By Ava Schwebach
On Sunday, October 27, from 10am–4pm, the Mitchell Shire and Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) will be hosting the Seymour Fishing Festival at Goulburn Park for those who are looking for a fun day out with the family.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes says this festival is full of ‘Activities for all ages and plenty of opportunities to learn a new skill,’ or to just ‘Simply enjoy the great outdoors.’
This free event is sure to have something for everyone as it includes fishing clinics for kids, live music for entertainment, trout stocking, and seafood cooking demonstrations.
It’s also sure to get the next generation hooked on fishing through their eight Learning To Fish VicFishKids sessions for those who are new to fishing, with rods and baits provided.
Leading these sessions are the Women in Recreational Fishing and Boating (WIRFAB) volunteers from Fishcare, and the Sugarloaf Creek Angling Club. The VFA’s Snobs Creek hatchery will also be giving kids the opportunity to catch rainbow trout in a welcoming and secure environment.
For those in love with seafood, there will be a local chef attending the festival from the Prince of Wales Hotel to display some delicious recipes, including trout to sample at the festival or cook at home for friends and family.
And for those looking for something different, this free event also includes a range of attractions such as fish anatomy explainers with their education trailer, fish themed activities for kids, a fishing simulator, hot food for sale, and animal experiences, including gliders, dingoes, pythons, and crocodiles.
The kids are guaranteed to not get bored at this event with varied activities like face painting, plaster arts, a bubble performer, and a magician.
“Come join in the fun and catch a new hobby at Seymour’s Goulburn Park on October 27,” Ms Symes said.
To find out more about the Seymour Fishing Festival, visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/seymourfishfest.
