2008 Opening Ceremony
Friday, February 15

Torch Lighting

Walker City Park, High Noon

-- WWII Veteran lights torch -- National Anthem by the Longville Lakes Community Choir.

Best Eelpout Encampment Judging
Saturday, February 16
3:00 p.m. - Bribes accepted at Eelpout registration tent until 2:59 p.m.
CAMPS MUST REGISTER BY NOON SATURDAY AT HEADQUARTERS TO BE ELIGIBLE!!!!
Special award - Moondance passes - Coors Light logo Prize -- Display a Coors Light Logo or Christian Brothers Brandy logo and win cool Coors Light and Christian Brothers merchandise!!!

Eelpout Peelout - 5 Mile Run
Saturday, February 16
Registration: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Official Race Start: 10 a.m.
This Eelpout Festival Tradition has tested the mental and physical toughness of those foolhardy enough to challenge the hills in and around the city of Walker for many years. Flat course easy hills, aid station, showers and changing facilities available.
Sponsored by the Walker Lions, Registration and check in will be at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on the day of the race at Walker High School Cafeteria. Official race start 10:00 a.m. Registration fee is $15 which includes a unique collectors item Eelpout Peel-out T-shirt.
Awards: For first male and first female overall. Ribbons to top three in each age division
We’ve never had a racer win both the Eelpout Peel-out and catch the biggest eelpout; are you up for the challenge?
For more information: Steve Bilben, 218-547-1818

Polar Plunge
Saturday, February 16
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Registration at Eelpout Central, Walker City Park
Proceeds benefit Walker Community Center
Call the Leech Lake Chamber (218-547-1313)

Eelpout Bowl Rugby Tournament
Saturday, February 16
11 a.m.
On the Ice near Eelpout Central, Walker City Park
The 2006 Division 3 State Champs Bemidji State Rugby Team is back! See an official rugby tournament on the ice!

AquaVu Eelpout 500
‘On-Ice’ Auto Race
Saturday, February 16
Garfield Lake, LaPorte, MN
Hot Laps: 11:00 a.m. -- Official Race Start: Noon
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! Race fans, don’t miss the third annual running of this event!
This event is sure to bring thrills and spills in a race that will feature Drivers from the Garfield Lake Ice Racers circuit.
Directions: Take Hwy 371 north out of Walker approx 7 miles to Hwy 200. Follow Hwy 200 to the town of Laporte. Turn right on Main Street in Laporte. At the end of Main Street turn left. Drive one block to the first right hand turn. Follow the road to the access at Garfield Lake. Watch for the track on the North end of the Lake Garfield Lake.

Eelpout Derby -- Pout Races
Saturday, February 16
11 a.m.
On the Ice near Eelpout Central, Walker City Park
Bring your own eelpout to race in this specially designed ice track, or you can rent one of ours!

Eelpout Idol Karaoke Contest
Saturday, February 16
afternoon
Under the big top, Walker City Park
The final of the Eelpout Idol Karaoke contest -- bring your best singing voice -- still a chance to qualify and win a honeymoon stay for two at Trapper's Landing Lodge on Leech Lake, along with other prizes

Special Swimwear Fashion show
Saturday, February 16
approx 2:30 p.m., on the Karaoke stage
Under the big top, Walker City Park
Janice Dickenson may not be there, but you will get to see the latest in swimwear fashion featuring members of the Bikini Ice Fishing Team

Ice Fishing Olympics
Saturday, February 16
11-2:30 on the ice near Walker City Park
Come and participate in those special ice fishing skill every man or woman should know, prizes for the top in each division, brought to you by the Ice Team.

International Ice Drilling Championships
Saturday, February 16
11-2:30 on the ice near Walker City Park
A true timed competition with prizes for power and hand auger divisions for men, women and youth. See the current world record holder drill 3 holes in 8 seconds!

Awards Ceremony
Sunday, February 17
Walker City Park, High Noon
Grand Prize: Custom Made Eelpout Fish House by Ice Castle -- the official fish house of the Eelpout Festival
Thousands of Dollars in Prizes! Prizes for: Weight Category - Top ten weights for single pout, Eelpout Bowl Category - Register one pout and you are entered! Individual Tonnage, Most Representative Shelter, Team Tonnage, Most Inspiring Young Angler