Location: Shelter 012 (Lincoln Park Lagoon) | Lincoln Park Dr, West off of 150 & Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL, 61401

Description:

The Annual Youth Fishing Derby is a free event for families from the Galesburg area!  It is an excellent chance for children to be exposed to outdoors person skills, the need for conservation, and a fun way to spend the day. A representative from the IDNR may be present to discuss local aquatic wildlife with participants. Hundreds of prizes will be given away for the first fish catchers. Bring your own pole or borrow a loaner from the Youth Fishing Derby volunteers.  Can’t fish? Plenty of local fisherpeople are available to help your child learn!

Held rain or shine 1-3pm or until prizes run out!
600 goodie bags and prizes available to give away!

HyVee will be grilling out with a low cost hot dog meal, so come early to grab lunch.
Mobile Playground Truck will be there as well, with toys and games for all ages. 

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 3 - 15 on the day of the activity

Notes: Pre-registration is not required for the Sunday event, but sign up to get the automatic email reminder!

Tags: Family Youth Free Stuff Nature

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