Mentor PerchFest Set For August

Press release from the City of Mentor:

March 25, 2021

Mentor PerchFest will make its debut August 27 – 29, 2021 at the Mentor Lagoons Marina.

This three-day event is hosted in a partnership with the Mentor Lagoons Yacht Club with support from the Lake County Visitors Bureau and other sponsors.

Anglers of all ages will be invited to participate in fishing tournaments and clinics which will cover all aspects of fishing, including how to tie fishing flies, how to identify fish species, how to clean and fillet fish, how to identify prime fishing spots, and advice on baiting. The event will also include children’s activities, games, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and more.

Event hours are Friday, August 27 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 28 from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, and Sunday, August 29 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact the Mentor Parks & Recreation Department at parks@cityofmentor.com or (440) 974-5720 for details.

The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina is located at 8365 Harbor Drive in Mentor.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available at www.mentorperchfest.com and facebook.com/mentorperchfest.

This press release was produced by the City of Mentor.The views expressed here are the author’s own.