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Fishing enthusiasts, families and holidaymakers are invited to cast a line at the annual Millaroo State School P&C Catfish Competition, returning to the Burdekin on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July.
The popular community event will be held at the Millaroo Social Club and promises a fun-filled weekend of fishing, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, with all proceeds supporting students at Millaroo State School.
Festivities begin on Friday, 10th July, with the BME Alloy Welding & Fabrications Meet and Greet from 6pm, where competitors can register, pay nominations, hand in brag mats and enjoy dinner before a weekend of fishing.
The competition continues on Saturday, 11th July, with anglers vying for prizes across several categories, including Longest Catfish, Most Catfish Caught and Longest Other Species. Junior divisions cater for children aged five and under, six to 10 years, 11 to 15 years, as well as an open school-aged category, ensuring plenty of opportunities for young fishers to get involved.
Presentations will begin at 4pm on Saturday, followed by live music from Tiny & The Bad Teddy from 6pm, dinner, raffles and a range of great prizes.
Entry costs $20 per competitor, with participants of all ages welcome.
Free unpowered camping will also be available behind the Millaroo Social Club for those wanting to make a weekend of it. Campers are reminded there is no water available on site and must be self-sufficient.
Organisers encourage the community to come along, enjoy the school holiday atmosphere and support Millaroo State School while experiencing one of the Burdekin's favourite grassroots fishing events.
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