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Father's Day Fishing Derby in Schaumburg June 18

Posted May 27, 2016 1:00 am

Submitted by Schaumburg Park District

Dads, grandpas and children are invited to join the Schaumburg Park District's annual Father's Day Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.

Participants will be divided into age groups of 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 17, and a fathers' group.

Prizes will be awarded for the shortest, longest, most fish caught and most unique catch in each age group. The event includes a hot dog, chips and soda for lunch.

Cost for the derby is $10 per person for park district residents and $15 per person for others. Registration ends Friday, June 17.

Day-of registration will be available at Volkening Lake for $15 per person for residents and $20 per person for others. Admission is free for children 2 and younger.

For more information, call (847) 490-7015 or visit parkfun.com.

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