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Wild Carp Week Kick-off

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Wild Carp Companies presents the Wild Carp Week Kick-off at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville, NY. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.


This daylong event is loaded with entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Best of all, admission to Paper Mill Island is free!


The Wild Carp Week Kick-off entails a full schedule of fun events for all ages to enjoy. Fishing enthusiasts will find fishing-related vendors, the 2011 Carp Casting Championship presented by Resistance Tackle — featuring some of Wild Carp Week’s best anglers — and the Wild Carp Classic peg draw. Children will enjoy the Kid’s Corner with a magician, games and activities

The Wild Carp Week Kick-off will also feature the Wild Carp Week World Salt Potato Eating Championship, presented by JGB Enterprises. People of all ages will enjoy a visit from the competitive eaters of Major League Eating — including Nathan’s Hot Dog world record holder Joey Chestnut — as they set a world record for most salt potatoes consumed during a competitive eating contest.

 

 

***Eating Contest Update***

Here are the results of the World Salt Potato Eating Competition. $10,000 in prize money was awarded thanks to our event sponsor, JGB Enterprises.

  • Joey Chestnut, 13 lbs, $5,000

  • Pat Bertoletti, 12.5 lbs, $2,000

  • Eater X, 10.5 lbs, $1,500

  • Notorious B.O.B., 9.7 lbs, $750

  • Pretty Boy Pete Davekos, 8 lbs, $500

  • The Lovely Juliet Lee and Kong, tied with 6.5 lbs, $125

 

 

Please note the detailed Kick-off schedule below. We hope to see you at Paper Mill Island Saturday, May 14, 2011.


Please contact the event organizers any time with questions or concerns.

Jason Bernhardt, 315-427-7109, jason@wildcarpcompanies.com


Sean Sauda, 315-415-0986, sean@wildcarpcompanies.com

 


Further Event Detail

 

 

The Wild Carp Week kick-off event is Saturday, May 14 at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville, NY. Admission is free and open to the public. Come join us for a day of fun activities and learn why carp angling has become so popular in Central New York!

Schedule of Events


Wild Carp Week registration for anglers - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wild Carp Week registration for anglers

 

11:00 – 3:00 PM, Jr. Elks Kid’s Corner - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 11:00 – 3:00 PM, Jr. Elks Kid’s Corner

  • Magicians

  • Face Painting

  • Coloring Contest

12:00 – 5:00 PM, 4-in-1 Bounce House for kids - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 4-in-1 Bounce House for kids

 

2:30 – 4:00 PM, Wild Carp Week World Salt Potato Eating Championship - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 2:30 – 4:00 PM, Wild Carp Week World Salt Potato Eating Championship, presented by JGB Enterprises

  • Top Competitors from Major League Eating—including Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest world record holder Joey Chestnut—to compete for $10,000 while setting a world record for most salt potatoes consumed in 10 minutes

12:00 – 5:30 PM, 2011 Carp Casting Championship presented - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 12:00 – 5:30 PM, 2011 Carp Casting Championship presented by Resistance Tackle

  • $5 per entry; maximum three entries per competitor

  • Resistance Tackle merchandise awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

  • The competition is open to anyone

  • Competitors may use their own rod for competition

  • Swivel only on rod; competitors will affix a Resistance Tackle lead for casting

Event Scoring

  • 3 scoring areas will float in the Seneca River

  • Competitors must land weight on float to count score

  • 5 casts per competitor, highest point total wins

  • 3-casting attempts per competitor for tie-breakers

5:30 – 6:00 PM, Wild Carp Classic Peg Draw - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 5:30 – 6:00 PM, Wild Carp Classic Peg Draw

  • Determines first day fishing site for anglers

Live Music, 6:00 – 8:00 PM - Wild Carp Week (May 14-21, 2011) 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Live Music (artist T.B.D.)