DEARBORN, Mich. – Camp Dearborn will host its 15th annual Children’s Fishing Derby Sunday, June 12, from 8 a.m. until noon. Boys and girls between the ages of three and 15 are invited to take part.
Children enjoy the Camp Dearborn fishing derby. It is now in its 15th year and will take place on Sunday, June 12.
The fishing competition will be broken into four different age categories: three-five years old, six-eight years old, nine-11 years old, and 12-15 years old. Prizes will be awarded in each age category for both the most fish caught, and the biggest fish caught.
Children can enter the derby free of charge but must register upon arrival to compete in their age group. All the young fishermen are asked to bring their own rod, bucket and bait.
The fishing derby is a popular family event and folks planning to participate should arrive early.
The annual derby is sponsored primarily by Eppinger Manufacturing, the Dearborn Lions Club, Dearborn Police Charities, Dearborn Sausage Co., Eagle Claw and Times-Herald Newspapers. Each year, many more local establishments join to make it a memorable event for the children. This year’s sponsors include Gander Mountain, Fidelity Bank, In Stock Marketing, Dearborn Federal Savings Bank, Whiterock Specialties, Palace Deli, The Fish Market, Les Stanford Chevrolet, Michigan Sports Person Heritage Conservancy and Wine Captain Party Store.
Camp Dearborn is a family-orientated recreational facility, owned and operated by the city of Dearborn, but open to the public. It is located at 1700 General Motors Road, Milford, MI. Admission to Camp Dearborn is $4 per vehicle for residents of Dearborn and Milford and $6 per vehicle for all others.