Join the Friends of High Point State Park on the beach
at
BAIT & BOAT FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 12, 2015
1 pm to 6:30 pm
FREE*
*Donation of $5 or more per boater or family appreciated
(Rain Date Sunday, September 13, 1 pm - 6:30 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, pond study, and crafts. An early evening campfire on the beach with s’mores
will conclude the festivities.
***** Please bring your own picnic
snacks and beverages! Little Lulu's Concession Stand will be CLOSED. *****
2014 Bait & Boat Festival |
Schedule of Events
1 pm Boating, Fishing Contest, Sandcastle Contest, Crafts start
2 pm Boat Race
3 pm Pond Study with Park Naturalist
4 pm Boat Race
4 pm Crafts end
4:30 pm Fishing and Sandcastle Contests end
5 pm Boating ends
5 pm to 6:30 pm Campfire with s'mores
2014 Bait & Boat Festival Sand Turtle |
2014 Bait & Boat Festival Fishing Contest Winner and his little sister |
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.
2014 Bait & Boat Festival Registration Table |
Please note that all boats must be rinsed off before going in
the lake to prevent the spread of invasive species!
2013 Bait & Boat Festival. Rinsing boats prevents 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!
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