CLEARLAKE OAKS — The Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven Business Association is sponsoring the 27th annual Catfish Derby, from noon Friday through noon Sunday.
Known by many as “the largest catfish derby west of the Mississippi,” the event features an adult derby and a kids derby for those younger than 16 years old. The grand prize winner of the adult derby will receive a new boat, motor, and trailer plus cash prizes and the winner of the kids derby will receive a Nintendo Wii System.
Derby headquarters will be located at the Clearlake Oaks fire station at 12655 E. Highway 20 and will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Derby headquarters also will be open for pre-registration from noon to 11 p.m. today. No registrations will be accepted after 11 p.m. Friday.
Registration for the adult derby costs $45 and $40 for those who pre-register on Thursday. Registration for the kids derby costs $10.
Barbecues will be held both Saturday and Sunday, with a Saturday breakfast planned. Sunday will feature live music. A Catfish Derby Cook-Off will be held on Saturday. The entry fee for the cook-off costs $20, with prizes awarded.
Proceeds from the event benefit community projects. For applications, call 888-CL-DERBY or 998-1006 and for information call 998-9563.
