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Algonac Pickerel Tournament

It's time for the Algonac Lions Club 2011 Pickerel Tournament in downtown Algonac, running through July 4. But it's much more than a fishing contest.

Today's lineup includes:

  • 7 a.m.: Registration opens for kids fishing contest
  • 7 a.m.: Bike tour begins, at Clay Township Park
  • 8 a.m.-noon: Kids fishing contest at Riverfront Park
  • Noon: Midway opens
  • Noon-dusk: Arts and crafts show, Riverfront Park
  • 1 p.m.: Honoring of veterans, Main Stage
  • 1:30 p.m.: Pie-eating contest, Main Stage
  • 3-10 p.m.: Bingo at Riverfront Park
  • 4 p.m.: Queen contestants give speeches, Main Stage
  • 5-10 p.m.: Vegas Room, St. Catherine's
  • 5 p.m.-midnight: Beer tent, St. Catherine's
  • 5 p.m.: Voting for queen ends
  • 7 p.m.: Crowning of festival queen, Main Stage
  • 7 p.m.: Poker tournament, St. Catherine's
  • 8 p.m.: Hot dog-eating contest, Main Stage
  • 8 p.m.: Live entertainment, beer tent
  • 10 p.m.: Fireworks, Riverfront Park
  • 11 p.m.: Daily fishing prizes, Main Stage
  • Midnight: Midway closes

Events are also planned in Clay Township:

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  • 7-9 a.m.: Registration for bike tour
  • 7 a.m.: Bike tour begins
  • 11 a.m.: Registration for horseshoe tournament
  • Noon: Horseshoe tournament begins
  • Noon-???: Beer tent open

For a full list of events and activities, click here.

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