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"Wisconsin Riverfest"presented by Feelfree Kayaks

Sept 6-7th, 2024

Sauk Prairie, WI

@ "Riviera Pizza & Bowl

Cheese curds, quality beer, the Packers, and quite frankly some of the best fishing in the country are all things that Wisconsin is known for. The hardest part about planning a tournament in the state is picking "where." However, if you're going to start somewhere it has to be the state's main river vein - the Wisconsin River - which has numerous lengthy free flowing sections and is also dammed to form some incredible lake fisheries.

While it's no secret smallmouth will be the main target for the free flowing river anglers, don't overlook how big the greenies get in those vegetation rich lakes or river backwaters. As with many other KAS events, this will be a battle between two species of black bass, and which species strategy ends up prevailing. No matter which way you go this event will show our anglers a good time, with over 90 river-lake miles to choose from, good numbers of bass will caught during what's typically "hot" and "tough" fishing for the rest of the country. Come cool off in Sauk Prairie with us!

Sauk Prairie lies centrally located on the river system and has incredible restaurants, facilities and attractions all within 45 minutes. The Bonham Theater, site of our Closing Ceremony Awards Show, is literally on the river so beach your kayak, hit up concessions, walk inside and sit back enjoy the Closing Ceremony Awards Show to cheer on all the winners!

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Wisconsin Riverfest

One great river forming numerous lake sections and over 90 miles of free flowing water to choose from

"Wisconsin Riverfest" Basic Event Information (scroll down for hour by hour itinerary & more detailed info)

Tournament Dates: September 6 & 7th Official Kayak Sponsor of the Wisconsin Riverfest

Tournament Week: September 1-8th

Host City/ies: Sauk Prairie, WI - saukprairie.com

River/Lakes: Lake Wisconsin {} Wisconsin River {} Baraboo River {} Lemonweir River & all their free flowing tributaries

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Registration/Divisions: (Scoring powered by the "Realtree Fishing Realtime Leaderboard powered by TourneyX)

Individual Angler Division presented by Torqeedo {} $150 per angler {} Learn More {}
X2 Team Division presented by X-2 Power {} $150 per team ($75 an angler) {} Learn More {}
Crescent Kids by 5-Star Heating & Air {} $75 per angler (enters them in Individual Division) {} 16 & under {}
Z-MAN's "Micro Finesse" Micro Bag division {} 5 Smallest bass (min 5-inches){}$25 per angler{} Learn More {}

Other Awards (ways to win):

Badger State Kayak Fishing Championship joint event -
Boonedox Big Bass: longest bass award receives the KAS Big Bass Bling trophy...just wait.
GoPro's Epic Edit Award: Best edit of the previous KAS tournament to be shown on the theater big screen as a "preview" before awards
Crosskix Century Belt: All anglers who catch 100+ inches at a tournament will receive a century belt award on stage at that event13
"Tackle for Trash": Angler who picks up the most unique trash item while on the water wins $100 gift card to TBD
Raffle Kayak/s: Proceeds going towards our supporting riverkeepers, and Pediatric Cancer through the PUNT Foundation.
Day 2 Darkhorse: presented by, who else, Darkhorse Tackle: Angler who jumps the most places from Day 1 to Day 2
Crescent Kids Division: The top youth at each event will be honored, thanks to 5 Star Heating & Air & Crescent Kayaks

Optional Welcome Dinner: Wednesday @7:00pm @ Vintage Brewing @ 600 Water St, Sauk City, WI WEDNESDAY

Opening Ceremonies: Vintage Brewing @ 600 Water St, Sauk City, WI & Riviera Bowl & Pizzeria next door THURSDAY

Bass U Brunch, presented by Bass University: 10:00am-12:00 @ Wilderness Fish & Game @ 532 Water St, Sauk City FRIDAY

10:45-11:15am - Josh Chrenko of Achigan & Smallie Talk Podcast on the "backwoods, nothern smallmouth & how they're different"
11:20-11:45am- Jeff Little & Drew Gregory on "top 3 smallmouth baits and how to rig them & fish them"
11:50-12:20pm- Kristine Fischer @midwestfishergal on "how to succeed nationally"

Closing Ceremonies Social (Yard Games, Kayak Demos, Food etc): Vintage Brewing @ 600 Water St, Sauk City, WI SATURDAY

Kayak Demos: Saturday 2pm-5:30pm @ beach behind Vintage Brewing - provided by Rocktown Adventures & Feefree Kayaks SATURDAY

Closing Ceremonies (Awards Show): Riviera Pizza & Bowl @ 51 Polk St, Sauk City, WI SATURDAY

Closing Ceremonies (Afterparty): Vintage Brewing @ 600 Water St, Sauk City, WI SATURDAY

Recommended Fishing/Kayak Retailers: Wilderness Fish & Game {} Rocktown Adventures (Rockford, IL)

Recommended Non-fishing Activities / Sites to see: Devils Lake State Park {} Riverview Adventure Company (bike & river tubing rentals) {} Sauk City Riverfront Park (splashpad, playground, walking trails, river access, beach) {} Merrimac Ferry (free ferry across lake Wisconsin) {} Wisconsin Scenic Byway 60 {} Parfrey's Glenn State Natural Area (trails w/ rock formations & gorge) {} Natural Bridge State Park {} Ferry Bluff Natural Area