Pumpkin Carving Contest Weekend

Temperatures and Visibility reports may not be 100% accurate, it is meant as a rough estimate and is based upon reports we receive.

Surface Temp: 69F
Temp @ 50 FT: 50F
Avg.Reported Viz: 15-40 Ft

Friday: High 70 Low 49; Morning rain; mostly cloudy
Saturday: High 63 Low 40; Mostly sunny and breezy
Sunday: High 62 Low 40; Partly sunny

Saturday October 2, 2010 is the annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. See the details below:

11th Annual Halloween Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

Where: DutchSprings When: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Times: 10:00am: Registration at the BLUE Koi gift shoppe Begins

10:30am-1:30pm: Carving on the Platforms

1:45pm: All pumpkins must be back at blue koi for Judging

2:00pm: Awards Ceremony

General Information: $5.00 Participation fee. The pumpkin carving is BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). You may not sketch or carve anything on the pumpkin prior to entering the water. The pumpkins must be gutted prior to entering the lake.

Categories: Scariest, Funniest, Most Original For additional contest rules and information contact Dutch springs at

Please note- There is absolutely NO alcohol allowed on Dutch Springs property. If you are seen with alcohol you will be asked to put it away. If you are seen with it again, you will be asked to leave the property. Quiet hours begin at 11:00PM with NO exceptions. A wrist band is required for camping and/or night diving. You MUST have one by 6:00 PM on Friday AND/OR Saturday.

2011 Season Pass on sale Saturday 25 September 2010

The 2011 Dutch Springs Season Pass will go on sale Saturday 9/25 at 8:00 AM. You must be present/in person at Dutch Springs to purchase the pass. Phone and online orders will go on sale on 11/1/2010.

The pass is valid from the date of purchase and expires on 31 March 2012. Below are the prices. As we did last year there is a price increase on 1/1/2011 and another increase on 3/1/2011.

Individual Unlimited Season Pass: $195 until 12/31/2010, $210 from 1/1/11-2/28/11 and $270 3/1/2011

Family Season Pass: $485 until 12/31/2010, $525 from 1/1/11-2/28/11 and $675 3/1/2011

Individual WEEKDAY Season Pass*: $100 until 12/31/2010, $110 from 1/1/11-2/28/11 and $120 3/1/2011

Family WEEKDAY Season Pass*: $250 until 12/31/2010, $275 from 1/1/11-2/28/11 and $300 3/1/2011

* WEEKDAY season passes are ONLY valid from Memorial Day-Labor Day. You CANNOT exchange them for any other pass type.

The weather at Dutch Springs since late Wednesday has been heavy to severe rain. Typically rains of this magnitude may effect visibility. Please be aware visibility may be limited.

As a reminder, we are still offering multi-year season passes! Information is below.

Sick of the long lines in the morning? What if it rains and your standing in line and your street clothes get wet? Well that's all about getting in @ Dutch. Well, it sure used to be. Don't be one of the unlucky in line! Buy your tickets online (www.dutchsprings.com) and wave to everyone in line as you drive in! (You can even buy your non-diver and aqua park tickets online too!)


Really like diving at Dutch? Here's your chance to get in on the good stuff.
Consider a multi-year pass, see below for price structure:
3-Year: $480
5-Year: $750
7-Year: $875
10-Year: $1,000

Dutch Springs recycles! Simply pick up a blue bag at the Admissions Office outside next to the comment box, Blue Koi, Concession Stand, Student Side Look Out or Peninsula Side Look out. Fill the bag, tie the bag and drop it next to ANY garbage can.

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