Save the date of Saturday, September 20, 2025 for the EDGEfest Kids Fishing Derby! The event will be held at Menard May Park (413 South Riverside Drive) from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
This will be a free catch and release fishing derby sponsored by Southern States Fishin’ & Huntin’ Magazine. There will also be instruction on knot tying, fish identification and cast net throwing.
Sign ups for kids ages 5-15 will begin 8:30 AM on the day of the event. There will be free chum buckets filled with prizes for the first 100 kids registered. Bring your own fishing equipment and chairs. For those in need of them, rods and reels will be provided, while supplies last. A free lunch and snacks will be provided as well. There will be fun games with prizes provided by various vendors.
Menard May Park will be closed to vehicles (driving and parking) from midnight until 3 PM on the day of the event.