Join the
Friends of High Point State Park on the beach at Lake Marcia as we say
goodbye to summer with a fun-filled day of fishing and boating.
BAIT & BOAT FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 9, 2017
1 pm to 6 pm
FREE*
*Donation of $5 or more per boater or family appreciated
Rain Date is Sunday
September 10, 2017, 1 pm - 6 pm
This special
event is the one day of the year that boats are allowed on Lake Marcia .
Participants may borrow one of the Friends’ kayaks or canoes for a short paddle
or bring their own non-motorized boat and spend the day exploring.
Afternoon
activities include boat races, fishing & sandcastle contests, Park Naturalist Program,
and crafts. An early evening campfire on the beach with s’mores will conclude
the festivities.
2015 Bait & Boat Festival
Schedule of
Events
1 pm Boating,
Fishing Contest, Sandcastle Contest, and Crafts start
2 pm Boat Race
3 pm Park
Naturalist Program
4 pm Boat
Race
4 pm Crafts end
5 pm Boating,
Fishing and Sandcastle Contests end
5 pm to 6 pm
Campfire with S'mores
All persons
fishing, age sixteen or older, must have and display a valid NJ State fishing
license. Please bring your own fishing equipment. All boaters must wear a PFD
while on the lake. Participants who plan to bring their own non-motorized boat,
remember your PFDs, and stop by the beach for instructions before putting your
boat in the water.
Please
note that all boats must be rinsed off before going in the lake to
prevent the spread of invasive species!
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Pack
a picnic and bring the whole family for a day of adventure at
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See you on the
lake!