There will be ice cream and music at the new parks. Call 493-8333 for more information. 23 Carp Festival Come out to the Carp Festival on Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Brooklyn Park. There will be adult and kids' fishing contests from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with prize packages worth thousands of dollars, including a boat, motor and trailer. Other event activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., such as creative carp crafts for kids, kids' games, live music, costumed characters, face painting, carp tasting, food vendors and more.
Parking is free.
All fishing contest registrations includes an event button. Advance registration also includes free event t-shirt. Advance register in person by June 21. Advance register by mail if postmarked by June 16. Minnesota fishing licenses are required for participants age 16 and older.