The Fall Creek Lions Club is hosting the 1st Annual Winter Fest Ice Fishing Contest with Chili Cook-Off and winter activities on Saturday, January 21, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Keller Park near the dam. The event will include food, activities, a fishing contest, raffles and fun for the whole family!
The fishing contest, open to all ages, runs from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM with a $5 per person entry fee. Cash prizes awarded for the longest three fish caught in the pond - 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25.
Free children’s activities from 12-2 PM include snow bowling, snow art, frozen bubbles, and snowshoeing. Photos may be submitted for the snowman building contest by emailing a photo of yourself posing with your snowman to fclions2021@gmail.com. The public is invited to vote for their favorite snowman on the Fall Creek Lions Facebook page. The contest winner will be announced at the event and win a gift certificate to a local business.
If you are interested in competing for the Chili Cook-Off you may pre-register at bit.ly/3ACrbJn where you will find a complete listing of competition guidelines. There is no cost to compete or to sample and vote for chili but donations are appreciated to help support this event. Registered contestants must bring their ready to serve chili to the warming shelter located near the dam by 12:45 PM. From 1- 2 PM Winter Fest attendees are invited to sample and vote for their favorite chili with the awards being presented by 3 PM. The top 2 chili winners will receive a $50 and $20 gift certificate and special award. Contestants are required to submit a list of ingredients used in their chili recipe for the benefit of anyone with food allergies.
Throughout the day the Lions Club will be selling hot dogs, chips, hot cocoa, and coffee. Raffle tickets and paddles can be purchased for prize drawings. Raffle tickets can be purchased by contacting a Fall Creek Lions member for cash and other prizes being awarded. The event will be canceled if the temperature dips to -10 degrees fahrenheit.
For more information email fclions2021@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/fallcreeklionsclub/.
Event Contact Name: Karen Herbison
Contact Phone: (715) 577-9447
Contact Email: kherbison@protonmail.com