Every year for the past few years, except one, we've attended the annual Green River Catfish Festival. It's a combination of the county fair and celebrating our great nation. It really is a great Summer activity! There is a three day long fishing tournament that includes tagged catfish, one worth $50,000 if you are lucky enough to catch him! A road race, lawn mower demolition derby, festival pageants, a dog show, local artists sell their wares, square dancing, and even a petting zoo. The local Masonic Lodge cooks up catfish plates from 4pm-9pm every day of the festival. It all comes to a close on the 4th of July with closing ceremonies and a HUGE fireworks display at twilight. We always go on this day. Pack up blankets, chairs, a cooler with water, head to the festival and set up right beside our car. We take the kids to ride those whirly county fair rides then grab ourselves a couple of catfish plates and wait for the big show.
I hope that today's rain will come and go before the festivities begin tonight! Here's a look at what we did last year with our 4th of July weekend...
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