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About Catfish Fest on the Chain
NEW! Kids event
Catfish Fest on the Chain is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together family and friends. Kids event coloring contest. Poster to color will be at area schools and on the website!!
CLICK THE LINK FOR INFORMATION AND COLORING PAGE
NEW: Lanyards
NEW To enter the tent, a lanyard is required.
EXCEPT on Saturday from 12 till end of event
Purchase your fishing ticket and or tickets.
Come to the tent, show your ticket and pick up your lanyard.
Please remember to wear your lanyard for the duration of the event.
More About Catfish Fest on the Chain
REMINDER: Garbage Must Be Placed in Pails
As a reminder, last year a new rule was put in place: no garbage bags may be left on the ice unless they are placed inside a pail. Please help protect our lakes!
Catfish Fest on the Chain Fundraiser
Richmond Fire Department Members
The Richmond Fire & Rescue Department currently has 24 fire fighters and first responders.
- Fire Chief: Derek Mueller
- Assistant Chief: Mark Kremer
- Training/Safety Officer: James Hemmesch
- Secretary: Brandon Erickson
- Steward: Jeremy Skow
MembersChuck Merten, Jim Hemmesch, Kurt Wenner, Jake McLellan, Jim Worm, Kevin Bierschbach, Gordie Dingmann, Aaron Dingmann, Steve Kascht, Randy Shackmann, Jesse Kollmann, Jim Wenner, Mark Kremer, Andy Gapinski, Tony Terwey, Lee Kollar, Derek Mueller, Brandon Erickson, Jim Kascht, Jeremy Skow, John Schmitz, Danielle Nies, Alicia Bean, and Alex Miller
Picture Perfect: Catfish Fest on the Chain Photo Gallery
