La Conner Rotary will host the 46th annual Smelt Derby on Saturday, February 26, 2011. A day of fun events for the whole family! A Pancake Breakfast to benefit the La Conner High School Senior Class begins at 8:00 am in Maple Hall cost $5.00.
The 5K-10K Smelt Run/Walk sponsored by the Skagit Symphony begins at the La Conner Middle School, registration 8:00 am, race starts 10 am.
Fishing for Smelt for all ages begins on the Public docks at 8 am and continues till 2 pm. Prizes are awarded in age categories from 1 - 99 years old for the longest, smallest, weirdest and many other categories of fish. Judging by the La Conner Sea Scouts. $2 per fishing ticket.
There will be a raffle with many fabulous prizes and a $500 cash prize. $2.00 per raffle ticket. Kids activities include fish printing and other events at Maple Hall. Tours of the Sea Scout boat, Rejoice. Hot dog lunch available in the
Bank of America parking lot. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!