THE ROANOKE REGION OF VIRGINIA

April 15th- 18th, 2010

2010 Blue Ridge Brawl returns to Smith Mountain Lake

The local 2010 ESPN Bassmaster Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament Committee is pleased to announce that Parkway Marina will again be the host facility for the Elite Series tournament on April 15-18, 2010. Television coverage of the tournament will be shown on ESPN2 on Saturday, May 1st. The use of Parkway Marina was a huge success during the last Brawl in 2007 & 2009, providing a quality experience for spectators and anglers alike. Parkway will be the location for the daily weigh-ins, as well as all tournament related festivities. Back by popular demand the Tournament Committee will offer shuttle services to bring spectators from Bernard’s Landing in Franklin County by water to the tournament area. For more information about these and other exciting events please visit the official Blue Ridge Brawl website at www.blueridgebrawl.com or call 540-483-9293.

College Day – Show your School Spirit-April 16th

Adding to the excitement of the Bassmaster Elite Blue Ridge Brawl launches and weigh in, we would like to invite you to spend the weekend with us and participate in some extra special activities planned. Friday, April 16th is College Day at the Brawl. Plan to hang out after the weigh in for some food, beverages and terrific entertainment with County Bound formally known as Pickin Buds. Get your pitching arm ready because there will also be a Single/Double elimination Corn Hole Competition. Youth and Adult categories. There is no charge to participate in Friday’s activities however there will be a $10 fee to participate in the Corn Hole competition. Special tribute to Virginia Tech University planned.

Take Me Fishing – Fish Like the Pros Youth Fishing Tournament –April 17th

Registration begins a 9 am for the Take Me Fishing-Fish Like the Pros Youth Fishing Tournament. The only thing the kids will need for this competition is bait, tackle and of course their fishing poles. Door prizes, t-shirts and lunch for all the participants. Children will be allowed on the ESPN stage to weigh and display their fish caught. So bring your camera. Participants with the most weight wins!!! Visit the Blue Ridge Brawl website for complete details. This event made possible by a grant through the Take Me Fishing Foundation and Franklin County Parks and Recreation.

Who will be crowned the 2010 Blue Ridge Brawl Karaoke Idol? You have heard of the American Idol well we want to know who is going to be the Blue Ridge Brawl Karaoke Idol. Do you like to sing karaoke? Do you have lots of friend/fans? Bring them out to the weigh in Saturday afternoon and then participate in the one and only Blue Ridge Brawl Karaoke Idol competition. Cash prizes to 1st through 5th place. Cost for competition is $10. If you don’t want to participate stick around for the food, beverages and fun.

U.S. Sportsman Alliance to participate in this year’s Blue Ridge Brawl

Beginning at noon on Saturday and running through Sunday’s final weigh in the U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance will be on hand offering archery, sport shooting with BB guns and outdoor advocate groups. Also, involved with the U.S. Sportsman Alliance this year is the BASS Casting Kid’s Program. Similar to the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick event, this allows children the opportunity to Pitch, Flip and Cast onto a target. Winners from this event will get to go on to the state level this fall.

Commercial Vendor and Volunteers still Needed for Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament

The local 2010 ESPN Bassmaster “Blue Ridge Brawl” Tournament Committee is asking for assistance from the public to put on a successful tournament in April. There are dozens of jobs that need to be done and volunteers are needed to make sure the event goes smoothly. Volunteering not only helps make the event more successful, but it is a great way to get a better view of the behind-the-scenes action. Interested persons should contact Debra Weir, Committee Co-Chairman, at 540-420-8501 or debraweir@frankincountyva.org sign up.
There is also limited number of commercial and non-profit vendor spots still available. Certain restrictions apply so call Debra today.