SAT JUN 14
The Christopher D. Ray Memorial Scholarship Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 14th at the Hercules Boat Ramp. Check in will be held at 6 am and fishermen are expected to be released at 6:45 am. There will be five winning categories - largest by weight: Sunfish, Bass, Gar, and Bowfin and “most species”. Fisherman will be permitted to fish in any body of water including ponds, lakes, etc. The cost is $35 per person, which includes registration and a ticket to the Beef BBQ later in the day, which will be held at the Franklin-Southampton Fairgrounds. The gates will open at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served from 6 to 8 pm. The cost is $35 per person, which includes a beef-bbq and fried chicken meal catered by David H. Watson, beverages, and Live Music by Hickory Knoll Band & DVDJ Squirrel. For more information, please contact John Barksdale at (757)653-8641. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Proceeds benefit Christopher D. Ray Memorial Scholarship Foundation.