By Kim Odom, Lakeland special events coordinator
Reel in fish and prizes at the City of Lakeland’s annual Fishing Rodeo at 8 a.m. May 19 at the IH Park Lake, 4523 Canada Rd. There is no cost for the event.
Pre-register to avoid the long line for on-site registration.
Bring your pole and bait and join us at the Fishing Rodeo for children ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult.
On-site registration starts at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 7:55 a.m. Registration forms are available at City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70 or online at www.LakelandTN.gov/events. Signed forms can be sent by email to kodom@lakelandtn.org.
The rodeo includes seven, 15-minute sessions. Winners will collect a prize at every session. Trophies will also be given out for the longest fish, most fish caught – boy, and most fish caught – girl. There will be lots of prize giveaways!!
Lakeland appreciates the First Baptist Church of Lakeland for allowing participants to park in the Church parking lot for this event. For more information, call 746-8195 or kodom@lakelandtn.org
