RRWT set to cast off this Friday

Ken Johnston

While the anglers of the 7th annual RRWT will be out trying to catch enough fish to win the tournament there will be plenty of other fun happening in Rainy River at the big tent this weekend.
Things kick off on Friday with the parade of boats down Main St. at 4 p.m.
After the rules meeting and introduction of the anglers, the public is invited to a Variety Show from 7:30-9 p.m.
At 9 p.m. the band Thinking Pinky will take to the stage.
Saturday the boats roar onto the river beginning at 7:45 a.m.
At 10 a.m. kids will get to participate in a treasure hunt and face painting at the park. Other kids games will also be going on at the park.
At 11 a.m. there will be a penny table under the tent.
At 10:30 a.m. registration for the kids fishing tournament will take place. Fishing will begin at 11 a.m.
At 12:30 p.m. Monster Bingo will be held at the tent.
At 3:45 p.m. the weigh-ins will happen under the tent.
At 5 p.m. the Masons will hold their famous Walleye Fish Fry at the tent.
At 9 p.m. the world renowned band Free Ride will take the stage and put on a dance that promises to be one of the best ever. Free Ride hails from Winnipeg but have played all over the world. They are famous for their renditions of rock and roll greats like the Beatles, Elvis, Sha Na Na and the Rolling Stones. Some fans have said the performers are even better than the real McCoys. This is their 25th year performing and the RRWT committee thinks everyone will have a great time at the dance!
On Sunday a youth Yu-gi-oh tournament will be held at 11 a.m.
For those 16 and up a smear tourney will also be held at the tent.
At 2 there will be the draws for the penny table prizes.
At 2:45 the grand finale will happen when the boats return and the champs are crowned. That will be followed by the draw for the boat raffle.
To wrap things up the Legion will hold its famous steak fry at the tent at 4 p.m.