Kids Invited to 'Get Hooked' at Frankfort Fishing Derby

The Village of Frankfort will hold its 11th  annual “Get Hooked on Frankfort” Fishing Derby for youngsters age 3 to 12.  This annual event will be held on Saturday, June 28 at the Frankfort Prairie Park located one block east of White Street on the Old Plank Road Trail bike path.

Children age 3 to 7 will fish from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM and ages 8-12 will fish from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM.  Prizes will be awarded after each group completes fishing for the most fish caught and the biggest fish caught in each age bracket.  The derby is a 100 percent catch and release derby. Registration is limited and participants are encouraged to register early for this popular event. 

“This annual event has become a favorite in the Frankfort community.  Families enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Prairie Park and the youngsters have a great time fishing.  We encourage all our participants to enjoy the rest of the day in our downtown district, either having lunch or shopping,” said Mayor Jim Holland.

The fee of $3/fisherman for a resident and $10/fisherman for non-resident, includes a tee shirt, beverage ticket, fishing hooks and bait. Participants must bring their own fishing pole and fish in the designated areas of the Prairie Park pond.

Participants can register for the event at the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska Street, before  June 20 (the deadline for all registration).    Registration forms and additional information are available at the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska Street and on the Village website, www.villageoffrankfort.com under the event calendar for June 28, or you can view a promo on FCTV ON DEMAND through the Village website.