Join us on Friday, March 20th for this crowd-pleasing one of a kind event which includes pari-mutual betting on wooden fish. Doors open at 5:30, dinner served at 6:00, the betting starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Six fish will race in each heat on a custom track. Admission begins at $25.00 per person and includes dinner and an evening of gambling fun. The event is BYOB. Must be 18 to attend and place bets.
We are excited to announce that our 3rd Annual Fish Races Fundraiser brought in $30,173.00!!! We are so extremely grateful! We couldn’t have done it without our gracious sponsors, all of the volunteers, the many people that donated items and guests that showed up that night. Thank you!
All proceeds will go towards camperships and camp maintenance.
By the way, the winners were…
Ieuter Insurance Group won first place in our 3rd annual fish races! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for camp!
MEDIA ANNOUCEMENT – MEDIA ANNOUCEMENT – MEDIA ANNOUCEMENT
March 1, 2017
Camp Fish Tales, a barrier free camp that provides unique and specialized camping experiences for individuals with special needs, will host their first annual “Fish Races” on Friday, March 10 at 6:00 PM.
The fundraiser will take place at the camp, located at 2177 E. Erickson Rd. in Pinconning.
Area businesses and organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a specially designed wooden fish that will represent them at the event. Sponsors get to name their fish, decorate it and get it “pond” ready for racing. A special award will be given to the most creatively dressed fish.
Tickets for the event are $20. Ticket purchase and sponsor information available at www.campfishtales.org or by calling 989-879-5199
Camp Fish Tales is a 100% barrier-free wheelchair accessible camp located in northern Bay County. More information on the programs offered by Camp Fish Tails and how donations can be made to support both programs and campers can be found at www.campfishtales.org.
Notes To Editors You are invited to send a photographer/reporter/camera crew to the Camp Fish Tales 1st Annual Fish Races.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Camp Fish Tales, 2177 E. Erickson Rd, Pinconning, MI. 48650
Please contact Beth Dow at director@campfishtales.org or (989) 327-3216 for further information and to arrange interview opportunities.
Camp Fish Tales 2177 E. Erikson Rd. Pinconning, MI. 48650
PRESS RELEASE For information contact: Beth Dow, (989) 327-3216, director@campfishtales.org
March 1, 2017 Bay County, Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAMP FISH TALES TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL “FISH RACES” Fundraising Event to Support Summer Programs
Camp Fish Tales, a barrier free camp that provides unique and specialized camping experiences for individuals with special needs, will host their first annual “Fish Races” on Friday, March 10 at 6:00 PM at its location at 2177 E. Erikson Rd, Pinconning, MI. 48650.
Area businesses and organizations have the opportunity to sponsor specially designed giant wooden fish that will represent them at the event. Sponsors get to name their fish, decorate it and get it “pond” ready for racing. A special award will be given to the most creatively dressed fish.
This highly entertaining event is similar to horse racing. Dice are thrown and the “fish” advance around the “pond” course. Multiple races will be take place with attendees able to make Vegas style wagers on their favorite fishes. The occasion will feature a delicious themed buffet and door prizes. Tickets to attend this BYOB event are $20.
“At Camp Fish Tales we are trying to put some ‘fun’ into fundraising,” says Karl Ieuter, chairman of the camp’s board of directors. “Sponsoring and personalizing a racing fish is a fun team building activity that helps us to provide excellent summer programming for our special campers. Sponsorships start at only $125 a fish, with Silver and Gold sponsor levels available.”
“The camp relies on the generosity of our community,” continued Ieuter. “We really appreciate Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Michigan for donating the materials and constructing our racing fish. We still have fish available to sponsor, so come out and join us for a fun night of fish racing for a worthy cause.”
For details on how to sponsor a fish and get tickets for the event, please visit the Camp Fish Tales website www.campfishtales.org or call 989-879-5199.
Camp Fish Tales, a 100% barrier-free wheelchair accessible camp located in northern Bay County, provides a unique and exciting outdoor learning experience where individuals with mental and physical disabilities interact and develop skills that enhance their health, abilities, independence and quality of life. More information on the programs offered by Camp Fish Tails and how donations can be made to support both programs and campers can be found at www.campfishtales.org.
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