
Gaston County Parks, Recreation & Tourism is hosting a Kids’ Catfish Tournament on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 8 a.m. It takes place at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, North Carolina. Specifically, at the end of Leisure Lane past the dog park at the two lakes.
This event is for kids ages 3-15. It’s FREE to compete, and prizes will be given out throughout the tournament.
You can sign up on site starting at 8 a.m., or you can register in advance.
Please wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy, no sandals. Bring your own fishing pole, bait and any tackle you may want/need.
All kids must be accompanied by an adult who can help bait their fishing pole and assist handling any fish caught. Adults are not permitted to fish during the tournament.
Look for updates in this Facebook event.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in:
More Events for Kids
Check out our huge list of upcoming events for kids in the Charlotte area, or look at a few of them here:

Leave a Reply