Annual Kids Fishing Derby
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Event Details
1000 participants vie for prizes, including biggest catch or longest fish. Ages 3-15, 60 plus. Worms provided. Free Hot Dog Lunch for the entire family!
Free T-shirt!
Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Phone : 913-971-6263 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.olathecvb.org
Fishing Derbies
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