HARPER LAKE
EVENTS
EVENTS
Harper Lake Day: July 4, 2020
Harper Lake Day is on for 2020! The board feels we can hold the event safely since there are no large group gatherings and everyone is spread out across the lake. The schedule will remain the same; however, we will make some minor tweaks to the format and rules of the events so that we can maintain distancing and reduce the touching of shared surfaces. Watch our Facebook page for additional details.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Kids Fishing Contest (16/under) Download Flier
Details: Ages 16/under. Stop by and register and then head out to see what you can catch. Head back to the same dock between 9 and 9:30 to have your fish counted and measured. Prizes will be given for single length, combined length and a bonus prize for the biggest pike.
Kids Scavenger Hunt (16/under) Download Flier
Float Parade (red/white/blue theme)
Dusk -- Twilight Float
The theme for 2020 is Red/White/Blue. Decorate your boats, docks and kids!
To donate cash/prizes: Dawn 616.292.1224
To host a dock: Karen 616.460.6090
To volunteer/donate/questions: harperlakeassociation@gmail.com
Participants must follow all current social distancing and group size rules and take appropriate precautions to keep everyone safe from communicable diseases. If you are at a higher risk of infection or uncomfortable with these types of events, we look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Kids Fishing Contest (16/under) Download Flier
- 6:30-7:30 am: Registration
- 7:30 -9 am: Fishing Contest
- 9-9:30 am: Turn in your catch
Details: Ages 16/under. Stop by and register and then head out to see what you can catch. Head back to the same dock between 9 and 9:30 to have your fish counted and measured. Prizes will be given for single length, combined length and a bonus prize for the biggest pike.
Kids Scavenger Hunt (16/under) Download Flier
- 10 – 11 am. Sign up at May’s Diving Board Dock (Map #B)
- 11 am – 1 pm. Scavenger Hunt
- Ages 16/under; Teams of up to 4
- Prizes for all who compete, other prizes as well
Float Parade (red/white/blue theme)
- 2 – 4 pm. Pick up card at the first dock you visit. There are 8 docks (see map).
- One card per adult; limit 6 per boat.
- 4 - 4:30 pm. Turn in cards at the Diving Board Dock (Map #B).
- 5 pm. Drawings begin at the Diving Board Dock
(PA system facing water - bring your boat and anchor near the dock). - Must turn in your cards to be in the drawings.
- Pick up prizes until 7 pm at May’s Diving Board Dock (Map #B)
Dusk -- Twilight Float
- Join your neighbors on the lake at dusk to enjoy the evening and any fireworks that may be happening. Make sure you have navigation lights on your boat.
The theme for 2020 is Red/White/Blue. Decorate your boats, docks and kids!
To donate cash/prizes: Dawn 616.292.1224
To host a dock: Karen 616.460.6090
To volunteer/donate/questions: harperlakeassociation@gmail.com
Participants must follow all current social distancing and group size rules and take appropriate precautions to keep everyone safe from communicable diseases. If you are at a higher risk of infection or uncomfortable with these types of events, we look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.
Fishing Contest.We saw a lot of smiles on faces and there were also some very serious young folks in the contest. A total of eight boats participated with 17 contestants involved. We saw some very nice Bluegill at check in, with most contestants returning with at least a three fish total.
First place was awarded for the total length of three fish added up and this went to Brandon Rockman with a total of 26-5/8”. He received an Ugly Stick pole and reel combination as well as several lures. Second place was for the longest Bluegill and this was accomplished by Shawn Sanders with a fish coming in at 9-5/8” long. Shawn received a tackle box that included several lures and other fishing items. As it turned out, we had a very close first place finish and elected to award a third place spot. Noah Kinney came in with a three fish total of 25-15/16”, just a touch behind Brandon Rockman and was awarded a filet knife, folding filet board and iron skillet. We did not have any contestants return with Pike and it did not appear that any of the contestants had spent any time fishing for Pike.
In all; we felt the tournament was a success and we look forward to planning one for 2018.
Fishing Contest. A total of eight boats participated with 17 contestants involved. We saw some very nice Bluegill at check in, with most contestants returning with at least a three fish total.
Scavenger Hunt. There were 22 teams containing 72 kids took part in the Scavenger Hunt and had a great time. There were so many great items to find! Eight teams returned with perfect scores, so a drawing was held to pick the four grand prize winners.
Apparel sale. Over $800 was sold during the day.
Float Parade: Through The Decades. Approximately 50 boats and 200 people took part in the Thru The Decades Float Parade. Special thanks to the six families (see list below photos) who hosted docks to stamp cards and hand out goodies. A total of 60 prize packages (see donor list below) were awarded at the end of the float parade.
First place was awarded for the total length of three fish added up and this went to Brandon Rockman with a total of 26-5/8”. He received an Ugly Stick pole and reel combination as well as several lures. Second place was for the longest Bluegill and this was accomplished by Shawn Sanders with a fish coming in at 9-5/8” long. Shawn received a tackle box that included several lures and other fishing items. As it turned out, we had a very close first place finish and elected to award a third place spot. Noah Kinney came in with a three fish total of 25-15/16”, just a touch behind Brandon Rockman and was awarded a filet knife, folding filet board and iron skillet. We did not have any contestants return with Pike and it did not appear that any of the contestants had spent any time fishing for Pike.
In all; we felt the tournament was a success and we look forward to planning one for 2018.
Fishing Contest. A total of eight boats participated with 17 contestants involved. We saw some very nice Bluegill at check in, with most contestants returning with at least a three fish total.
Scavenger Hunt. There were 22 teams containing 72 kids took part in the Scavenger Hunt and had a great time. There were so many great items to find! Eight teams returned with perfect scores, so a drawing was held to pick the four grand prize winners.
Apparel sale. Over $800 was sold during the day.
Float Parade: Through The Decades. Approximately 50 boats and 200 people took part in the Thru The Decades Float Parade. Special thanks to the six families (see list below photos) who hosted docks to stamp cards and hand out goodies. A total of 60 prize packages (see donor list below) were awarded at the end of the float parade.
HARPER LAKE DAY 2017 RECAP
Thank you to the following for making Harper Lake Day such a great event:
Dock Captains:
Mike & Karen Brower - 1980's
Phil & Annette McCormack - 1960's
Brian & Chely McKee
Brenda Gauthier - 1970's
Trisha Daniels - 1980's
Bill & Julie Mullaly - 1950's
Prize Donations:
Dock Captains:
Mike & Karen Brower - 1980's
Phil & Annette McCormack - 1960's
Brian & Chely McKee
Brenda Gauthier - 1970's
Trisha Daniels - 1980's
Bill & Julie Mullaly - 1950's
Prize Donations:
- Karen & Mike Brower
- Big River Properties
- Steve & Dawn May
- Eric Syren
- Susan Badalucco
- Ray Milne
- Robb Rittner
- Trisha Boyd
- Bill & Julie Mullaly
- Scott & Phyllis Reyburn
- David & Dedra Allen
- Russ Brown
- Mike & Maria Stathakis
- Jim & Gail Brown
- Susan Roon
- Several others whose names we couldn't get.