Fishtival Activities:

• "Kids Section" has free casting lessons, learn how to throw a cast net with Mr. Clarence, and a casting contest for ages 6-15. Winners receive a trophy and onstage recognition! Wish to Fish La.
  
  
• Win one of three charter boats trips with Capt. C.T. Williams of BIGFISH Charters or Capt. Aaron Gelfand or Capt. Dudley Vandenborre. Tickets are $5 each or buy 5 for $20! Meet Captains C.T. and Aaron at the rodeo!
  
  
• Raffle tables will be loaded with all kinds of fishing gear. Each registrant gets a free $1.00 raffle ticket. Extra tickets may be purchased for $1.00 each or buy 7 for $5.00
  
  
• Win a fishing hat and book signed by Bass Masters professionals from this years Bass Masters tournament in N.O.-these will be collectors items folks!!!! (Provided by Pure Fishing, Mr. Gerald Gaspard)
  
  
• Music by DJ on bandstand begins at 9 a.m. until Awards Ceremony begins around 11:15 a.m.
  
  
• Mardi Gras toss of fishing gear so stay around for the ceremony
  
  
• Chat with Parker the costumed raccoon
  
  
• Food, drink and rest rooms available in Parkview Cafe
  
  
  
  

  Fishtival Exhibitors:

  • Academy Sporting Goods-kayak displays and folks knowledgeable about kayaking
    
    
  • Audubon Zoo/Wetland Express-live critters to touch and pet
    
    
  • Bogue Chitto State Park/Denise McKinney-wildlife displays & state park information
    
    
  • East Jefferson CCA-learn how to tie "simple fishing knots"
    
    
  • Fairview State Park/Lori Barnes-wildlife exhibits
    
    
  • Florane Enterprises-digital art with fishing and nautical motif
    
    
  • Fleur de lis Scents-Karen Bordelon
    
    
  • Gwen Fazende-Artist, cute crafts depicting coastal La.
    
    
  • Junior League of New Orleans-Natalie Root--Cookbooks
    
    
  • Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation-interactive display and information
    
    
  • La. Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement-tour the mobile command van
    
    
  • La. Wildlife and Fisheries/Aquatic Outreach-fish painting, fish displays and more! Be sure to visit the new fish tank supplied by WLF.
    
    
  • Louisiana Wildlife Federation-free signup for raffle of kayak
    
    
  • New Orleans City Park-buy your official rodeo t-shirt or print
    
    
  • New Orleans Fly Fishers-learn how to tie your own flies
    
    
  • New Orleans Power Squadron-come see "Coastie" the moving, talking, siren and water shooting little boat
    
    
  • Office of Coastal Restoration (DNR)-educational display of coastal restoration
    
    
  • Pure Fishing/Gerald Gaspard-fishing tackle information
    
    
  • Signscape-cute fish motif drinking glasses for sale
    
    
  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary-everything you need to know about boating laws and information
    
    
  • Wish to Fish LA.—sponsors the "kids section" of the fishtival