The 22nd Annual Mullet Tossing Championship will take place at Matlacha Community Park for competitors of all ages who want to try a hand at throwing a mullet the furthest distance next weekend.
The Matlacha Mariners event will be held Saturday, March 23, from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration begins at 10 a.m. the day of the event. It is $5 per toss for adults and $2 per toss for children.
"It's a real super fun event," said Mariner Rick Williams, organizer of the event.
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MEGHAN McCOY
Both children and adults will have a chance to participate in the 22nd Annual Mullet Tossing Championship Saturday, March 23 at Matlacha Community Park.
The children's competitions run from 10:30 a.m. until noon, which includes the groups fry mullet, 1 to 5-year-olds; fingerling mullet, 6 to 10-year-olds and juvenile mullet, 11 to 15-year-olds. The competition is open to both girls and boys.
"Come early and watch the kids throw," Williams said. "It's a real hoot."
The adults' competition will run from 12:15-4:30 p.m. and includes the groups' adult mullet, 16 to 60-year-olds and grey mullet, 61 years old and older. The competition is open to both men and women.
Fact Box
If You Go
What: 22nd Annual Mullet Tossing
Championship
Organizers: Matlacha Mariners
When: Saturday, March 23, from
10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Where: Matlacha Community Park,
4577 Pine Island Road, N.W.
Registration time and fee: 10
a.m.; $5 per toss for adults and
$2 per toss for kids 15 years old
and younger
Children's competition: 10:30
a.m. until noon
Adult competition: 12:15-4:30
p.m.
Information:
www.MatlachaMariners.org
Prizes, trophies and plaques will be given to the winners.
There is free parking and free admission for the event.
The event will also have hamburgers, hot dogs, peel-and-eat shrimp from the Olde Fish House Marina and smoked mullet. Williams said they will also have beer, wine, soda and water for sale.
There are no pets, carry-in coolers or outside beverages allowed at the event.
Matlacha Community Park is located at 4577 Pine Island Road, N.W.
For more information call Rick Williams at 239-898-5004. Vendors interested in participating in the event can call Frank Harrison at 239-777-9399.
Money raised during the event will benefit one of the many charities the Matlacha Mariners support.
