Lake County - PerchFest

September 8, 9, & 10, 2006

On Lake Erie in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, yellow perch are plentiful — they're the most commonly caught fish in this part of the lake. The town has honored the abundance of perch
in the lake's waters with Perch Fest, an annual event that draws scores of families and fishermen to the town.  During the 3 day Perch Fest, participants fish for perch, then compete to see who caught the biggest fish. The winner gets a $1,000 prize.

After working up an appetite at the competition, visitors are sated with Ohio's largest fish fry, featuring, what else? Fried perch. During Perch Fest, more than 10,000 meals of fried perch are sold.
 

Fairport Habor Lighthouse built in 1871 stands 80 feet high	Sprial staircase in lighthouse has 69 steps	View from lighthouse observation platform	The lighthouse beam is visible for 17 miles	New Fairport Habor Lighthouse
Lake County Police/Fire Mobile Command Center	Perch display at entrance to Lakefront Park	White tent is where the Perch Dinners are served	Danny in line for his Perch Dinner	Frank & Katie getting some liquid refreshment
There were many other food items to pick from	Fairport Habor Lakefront Park Beach	Kids fishing tank	Taking the hook out a fresh caught catfish	This kid has caught another one!
An another catfish! This kid is trying to empty the tank	Kids area