Stover’s Rock Island Fest

10/14/2026

The Stover Area Chamber of Commerce extends heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors whose donations made the 5th Annual Stover Rock Island Festival a huge success. The sponsors' generosity takes this festival from an idea into a reality.

We extend a special thank you to the following 2026 5th Annual Rock Island Festival Sponsors:
• Co-Mo Connect
• Dandelion Hill Market & Venue
• Bronzwood Farm with the Engelbrecht Family
• Circle K Bar Ranch with the Kroeschen Family
• Tony Stephens, Presiding Commissioner
• Golden Age Living Center
• Stover Community Action Club
• Trent Edgar, Western District Commissioner
• Karna Thouvenel, Re/Max Lifestyles
• Citizens-Farmers Bank, the Stover Branch
• Lake Luxury Cleaning with Sarah Davidson
• Siegel Quarry
• Stover Quality Quilting
• Vera Cruz Jr.
• Jammin’ Jelly Stand Market & Barn Venue
• Grumpy G’s Chuck Wagon
• Big Al’s Kettle Corn & Snack Wagon
• Wash Rack Laundromat
• Ozark Outfitters & Range
• Aimee Worthley, County Clerk
• Triple S Seed
• Patio 52 Bar & Grill
• 4th Street Pizza
• Stover Milling Company
• Bob Witte Insurance Agency
• B&B Drive-In
• Jason Moon, Farm Bureau Insurance Agency
• Morgan County Statesman
• Nancy Boles, County Recorder
• KS95
• Nauti Tattoo
• Raylene Bentch, County Collector Elect
• 10-42 Bar & Cue
• Morgan County Health Center
• Monica Cable, Morgan County Circuit Clerk
• United Pentecostal Church of Versailles
• The Citizens Bank
• Rhonda Campbell, Morgan County Treasurer
• Colleen Richey, Morgan County Assessor
• Dustin Dunklee, Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney
• Precision Land Management
• Fajen Lumber Company
• J & S Disposal
• Jaxpro Services, LLC
• Stover General Store
• Karen Watkinson, Century 21 Landmark Realty
• S & K Customs
• Martin Supply, LLC
• The Backyard & Beyond
• Baylie Stevenson, Lehman Realty Group
• Dr. Brenda M. Nairn
• Sonic Drive In
• Katy Trail Community Health
• Ace Hardware
• Timber Ridge

10/14/2026

The Stover Area Chamber of Commerce extends a heartfelt thank you to every business, organization, and individual who donated time, energy, and money to make the 5th Annual Rock Island Festival a huge success.

We extend a special thank you to all the following:

Thank you to the American Legion Color Guard, the Morgan Co. R-1 students who sang the National Anthem, and Michael Lowe for the opening prayer.

Thank you to the vendors for offering a variety of products and spending the day at the festival.

Thank you to the Pie and Chili Contest contestants and judges.

Thank you to Fajen Lumber Company, Brian Ehst, and the Extra Point for allowing us to use their electricity.

Thank you to Golden Age Living Center for lending the benches, and to Brody Kroeschen from SCAC for delivering them to the festival area.

Thank you to Stover City Hall for letting us use their water.

Thank you to the Police Department and City Workers for marking the street closures.

Thank you to the American Legion for letting us use their building for the KCBS BBQ Contest.

Thank you to everyone who entered a car, truck, or bike in the Jim Brown Car & Truck Show.

Thank you to the St. Paul Lutheran Church LWML for hosting the Cake Walk.

Special thanks to all the visitors, guests, and shoppers. Great attendance is what makes this festival a huge success.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather. The day was gorgeous from sunrise to the last chair loaded into the trailer that evening. From the bottom of our hearts, the Stover Area Chamber of Commerce appreciates all the help and donations. It truly takes a village to pull off a festival of this magnitude.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Fred Kennedy our entertainment for Friday night and Saturday

10/13/2026

KCBS BBQ:
1st Pl Chicken - Big Reds Backyard BBQ
2nd pl Chicken - 10 in the Pit BBQ
3rd Pl Chicken - Smoked by the Brooks
4th Pl Chicken - Alaska BBQ Mann
5th Pl Chicken - Rucking Fidiculous BBQ

1st Pl Ribs - All Smoked Up BBQ
2nd Pl Ribs - Alaska BBQ Mann
3rd Pl Ribs - Smoke by the Brooks
4th Pl Ribs - 10 in the PIt BBQ
5th Pl Ribs - Smoke N Poke BBQ

1st Pl Pork - Smoke N Poke BBQ
2nd Pl Pork - Alaska BBQ Mann
3rd Pl Pork - SadieQ
4th Pl Pork - Rucking Fidiculous BBQ
5th Pl Pork - Kingdom Que BBQ

Overall Reserve Champion Pit Master - 10 in the Pit BBQ
Overall Grand Champion Pit Master - Smoked by the Brooks

Photo Credits: Morgan County Statesman

10/13/2026

Car Show:
Best in Show Car - Chris Estes - 1983 Monte Carlo SS
Best in Show Truck - Chris Estes - 1983 S-10
Best in Show Bike - Gene Schumacher - Honda Fury

Photo Credits: Morgan County Statesman

10/13/2026

Chili: First - Eamonn Horton - Horton's Tangy Pork
Second - Christina Miller - Cowboy
Third - Chris Kumar - Masala Dragon

Second and third place not present for picture

Photo credit: Morgan County Statesman

10/13/2026

Pie: First - Makaylah McArthur - Apple

Second - Rachel Herring - Caramel Apple Pecan Crunch

Third - Lynette Black - Fresh Strawberry

Prettiest - MCR1 Students: Kadie Lopez-Serrano & Kenny Monsalve - half cherry & half pumpkin

Photo Credit: Morgan County Statesmen

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

🎉🚂 IT’S FESTIVAL DAY, STOVER! 🚂🎉

The streets are calling—and downtown Stover is the place to be! Shop ’til you drop, grab something delicious, enjoy the music, check out the car show, sip some w**e, and let the kids have a blast in the Kids Zone! 🛍️🍔🎶🚗🍷🎈

Round up your friends, bring the family, and come make a day of it! We’ll see you downtown! Don’t forget to tag us in all your pictures—we want to see the fun! 📸💛