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Enjoy Catfish Fest Under the Big Tent on the Ice!
Catfish Fest features a large tent on the ice where everyone can gather, warm up, and enjoy the festivities!
Live Band Friday Night Under the Big Tent on the Ice!
Join us Friday night at Catfish Fest for live music under the big tent on the ice! Gather with friends, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and make it a night to remember on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes.
Friday & Saturday Food & Full Bar
Enjoy delicious food and a full bar both Friday and Saturday at Catfish Fest! Gather with friends, grab a bite to eat, enjoy your favorite drinks, and take in all the fun throughout the weekend.
Fish Weigh-In Station Inside the Big Tent!
Bring your catch to the weigh-in station located inside the big tent on the ice! Stop in to weigh your fish, check out the action, and enjoy the excitement of Catfish Fest.
Big Fish, Family Fun, and Creativity for Kids at Catfish Fest!
Catfish Fest on the Chain is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together family and friends for a day of fun!
🎨 Kids Coloring Contest
Kids are invited to join the excitement with a special coloring contest just for them!
Coloring posters will be available at area schools and on the website.
Come out with family and friends for a day on the ice!
More information coming
2027 Major Sponsors ($1500 +)
About Catfish Fest on the Chain
REMINDER
🎟️ A Lanyard is Required to Enter the Tent
during the CatfishFest on the Chain event.
Except
Kids 6yrs and under are free no lanyard needed
and
Saturday from 12:00 PM until the end of the event
no lanyard is needed
**How to get your lanyard: **
• Purchase your Catfish Fest fishing ticket(s)
Lanyard comes with purchase of paper fishing ticket
**Online ticket buyers will pick up lanyards at the tent.**
FISHING TICKETS/lanyards for sale at the tent on Friday and Saturday.
Every fishing ticket purchased goes in drawing for $1000.00
Remember to wear your lanyard for the duration of the CatfishFest event to enjoy all of activities,
Catfish Fest on the Chain Fundraiser
Richmond Fire and Rescue Department
The Richmond Fire & Rescue Department has 24 firefighters and first responders serving the community.
Department Leadership:
- Fire Chief: Derek Mueller
- Assistant Chief: Mark Kremer
- Training / Safety Officer: James Hemmesch
- Secretary: Brandon Erickson
- Steward: Jim Hemesch
Members:
Chuck Merten, Jim Hemmesch, Kurt Wenner. 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, Jeremy Skow, John Schmitz, Alicia Bean, and Alex Miller.
Picture Perfect: Catfish Fest on the Chain Photo Gallery
