TALKING TREES CHILDREN’S TROUT FISHING DERBY

EVENT DATE

Aug 3, 2024

EVENT TIMES

6 AM – 2 PM

ages

3-11

cost

Free

JOIN IN THE FUN!

The first 1,500 registrants will receive a free fishing pole, BUCKET HAT, AND FISHING TACKLE!

We provide fishing poles, bait, t-shirts, a chance for prizes, and much more to pre-registered participants. This is a fun, family event where all children between the ages of 3-11 can enjoy a day of fishing in Cherokee!

Meal tickets will be provided for registrants, one per child. Don’t worry adults! We will also have food trucks on-site.

Registration is available online. In-person registration will be held on Friday, August 2 from 10AM – 6PM at the Cherokee Welcome Center.

Accessibility: This event is accessible to children with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, please contact Lisa Frady.

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DIRECTIONS

Location: Oconaluftee River Islands Park, 86 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC

Parking: Parking is available at Oconaluftee River Islands Park. Additional Parking is available at 399 Acquoni Rd in Cherokee, NC.

Registration Form

One Entry Form Per Child

Child's First Name(Required)

Child's Last Name(Required)

Parent or Guardian's First Name(Required)

Parent or Guardian's Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip Code(Required)

Please indicate if this is a child with disabilities:(Required)

Yes

Please describe the necessary accommodations:

2024 Tribal Event Liability Release and Photography Release

IN CONSIDERATION for being allowed to participate in the Talking Trees Trout Derby (Event) in Cherokee, North Carolina, I agree to assume all risks for myself and the below noted minor child, for whom I have parental or guardian rights and legal responsibility. I release the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Tribe) and its assigns or agents and contractors from any liability or responsibility for injury, damages, or death resulting from any cause while attending or being an active participant at this Event.

I give my permission to the Tribe the right to take, use, reproduce, edit, photograph, record, and broadcast in any and all media formats, in whole or in part, including for commercial promotion of the Tribe and Event, my and/or my minor child or ward’s image, likeness, voice, name and biographical information in connection with the Event without compensation to me or my child/ward, and I further release the Tribe from all claims, demands, suits and liability that I or my child/ward and our successors and assigns may have for such use.

I understand that all items, including but not limited to, materials, supplies, promotions, awards and door prizes, received by myself and/or my child or ward as a participant in this Event are not warranted or guaranteed by the Tribe. Acts of God or nature that prevent optimum use of the promotional materials, prizes or awards will not be warranted or guaranteed by the Tribe. Once received by the recipient, warranty or guarantee are the responsibility of the recipient and third party redeeming or providing goods, services, or cash for the award, prizes, or promotional materials.

I understand that only minors are eligible to win the fishing contest awards/door prizes and if it is determined by the Event Organizers that I have caught any of the contest entries, my child/ward will be disqualified from receiving all awards/ door prizes. The decision of the Event Organizers is final. I agree to supervise and accompany the minor child named below at all times throughout the Event.

Parent or Guardian's First Name(Required)

Parent or Guardian's Last Name(Required)

Date(Required)

Name of Minor(Required)

Age of Minor(Required)

Please enter a number from 3 to 11.

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip Code(Required)

Tips and Reminders

5 Trout Limit per registered child.

Free bait & tackle while supplies last.

You can bring your own bait & tackle but no Treble Hooks allowed!

Children and Parents should wear water-friendly shoes and shorts.

Bring towels, snacks for the family, a cooler for fish and portable chairs.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors!

The Talking Trees Children’s Trout Fishing Derby is made possible through the generous donations of the following sponsors and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. If your business or organization would like to sponsor this worthwhile event where 2,500 children are provided fishing gear and everything needed to have a free, fun outdoor experience with their families, please contact us. Your donation includes publicity and links to your website.

In addition, the Talking Trees Children’s Trout Fishing Derby draws over 5,000 visitors to the Oconaluftee Islands Park where your logo will be displayed on the main stage banner and throughout the park, depending upon your level of giving.

Golden Trout – $10,000+

Become our main sponsor and get your logo prominently on the stage banner, your own bridge banner, links to your website and more. Contact Lisa Frady for details.

Rainbow Trout – $5,000-$9,999

Brook Trout – $3,500-$4,999

Donaldson Trout – $1,500-$3,499

Brown Trout – $500-$1,499

CONTACT

If you have any questions on the Talking Trees Children’s Trout Fishing Derby, or would like to become a sponsor, please reach out to Lisa Frady.

Lisa Frady
Events and Tour Group Coordinator
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
[email protected]
828-359-6471

Stay a Little Longer

We can’t wait to see you at the Talking Trees Children’s Trout Fishing Derby, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! So why not make a full trip out of your weekend and explore all the adventure Cherokee has to offer?

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