The inaugural Bass N’ BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids’ fishing derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 24. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, all proceeds benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation.
“The planning committee, which includes Winfield City Lake officials, determined that even though it has been raining all week, the anticipated water level will be too low to safely load and unload boats,” William Newton Healthcare Foundation Committee Chairperson Brittney Shaffer stated in a news release from the hospital Friday. “In moving the event to June 24, it is our goal to provide participants with the most optimal fishing experience.”
The registration deadline has been extended to June 19 for all three events.
The bass fishing tournament will accept up to 50 boats.
Tournament check-in and live well checks begin at 6:00 a.m. with the first cast at 7:00 a.m. Weigh-in starts at 1:00 p.m. with awards to follow. Payouts will be $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and a prize package for third place. One bass fishing tournament entry for two anglers includes two commemorative t-shirts, a one-day lake access and boat permit, breakfast, and BBQ competition tasting tickets.
Check-in for the BBQ competition begins at 11:30 a.m. with judging taking place at noon. Awards will be held at 12:30 p.m. with payouts of $500 for first place and $300 for second place. One BBQ competition entry includes two commemorative t-shirts, a one-day lake access permit, and BBQ competition tasting tickets.
Encouraging families to enjoy the scenic views at Winfield City Lake, the kids’ fishing derby welcomes ages 12 and under.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the event starting at 10:00 a.m. Weigh-in and cash prizes of $30 for first place, $25 for second place, and $20 for third place will be held at 11:00 a.m. One kids’ fishing derby ticket includes a commemorative t-shirt, a one-day lake access permit, and a free stringer.
All participants will also receive a swag bag from event sponsors.
Bass N’ BBQ attendees may purchase tasting tickets to try samples of the BBQ competition entries.
The tasting is open to the public for just $5. William Newton Hospital Auxiliary will offer a selection of baked goods for sale. In addition, a food truck serving smash burgers, Indian tacos, chili cheese fries, fried Oreos, beverages, and more will be on-site starting at 11:00 a.m.
All events will take place in zone two surrounding the lake office.
For complete event information and rules, visit bit.ly/BASSNBBQ.
