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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 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.
👉 CLICK THE LINK for contest information and to download the coloring page!
NEW
NEW 2026
🎟️ A Lanyard is Required to Enter the Tent
during the 2day CatfishFest on the Chain event
in Richmond, Minnesota
except on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the end of the event
**How to get your lanyard:**
• Purchase your CatfishFest fishing ticket(s)
Laynard is free with purchase of fishing ticket
• Come to the CatfishFest tent and show your ticket(s)
to pick up your event lanyard if you don't have one.
FISHING TICKETS for sale at the tent.
and LAYNARDS availble at the tent
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Please remember to wear your lanyard for the duration of the CatfishFest event to enjoy all activitie,
More About Catfish Fest on the Chain
REMINDER: Garbage Must Be Placed in Pails
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 by following this rule. Thank you for doing your part to keep our waters clean! 🌊♻️
Catfish Fest on the Chain Fundraiser
Richmond Fire Department Members
Richmond Fire & Rescue Department
The Richmond Fire & Rescue Department currently 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: Jeremy Skow
Members:
Chuck 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
