FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Great Cotter Trout Festival
Big Spring Park, Cotter, Arkansas
May 2 & 3, 2003
Friday 4 p.m. till 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Big Spring Park, Cotter, Arkansas
May 2 & 3, 2003
Friday 4 p.m. till 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Cotter, Arkansas, Trout Capital USA, is proud to present the second annual “Great Cotter Trout Festival” at Big Spring Park on Friday and Saturday May 2 & 3, 2003. Trout fishing, boating, great food and entertainment will headline an outstanding event for the whole family on the banks of the beautiful White River.
The festival will open Friday, May 2nd, with an authentic White River Shore Lunch Fish Fry at the pavilion. Entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. and the fish fry will be from 5 till 9 p.m. A band will entertain throughout the fish fry.
The festival will open Friday, May 2nd, with an authentic White River Shore Lunch Fish Fry at the pavilion. Entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. and the fish fry will be from 5 till 9 p.m. A band will entertain throughout the fish fry.
On Saturday, May 3rd, the festival grounds will open at 9 a.m. and most events will run continuously throughout the day. Trout fishing programs, a major riverboat show, fishing and conservation seminars plus a variety of other exhibits will be provided for every trout fisherman from the novice to the expert.
Fly fishing will be highlighted by fly casting demonstrations and instruction by certified experts. Fly tying demonstrations will show visitors the latest techniques. Special seminars will stress how and where to catch more fish. A special program is being scheduled for the ladies. A variety of fly fishing gear will be on display.
Bait fishing will be featured at the kid’s (16 and under) “fishing hole.” A special bank fishing area will be established in the outflow from the Big Spring. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will provide keeping size trout. The area will be supervised and kids will be shown the proper ways to rig poles, catch, handle and clean fish.
A river boat show (and sale) will be conducted on the baseball field adjacent to the railroad memorial. Boat manufacturers from several states are expected to show their latest designs.
River boat rides will be offered to the public for a nominal fee. The rides will depart from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Cotter Access adjacent to the Big Spring. Rides will be given by experienced White River guides.
There will also be a variety of booths by individuals and organizations. The booth fee will be $25, but non-profit organizations and Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce members may exhibit without charge. To reserve your booth space, contact Sonny Sharp at 870-492-4483.
The Great Cotter Trout Festival is sponsored by the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce. For festival information contact Festival Chairman, Gary Flippin, at 870-435-6144 or Gil Stammer, Chamber President, at 870-435-2663.