Oct. Of course, those dates will depend upon getting a group reservation for those dates. Look forward to late January, or early February for the Group Reservation to open up. It will be sent as an email to all past attendees, then MFRVG.com/Javelina, and then the Javelina Roundup Facebook group. So there is no excuse for missing out on an early reservation!

Frank

Host for the Javelina Roundup