FREE Family Event – July 22
The goal of this event is to bring families back to the great outdoors. Let’s spend a day outdoors without technology. Bring your friends or family and participate in the first ever Shabbona Lake Summer Olympics. Participate in one, several or all the events. Events will run between 10 AM – 2 PM.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR EACH EVENT
Blue Ring: The Lake
On the day of the event, SIGN UP at the Bait Shop
- Paddle Boat Races (starts at 12 PM)
- Points for Catch (snap photo & release) – Check-in at Bait Shop FIRST. On the water & shore fisherman can participate. Catch one of each species, take a picture & release the fish. Points will be awarded for each specie caught. In case of tie, there will be a fish off from shore. First person to catch fish wins. (starts at 6 AM – contest ends at 2 PM.)
Black Ring: The Park
On the day of the event, SIGN UP at the Bait Shop
- Points for Wildlife (snap photos of wildlife) – Check-in at Bait Shop FIRST. Take a picture of the wildlife at Shabbona Lake. Points will be awarded for each type of wildlife. (starts at 6 AM – contest ends at 2 PM)
Red Ring: Family Activities
On the day of event, SIGN UP at Pokanoka’s Cafe
- Bags Tournament (starts at 10 AM behind Pokanoka’s Cafe)
- Family Relay events (starts at 1 PM similar to Minute to Win It games)
Yellow Ring: Camping
On the day of event, SIGN UP at The Camp Store
- Horseshoe Tournament (starts at 9 AM near the Camp Store)
Green Ring: Eating
On the day of event, SIGN UP at Pokanoka’s Cafe
- Kid’s Ice Cream Eating Contest – ages 2-12. (starts at 10:30 AM)
Other Events:
- Hayrides
- K-9 Rescue Dog Demo
Prizes will be awarded for each event.