Catfish Derby Days
Celebrate Catfish, fishing and outdoor adventure with us at Catfish Derby Days. Marietta has partnered with the Ohio League of Sportsmen and their annual Ohio River Interstate Catfish Tournament to create a family fun event.
Bring the family, look around for whimsically painted catfish sculptures, eat catfish and enjoy Marietta! Buy a Bobber for the chance to win a cash prize! Watch the Bobber's float down the Muskingum River - first one to the mouth of the Muskingum and into the Ohio River wins!
Catfish Derby Days Schedule
July 11, 2008 through August 9, 2008:
Painted Catfish on display throughout downtown Marietta whimsical creative and fun!
Friday, August 8, 2008
3:00 pm Catfish Tournament Opens
6:00 9:00pm Merchants & Artists Walking Tour, downtown
9:00 pm Concert at Armory Square, Front Street featuring Idle Times
Saturday, August 9, 2008
11:00 am Outdoor Recreation & Educational Exhibits Open
11:00 am 8:00pm Painted Catfish Sculptures Display & Silent Auction
11:00 am - 7:00pm Kids Games in the Park
Noon 10:00pm Concerts in Muskingum Park (To be announced)
4:00 pm Bobber Drop from Putnam Bridge
5:00 pm Catfish Tournament Awards Presentation
5:00 8:00 pm Catfish Fry in Muskingum Park
9:30pm Lighted Boat Parade on Muskingum River
Sunday, August 10, 2008
8:00 6:00 Humane Society Car Show, Muskingum Park
Angler Sponsors:
ReStore Marietta
Marietta, Washington County CVB
League of Ohio Sportsmen
American Electric Power (AEP) - 2 Catfish
Lafayette Hotel
Baker & Baker/Jewelry By Design/Gold Line Jewelers
Malone Renovations
The Steffen and Ramsey Families
Valerie Holley
WMOA Radio
Duke Energy
Biehl Hawn Insurance
Clear Channel Radio
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Rod & Reel Sponsors:
Pioneer Pipe
Marietta Register
Marietta Area Merchants Association & Ewing/WASCO
Olde Town Bakery
Supporting Sponsors:
Settlers Bank
Wetz Companies
United Rentals
Kassell Music
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