Chalo Nitka Festival 2014 Is Here

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Glades County's largest event, the annual Chalo Nitka Festival kicks off with a Bass Fishing tournament and follows up next week with parades, midway, and rodeo events.

Chalo Nitka 2014 schedule of events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Chalo Nitka Bass Fishing Tournament—Alvin Ward Park

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
8:30am Small Fry Fishing Contest—Register at Chalo Nitka Park
9:30am Kids Day at Chalo Nitka Park
1:00pm Pet Parade at Chalo Nitka Park
5-11pm Midway opens at Chalo Nitka Park
7:00pm Ranch Rodeo at Bronson Arena
9:00pm Country Dance “The Chase” at the Doyle Conner Building

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 5K Run—Call (863) 946-0811 for more info
7-9pm Pancake Breakfast at Moore Haven Elementary cafeteria
10am Parade
11am Gates open at Chalo Nitka Park
Midway opens at Chalo Nitka Park
11:30am Flag raising—GCSO Color Guard
National Anthem—Moore Haven High & West Glades Bands
11:35am Welcome & Introduction of Grand Marshal
11:45am Introductions: Elected Officials & Tribal Representatives
11:50am Introductions: Chalo Nitka Royalty & Seminole Court
12:00 Country Rhythm Cloggers
12:30pm Seminole Fashion Show
1:00pm Alligator Wrestling
2:00pm Mama’s Wranglers
3:00pm Alligator Wrestling
7:00pm Ranch Rodeo at Bronson Arena
9:00pm Country & Western Dance at the Doyle Conner Building

SUNDAY, MARCH 2
3:00 PM Cowboy Poet Laureate Carl Sharp @ M RV Resort on Hwy 27

(Video: Chalo Nitka Parade Though Moore Haven, Fl.)