Date: May 23rd, 2007

There is absolutely no better place to spend the June 9-10 weekend than at the 8th annual North Coast Harbor Boating & Fishing Fest in downtown Cleveland!

Not only is admission FREE for all family members, but there will also be FREE 30-minute boat rides, FREE kids’ fishing and casting lessons from professional anglers, FREE entertainment from the Great Lakes’ Capt’n Willie, and hundreds of FREE giveaways, including lifejackets and fishing tackle.

Other event features include:
•A NASCAR Busch Series racing car from the Braun Racing team
•Free tours of the Grandon, one of two Division of Wildlife Lake Erie research vessels
•Many interactive fishing-related activities for young people
•Appearances by Pirate Pete, the safety parrot, and Coastie, the US Coast Guard’s talking safety boat
•Plenty of food vendors selling a variety of summer festival treats
•And many more booth and tent displays!

Festival hours are Saturday, June 9, 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday, June 10, 11 am – 5 pm.

Admission and all activities are FREE. The event is located in downtown Cleveland, directly behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

For more information, visit www.BoatingFest.com or call (440) 899-5009.