La Conner Smelt Derby
Name:
La Conner Smelt Derby
Date:
February 21, 2009
Event Description:
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. The 5K-10K Smelt Run/Walk sponsored by the Skagit Symphony begins at the La Conner Middle School, registration 8:30 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. There will be two $100 cash prizes. Maple Hall is the venue for Fish Print making, face painting and other kid's activities. Throughout the day, raffle tickets are drawn for a variety of prizes donated by local merchants. The day ends at Maple Hall with the Smelt Fest Dinner (no smelt just great food!) from 5 - 9 pm with live music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm with Kentucky Rain for your listening and dancing enjoyment. .
