Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Organization Contact:
Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions
Ken Freeman
1.731.234.1888
ken@kenfreemanoutdoorpromotions.com
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org
Website Link:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Big Cat Quest returns to Rome for Waterfest
ROME, GA. – The Toyota Southern qualifier of the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest will return to Rome on May 7 as part of the Waterfest XI festival.
The family friendly tournament showcases anglers striving to produce a top-five fish weigh-in during the one day, action packed event. The tournament has long been a favorite with all amateur fishing enthusiasts and pro’s alike.
The forth annual tournament is presented by Bass Pro Shops and Toyota Trucks and is hosted by the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For the first time, $10,000 cash will be guaranteed for winners. Biggest catfish of the day will be awarded a $500 purse and the five teams with the best weigh-ins will share the $10,000 guaranteed cash prizes.
Registration is Friday, May 6 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. in Ridge Ferry Park. Preregistration is available in the Rome – Floyd Visitor Center. Friday night will also host free catfish seminars and a meet the pros session from 5p.m. to 7p.m.
Tournament weigh-ins will begin on Saturday at 3p.m. and the public is invited to attend. The event will also air on the Ken Freeman Outdoors Show, a nationally broadcasted outdoor sport show.
As a part of Waterfest XI, the Big Cat Quest will also bring the world’s largest mobile fish tank to be filled with the local life of Rome’s rivers.
Open to the general public, the cost is $200 per team with all children 12 years and younger free. Information and registration can be found at the Rome – Floyd Visitor Center located at 402 Civic Center Drive or by calling 706.295.5576.
For more information, visit the web-site at www.bigcatquest.com.
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About the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the Destination Marketing Organization serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. Founded in 1975, the GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development. The GRCVB operates the Rome / Floyd County Visitor Center and Last Stop Gift Shop located at 402 Civic Center Drive. The center and gift shop are open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Georgia’s Rome features many attractions of interest including Berry College, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, Chieftains Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome Braves baseball, numerous Civil War sites and a charming Victorian downtown. Rome is also the site of the NAIA Football National Championship as well as numerous tournaments and annual events.
For information on Georgia’s Rome and Floyd County, contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-295-5576 or 800-444-1834. Visit online at www.romegeorgia.org.
Public Service Announcement
Tuesday, April 24, 2011
Big Cat Quest returns to Rome for Waterfest
The Toyota Southern qualifier of the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest will return to Rome on May 7 as part of the Waterfest XI festival. The family friendly tournament showcases anglers striving to produce a top-five fish weigh-in during the one day, action packed event. The tournament has long been a favorite with all amateur fishing enthusiasts and pro’s alike. For the first time, $10,000 cash will be guaranteed for winners. Biggest catfish of the day will be awarded a $500 purse and the five teams with the best weigh-ins will share the $10,000 guaranteed cash prizes. Registration is Friday, May 6 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. in Ridge Ferry Park. Tournament weigh-ins will begin on Saturday at 3p.m. and the public is invited to attend. The Big Cat Quest will also bring the world’s largest mobile fish tank to be filled with the local life of Rome’s rivers. Information and registration can be found at the Rome – Floyd Visitor Center located at 402 Civic Center Drive or by calling 706.295.5576.
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org