2012 NW Ice Fishing Sponsored by Oroville, WA Chamber of Commerce

8th Annual NW Ice Fishing Festival

 

Sponsored by Oroville, WA  Chamber of Commerce & Hosted by Molson Grange
Saturday of Presidents' Day Weekend - February 18, 2012
Molson, Washington – USA

Grand Prize for 2 heaviest Fish!
1st, 2nd & 3rd PRIZES Adult & Youth Places
Raffles * Raffles * Raffles *

Times  and the Event

7 am – 3 pm Fishing Registration: Molson Grange Hall or office at Sidley Lake.

Still $20/adult, $10 youth 14 & under for contest.

7 am to 10 am Pancake Breakfast at Molson Grange Hall by Grange Volunteers. $7

10:00 to 3:00 Coffee & Snacks in the big, warm Grange Hall

9:00 – 3:00 pm Gourmet Gallery Food & Beverage at the edge of Sidley Lake.

8:00 – 4:00 pm FISH Sidley Lake (Turn your catch into judges by 4 pm) No exceptions.

Afternoon Dog Sledding Demonstration by Rev. Gary Forgey, Watch the fun! Free! Donations Welcome!

8:00 – 4:00 pm Arts & Crafts Booths, Games, & Visit in Grange Hall.  Free entrance. Bring your musical instruments. Want to bring a booth? Free if reserved by Feb. 1st.  Set up your own table. We can set up and take down your table, but there is a $15 charge.  Call Jeanette 485-2035 or Robin at Eden Valley Guest Ranch 485-4002.

3:00 - 4:00 pm Social in the Grange Hall

4:00 – 6:00 Awards Dinner by Sitzmark Ski Area Volunteers.

When Judges are ready - Fishing Awards, Prizes and Raffles (your number will be called 3 times)

We will have a better PA System in 2012.  Thank you for your support.  This event is coordinated by an all volunteer crew.

 

Other fun things to do in the area!

  • Ski or Board at Sitzmark. Kitchen open to the public for lunch!

  • Highland Snow Park: Snowmobiles one-way, Cross Country skiing the other.

  • Snow Shoe, Cross Country Ski or Rent Snowmobiles ask Chambers for info: Oroville 476-2739/Tonasket 486-4543.

Thank you to John Myrick for Aerator Management, Oroville Sportsman Club & Okanogan Valley Land Council for electrical payments.

Thank you to Oroville EMTs, Mike Tibbs for the SaniCans, and thank you to our Judges.

All proceeds will help the Oroville Chamber promote local businesses & tourism in the North Okanogan.

Questions? Call Event Chair: Robin Stice, Oroville Chamber Volunteer, Eden Valley Guest Ranch, 31 Eden Valley Lane, Oroville, WA 98844 (509) 485-4002 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please be a Sponsor! Anyone can donate Prizes!  Available sponsor positions for Feb 2012 are:

Grand Prize in 2011 was Kinross.com.  THANK YOU!

Youth Prizes

Adult Prizes

Smallest Fish Prize is our way of encouraging good sportsmanship.

Mystery Prize is our way of spreading out the fun.

Raffle Prizes are also very important.