BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6192@dscc.uic.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260304T171515Z URL:https://dscc.uic.edu/events/camp-big-skys-2026-fishing-tournament-and- family-fun-in-west-central-illinois/ SUMMARY:Camp Big Sky's 2026 Fishing Tournament and Family Fun in West Centr al Illinois DESCRIPTION:The whole family will have fun making community connections and exploring activities at this free fishing tournament for individuals with disabilities\n\nJoin Camp Big Sky for its 17th annual fishing tournament and family-friendly event on May 16 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. The rain date wil l be May 17.\n\nCamp Big Sky's 2026 annual fishing tournament will feature fishing and a whole lot more!\n\n The fishing tournament for individuals with disabilities will kick off at 7 a.m.\n The parade of boats and weig h-in ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.\n\nThe tournament pairs participant s with local tournament fishermen in a Bass-Masters style competition. Tou rnament fishermen volunteer their time\, expertise and boats for the day.\ n\nPotential tournament participants must be able to:\n\n Use a spin cast ing rod and reel (the event will provide training and equipment)\n Fish f or three hours in a boat\n Enjoy fishing and participate for the full day \n\nDuring and after the tournament\, families can participate in a wide r ange of activities\, including:\n\n Bank fishing\n Face painting\n Lawn games and kite flying\n Arts and crafts\n Pontoon boat rides\n\nThe Can ton Elks Lodge will also provide a cookout lunch for a donation.\n\nThe pu blic is welcome to attend. Admission is free\, and all proceeds will benef it Camp Big Sky.\n\nSee the 2026 Camp Big Sky Fishing Tournament details o n the Camp Big Sky website.\n\nIf you're interested in participating in th e 2026 fishing tournament\, please contact Haven Kensinger at (309) 258-60 02 or exec@campbigsky.org.\n\nThe camp provides accessible outdoor recreat ional opportunities to children and adults with disabilities and their fam ily\, friends and caregivers all at no cost for day activities.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Camp,Special Event LOCATION:Giant Goose Ranch\, 25369 N. Goose Ranch Road\, Canton\, Illinois\ , 61520\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25369 N. Goose Ranch Road\, Canton\, Illinois\, 61520\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gian t Goose Ranch:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR