35th annual Republic Fishing Derby to be held this weekend
Fishers try their hand at a previous Republic Fishing Derby. This year’s event is set for this weekend, with events running Friday through Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
A massive bonfire is seen at a previous Republic Fishing Derby. (Courtesy photo)
Fishers try their hand at a previous Republic Fishing Derby. This year’s event is set for this weekend, with events running Friday through Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
A massive bonfire is seen at a previous Republic Fishing Derby. (Courtesy photo)
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REPUBLIC -- The 35th annual Republic Fishing Derby is set for this weekend along the Michigamme River in Republic.
Pre-registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Munson Park. Fishing will be held Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will also be a parade at 7 p.m. Friday, with music running through 11 p.m.
On Saturday, Diversion will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight, and there will also be a fireworks display that night.
The entrance fee for the dishing derby is $30 for adults and $10 for kids.
State license fees and boating requirements are being upheld for this event. Cash prizes will be awarded.
There will be a duck race Sunday after the derby, which is sponsored by the Republic Fire Department.
For more information, call 906-869-2744 or 906-399-4567 or email republicsportsmensclub@gmail.com.
Justin Marietti can be reached at 905-228-2500, extension 545. His email address is jmarietti@miningjournal.net