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NewRiverFest 2012: 2nd Annual New River Open, Family Fishing Contest
Venue: Whitt-Riverbend Park, Pearisburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Types: Sports, Family Friendly
Cost:
Early Bird Registration: Adult: $15.00 Youth: $7.00

Day of Event: Adult: $20.00 Youth: $7.00

Description:
You are invited to participate in the 2nd annual New River Open. An exciting, all ages, catch & release fishing contest on the New River that is part of the NewRiverFest 2012 schedule of activities.

One low entry fee will allow you to fish for smallmouth bass, musky, and panfish. Individual, team, youth, and fly-fishing categories will be awarded for the largest catch of each species.

Schedule:
7:00 am - Registration and mandatory captain's meeting
8:00 am - Shotgun Start
3:00 pm - Check In
3:15-4 pm - Educational Program
4:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

Registration can be completed in advance at the following Giles locations: New River Outdoor Co., J&Js Grocery, Tangent Outfitters, or Pembroke Stop ‘N Save or you can register the day of the event.

Over $5,000 in cash and prizes will be given out to the winners. Winners will be given out for each species in each category. And the BEST part…you can fish for any or all of these species, with who ever you like, where ever you like, how ever you like, as long as you are fishing the New River in Giles County from McCoy Falls to Stateline Falls.

Wade, bank or boat fishing is allowed. Only artificial baits can be used.

Note: You must bring a digital camera and a valid fishing license. Measuring device and score sheets will be provided.

Directions to Whitt-Riverbend Park: To get to the park from Route 460 Bypass, take the Pearisburg/Ripplemead exit towards Ripplemead. Follow Ripplemead Road (Rt. 636) across the railroad tracks and along the river to the entrance to the park.

The 4th Annual NewRiverFest will take place on July 6-7th throughout Giles and the closing and award ceremonies will be at the Whitt-Riverbend Park on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm on July 7th. The festival is just 30 minutes from Blacksburg in the heart of the New River Valley and Giles County.

Try participating in one of the three competitions including the 5th annual “Ride River Run” triathlon, our 2nd annual New River Fishing Tournament, or the Archery/Crossbow competition.

General admission is free, entry and activity fees vary.

There are also a variety of deals and discounts for the weekend (July 6-8th) that you can take advantage of as part of NewRiverFest. To view these, visit: http://newriverfest.com/new-river-fest-2012-events-deals-discounts/

For more information, visit: http://newriverfest.com/1st-annual-new-river-open/