Catfish Derby Days

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August 8th, 2008 - August 10th, 2008

Time	See Schedule
Contact:	Marietta CVB
Phone	800-288-2577
Location	Muskingum Park
Website	http://mariettaohio.org/catfish

Join us in Marietta to celebrate the glory of the Catfish! Discover whimsically painted Catfish Sculptures throughout downtown. Enjoy outdoor concerts, a catfish fry, outdoor recreation and educational exhibits by environmental and conversation agencies, kids activities, a lighted boat parade, car show and more!

Buy a $5.00 Bobber Raffle ticket for the chance to win $1,000 or $500!! Bobbers on sale at the Marietta CVB office at 121 Putnam Street. Watch the Bobbers drop from the Putnam Bridge - first and second Bobbers to make it to the Harmar Bridge wins!!

Catfish Derby Days Schedule

July 11, 2008 through August 9, 2008:

Painted Catfish on display throughout downtown Marietta – whimsical creative and fun! Click here for the locations!

Friday, August 8, 2008

3:00 pm
Catfish Tournament Begins at Marietta Boat Ramp. Click here for tournament details.

6:00 – 9:00pm
Merchants & Artists Walking Tour, downtown Marietta

9:00 pm
Concert at Armory Square, Front Street featuring Idle Times

Saturday, August 9, 2008

11:00 am
Outdoor Recreation & Educational Exhibits Open

Exhibits Include:
    19 Catfish Sculptures
    Catfish art by local school children
    Catfish Chris featuring live Catfish in a fresh water tank!
    Wayne National Forest
    ODNR Division of Wildlife
    Muskingum River Parkway
    League of Ohio Sportsmen
    Friends of the Lower Muskingum River
    River Valley Mountain Bike Association

11:00 am
Catfish Fry and Broughton’s Ice Cream Concessions Open

11:00 am – 8:00
Painted Catfish Sculptures on Display & Silent Auction
Minimum starting is $100 per Catfish Sculpture.  Vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award - 25 Cents per vote.

11:00 am - 7:00
Kids Games in the Park - inflatable bounce jungle gym sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Marietta

Noon – 10:00pm      Concerts in Muskingum Park

                                                12:00   High Schools That Rock

                                                1:20     Richards Brothers

                                                2:45     Bobby D and the Band of Brothers

                                                4:30     Laurel Creek

                                                5:45     Little Mill Creek Boys

                                                7:00     Hard Drive

                                                8:45     Johnny Staats

3:00 pm
Watch the Catfish Tournament weigh-in and release at the Marietta Boat Ramp

4:00 pm
Bobber Drop from Putnam Bridge - Raffle Tickets $5.00 each
    1st Prize $1,000.00; 2nd Prize $500.00
    Call the Visitors Bureau for ticket info 800-288-2577

5:00 pm
Catfish Tournament Awards Presentation

8:30 pm
Announce Catfish Auction Winners

9:30pm
Lighted Boat Parade on the Muskingum River

Sunday, August 10, 2008

8:00 – 6:00
Humane Society Car Show, Muskingum Park

Angler Sponsors:

ReStore Marietta
Marietta, Washington County CVB
American Electric Power (AEP) - Muskingum River Plant
American Electric Power (AEP) - Waterford Plant
Baker & Baker/Jewelry by Design/Gold Line Jewelers
Biehl-Hawn Insurance
Duke Energy
Lafayette Hotel
Malone Renovations
Renee Steffen & Ramsey Families
Clint & Valerie Holley
WMOA Radio
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Clear Channel Radio

Rod & Reel Sponsor

Historic Harmar Village
Pioneer Pipe
Marietta Register
Marietta Area Merchants Association & Ewing/WASCO
Old Town Bakery

Please note: Information for the calendar of events is gathered from multiple community sources. The Marietta CVB is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Please verify all dates and times with the location before travelling.

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