Fishing Tournament Events!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FISHING TOURNAMENTS IN THE CITY OF OCONTO

 The City of Oconto will be hosting five fishing tournaments at the Oconto Breakwater/Harbor in 2014!  The dates of the tournaments are as follows:

  • Cabela’s MWC – June 19-21
  • Wisconsin Bass Federation – June 27-29
  • World Walleye Association – July 13
  • AIM Pro Walleye Series – July 24-26
  • Sheboygan Walleye Club – August 17

There will be food and beverages for sale at the Harbor during the tournaments and live weigh-ins at the end of each day.  In addition, there will be family events held in conjunction with the Cabela’s MWC and Wisconsin Bass Federation tournaments.

On June 21st, Naturefest will be held at Copper Culture State Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  There will be many free events, vendors and activities for the whole family, including a performance by the Oneida Nation Dancers.  Flyers are available at City Hall.  This is a must-see event!

On June 28th, there will be free children’s activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harbor including face painting and balloons by the Merlines, chalk drawings, a duck pond with prizes and clothes pin toss.

Please come out and enjoy our community and these events!  For more information, or if you would like to volunteer your time or talents for any of these events, please contact City Hall at (920)834-7711.

Saturday Farmer’s Market at the Courthouse coming soon!  More information will be sent out in the near future.