The inaugural “Rockstone Fish Extravaganza” is set for this Sunday, October 23, and more than $500,000 in prizes would be up for grabs.
Monetary prizes and trophies would be awarded to the persons who catch the biggest fish and the smallest fish respectively, and also to the person who has caught the most fishes. There will also be a fish cleaning and cooking competition.
Apart from the fish-catching aspect of the extravaganza, there will be several side attractions to cater to the entire family. These include bike races, road races, bird watching, and a packed cultural presentation that includes dances, skits and poems. There will also be the boat tours, island fete, Kayaking, and overnight camping.
The Annual Fish Festival was postponed for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event has, however, been planned as a ‘bounce-back’ into regular programming. Those who wish to participate in the ‘Rockstone Fish Extravaganza’ would have to pay $10,000 to enter, and a maximum of three persons would be allowed in one boat.
The fishing expedition starts at 5:30h on Sunday, and all boats are expected to return by 14:00h for judging and presentation. There will be stewards on each boat to avoid any conflict that may arise with respect to the respective catch. For those who would be travelling up to Rockstone on Sunday, a small fee will be collected at the check point. The day is expected to be fun-filled, with lots of excitement.
